Premiere Issue - Scandinavia

Online inspiration for

the interiors geek

All Things
Scandinavian
Inspired to DIY
Scandinavians Love Marble
A House Like an Oasis

Welcome to INSPIRER
inspirera (v.) (Swedish)
to inspire, inspirit, suggest, spirit, spirit up
Ive read somewhere that the reason why moments
of inspiration touch us so keenly, is because they
remind us of our deepest aspirations. They bring the
formless into form, deepen the understanding of
oneself and others, and assist us in being the person
we want to be in every one of lifes moments. Moments of inspiration work as a reminder to be here
right now, to notice, to give back in gratitude, and in
so doing increase the value of every moment.
Good pictures of beautiful spaces make me feel
uplifted, excited, and yet grounded. Taking this
bits and pieces of inspiration under one name and
present it to the world, hoping that it will have the
same impact on others, was the only thing that
could make me feel even better. Thats how the idea
of Inspirera was born, while reading Scandinavian
dcor weblogs. Hence the name of the magazine and
the theme of the premiere issue.
In its pages, Inspirera recognizes the lovely community of designers, stylists, bloggers, photographers,
crafters and DIY-ers, which create charm in the living space, thus bringing quality to life. It is a pleasure to highlight all this creative people and their
hard and passionate work, the people that know a
real living space is made from living, not only decorating, through participation, not mere perfection.
From this great community Ive learned that we can
find our way back to a mindful state by just getting
happy about what were doing. So, because working
at this project makes me so happy, I think Inspirera
is my way of meditation. And my hope is that it will
be an inspiration for everyone who flips its pages.
If you are like me and love to unwind and instill
flipping pages packed with lively photos, dazzling
spaces and loads of inspiration, youll love this new
on-line magazine. At any rate, please send your feelings about what youve seen and what youve read in
this premiere issue at hello@inspirera.ro
Alexandra Stoica,
alexandra@inspirera.ro
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Alexandra Stoica,

Hopeless interiors geek

Seek the
wisdom
that will
untie your
knot, seek
the path
that
demands
your whole
being.
~Rumi

Brita Sweden,
Karin rug

Normann Copenhagen,
Kontur Vase

...for more inspiration

Fein Magasinet,
www.feinmag.dk

Hjemme,
Norske Interior Blogger

Alvhem Mkleri & Interir

www.alvhemmakleri.se
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Inside this issue:

Scandinavian Issue
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2 Editors Letter

INSPIRED BY...
6 Scandinavian Interiors
INSPIRED TO SHOP
14 Inspirera Refresh
16 Scandinavians Love Copper
18 Scandinavians Love Marble

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INSPIRATION LIVES HERE

20 One Thousand and One Nights
in Scandinavian Interpretation
30 House of Amazing
Metamorphic Accents
38 Old Befriends New in
Scandi-Chic Style
INSPIRED TO DIY
44 Easy Coat Rack
46 Napkin Ring
48 Patterned Candle
50 Wooden Lamp
INSPIRED TO TRAVEL
52 Swedish Charm Evoked
in Grandmas House

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INSPIRED TO GO TO THE OFFICE

58 Happy at work project

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INSPIRERA DESIGN
62 67 Swedish Square Meters
Designed by Romanian
Designers

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INSPIRERA MERA
65 Blog Watch

Amalie Fagerli

svenngaarden.com

Anette Willemine Solheim

anettewillemine.blogspot.com

Kari Gjertsen

myhomeismycastlebykari.
blogspot.com

May Helen Kro

kronprinsessene.com

The
crew
for
this
issue
Meet the talented batch of contributors
forScandinavian Issue
Riikka Kantinkoski
weekdaycarnival.blogspot.com

Alina Stoian & Ana Marin

2Deco Studio, 2deco.ro

Inspirera is a free, online only,

independent magazine that
promotes the hard work of the
online community of designers, DIY-ers, crafters and interior artists, and appears once

Julie Haugland Ormvold

nydeligflott.blogspot.com

Anna Maria Larsson

annamarialarsson.se

every two months. Should you

have questions or enquieries,
feel free to write at
hello@inspirera.ro,
call at +40-726732782,
or visit www.inspirera.ro.

