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Home Away From Home: Stockholm's Hotel J
Stockholm's Hotel J is a super chic chalet influenced by the fine craftsmanship of yachting with a distinct Scandinavian twist. Bright and airy, the interiors' chairs and sofas are upholstered in thick white wrinkly cotton and also feature clean-lined contemporary light oak furniture. The hotel has a gorgeous view of the Stockholm harbor, and guests can rent sailboats or taking sailing lessons.
Coveted Crib: Black and White and Cool All Over
With a palette that is mostly black and white, the accents of color in this Stockholm home really pop. Beyond that, Dutch decorator André Schievink courageously mixed minimalism with kitsch, antiques with Ikea, in a way that makes each piece stand out. For instance, in the dining room an ancient dining table is surrounded by plastic Verner Panton S Chairs, and next door a slick modern table lamp sits curiously on a period grand piano.
Coveted Crib: Wallpaper Magic
Wallpaper continues its reign in 2009, in good part because beautiful designs are readily available to the public through companies like Walnut Wallpaper, Ferm Living, and Graham & Brown.
This Stockholm home, which was featured in Skona Hem, is chock full of wallpaper, and as you can see, it works wonders. Though much of the furniture was thrifted, and the family purchased inexpensive Ikea kitchen cabinets, the range of show-stopping wallpapers makes each room instantly luxurious.
Get the Look: Dark and Cozy in Stockholm
I spotted this home in Sweden's design glossy Skona Hem, and loved the coziness of the living room, and how courageous, rather than predictable, the dark colors are. The mix of materials — velvet, silk, leather — brings so much texture and life to the room. In most rooms, a purple velvet sofa such as this one could be abrasive, but the palette here welcomes it; it belongs in this room.
Coveted Crib: Anders Färdig's Design House Stockholm
Could you expect anything less than a coveted crib from Anders Färdig, the founder of Design House Stockholm? I think not. Actually, I know not.
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Ask Casa: What to Do About Burgundy
Su Casa member Pretty Little Things got this overstuffed burgundy chenille burgundy chair at a garage sale for only $50. She wants to integrate it into her awesome new apartment, but her "theoretical color scheme involves grays, golds, whites, neutrals, dark wood, no burgundy!" And aside from the color, she also finds the chair bulky.
Nice and New: Lace Shopping Basket at the Container Store
You might have seen the Design House Stockholm Carrie Shopping Basket when I featured it in my Not Your Grandma's Lace Trend Alert, or even snuck a peek of it used as a magazine holder in my very own house. I must admit, I shelled out $44 for the basket from Zinc Details — kind of a lot for my shelter mag storage, but I couldn't resist! When I caught it selling for $37 at Unica Home, I felt a little cheated.
Coveted Crib: Serene in Stockholm
This Stockholm flat was designed by lifestyle store Indori, and establishes a Scandinavia-meets-Zen vibe. Details like hung textiles soften spaces, while a restrained palette keeps the feel calm and serene. One element that I love is the bright blue tile in the bathroom, which adds a needed pop of color to the otherwise soothing, natural colors that predominate in the apartment.
Steal of the Day: Room & Board Henley Rug
It's not hard to find affordable rugs these days. Natural fiber/sisal rugs are always good quality and within reach. IKEA's Stockholm Rand Rug ($179) is sharp and classic.
Summer Style: Take Up Residence on a Houseboat
The only thing better than having a Summer house on the lake is having a Summer house in the lake. This lovely Swedish houseboat is perhaps the most charming little structure I have seen in some time, and I'm ready to hitch a ride.
There's very little more romantic to me than the idea of taking to the seas (or lakes) in a houseboat.
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