Right in the heart of lovely Paris, you can see the Eiffel Tower from this apartment. Mostly decorated in the Scandinavian Gustavian style with neutral tones and a soft palette. It was restored by architect Jean-Pierre Romanet.


Many objects bought at the Saint-Ouen flea market are displayed in the living room.


In the foyer, a balustrade lamp and clear cloches dress the white painted Gustavian table. An antique French trumeau hangs behind it. Parquet herringbone flooring.


Hard to believe this kitchen belongs to the rest of the apartment with its modern lines and materials and integrated storage.






Distressed chest of drawers in the master bedroom.


The Murano chandelier was designed specifically for the dining room. White painted Gustavian chairs, linen tablecloth and flea market finds complete the look.


A Louis XV sofa strongly contrasts with the contemporary glass coffee table.


I love the painting of the little boy playing with a plane. Even though it looks lovely casually leaning against the wall, I think it would soon be ruined after taking a couple of baths. I'd hang it far from splashes and protect it behind a glass pane. The storage baskets soften the modern geometric lines.

Photos Gilles Trillard
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Kirsten and her husband Karsten used to live in a modern house in the city. With the arrival of their fourth child they decided to temporarily move to the countryside. Once they settled in they realized there was no way they were going back to their city lives. Even though Kirsten loves modern architecture and contemporary design, she was touched by the charm of this 1917 cottage and chose the decoration to respect its style as much as possible. Located near Copenhagen, in a charming small town between the sea and forest, Kirsten created a welcoming home mingling sophistication and simplicity.



Two weathered Adirondack chairs and rustic table on the side porch.


A Christmas tree stands in a basket in one corner of the living area. Toile and floral fabric for the pillows on the Gustavian bench. I'm not quite sure if the distressed doors that soften the corner are just leaning against the wall or if it is actually a storage cabinet.


This conservatory is a recent addition to the house. Notice the way the curtains cover the ceiling and sides in a tent like style.


The dining room and kitchen are in the same room. A long console table holds antique and rustic pieces. What do you think about the modern lamps on the wall above?


This used to be a garage and is now Kirsten's studio. Cobbled stones, metal French bistro chairs and a white painted working table where she displays her flea market finds. Can anyone tell me what the sign says? Love signs!


White, metal fixtures and touches of stainless steel for a serene and bright kitchen. White subway tiles dress the backsplash and the wall below the window. A colourful collection of beer bottles with stenciled numbers sit on the window sill.


Dining table set for Christmas.


Swedish ceramic stove in one corner of the sitting room.


Holiday details.




Liberty prints in the master bedroom.


An office upstairs mixes antique furniture and reclaimed objects.


In a minimalist style, the bathroom is simply polished concrete and masonry.

Photos by Stephen Clement
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Ready for a second tour? It's Sunday, so we have the time to relax and stroll around another home. The owner of this house is a Spanish woman who has spent half her life in the United States and Great Britain. Her husband is Swedish. So, she combined the things she liked best of each interior style from these countries and created a home with a strong personality. After a long search, she found in central Madrid two small adjoining cottages. With the help of architect Luis Ester Butragueño, the dividing walls were torn down and the two cottages were joined to make this large, bright, warm home.























Hope you enjoyed today's second tour. Let me know!

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This brand new white wooden house was built following a late 1800s style. Located in Brastad, in Sweden, May-Louise and Magnus Kruse purchased the property in 2000 but they had the 1892 house demolished and started form scratch. The ground floor is an open plan large room with a ceiling height of up to 7.5 metres. Upstairs is the house's only bedroom and a living room. The interior is quite eclectic: a mix of rustic, modern, and antique styles.
House tour time, lovelies!























Photography by Mari Eriksson.
All images from Skona Hem.

Sweet Friday to you my friends. Ready for another house tour? This time it is a renovated 3,000 square feet house influenced by Scandinavian design: blonde woods, ambient light, a white palette, and the use of natural materials both as exterior elements and indoor backdrops. Antiques and flea-market finds were used but with a spare hand. Enjoy!

A view of the living room: bright white walls, maple flooring, simple fabrics, classic furniture forms, and just a few select furnishings and art.

Bluestone on the patio outside the dining room continues into this sun-washed space. Salvaged factory glass is used as an interior window that connects to the study. Wicker seating and an antique washstand add texture and warmth to the space.

An antique dresser in the living room with a row of vintage finials and hanging black-and-white photographs by local artist Dan Murtagh. An open niche to the kitchen holds china; simple, small-scale pendants help define the separation without blocking the view.

The view from the entry of the split-level house; a maple door to the upstairs bath, and a Swedish clock.

The upstairs hallway overlooks the kitchen, and more interior windows made from salvaged factory glass bring light into a spare room.

A corner of the living room with old objects: a small cupola and a collection of loom spools.

The serene master bedroom features board-and-batten walls, maple floors and a monochromatic rug. Lush linens and the rounded shapes of the bedside demilune table, mirror, basket, and sconces add softness to the room. An antique bench at the foot of the bed.

The luxurious soaking tub in the master bath is surrounded by Carrara marble.

An enclosure at one end of the tub provides room for display as well as practical storage.

Twin square marble basins rest atop a vanity.

The kitchen island is bookended with brick columns. To create more storage space and dress up existing support posts that couldn’t be moved, they were bricked in and painted.

The location of the main sink under the open niche allows for a free flow of converssation and views between the kitchen and living room.

Stainless-steel appliances blend easily with faucet fixtures, drawer pulls, and yards of Carrara marble to give the kitchen a streamlined look.

All images and information from here.

I have linked this post over at Melissa's The Inspired Room. As always, thanks for the linky party!