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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 off: 1. Buy A Day Bed- The Swedish Kitchen Sofa is an example of practical Swedish design that originates from the 1700’s. Houses were small, […]
The Swedish interior decoration magazine Skona Hem had a wonderful write up on an English family who transformed their home into that of a Gustavian period style. The home is largely based around a white palette, anchored by distressed wood floors which create a down to earth family feel. While many of us wouldn’t have […]
Gripsholm Castle- Ground Floor Corridor Coutiers Wing Built 1780-82, Neoclassicism In The North If you have never been to Sweden, here is a guide of what tourists have found to be the best and not so worthy sites to visit…. Best Places To Visit……….. 1. Monteliusvägen Is Totally Worth Finding According To Many –Is a […]
Inspiring Interiors Blog posted some terrific pictures of a barn styled home with a Scandinavian styled interior. If you are looking for a country styled look, consider how this home is set up. Start With A Gray Palette Starting out with gray through out your house can be a really simple way to decorate the […]
PÄRLVIVA Cushion Cover From Ikea One of the easiest ways to decorate in the flavor of the Swedish style is through the use of fabrics. My husband and I took a trip up to Canada a few weeks ago, and I had the chance to visit one of my favorite stores, Ikea. We got to […]
White Lacquer Finish Round Accent Table $321 From Overstock On Ebay 17th and 18th century furniture is still tremendously popular today. One of the biggest draws to Swedish and Nordic styles is the wood, the carvings and depth of detail. In a typical home in Sweden centuries ago, you would find almost everything made from […]
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 18th Swedish century decorating, so if you plan on decorating with this style, we can give you a few ways to incorporate the color blue into […]
Swedish Period Gustavian Secretaire £3400.00 (approx $5490 / €4013) www.dlarssoninterior.com Scandinavian 18th and 19th C antiques have been highly sought after by dealers, designers and decorators for quite some time. In today’s market, the best of the best are still buying Gustavian and Rococo painted furniture to use as feature pieces in their projects. Because […]
D.Larsson Interiör & Antikhandel I recently was able to interview Daniel Larsson, owner of D.Larsson Interiör & Antikhandel, one of Sweden’s top sources for authentic antique furniture and decor. Daniel opened his store in July 2012 and has quickly become recognized in the industry as the go-to guy for Swedish Antiques – He not only […]
Of all the European country home styles, none is more universally popular than Scandinavian Country. These fresh, light-filled northern interiors have an effortless grace that never fails to delight the eye. JoAnn Barwick and the editors of House Beautiful lead us on a tour of more than twenty exceptional residences in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and […]
Cannot get enough of gray furniture, Nordic style decorating and the lush interiors of Gustav III? Pinterest can be your best friend when it comes to ideas for re-decorating, painting, and inspiration to get your creative juices flowing in the morning. There are hundreds of pages that have to do with themes of the Nordic […]
Bogstad Manor In Norway Bogstad Manor is a protected cultural monument and one of the few country estates in Norway. The history of the estate dates back to 1649, while Norway was still Catholic the land was rented out to tenant farmers by Hovedøya Monastery. After the reformatin in 1536 it was confiscated by the […]
KAWAI grand piano $168 Amazon Are you interested in buying something different than the typical gifts found in the big box stores? Scandinavian style gifts come with a taste of heritage and family traditions passed down through generations. Below we list a selection of gifts that are inspired from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. […]
Colefax and Fowler Furniture ages just like everything else…and like with most other things, you don’t notice the small changes that happen to your furniture until one day, a few years (or maybe even a decade or more) down the line, you stop and say, “When did my furniture develop this natural patina?” Obviously you love […]
Picture Credit Scandinavian Antiques Co On Ebay 1800s White Folk Art decorated Antique Swedish Mora Clock From Swedish Interior Design Blog Swedish Mora Clock In Black With Gold Birds Detailing From Swedish Interior Design Blog Folk Art Painted Swedish Mora Clock- Swedish Interior Design Mora clocks are breathtaking to look at, and have become tremendously […]
Carl von Linnaeus home, Hammarby 18th century Swedish Today Linnaeus’ Hammarby is one of Sweden’s most accurately preserved eighteenth century farms, with household items, clothing and art from Linnaeus’ own home. Carl von Linné (Linnaeus) bought the farm in 1758, and it became the Linné family’s “summer residence” . The family was able to keep […]
Gård & Torp Magazine Have you ever considered buying or renting a home in Sweden? The prices for a cottage in the country are surprisingly affordable. Expert Home Design Blog details the costs of real estate in Sweden: Sweden is the largest country in Scandinavia and the fourth largest in Europe, bordering Norway and Finland, […]
