Restoration Hardware never fails to impress. For some time now, they have been featuring french furniture, but have offered a line of Gothic, Modern, Colonial and Gustavian lines. There are just a few handfuls of companies who reproduce classic furniture and Restoration Hardware is one of them. Give a person the choice of something freshly […]
Palladianism was based on the writings of Andrea Palladio (1508–80) who was perhaps the greatest and most influential architect of the end of the 16th century. Palladio strongly governed his designs by the principles of classical antiquity, from those surviving buildings and in the writings of the 1st-century-bc architect and theorist Vitruvius. Palladio was especially […]
I stumbled across a fantastic blog called Life in The Fun Lane the other day and I was pleasantly surprised. Don’t we all want to be in the fun lane in life? Everyday armed with a smile and jetting on the highway of happiness? Holly Baker is the author of this splashy blog, which includes pictures of […]
Houses are built much differently than they were in the past. Today we find the goal of most builders is being able to build a home quickly with quality. Many people simply want a home built well with nice looks, and lots of space. Most people aren’t too concerned that their cabinetry is made of composite wood, and the flooring isn’t […]
Country living is wrapped up in modest, yet meaningful details. The mixture of the old furniture and primitive decor has become a style that many people are flocking back to. As the recession hits and hard times find their way into the economy, many people are digging deeper for fulfilling and meaning in life. Many […]
Swedish Blue Stefan Chair by Aidan Gray Aidan Gray Dining Chairs Founder and head designer of Aidan Gray, Randal Weeks has a thing for European design and Swedish furniture. The Aidan Gray line represents everything that encompasses old world design and aesthetics. Products are made-by-hand with natural materials such as solid wood and rustic metals. Aidan Gray is quickly becoming known […]
Lovely Burlap Lamp Shades From Pottery Barn If you are looking to add a touch of Swedish appeal in your home, the right style of lamp can go a long way to authenticate a that rustic period-style look in your home. Wood table lamps are the perfect choice for Swedish interiors and can be paired with a […]
Howard Miller Red Mora Grandfather Clock Having a Swedish Mora Clock on display in your home is just as prestigious today as it was back in the 18th century. Unless you shop Europe often, it can be impossible to find a genuine Swedish Mora Clock. Believe it or not, when I was living in Virginia, and was […]
Mallery Hall The Mallery Hall Collection and The European House bring to you antique Swedish furniture reproductions for half the price of true Swedish antiques. They specialize in reproducing old world distressed styles found in Tuscan furniture, the soft and feminine lines of the Victorian era, and the beauty and elegance of the French and Swedish styled furniture. The Mallery […]
Jeffrey Bilhuber gives hope to all of us. He had his first start in hotel management, and studied at the protegious Cornell University focusing on hotel administration. He graduated from Cornell and lasted about three years in the business knowing that it just wasn’t the right fit. His big break was at the Carlyle Hotel when he was placed in the housekeeping department with designer Mark […]
Uttermost Gavorrano Bombe Foyer $1,075.80 You have most likely run across some of Uttermost’s ads as they have been featured in some of the most popular home decor magazines. Their ads instantly draw you in with their stunning selection of lavish home decor, and adorable family pets. Who doesn’t love little Tilly posing in front of a glamorous mirror, which could […]
Lars Sjöberg is well known for his Swedish guides on Gustavian interiors and 18th and 19th century Swedish furniture. Sjöberg is a curator of the National Museum of Stockholm, and is author of several books : The first one being The Swedish Room (Creating the Look) published in 94, then L’Art de vivre en Suède, […]
Q&A with Edie Van Breems and Rhonda Eleish of Eleish Van Breems Authors Rhonda Eleish and Edie Bernhard van Breems are the owners of Eleish Van Breems Antiques Swedish antique stores in Connecticut. Swedish Interiors was published in 2007, (affiliate link) and brings about years of expertise, experience, and passion for creating the very best […]
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 Digest & House Beautiful magazines both publish annual lists of current successful designers, and Suzanne Rheinstein always is noted as one of the top designers in the LA area. Other established […]
Swedish Furniture & Decor Ideas – Directoire Chest By Wisteria This chest from Wisteria is one of my favorites. The minimal carving paired with a calming hue of a painted wash gives this mango wood chest that Swedish feel. The Swedish have always been known for their wood furniture and in North America, many people identify […]
Ramie is also very comparable to linen and is also of a plant fiber from an East Asian plant. Ramie is natural white in color, inexpensive and often mistaken for linen. Ramie has a high luster and an unusual resistance to bacteria and molds making it also a great fabric for outdoors, although it is extremely absorbent and dries quickly. Ramie has been […]
Book Review: Jocasta Innes Scandinavian Painted Furniture Jocasta Innes is the internationally renowned author of over sixty books on paint finishes, interior design and decorating. She is the founder of Paint Magic, which is a franchise chain of decorating shops which brought forth premier finishes such as color-washing and wood-washing. Paint Magic by Jocasta Innes is still […]
Tea Stained Fabric From Country Living Magazine Tea staining is one of the best kept secrets that designers use to distress and alter upholstery fabric to give an aged look when recovering antique chairs, drapery and linens. Staining fabric can turn some of your existing fabric remnants into naturally aged material which could be a source of new accents […]
Carol Glasser Carol Glasser; one of one of Houston’s finest interior designers immediately sought the insight of renown interior designer Katrin Cargill and author of Swedish Style: Creating the Look to create the overall look of a Huston Townhouse. Katrin Cargill who is one of the leading authors on Swedish design, publishing more than 14 books on interior design, transformed this Huston Townhouse along […]