I am huge fan of Scandinavian design and love to blog about it, but usually it is against a back drop of white painted floors, airy oversized windows and charming architecture details - so I was especially happy to come across this manly and mod loft in Stockholm! Clean lines and clever built-outs make this space warm, inviting yet still so cool. The palette of black, rich moss green, browns and crisp white gives a wonderful graphic contrast. And the result is a tough, industrial and super stylish home that makes the most of every inch!

I love how the poured concrete ledge extends to act as a media unit, a reading nook, and a fireplace hearth all in one.

A few antique pieces and quirky accessories warm up the minimal and ultra efficient kitchen.

The addition of these floating wood shelves is just perfect - a brilliant way to transform a narrow window and add natural texture to the otherwise slick bath.

Building out a nook around the bed offers storage and creates a space that is cozy and private.

Now I love Scandi interiors even more . . .  guess its time to make a visit to Sweden! 

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Simple & Devine Beauty

Today I am adoring the peace and simple beauty of this Danish home. A little bit modern, and little bit vintage and so bright, airy and graceful. Enough said. . . just divine! I also think the photography and styling are are so lovely and natural. Any details you love?

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House Tour: Scandi Condo

Usually it's older, vintage style homes which feature Scandinavian style interiors - which is why this modern Scandi condo really caught my eye! Instead of antique details, this new apartment blends modern architecture with warm and whimsical Scandinavian touches. A neutral color palette with pops of primary color and bold pattern helps draw the whole space together. Additionally, the sleek wall and floor materials are contrasted with a few well placed antiques to add a little bit of patina. I also love that the floors were still left bare for the most part, adding to the airy and open feeling. 

Do you think Scandi interiors work in this modern architecturally setting?

This lovely space was created by Toronto based interior designer Jill Greaves.

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House Tour: Swedish Seaside Style

Sigh. . . white floors, mixed vintage and industrial chic pieces, ocean views . . . this seaside retreat in Sweden is just dreamy. I love how each space has a few unexpected, quirky and personal pieces. The furniture and accessories were collected by the owner and designer Mary Olssen Nylander, and come from China, Sweden, France, Morocco, India and Italy for a deeply eclectic style.

My favorite is that kitchen - the weathered blue island, vintage Moroccan rug, and teal velvet chairs are just amazing! Do any of these spaces inspire you? 

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House Tour: Scandinavia Meets Asia

One of the most lovely things my time living in Singapore, is all of the Asian design and visual inspiration I have found here! I especially love to think about blending West and East {an old but such a dynamic design concept!} This eclectic row house in Denmark does a beautiful job of uniting colorful Asian accents with a mod Danish sensibility. The young family collected all of these treasures on their trips throughout Asia - I adore the fresh and global result and am certainly saving this as inspiration for our home! 

Love the mix of Western and Asian kitchen tools and pottery and the open shelving! 

A beautiful display of fabric and paper covered decorative boxes - what a wonderful idea for a collection! 

These basket and fans are just amazing! They look as if they could be Vietnamese to me, do any of you have a guess? 

I don't know what it is about those Danes but it seems that their style is just effortlessly chic! Do you love it as much as me? 

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