How to Install Tongue-and-Groove Paneling Beadboard Kitchen Island Cottage kitchen Litchfield Designs This wonderful picture was taken From House to Home Tongue and groove paneling is a great alternative to drywall for a home which is decorated around the Scandinavian style. These wood panels are inexpensive, and easy to install. All that is needed is […]
$11M Stockholm Palace is Made for ….Curbed $11M Stockholm Palace is Made for ….Curbed Häringe Castle- mogi.metromode.se If you want to explore near Stockholm Sweden, consider visiting the Palace-turned-hotel Häringe Castle. This stunning 17th-century baroque castle- hotel just 45 miles outside Stockholm is located near a nature reserve. Historic lore suggests that Vikings first claimed the Häringe Peninsula […]
Take a trip back in time to Carl Larsson’s turn-of-the-century romanticism by dining and taking in a breath of fresh air of all things Swedish at the Wreta Gestgifveri Inn. Lose yourself in the romance of the 17th century baroque period, and forget the tv, work, and stresses of this day. When Owner Jim Grundstrom, one of Sweden’s […]
Darryl Carter on One Kings Lane- Swedish Armoire Washington, D.C., interior designer Darryl Carter certainly has made a memorable mark on the color white. Fifteen years ago he had a busy career as a lawyer when he decided to change course and open his own interior-design firm. He made a name for himself by transforming […]
Anyone can paint a piece of furniture black, but there are certain tricks to make your painted pieces appear more valuable than they really are. Many of us feel that sensation of discovering a beautiful piece of furniture at a garage or estate sale, and then dreaming of what to do with it next. If […]
Carl Larsson Alma – 18 x 24 Print $29 Guest Post- Dawn- Bella Visione Blog Carl Larsson is Sweden’s most recognized artist who depicted his idyllic life, with wife Karin and their children, in exquisite delicate watercolor paintings. Born in Stockholm in 1853, he grew up in less than idyllic surroundings, being left by his […]
In the August 2010 issue of Home Beautiful, an editorial was written up on a garage in Salt Lake City which was transformed into a relaxing guest house with an overall Swedish design. Designers Marshall Watson and Jeffrey Kilmer took the everyday average space we all forget about and utilized the property in an entirely […]
Rococo Desk 1700’s Bukowski is the leading auction house founded in 1870 by the Polish nobleman Henryk Bukowski. Bukowski Market also happens to be Sweden and Finland’s largest on-line internet site for quality auctions. Bukowski Market offers modern capabilities to the auction experience; one that combines online shopping with spectacular antiques and reliable expertise. Bukowski […]
Woodland Chorus by Sanderson Ella by Arthouse Cielo Panel by Designers Guild Take me on a road trip Now by Eijffing There’s no question that Swedish style has been popular for decorating homes. The causal, yet elegant decorating style combines a bit of both worlds we seem to enjoy. There are a few things […]
Elements of the 18th century Gustavian style still find their way into our decorating magazines some 200 years later, and have been said to be the most beautiful interior design period throughout time. Interiors were designed around light, colors were muted, pastels were at their height in art, and the furniture was drop dead gorgeous. […]
Nationalmuseum, Stockholm | by Dimitry B Nationalmuseum, Stockholm | by Dimitry B Armchair Karmstol Mahogany, gilded details, 1820’s National Museum Stockholm’s Flicker If you plan on visiting Sweden, then don’t miss the chance to go to the National Museum of Stockholm. I stumbled across some of their pictures on Flicker, and thought you would find them […]
5 Design Tips to Live By from Jane Moore – Veranda Veranda featured a wonderfully Swedish home way back in their March 08 issue of a home designed by Jane Moore. This home was also featured in the book Swedish Country Interiors by Rhonda Eleish & Edie Van Breems which was published in 2009. Indulge Decor […]
In the March 2013 issue of House Beautiful Magazine, featured a home with a unique flair for the Scandinavian style. The owner spent years collecting Swedish pieces, and together with her designer, Charles O. Schwarz III, they created a home that captures all the charm of a period Swedish interior. To give warmth to the home, […]
Braided Rug 80″ Round Off-White $109 The careful selection of your homes rugs can really bring alive that Swedish look you are after. Last month, I found myself spending hours trying to select a rug that would work perfectly for our outside covered patio. After browsing endless patterned rugs, I found myself drawn to plain, […]
Scandinavia – made up of Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Iceland and Norway -has always had a unique mark on the arts through history. Whether it be needlepoint, embroidery, wood carving, furniture painting, knitting or any other local arts, they inspired each other in these regions, often drawing on the same color tones, motifs, and decorations. […]
Country Style Mora Clocks – Swedish Interior Design.co.uk Interior archive is one of those sites where you can spend hours on. Looking through their dozens of pictures, there are a number of beautiful pictures that present a country look from Sweden. Here are my favorites: A Swedish Interior Design Country Folk Art Home Photographed By […]
Chelsea Textiles, is a family company, which was originally started in the 1990’s by Mona Perlhagen. Formerly a fashion buyer for Bloomingdale’s, Mona developed an eye for luxurious details, and high priced textiles, which eventually enabled her to transition into her own business. After moving from London to New York, she identified a need for antique […]