Joanna Laajisto
joannalaajisto.com

Anisoiu Razvan
Graphic Designer

INSPIRERA
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INSPIRED
Inspired
by Scandinavian

INTERIORS

SCANDINAVIANS ARE KNOWN

TO BE PRACTICAL, CHILLED OUT
AND SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE
AND THESE TRAITS ARE MADE
VISIBLE IN THEIR LIVING SPACE,
ALONG WITH THEIR LOVE FOR
THE NATURE. IF YOU EVER CAST
A GLANCE AT A SCANDINAVIAN HOUSE, YOU MUST HAVE
OBSERVED THAT IT COMBINES
FORM AND FUNCTION
PERFECTLY.

he principle is
that style and
funct ionality
can make everyday life better.
And the result:
a beautiful way to illustrate
how the spirit of people can
shine through the space they
choose to live in. If it were to
describe in only one word the
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feeling given by Scandinavian interiors, the word would

definitely be coziness, but
Danish say it better: hygge
is the word that encapsulates
their concept of enjoying the
comfort of ones home next to
the dear ones. The use of light
pastel colors nurture a sense of
warmth and thus, exploits the
natural light at its best.

Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran

 Alvhem Mkleri

OYOY

 Muuto

The principle is that style and functionality

can make everyday life better. And the result:
a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit
of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in.
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Alvhem Mkleri

Alvhem
Mkleri

 Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran

Boel & Jan

LISBETH DAHL

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Alvhem Mkleri

nd, when it
comes to light
sources, Scandinavians use
several
floor
and table lamps
in different areas around the
room, instead of one overhead
light, because they lack natural light many months along
the year, but also because the
several levels of lighting adds
more to the sense of warmth.
Also, candles are customary.

Their light is very much appreciated due to the serenity and the relaxation feeling
they convey. The hallmark of
a Scandinavian home is its
simplicity, thus the space can
breathe. Pieces of furniture
and objects of decorations are
kept to a minimum.Only objects of genuine sentimental
value find their place in the
Scandinavian dcor, like fond
memories and personal experience.

Alvhem Mkleri

Natural materials,
like wood, metal,
leather, hemp,
wool and fur, emphasize the strong
bonding and the
love that Scandinavians have for
the nature. These
elements always
ensure the comfort, especially because furniture is
always ergonomic
and easy to use.
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Cozy, peaceful and

simple - these are
the key features of
the Scandinavian
interiors. Modern
plus vintage:
the mix of new
and old adds the
charm. Contrasts
that build
harmony are
the paradox.

&tradition

Alvhem
Mkleri

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Alvhem
Mkleri

Alvhem
Mkleri

And all
in all, the
Scandinavian
style is a source
of inspiration
and dreaming
for every
interiors
admirer, and
this can be
witnessed on all
interior
decoration
blogs,
magazines
and
websites.

Alvhem
Mkleri

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Cushion Covers - Kremmerhuset.no

Bellevue Lamp - &tradition

Inspirera

Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme?

Here you have some bits and pieces of the Nordic
air thats so appreciated around the world of interiors. It isnt necessary to make big changes. It is
enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to
keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity. Here
you have it: pure Scandinavian Style!

Refresh

Lantern House,
Kremmerhuset.no

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Abou
Hay
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Candlestick,
Wik & Walse

Tablo
Table,
Normann
Copenhagen

Playtype Concept Store

Grey Poster,

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One S nn
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Norm agen
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Copen
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Delux
A.U M e vase,
aison

Moon Lamp,
Verpan.com

Tangle Vase,
Stelton

Scandinavians
Love Copper

Copper, with its beautiful glow, helps to create a warm

atmosphere in your residence. Looks beautiful near
natural materials, gorgeous near mate black and adds
texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme.
Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery
pinks. See a handful of our favorites here.

