Rococo In The Nordic Countries

Rococo In The Nordic Countries

The Rococo style, which emerged in the early 18th century,…

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Decorating Around The Color Green – Swedish Style

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Wood Plank Flooring, A Swedish Design Must Have – Part 1

Gustavian Trågsoffa, via Skona Hem Wood floors are one of the…

Nordic Style Historical Interior Decorating Books – Living Museums in Scandinavia

Living Museums in Scandinavia By Per Nagel- On Amazon From $89…

Lars Bolander’s New Book- Interior Design & Inspiration

Lars Bolander: Interior Design & Inspiration offers a fresh take on…

Spring Summer Checks and Florals For The Swedish Home

PÄRLVIVA Cushion Cover From Ikea One of the easiest ways to…

7 Scandinavian Country Decorating Books

Of all the European country home styles, none is more universally…

41 Pictures Of Designer Swedish Inspired Homes

Carol Glasser Carol Glasser; one of one of Houston’s finest interior designers…

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Investing In Mora Clocks – Expert Advice From Jo From Swedish Interior Design

Swedishinteriordesign.co.uk specializes in Swedish Antique Gustavian, Biedermeier, Rococo and Country Painted,…

The Best 5 Websites For Purchasing Antique Hardware

Rococo & Empire Pulls- House Of Antique Hardware Most do-it-yourselfers know…

$679 – Blue Tufted Loveseat Swedish Style

If you are looking for something elegant in blue, look at…

Gustavian Furniture – How to get the look – Ulla Kloster

Set of 6 Gustavian Chairs – 9k 1st Dibs   The…

The Romantic Baroque Style: Part 2 King Gustav Vasa

Gustav I of Sweden, born under the name Gustav Vasa (12…

6 Colors You’ll Find In Every Scandinavian Home – Laura Barry

6 Colors You’ll Find In Every Scandinavian Home – Laura Barry

Meranda Devan Oct 2, 2021 2 min read

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Pine Desk –1st Dibs The regions fondness for natural materials, muted color palettes and fine craftsmanship set the standard high when it comes to interior design, however achieving the same look in your own home isn’t…

Locate Hard To Find Danish Antiques From Scandinavian Antiques In Denmark

Locate Hard To Find Danish Antiques From Scandinavian Antiques In Denmark

Meranda Devan Jan 8, 2012 3 min read

Scandinavian Antiques began as a wholesale company based in Denmark 25 years ago, with business in Sweden, Germany, Russia, Italy, France and Romania. The company moved to the U.S. in…

Swedish Kids Rooms: 6 Ideas To Get The Look

Swedish Kids Rooms: 6 Ideas To Get The Look

Meranda Devan Jul 14, 2014 13 min read

Youth Kid-Size Wood Chair  Blue , Gray, Black, White Add a little Nordic flavor to your child’s room, and make it unique.  Here are a couple tips to pull it…

8 Brands Of Gold Spray Paint Were Compared To Find The Best Color

8 Brands Of Gold Spray Paint Were Compared To Find The Best Color

Meranda Devan Oct 30, 2017 1 min read

Let’s find the best can of gold spray paint I bought a bunch of mini terracotta pots to use as the test vehicle and used my amazing Homeright spray shelter…

Swedish Styled Wallpaper

Swedish Styled Wallpaper

Meranda Devan Jun 18, 2013 8 min read

Stola Herrgård, Sweden Wallpaper can make a tremendous difference in a room decorated around the Swedish style.  It has the ability to add historical flavor to a room, and infuse color on the walls in a…

A Look At 19th and 20th Century Furniture In Sweden

A Look At 19th and 20th Century Furniture In Sweden

Meranda Devan Oct 23, 2015 5 min read

19th Century Swedish Painted Cabinets – Find It on Ebay Vintage Mid-Century Daybed by Karl-Erik Ekselius for Dux Guest Post Jason Phillips History can teach us many things; it is…

The Couple Behind D. Larsson Interior and Antikhandel – Swedish Antiques

The Couple Behind D. Larsson Interior and Antikhandel – Swedish Antiques

Meranda Devan Oct 3, 2021 1 min read

In the nine years since they founded D. Larsson Interior and Antikhandel, Daniel and Cristina Larsson have become among the world’s leading purveyors of 18th- and 19th-century painted Swedish antiques.…

A Museum Recreates The Look Of Century Old Swedish Interiors With Historic Costumes

A Museum Recreates The Look Of Century Old Swedish Interiors With Historic Costumes

Meranda Devan May 24, 2012 3 min read

Picture Credit- Skansen.se Skansen: Traditional Swedish Style – New And Used Options from $42 Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, Skansen was the first open-air museum in the world; its…

50+ Decorating Books Worth Looking At

50+ Decorating Books Worth Looking At

Meranda Devan Jan 1, 2015 2 min read

1. Shades of Country: Designing a Life of Comfort – From $3.99 Amazon “Shades of Country,” written by “Chippy Irvine,” masterfully presents some of America’s most beautiful, charming and fascinating…

Can I Stain Over Paint To Produce A Patina?