Picture Credit –Scandinavian Antiques Co On Ebay Featured above are the colors, Top Row: Pratt & Lambert’s Argent 1322, Farrow & Ball’s Claydon Blue 87, Farrow & Ball’s Green Blue 84, Middle Row, Farrow & Ball’s Light Blue 22, Benjamin Moore’s Sea Star 2123-30, Benjamin Moore’s Wolf Gray 2127-40 Bottom Row, Benjamin Moore’s Graytint 1611, […]
Andie, from Divine Theatre Blog, posted an amazing transformation of an outdated Mexican armoire, which was converted into the classic Gustavian styles with layers of distressed paint and new hardware. Andie shows us how to do it ourselves…. “These pine Mexican Armoires are outdated, having seen popularity in the mid to late 90’s, they are […]
This Swedish home takes several chairs and combines them with a day bed. One way to unify several pieces of furniture is to simply paint them the same color, as they have done here. “Söderbo” is a summer home, and perfect for all those who love history, because this home is practically untouched. Nothing has changed since […]
Swedish Portrait -the figure of noble women, in courtdress, within giltwood frame The Style Saloniste posted an interview with designer Martha Angus, founder of the San Francisco-based firm, Martha Angus Inc. about her favorite style and paint colors. It turns out she loves the Gustavian Swedish styles, and gives out the paint colors she uses most […]
Mary Mulcahy’s designs, first developed for her block-printed textiles, now grace the wall with the Les Indiennes collection by IVM Prints. The 12 hand-screened wallpapers include Rayure, left, and Veronique, both in indigo; additional colors are offered, Seen in Elle Decor April 2011 The company Les Indiennes is known for their beautiful hand-blocked textiles. Founder, Mary […]
Swedish winters are long, dark and dreary, so historically Swedes have always turned to lighter interiors. Swedish style isn’t all about the gray and the white interiors they are famous for, but many homes feature brighter, richer colors to decorate around. There are so many shades and tones of paint, that it can be impossible to decide on […]
The “Kakelugnar” stove is a Swedish tiled stove whose design is still in use today. This classic stove dates back to the eighteenth century, and adds a historical element to a Scandinavian room. These tile fireplaces usually resemble a column, while the shape is generally very simple. The most popular designs tend to be round or rectangular, and are generally white, and are placed either in corners or against […]
Karen Blixen’s Danish Farm godsochgardar.se After 17 years in Kenya, Danish author Karen Blixen returned to her childhood home in Rungstedlund, Denmark . The magazine Gods & Gardar reveal the history behind this magnificent property, where Danish elegance meets the drama of Africa. “It was Karen’s father, Captain and author Wilhelm Dinesen who bought the property in 1879. Two […]
Osterbybruk The 1700 Collection Swedish Furniture produces furniture that combines the elegant shapes of the furniture found in 18th century Sweden. With the cooperation between the Swedish National Museum of Fine Arts and furniture manufacturer MOVE Möbler & Bohag, they created several authentic replicas of selected pieces of furniture originating from Swedish castles, manors and salons of fashionable health resorts. The […]
Make this bee mold for just dollars. Find the original listing here Classic Swedish Interiors By Lars Sjoberg Everyone has their favorite interiors, and one of mine happens to be Ekensberg, a home owned by Lars Sjoberg also featured on the cover of the book Paint And Paper In Decoration . Ekensberg, completed in 1790 is a three-story neo-classical building located on […]
Drop leaf table made in Stockholm, Sweden. Details according to the periods highest fashion such as lion feet and lions head. The drawers keyhole is elegantly hidden behind the gilded lions head. Authored By Liza Laserow 1810 the french officer Jean Babtiste Bernadotte came to southern Sweden accompanied by one of Napoleons marshals Monsieur Bernadotte […]
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 way that is decorative. Prints can be a remarkable tool for a designer or homeowner who wants to give an impression of a room based around a […]
Curtains in Tisbury | Ben30 | Flickr Picture Credit- Goodhousekeeping Magazine Authored By Curtain Pole Wizard Rooms with a Scandinavian style white and blue are great colour choices for bedrooms. White-washed floors, walls and high vaulted ceilings are the quintessential hallmarks to classical Scandinavian style. Blue checked fabrics mixed with stripes adds a fun element […]
Guest Post By Corey Amaro, Tongue In Cheek Blog Crystal chandeliers sparkle like stars above A. Tyner’s Swedish antiques booth in Marburger. The Antique fair in Roundtop, Texas is a sight to behold even if you don’t like antiques. The amount of foreign antiques, museum like quality, history that you can touch, feel and soak […]
Garbo Interiors was founded by Anneli Ullman and Barbro Sahlin. After training in design and decor, both in Sweden and abroad, the two decided to start the furniture shop Carin and Carl in central Stockholm in 2002. New opportunities opened up in 2007, where a large hotel in Stockholm needed redecorating, which resulted in Carin and Carl’s closing. Since then, the concept of Carin, […]
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, the business acquired more substantial antiques of higher quality, such as polished wood, and marquetry. Today the company features antiques which have been brought in from France, England, Spain, and […]