Copper Kubus, by Lassen

Copper Boxex,
Cozy living
Table Lamp
Verpan.com

Deluxe L

A.U Maisanterne,
on

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Breeze
Table,
Swedese

Deluxe Birdie Rose,

A.U Maison

Copper Stool,
House Doctor

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Ferm Living
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Nevvvorks

Nevvvorks

Scandinavians
Love
Marble
And thats not surprising
because the effect of marble
adds instant luxe into a room.
It evokes splendor, grace and
has always been a symbol of
elegance. Now you can see
it even on your pillows and
sheets.

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Marb

Ferm Living

Andreas
Engesvik

Ferm Li

Neon Living

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Bloomingvill

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Neon Living

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One Thousand and

One Nights

in Scandinavian
Interpretation

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Host: Amalie Fagerli, 26 years old

Lives in Eidsvik with her partner and
their two daughters . Runs her own
business as an interior designer.
www.svenngaarden.com
The lovely house that were about to admire is located just outside lesund,
Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style. In the 60 the owners renovated
it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones. Amalie and her
boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and, as she proudly says, they changed
it back to the initial style: We have torn down everything inside and outside the
house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside,
with new floor plans on the inside. The only things that are the same now are the
doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repainted. And they did such
a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the Norways most
beautiful house annual competition, organized by BoligPluss

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In 2012, they expanded

the house with a new,
big living room.

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In the new part of the house,

they have raw concrete floor.

The best choice weve

ever made! Love it!

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Amalies style:

I love
the mix of
different
ethnic
interior.

Various shades of gray, from

softer ones, in the dining room,
to crisper shades - like those in
the bedroom - play out through
the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and
with the green accents of the big
indoor plants.
The result is a house like an
oasis fresh and calm.

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Love the
boudoir
effect
in the
bedroom
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The girls
bedrooms abound
in color and the
atmosphere here
is depicted from
Scheherazades
stories.

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Shiny metallic accents abound

in the house, reflecting the light
and adding a modern feel to the
overall decor scheme.
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Amalies style:

Big palm plants, animal print

and paisley patterns
in every form are all things
that ref lect my interior style.

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The office is part of the

new addition of the house
and may very well represent
Amelies artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues, oriental
lightning and accessories, the Scandinavian style is not
undermined. One can feel the warmth, the simplicity
and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors
so famous or better said fabulous.

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The House of

Amazing

Metamorphic Accents

We enter tens of houses daily via blogs. We feel inspired by the way bloggers decorate their houses, by the way artists complete their residential projects and, yet, a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Willemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemine.blogspot.com
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Our host, Anette Willemine Sol heim

is passionate about all things art
and shares her inspiration at
www.anettewillemine.blogspot.com

You are kindly invited to step

in and, may all of the readers be
warned, many hours will have
passed until youll be able to leave
this blog.
In addition to being lucky enough
to have interiors both as a profession and a hobby, Anette Willemine is very fond of art and culture. She enjoys painting, drawing
pictures and writing poetry. She
is now working on publishing
a book with her own poems.
Also, our host loves ballet and
opera performances at The Opera House, and says that this has
probably affected her interior taste
to some extent.

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Anette Willemine told us:

It is not difficult to buy
expensive designer furniture
that appears impressive and
gorgeous, but this alone
doesnt provide either good taste
or a personal home.
...and we think she is right.
Tell us what you think at
hello@inspirera.ro

You cant help falling head over heels with this kitchen,
especially for the chic details and modern touches.

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Anette
Willemine and her
family (Mr. Sunhome,
beautiful daughter Christine and the lovely Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to
the Oslo Fjord, in an idyllic location, outside
the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years
now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the
beautiful fjord.
But ten years ago, the house was quite dark and
outdated for their taste and style so they choose
to redecorate and today we are presented a
beautiful light and airy home.
Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her
decor, and enjoys mixing both light and dark
colors together, but the main impression of the
house is still bright and Scandinavian in style.
As you can see, her favorite color shades are the
soft and dusty versions.
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Anette Willemine told us:

I like to combine expensive and affordable design, art and

inherited furniture that has sentimental
value
for
me.

and look what she achieves!

So, what got us so excited about her house? Well, as you can see if you visit the blog,
Anette Willemines home seems to have an endless number of houses in it depending of the season. I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly
each season. It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs.