Can I Stain Over Paint To Produce A Patina?

Meranda Devan Feb 8, 2018 2 min read

  Adding stain over paint on furniture, or exterior wood surfaces such as siding or a deck can give furniture and any other project a new lease on life. Clear…

A Dallas, Texas Home Decorated Around The Swedish Style

A Dallas, Texas Home Decorated Around The Swedish Style

Meranda Devan Dec 29, 2014 1 min read

Featured twice in Veranda, this utterly unique home contains 1610 square feet, decorated in the Swedish, Nordic decorating style.  The current owner transformed this cottage into a Swedish oasis in…

How To Decorate A Child’s Room In The Swedish Style

How To Decorate A Child’s Room In The Swedish Style

Meranda Devan Mar 14, 2013 5 min read

Vintage Children’s Set On Ebay 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…

Sweden’s Empire Decorated Rosersberg Palace

Sweden’s Empire Decorated Rosersberg Palace

Meranda Devan Jan 7, 2013 2 min read

Rosersbergs Slott From Lennatt Durehed Photography Corridor and Niche at Rosersberg Palace From Corbis Images Rosersberg Palace (Swedish: Rosersbergs slott) is one of the Royal Palaces of Sweden. Situated on…

Rococo In The Nordic Countries

Rococo In The Nordic Countries

Meranda Devan Jun 27, 2023 10 min read

The Rococo style, which emerged in the early 18th century, originated in France and quickly spread throughout Europe, including the Nordic countries. While the Nordic countries, comprising Denmark, Sweden, Norway,…

6 Nightstands To Consider For Your Country Styled Swedish Home

6 Nightstands To Consider For Your Country Styled Swedish Home

Meranda Devan Mar 5, 2012 4 min read

This Georgian located in Bromley, London home decorated with Swedish furniture for a classic Gustavian styled home right out of the 18th century. Of all the photos, two really struck…

7 Secrets From Suzanne Rheinstein To Pull Off A European Decorated Home

7 Secrets From Suzanne Rheinstein To Pull Off A European Decorated Home

Meranda Devan Oct 29, 2010 5 min read

Suzanne Rheinstein The photos above and below were taken in a room designed by Suzanne Rheinstein at the Greystone Estate, the site of Veranda’s annual showhouse Picture seen on lusterinteriors.blogspot.com Architectural…

Gustavian Inspired Desk Reveal – Revisionary Life

Gustavian Inspired Desk Reveal – Revisionary Life

Meranda Devan Jan 14, 2022 1 min read

At last, I can say it is finished! Painted and waxed on all sides. Of course things never go as quickly as I imagine… But finally, I have a finished…

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Trend Report! Decorating With Unfinished Furniture

  Home Office Chair with Casters, Unfinished$130 (Affiliate Link) Sidetable from…

Breathtaking Weathered Dining Tables You Can Buy Online

French Louis XVI Directoire Provincial Walnut Dining Table- Quality Is Key…

Swedish Gustavian Decorating: 25 Of The Best Copper Kitchenware

Vintage Angelique On Ebay An 18th Century Copenhagen Apartment (below) shows…

The Romantic Baroque Style: Part 5 Add Color

The Dienst’s home is an excellent example of a home decorated…

Q&A With Swedish Designers Edie Van Breems and Rhonda Eleish

Q&A With Swedish Designers Edie Van Breems and Rhonda Eleish

Meranda Devan Feb 8, 2018 1 min read

Q: Clearly, you are scholars on Scandinavian style. For you, what is the essence of it? A: Recognition of the importance of nature and the impact it has on interiors and overall lifestyles. Light, colors, and the functionality of daily…

Louis Masreliez- The Designer Behind Gustav III’s Pavilion At Haga Park

Louis Masreliez- The Designer Behind Gustav III’s Pavilion At Haga Park

Meranda Devan Apr 9, 2013 2 min read

Masreliez was born in Paris and began his education at Ritakademien, which was a drawing academy at the youthful age of 10.  In 1769, Masreliez was given a study grant…

Spectacular Paintings From 18th Century Painter Carl Gustaf Pilo

Spectacular Paintings From 18th Century Painter Carl Gustaf Pilo

Meranda Devan Jan 31, 2012 1 min read

King Frederik V of Denmark Carl Gustaf Pilo was an 18th century Swedish painter. Pilo mainly worked in Denmark, and served as the painter to the Danish court. Pilo was…

My Best Tips To Doing Upholstery Yourself

My Best Tips To Doing Upholstery Yourself

Meranda Devan Dec 28, 2011 8 min read

Over the last several years I have jumped into upholstery without any experience, and through all the mistakes I am so glad I had the interest to learn.  It has allowed…

