I am in the mood for sunny images, are you? The theme for the coming days will be summer. Today I start with this gorgeous summer house in Cadaqués, Spain. This fishing village is a two-and-a-half hour drive from Barcelona. It not only attracts tourists but also people who want a second home for weekends and summers.
The images are shot by Jordi Canosa, a Spanish photographer who works for various interior magazines.
What a view! The rotan furniture is from IKEA.
(images by Jordi Canosa / styled by Daniela Cavestany)
Due to personal circumstances I was not able to post for while. I hope to be able to resume to regular posting from today. I hope you are still around! These beautiful images are from Morten Holtum’s portfolio.
Some gorgeous images from the brand new Toast 2010 Spring catalogue.
I loving the bright colours of clothes, accessories and decor!
(images from Toast)
A while ago I posted about Wegner’s Wishbone Chair in petrol blue (you can see the post here). When I saw the photo above on decor8, I could not resist featuring it on the style files as well.
More inspiration from Sweden! This house belongs to decorator Mia Lundström. Mia has the courage and ability to mix different styles.
Her home is a casual mix of Ikea, ’50s classics and a few splashes of kitsch.
Around the dinner table are chairs from Fritz Hansen and Charles Eames. The Pendant light is from Ikea, as well as the cabinet (old Stockholm Series).
Also the kitchen cabinets (image below) are from Ikea. The golden pendant lights was bought at a fleamarket.
(images from Skona Hem)
Today we make a trip to Italy, the location of this summer house. The beautiful house stands on Filicudi, one of eight islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago. This small island is situated 20-30 miles northeast of the island of Sicily.
The interior is simple and rustic with some furniture painted in bright pink.
What a view! Words are not needed here…
(images by Adriano Bachella)
Who says that swings are for outdoor use only!
(image by Jeltje)
This 19th centruy building near Brussels, Belgium, used to be a mirror factory. It was transformed into a beautiful guest house by owner Philippe ten years ago. With a lot of imagination and energy Philippe managed to turn the old factory into a warm and welcoming place.
In the large dining room, which also serves as the kitchen, a huge collection of earthenware and glassware is being displayed on shelves rising to the ceiling.
In his studio Philippe has built a huge library taking up the entire length of a wall.
The gorgeous bath tub is a remake of a 1900 model.
The guest room called “La Vie d’Artiste” (image above) lives up to its name. A large canvas painting of three large cushions resting on a pillow hangs on the wall and serves as a headboard. More information about this charming guest house can be found on on the website of Chambres en Ville.
(images from Marie Claire Maison)
This Swedish home was featured in a last year’s edition of Swedish magazine Skona Hem. Owner Carola has the art to collect this without making the place feel to cluttered. On a wall in the living room are paintings of loved ones. This unique collection gives a lot of character to the room.
The living room is covered with an open bookcase which stretches up to the ceiling. The paintings are made by Carola’s uncle, Peo Rosen.
The bedroom is small and has now windows but a cozy atmosphere is created by using white and natural colours.
In the long, narrow hallway (top right & below right) different collections of frames, hats and glasses can be found.
(images from Skona Hem)
On Remodalista I can accross this beautiful fisherman’s cottage on Shelter Island, USA. The cottage, which was built in 1904, has been renovated by NY-based architects Rhea White and Steve Schappacher of Schappacher White.
The owners, who bought the house as a weekend retreat, were acutally looking for something more modern but when they saw this cottage they couldn’t resist making an offer.
Throughout the interiors, whites, off whites, and sand colors have been used. Black and natural wood was used as contrasts.
A gorgeous rocking chair.
A mix of modern pieces, antiques, and found objects has been used to decorate the rooms.
(photographs by Laura Moss / via Remodalista)