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Every holiday and change of the season its a good

motive for talented Anette to re-beautify and refresh
every little corner of the house. The dining room table
is always the herald of the seasons design.

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The details are not the details,

they make the design
said Charles Eames...

...and the home that Anette Willemine built

illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant.
Thank you, Anette Willemine, for receiving us. It
was a pleasure all the way!
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Old Befriends New in

Scandinavian Chic House

Host: Kari Gjert

sen
Blog: My Hom
e is
Location: Nodel my Castle
and, Norway

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Relaxation space
in the backyard
Kari is a gentle southern girl, as
she describes herself, and has
always been interested in interior
design. You can see that in the
way she decorated her wonderful house in Nodeland, a small
city close to the southernmost
point of Norway. Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area, which accommodates so well her
love for the romantic, shabby-chic style. Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and
invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view.

Shabby-chic
accents in the
hallway, too
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We covered the walls with paneling and because it is so much space in

drawers and cabinets, we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wall. It makes the kitchen more open and bright.

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The t he cabinets
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen. And, we may say, she
has all the reasons for that. First, because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color,
not very often seen, one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet. After that follows all the
other reasons: it is bright, airy and romantic, it has the charm and the feel of a delicate
country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century.
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Before

When we bought the house, the

kitchen was separated by the
living room with a sliding door.
We wanted an open kitchen and
hence tore the whole wall
of the sliding door.
Something we were
very pleased by.
After

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In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out, Kari has chosen some black accessories and accents: the small black side table,
the frames of the photos, the frame and
the tiles of the fireplace, the vase
in the corner etc.

The kitchen opens up to the living room, a simple yet sophisticated gathering nook for the family.
Romantic accents add up to the
warmth of the Scandinavian style,
and although sometimes shabbychic may seem overcrowded, here it
is tempered by all of the Nordic style
traits, and the result is a balanced,
serene space, where old befriends
new, feminine is balanced with
masculine and country shakes hands
with urban. And this is not the case
only for the living space, but for the
dining room also, which flows so
natural from the living room.

Farm Living
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Kari
told us:

Natural
colors are
my colors
and I will
certainly
take
them
with me
where
I am
moving..

The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room, so harmoniously

achieved, brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity,
of an airy space, a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed.

Patina mirror frames

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DIY Easy
Modern
Coat Rack

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Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder: How didnt
I think of it?Well, Riikka Kantinkoski, from Weekday Carnival, is one of those persons
that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again. Here is how she made
a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine:

Riikka took five 170 cm long

curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine
several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks.

Riikka extra tip:

You can insert some screws in the

curtain rods, under the twine, just to
make sure it stays together.

The best part is yet to come:

The finials of the curtain rods can
be applied directly on the wall to
complete the rack and maximize the
hanging zone. Brilliant!

Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and

photography. With the help of her stunning pictures, she
teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps
to bracelets and children face masks. These tutorials and much
more can be found in the book she co-authored along with
Susana Vento. OK- omin ksin, which can be bought here.
For the moment it is only in Finnish, but the pictures speak
more than a thousand words, help you achieve the projects and
are a feast for the eyes.
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DIY Napkin Holder

May Helen Kro

www.kronprinsessene.com

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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and, besides
having interior design as passion, she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to
work. The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary, while preparing for the party.

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YOU WILL NEED:

Cardboard rings
(from packaging
or from cutting
some kitchen
or toilet rolls),
Washi tape,
scissors and
napkins.

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SIMPLE,
NICE AND
AFFORDABLE ...

And kids can do

this all by
themselves!

Inspirera Mera:

2
HERES HOW:

Stick the tape on

the cardboard
roll. If you have
one longer roll,
measure first
and cut the appropriate size.
Cut off when
covered with tape
on the entire
roll.

4
ROLL A
NAPKIN

and put it
inside the
cardboard roll.
Repeat all the
steps for every
guest place at
the table.

You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of

Washi tape. Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it!

Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape?
May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects.
Check out her blog for more inspiration.
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DIY Royal Candles

Julie

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www.nydeligflott.blogspot.com

Julie is one of the most creative, yet the most

humble bloggers Ive ever seen (read). Her blog
is packed with marvelous ideas and projects,
yet she is still surprised when she gets the
attention she deserves. Take this DIY project,
for example: graphic crown candles.

She took some scissors, napkins,

pillar candles and an iron.

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She then cut
out the piece
of napkin in
zigzag to obtain
a diamond
pattern.

After that Julie gently tore apart

the white layers of the napkin
and passed the iron over the
candle, with low heat.
Step 3 over and over again,
until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern.

Extra tip from Julie:wspaper

It may be useful to have a ne

wax could
under the candle because the na
melt and run through the pkin.

Here you have it: a touch of royal in your home

sweet home. Julie has a lot more to show you on
www.nydeligflott.blogspot.com
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DIY Wooden Lamp

Anna Maria Larsson

www.annamarialarsson.se/blogg

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Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and, because
creativity is not an issue for her, in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects.
Take this very effective lamp, for example, a simple and beautiful project that can be
accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek.

Anna Maria bought a set

of wooden balls of various
dimensions, a white cord set
and a brass socket ornament,
besides all the necessary
electrical parts.

First she introduced the

socket ornament on the
white cable, then the
wooden balls and, at the
end, the masking ceiling
ornament

TA-DAA! The purity of the

naked bulb gives you the feeling of a modern yet fantastic
atmosphere.
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Swedish Charm

Evoked in Grandmas Home

Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Im about to discover and, as an interiors geek,
I dont mean only the outdoors, but the indoors too. As a matter of fact, a big part of a successful
vacation depends on my temporary home. When travelling, I love to feel the homey comfort, but
also, to experience new decors. If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes, mutatis
mutandis, the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism.
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Styrs Skret Guest House would definitely

be one of the highlights of my itinerary.
Standing on a traffic-free, picturesque, little island in the middle of the beautiful and
unspoiled archipelago of Swedens west coast,
just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg,
Styrs Skret has it all: the chic delicacy of
the grandmothers house, the romanticism
that reminds of the first great love, the familiarity that makes you dont want to leave, the
quality and comfort of big hotel chains and,
last but not least, the love for tiny details that
satisfies even the biggest interiors geek.

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Ola Tulldhal and his wife, Ylva,

have transformed the old nursing home
into the charming grandma's house
you can visit today. Find out more at
www.pensionatskaret.se

All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated. You are welcomed in with
romantic lace and embroidered trim, with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints
between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues. Fresh flowers in pitcher
or vintage vases are customary, likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a
story of life at sea. Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a
beautiful room!
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Fresh
flowers welcome
the guests in
every room.

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Children feel welcomed

to play throughout the
guest house, just like in
grandparents' house.

Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitchen-like space that seems to wait just for you and appeals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and
soft, checkered cloths. All these and the traditional
furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your
most important meal of the day. After the breakfast
you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the
lobby especially prepared just for that: cozy pillows,
flowered porcelain cups, antique furniture and
black and white photos of the last century. It is as
you walk in to the grannys receiving chamber. The
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Many Gothenburgers come

here to enjoy the renowned
gourmet dishes made from
local products.

guest house stands just at a stones

throw from the sea and the view
from the dining room and terrace is magnificent. In the winter,
the log-fire crackles in the hearth
of grandmas sitting room. In the
summer, you can enjoy lunches
outside in the lush, green garden
or a moment of relaxation in the
green of summer, with the sea as
a bluish fund. A former nursing
home for the patients with respiratory conditions, the whole guest
house is steeped in the history of
the archipelago. The exterior and
the entire interior: fabrics, furnishings, lighting and color work together to infuse the lovely pension
with undeniable grace, charm and
delicacy. A home away from home
youll always want to return to.

The stunning
beautiful dining
room, with large
muntin windows
and high vaulted
ceilings, wide
floral motives
tapestry and
patina chandeliers is transposing the guests
in long gone
times.
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A dull area came

to life instantly
thanks to the green wall.

Happy
at work
project
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Dinning like. This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining
room from home. No need for a formal whiteboard. The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere.