English Tea Tables : A Must Have Statement Piece In An Outstanding Swedish Room

English Tea Tables : A Must Have Statement Piece In An Outstanding Swedish Room

Meranda Devan Jun 7, 2011 1 min read

Scandinavian Design by Lars Bolander withHeather Smith MacIsaac Tripod tables were designed originally to serve tea. Some were designed to tilt like the pie table which could then be folded…

Nineteenth And Twentieth Century Quilts

Nineteenth And Twentieth Century Quilts

Meranda Devan Oct 19, 2011 2 min read

Detail of rare Gustavian bench from the late 1700s- thelilyhome.blogspot.com  If you have not bought a hand made quilt, consider picking a quilt from French 72 Antique Quilts on ebay. What…

Nordic Style Kids Bedroom Decor Ideas

Nordic Style Kids Bedroom Decor Ideas

Meranda Devan Jun 21, 2015 4 min read

 DORTHY Fabric – IKEA The design of your kids rooms should be an extension of your overall home, and your style.  You don’t have to have a room filled with…

Decorating Around The Color Green – Swedish Style

Decorating Around The Color Green – Swedish Style

Meranda Devan Dec 31, 2014 1 min read

House Beautiful- 26 Designers Share Their Favorite Grays House Beautiful Designer Grays 3: Top Row, 1-Pratt Lamberts Argent 1322, 2-Farrow Balls Light Blue 22, 3- Farrow Balls Green Blue 84…

Paint Your Cabinetry Gray Like Martha Stewart’s Kitchen

Paint Your Cabinetry Gray Like Martha Stewart’s Kitchen

Meranda Devan May 8, 2012 2 min read

Tour Martha Stewart’s Home-Between Naps on The Porch 6 Bright Kitchen Lighting Ideas- Martha Stewart Martha’s Bedford Farmhouse Kitchen – Martha Stewart Remodelista snapped some incredible shots of the set of…

4 Swedish Furniture Dealers To Consider For Your Next Purchase – ( Tara Shaw, K.A.Roos, Atelier September, Lennart Castelius )

4 Swedish Furniture Dealers To Consider For Your Next Purchase – ( Tara Shaw, K.A.Roos, Atelier September, Lennart Castelius )

Meranda Devan Sep 21, 2011 4 min read

Tara Shaw has a keen eye for good looking antique furniture.  Like many dealers who buy antiques from Europe and bring them to America, Tara Shaw started realizing that the treasures from Europe…

45 Examples Of Country Styled Nordic Interiors

45 Examples Of Country Styled Nordic Interiors

Meranda Devan Jun 25, 2015 3 min read

Anna Maria King Upholstered Bed Found on ballarddesigns.com Mlinaric, Henry and Zervudachi Sweden Early 20th Century A great neoclassical Swedish gray. and white painted oval table in Louis XVI style.…

Decorating With Blue: Swedish Style Decorating Ideas

Decorating With Blue: Swedish Style Decorating Ideas

Meranda Devan Mar 27, 2014 7 min read

There are so many shades of blue, which one do you pick?  Swedish decorating is known for their partiality towards the color blue.  Blue is one of the staple colors in…

How To Decorate With Yellow For A Historical Look

How To Decorate With Yellow For A Historical Look

Meranda Devan Jan 8, 2012 8 min read

Yellow & Green Floral Applique Antique Quilt – French 72 On Ebay Swedish Decorating Colors- Blue, Yellow, Navy And Gray- Painting of King Gustav III Antique Yellow Rococo Chest- Scandinavian…

3 Swedish Style Homes Featured In Magazines

3 Swedish Style Homes Featured In Magazines

Meranda Devan Nov 4, 2014 3 min read

Johan and Ingrid Lagerfelt’s Home In Veranda I have been holding on to Veranda’s November / December 2011 issue which featured an 18th century manor situated in Sabylund, 2 hours…

The Country Side Of Sweden- An All White Based Home

The Country Side Of Sweden- An All White Based Home

Meranda Devan Feb 7, 2013 2 min read

Wood has always played an integral part in the Swedish home life. Beech, birch and pine are the most popular woods in the Nordic region. Hardwoods such as mahogany were…

Swedish Decorating Inspirations In Yellow, Ivory And Beige- 50+ Pictures

Swedish Decorating Inspirations In Yellow, Ivory And Beige- 50+ Pictures

Meranda Devan Dec 31, 2014 7 min read

D.Larsson Swedish Antiques The Swedish style is a bright decorating style, in which presents a peaceful, liveable, serene place to live in.  The lighter interior looks have always been popular…

30 Spectacular Picks From Frantz Hemeleers Antiques

30 Spectacular Picks From Frantz Hemeleers Antiques

Meranda Devan Jun 7, 2013 2 min read

Louis XV Limed Oak Chest In 1975, Frantz Hemeleers opened a small shop in Etterbeek (Brussels), and over time, it has been known as the place to get quality antiques.  Gradually over time,…