Monthly Archives: December 2011

Today’s post shows that a few vibrant colored items can brighten up an entire space. A red chair, a green pendant .. not a lot is needed to bring live to room.

(images by Simon Whitbread Photography)

Dark grey can be found in every room of this beautiful home in Denmark. The consistent use of this color brings harmony and unity to the house.

(images via Boligmagasinet / by Mikkel Adsbøl)

This converted rural farmhouse in Granada, Spain is designed for social living. This is the summer home of Es and Jack and their daughter Ry. The style of this family home can be best described as simple, whitewashed, local style with Moorish lights and doorways.

We try to bring a sense of interior style to our outdoor space,’ says Es. ‘We have loads of lanterns and rugs out on the terrace and have created a canvas canopy above.’ She adds, ‘This is a simple farmhouse, but as we are in the Sierra Nevada – in the shadow of the Alhambra palace – we wanted to add a Moorish flavour.’

The family’s goal was to create an inviting home where they could spend endless days relaxing with family and friends. An open home with cosy textiles, relaxed banquette seating and ‘help yourself’ kitchen storage makes friends feel welcome.

(images and information from Ikea Family Live)

Most furniture in this Scandinavian home has been sourced from lea markets and thrift stores. An eye-catcher is the large iron cabinet (top left image) that once was used in a hospital.

The large four-poster bed in the bedroom (image below) is made of building pipes. Antique bed linen softens the industrial look.

(images from Boligmagasinet)