What makes you want to go to

work in the morning? Many
would say that the pleasure of doing what you like and, while enjoying your job is a major element
in having a great day at the office,
there are other equally important
factors. As interior geeks, Im sure
we all feel that the office itself is
a huge motivating and inspiring
factor. With that in mind, interior architect and designer Joanna
Laajisto, designed the interiors of
Studio Piata, an animation and
illustration studio based in
Helsinki, Finland.
The main design concept of the
project was to design an inspiring
and home like office environment, where the team of illustrators, animators and visual effects
professionals could feel free to
create and to collaborate in a
relaxed environment.

The table and the bench

have a story to tell.
Read it here.
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Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthetics, Laajistos philosophy is not to clutter the world
with unnecessary things, but to find and enhance the
hidden beauty of each space through creative solutions. And thats what she did with Piata office: she
transformed it into a second home for all the guys
that work there.
Even from the entrance, where you are greeted by
a plant covered wall, you feel that you can take off
your shoes and relax. Then you bump into the conversation nooks, which invite you to discuss with the
colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take
a minute when you feel tired and read some industry news on the cozy and relaxing sofa. The actual
workspace is bright, airy and inspiring, decorated in
the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish.
Here, Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard
on the walls, thinking that a combination of project
related sketches and notes could be stimulating the
work flow. So who wouldnt come gladly to work in
this casual and friendly environment?

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Cork and blackboard:

excellent way to stay creative.

People at Piata stay

organized with a Lego
calendar.
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67 Swedish Square
Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers

Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative
styles. Thats why not only the Scandinavians choose this style, but professionals from all over the world embrace this design. This is the case for the
renderings below: 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by
2Deco Studio for a young bachelor.
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The result reflects the strong character of

Scandinavian decorations and, although
the apartment is owned by a bachelor, it
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of was set up to meet all the needs of a family: the living room was designed so as to
non-colors and light are the essential eleaccommodate a greater number of people
ments, purely Scandinavian, which unand the two bedrooms, although small in
derlay the morphology of this apartment.
size, contribute to the overall unity of the
The designers focused on simplicity, also
home. A great care has been paid to the
an essential for Nordic interiors, but the
lightning fixtures, which borrowed feacarefully chosen decorative accessories, led
tures from the industrial style. The piece of
to the birth of a stately and contemporary
space. Gray tones are highlighted by light- furniture at the entrance has a double function: storage and separating the entry area
colored furniture, thus obtaining a welform the living-room.
coming atmosphere.

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the posters wall

THE OWNER WISHED AN INTELLIGENT HOME: one that offers comfort

and flexibility besides the primary function
of security. And thats what the designers
got - a cozy, airy and inviting Scandinavian
home.

Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to

transform this apartment into a home sweet
home for their client. We are eager to see the
final result! 2Deco is an independent interior
design studio based in Bucharest, Romania
that offers a complete solution for their customers.
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Blog Watch

Inspirera Mera: More Inspiration

Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself
hungry for more: more inspiration, more information, and more pictures. Thats why
flipping an e-mag is fab. And thats the purpose of this section: you have access to more
inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one
will get directly into your blog roll.

Below, we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian interiors blogs, which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian dcor world, teach you
what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures.
So, be our guest, indulge!

Wabisabi-style.blogspot.com

Blogger: LISBETH WILLIAMS

Simple, organic living from a Scandinavian perspective. WABI SABI is tranquility, subtle elegance, natural simplicity, sublime asymmetry.

Frufly.no

Blogger: HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLAND

The blog serves as a catalyst for my creative concoctions, and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration
and ideas.

Emmas
DesignBlogg
Blogger: EMMA FEXEUS

Inspiring photos from the worlds best stylists,

designers and photographers, all in a Scandinavian style. Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and
most read design blog in Scandinavia.
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Craft & Creativit y

Blogger: HELENA SCHAEDER SDERBERG

Creativity and crafts are a big part of

Helenas life, ever since childhood. She has
the power to transform her passion into art
and that can be seen on her blog.

Svenngaarden

Blogger: AMALIE FAGERLI

The biggest passion of Amalie is to create exciting yet functional interiors. And
you can be sure she succeeds because
Amalie won the Most beautiful Norwegian house competition in 2011.

