Yesterday we shot an amazing apartment in Gramercy Park, and I was speaking with our wonderful photographer's assistant about Sweden. She told me of her love for the light in that part of the world. Perhaps it's that 'sublime and surreal' light she describes, or perhaps it's my Scandinavian blood talking--but whatever it is, Swedish design mag Skona Hem holds the key to my heart.
I spy with my little eye an incredibly gorgeous grouping of pillows. The soft sherbet hues of these silk cushions bring just the right touch of color to a glowing white and slate space. Though the reality of living in a room with a pitched roof is somewhat painful (I've conked my head one too many times in the attic) the intimacy and romance of it certainly has its appeal.
Wowzers! Get a load of this living room! You'd think the lemon yellow sofa would steal the show, but the teal damask walls and multi-hued rug give it a run for its money. This is bold decorating at its most courageous, and though it's not my style I can certainly appreciate the panache that goes into creating a home like this!
Would someone please pass me a ShamWow? I need to wipe the massive puddle of drool off my chin. Not feeling the table setting so much. But that Josef Frank wallpaper? And the Louis Poulsen PH 5 lamp? It's a crazy cool smorgasboard of all that is holy in the design world, and I'm bowing down to this shrine of awesome!
This image for me represents quintessential Swedish country design. Radiant black and white shines in a mix of patterns, from checkerboard and stripes to knitwear-inspired intarsia. Bench seating beneath a window provides a cozy spot for reading, and a long dining table begs to be set with platters of smoked salmon, steamed veggies and tiny meatballs in gravy. Mmmm....gravy.
Finally, a soft and serene bedroom vignette with an eclectic photo gallery feels inviting and cozy. The clever mix of frames has an organic, unplanned sensibilty that adds to the relaxed sensibility of this space. Photos like this make me grateful for our swinging and stylish NYC whirlwind trip, but also excited to return home tomorrow morning. And perhaps plan a trip to Sweden ASAP?
P.S. If you're in NYC, come by the New York Design Center today for What's New What's Next! The Rue girls will be there, along with Marissa Lippert, Merci New York, and Kat Flower, giving a fab fall food and entertaining presentation at 3:15!
P.P.S. Dying for pics from the Rue Magazine launch party? Bri has some fab ones up at DesignLoveFest!
Images courtesy of Skona Hem.
All of these rooms were so warm and inviting! Can't help but love a little Scandinavian beauty. Thanks for sharing a new site too!
Posted by: Nichole @ Parlour | September 22, 2010 at 06:30 AM
There something so romantic and lived-in about these shots. Love swedish style- whether its colorful and fun or white, creams and linen!
Posted by: Naomi@ThirteenandSouth | September 22, 2010 at 07:24 AM
My Swedish blood has been speaking to me lately too! Right now my husband and I are at opposite ends of the spectrum with choosing our house's interior paint color. These pics make me want to stand strong for all that is clean and fresh and light!!
p.s. LOVED Rue so much. REally well done all around! I'm a fan ; )
Posted by: Nia Sayers | September 22, 2010 at 09:19 AM
That wallpaper! Wow. Just wow.
Posted by: Alyssa / A Muse A Day | September 22, 2010 at 10:46 AM
wow so many great ideas. Love the dinning room photos
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Posted by: Tiffany | September 22, 2010 at 12:46 PM
i'm with you on the pitched roof! it seems i'm just a little too tall for the type of space. nevertheless, these images are beautiful. the swedes have got it right.
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Posted by: elissa @ faucethead | September 22, 2010 at 03:39 PM
I love Skona Hem too! There's always something purr over every time I visit.
Posted by: Ijeoma | September 22, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Anne,
Love, love, it all!!
ox, m
Posted by: Maureen Sullivan Stemberg, Interior's | September 22, 2010 at 06:21 PM
Your picture selections give me the goosebumps! The eye candies make for a fantastic break from my serious work!
Posted by: Yen | September 23, 2010 at 08:25 AM
That giant yellow couch is simply divine. I love how it just screams, "HELLOOOO come and sit on me!!!"
Great pictures.
xoxo keighley
Posted by: Keighley@thebellalifeblog | September 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM
i love that wallpaper
Posted by: jenny | September 23, 2010 at 12:08 PM
i love that first room! Does this site have an english page also?
Posted by: Natasha Solomon | September 24, 2010 at 09:25 AM
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Posted by: Nike Air Max 95 | September 28, 2010 at 08:57 PM
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