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With Neoclassical-style fluted details and a high-gloss finish, this chest is a cross between old and new, says Gambrel—“like a country cabinet dressed up for the city.” Given the playful juxtaposition of form and
finish, the 31.5"-tall piece would be at home in a girl’s bedroom. $2,000; chelseatextiles.com
Children dream in vivid color, and anything is possible to them, so why not create a room fit just for their personalities? When it comes to decorating your child's room, you simply cannot go wrong, because almost anything is pleasing to them. Even if you try to create something special, they are overjoyed at your choices! Children love rooms where they can express themselves, and be creative. Imagination and (Read More.....) [...]
Carl Gustaf Tessin
In the region of Bettna there are Manor houses abound, the most famous being Åkerö, beautifully positioned on the shores of lake Yngaren. The old mother tree to the famous Åkerö apple still stands in the gardens. The castle has its own apple variety. The parent tree was planted in 1759 and still stands in the park and gives fruit every year. Buildings have been on the property since the 1200s. Several of the farm's owners have belonged to Sweden's most distinguished noble families; Natt och Dag, Tott, Sture and Bielke.
In the mid 1500's a castle was built with turrets and towers that are depicted in Dahlberg's "Suecia Antiqua". A part of the palace was burned a hundred years later and never refurbished.
The members of the Tessin family have been important in Swedish (Read More.....) [...]
Gustavian Trågsoffa, via Skona Hem
Wood floors are one of the most recognized design feature of the Swedish Gustavian look. Rustic planked wood is a top choice for flooring in the design industry. Wood floors are easy to maintain, and they are associated with the utmost quality and taste. Hardwood flooring will outlast carpet in any competition making it a smart investment.
If you have children or pets, carpet gets dirty. Pets that come in and out of the house bring dirt back into (Read More.....) [...]
If you're a do-it-yourself type of person who isn't afraid of tackling renovations, then this is an article is a must-read if you are planning on replacing your flooring. Every home is under a budget when renovations come into play. If are a few inexpensive alternatives for the rich look of hardwood flooring.
Inexpensive Options For The Wood Floor Looks
Vinyl Plank "Peel and Stick" Flooring.
Vinyl wood plank floor is a rather new idea that has become popular in the last several years. Everyone is familiar with the "peel and stick tiles", now they have come out with a "peel and stick plank" that replicates plank flooring. If you want to save some money and install the flooring yourself, this might be an option to consider.
Pros For Vinyl Plank "Peel and Stick Flooring"
All that is required to ins (Read More.....) [...]
Tundra Laminate Pine Effect Flooring From Ikea
Laminate Floors- Are They Worth The Money? Some would say heck yes!
Laminate flooring is a multi-layer, synthetic flooring product which simulates wood, marble, limestone and granite, using a photograph installed beneath a clear protective layer. This image closely resembles a natural material, but the difference becomes apparent upon close inspection. Common woods are available such as maple, oak and pine, and more exotic species, such as Brazilian cherry, mahogany and walnut can be purchased. Beneath the photographic layer is an inner core composed of melamine resin and fiberboard materials. Pergo® is the most popular brand of laminate flooring, although other manufacturers include DuPont® a (Read More.....) [...]
I stumbled across a DIY trend out there where people are cutting their own "planks" out of plywood. It seems rather unusual at first, but the results really surprised me. You get the look of real wood flooring which you can sand, paint, stain, varnish, or white wash, for fractions of the cost.
"We tore up nasty old carpet, then cut grooves in the plywood that was under the carpet to replicate plank flooring with a skill saw - and used a dremel to get closer to the walls. This worked better than the router which was recommended in the web article I got this idea from. We stained and then did three coats of poly. Everyone's amazed that this isn't 'real' plank flooring! We varied the width of the p (Read More.....) [...]
Onni Hotelli Kuvia Picture Credit Ranskalainenpatonki.blogspot
Painted wood floors are making a come back, and we believe that painted floors will become even more popular than we see today. In the past, finer homes installed decorative parquet floors and inlaid patterns. In the 17th and 18th century paint also was the means to create these decorative patterns on the floor, many which mimicked parquetry. Painted wood floors made it possible for more ligh (Read More.....) [...]
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