Sun Home

Blogger: ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIM

An elegant, sophisticated and delicate

turn on the Scandinavian style.

From Scandinavia With Love

Blogger: ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTRM

Scandinavian interior designer showing

the work of Scandinavian stylists and
photographers as well as photos from
real Scandinavian homes.

Eye on Details

Blogger: THERESE KNUTSEN

A passionate interior designer, always

with an eye on the details. On the blog
Therese shares her ideas and what inspires her every day.

Weekday Carnival

Blogger: RIIKKA KANTINKOSKI

A collection of photographs, DIYs, decoration ideas and thoughts of Finnish photographer, stylist and product designer
Riikka Kantinkoski.

Homesick

Bloggers: CAMILLA, METTE AND TATIANA

Playground of three design
passionate colleagues, where the ideas
and the thoughts can play freely in order
to inspire others.
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Esmeraldas

Blogger: ESSI NISKAKANGAS

Beautiful canvas of interior designer Essi
Niskakangas for her work, her inspiration,
her dreams

Black Bird Style

Blogger: CHARLOTTE RYDING

An interior designer and stylist crazy about
everything beautiful, collects pictures of
beautiful homes, furniture, art

NydeligFlott

Blogger: JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLD

A blog about enjoing every second of life in
an idyllic sunny hill. Here you will discover great DIY projects and loads of creativity.

Franciskas Vakre Verden

Blogger: FRANCISKA
Interior photographer and writer, Franciska lives and breathes interiors and on the
blog she shows it to the world.

Elisabeth Heier

Blogger: ELISABETH HEIER

This is the blog of Elisabeth Heier, an extremely talented Norwegian blogger, interior designer, photographer and mother of
two.

Betina Holst

Blogger: BETINA HOLST

Creative ideas, interior design, art, painting and jewelry workshops, lots of inspiration, fun, everyday life and everything in
between.

Kronprinsessene

Blogger: MAY HELEN KRO

A blog about small and large interior projects, birthday parties, table settings, photography and much more.
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Boligcious blog

Blogger: MALENE MARIE MLLERMalene is educated in Design Technology, and she is the owner of decor
agency HUIS.

Anya Adores

Blogger: ANYA
Here, Anya is sharing new trends, tips
for visiting Copenhagen, fab interiors,
cool design, eye-catching photography, and her own random musings.

Love Nordic

Blogger: SAMANTHA SK DENIDTTIR

Be inspired by Scandinavian spirit in
the interior and get a little something
to decorate your home with!

Skandivis

Blogger: TONY KAY

The visual playground of the author, a
place where Tony shares the beautiful
and inspirational things she finds on
her travels around the web.

Stylizimo

Blogger: NINA HOLST

I have a broad taste in styles, so on
this blog I will share the most interesting and beautiful finds from my favorite styles, and also show you that mixing them can bring more personality
in to your home.

Roomservice

Blogger: HELENA KARJALAINEN

Blog of photographer Helena Karjalainen, filled with great photos of interiors and decorations.
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Cahetuliv

Bloggers: CAMILLA, HELLE & NINNA

On Cahetuliv you can find designer portraits, news, interviews, background articles, and photo reports.

Colorama Boligdromme

Blogger: MALENE MARIE MLLER

Inspiration for layout, colors, wallpapers, delicious home reports and do-ityourself projects.

Nordic Design

Blogger: CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD

An award winning resource for design
savy people looking to find exciting
brands, the latest products and brands
and inspiration for their home.

Purple Area

Blogger: SUSANN LARSSON

I am a real furniture geek, I live and
breathe decor. It is my profession, my
hobby and my passion. says Susann,
and you can see that on her blog.

Studio Karin

Blogger: KARIN
The blog of an interior designer trained at
the School of Architecture. Karin worked
ten years at architecture firms in London
and Stockholm before she started her
own business Studio Karin for a couple
of years ago.

Sillje Vaniljeis

Blogger: SILJE HUSEB

Great blog about design, trends and
fashion, with great photographs and
DIY projects.

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