The pictures you are about to indulge yourself in are strolling in the corridors of true art. Since I’ve seen this apartment I’m absolutely smitten. What moves me the most is the amazing people involved for such a residence and pictures of it to take flesh and bones.

A couple with a vision, a super talented architect, a charismatic interior stylist and an equally talented photographer, who also happen to be friends and often work together. There is so much well performed architecture out there, and the same is for the work of stylists and photographers. I believe it is the combination and engagement of amazing people that leave an unforgettable imprint on what we perceive as an outcome. Continue reading →

“Urban living in white, black and concrete grey” can well speak of this space in Stockholm’s Annedal, located just next to the water surface. How absolutely wonderful may I exclaim! Simple, clean lines, a sense of minimalism and using white as a canvas are all characteristics of Scandinavian design greatly represented here. Continue reading →

As a designer and an avid traveler, I’m as happy as can be when this two aspects are combined. Which leads me to the story of my recent vacation in Germany’s Black Forest and the ‘Obere Donau’ nature reserve, where we stayed for a week at a stylish and oh-so-adorable vacation home in a tiny village called Bubsheim.

After a couple of hours drive from Munich’s airport we arrived at a historic, 260 year old farmhouse with a wooden fence and blue shutters. A few years ago the house was bought and lovingly restored by its owners, Christa Schmieder, who has done a wonderful job in maintaining the historic character of the house without compromising on modern appliances and luxury living. Continue reading →

And how about a Scandinavian styled apartment based in beautiful Scotland? I love it for its simplicity and its vibrant chic!

Here lives Deborah with her two sons, a writer and stylist I reckon, who I got familiar with through A Merry Mishap’s jewelry designer blog. Deborah shared her lovely abode pictures as soon as she became a contributor to the blog just mentioned and it immediately took off in the blogoshpere! Continue reading →

Scandinavian design is admittedly hard to resist, regardless of one’s personal inclination decorating style, dare I say. Personally, I appreciate much and I’m attracted to it because it combines function with simplicity, clean lines with a huge doses of charm in an effortless way. So from my side, you’ll be taken on quite a few tours around such interiors.

Today’s feature highlights a true fairytale-like gem of a house, located in Denmark. There live the owners of Denmark’s leading manufacturer of exclusive flooring, Thomas and Heidi Dinesen. Continue reading →

Sandy Koepke. Sunlight. Space. Sophisticated comfort. These are the first words used to describe Sandy’s work in her about page of her stunning online portfolio. They couldn’t have been better chosen!

They stand for the basic elements of the interior and garden designer’s work. Living in Southern California, her design style has been clearly influenced by life under the sun, where indoor and outdoor lives merge. She has been residing there, developing her personal style, after having earned her BFA from the University of Nebraska and her MFA from the State University of Arizona. Continue reading →

This 200 sq. m. apartment in Paris is extremely unique and full of flair. Designed by interior designer Josephine Gintzburger, we can really see her philosophy of German minimalism and French exuberance shine throughout the space. Continue reading →

This New York City apartment really intrigued me. Renovated by Haiko Cornelissen Architects, the goal was to significantly increase the main living space by compressing other functions (like kitchen and office) into the wall of the apartment. They achieved this using a system of siding doors and creatively concealed storage solutions. Continue reading →

Although we could agree that this home is bright and lovely, the communication of self expression is what strikes me most. This place belongs to a jewelry designer, Stein A Johansen. All the art you see throughout the home is made by her and her children. Continue reading →

This Norwegian home makes me feel like romantic country met modern mid century, and they became best of friends. An unusual duo, yes, but they make a surprisingly excellent team. Continue reading →