Sneaking into the home of a photographer, how’s that for a visual treat? The place Swedish photographer Jacob Nylud calls home seems to be bathed in natural light, thanks to plenty of windows and naturally the choice of the brightest of whites for its walls, which reflect it all over, maximizing the effect.
Simplicity prevails, yet this wouldn’t be characterized as a minimal space, unless we are referring to the classic color combination mainly of black and white. This is the home of someone who loves displaying his favorite things, a person who enjoys bringing home furniture and objects that have stories to tell.
Some of the photographer’s delightful black and white photographs are displayed on the wall among illustrations and inspiring typography quotes. They appear to be in perfect harmony with one another, yet the result is stimulating.
The picture is completed with three candlesticks, a vintage camera and a bird, all obeying a quite possibly secretly written rule of things being black. The only color is brought by the dark, fresh and lush green of the big leaved plant, while some natural wooden frames warm the whole thing up. All this taking place above a row of the simplest of white cabinets molded on the wall.
Marvelous vintage lamps are found throughout this home, from the living, to the dining area, to the tiny office corner, with the sole exception being a bare light bulb hanging above the innovative use of a wooden crater as a night stand in the bedroom.
A modern grey sofa coexists magnificently with the solid wooden table in warm tones in what is a living / dining area, while dark painted Chevron wooden floors dress the whole apartment. A simple, poetic and charming place put together and photographed obviously by an artist.
Photography: Jakob Nylund
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