Belgian 1930s Brick Home

Dwell recently published an article about how a Belgian couple renovated their 1930s brick home. I have to share when I saw the result which is this chic contemporary home. You might know by now that I am a historical house enthusiast. I love how they preserved the period details (such as the archway, the medallion ceiling and the exposed beams). They blend very stylishly with the modern elements of the home. I have to say my favorite is the living room. Which one is yours?

Source: Dwell

Greece

French By Design shared this charming summer residence in the Greek island of Skyros. George Carabellas, a Greek entrepreneur, used this place as his summer retreat and also opened it as a maison d'hotes. After seeing these pictures, I'd very much rather be in Greece now.

I love how it perfectly blends the concept of indoor and outdoor living. Imagine waking up to this beautiful view, natural light and fresh air. Paradise.

I also love this efficiency kitchen and the beautiful tiles on the terrace. The outdoor garden is perfect for those summer gatherings.

Beautiful alleys. I think I could live here forever....

And this view.... this is the reason why Greece is known for its beauty. I have a terrible travel bug now and I have now put Greece in my list of places to visit. I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I do.

Source: French by Design, George Carabellas / TR2

Jotex

Recently, I came across Jotex, another Ikea-like Swedish home product retailer. They are very similar to Ikea in price range and style. They are currently only in Europe. However, since I am a Scandinavian design afficionado, I can't help but share. After all, one could always use more Scandinavian home design. Here are a couple of my faves from their catalog - as styled by my favorite Swedish stylist Joanna Laven.

Note: A fellow Swedish gentleman on Google+ has clarified that Jotex's main specialty is in home textiles and fabrics. I don't speak Swedish but I noted on the website they also have select nice home decor and furniture. I hope you enjoyed discovering Jotex like I did.

 

Source: Joanna Laven

Carolina's Stockholm Apartment

Carolina Engman of Fashion Squad is a NYC-living Swedish blogger that I follow. I admire her sense of style both in fashion and home. When she posted pictures of her Stockholm apartment, which is now available for sale, I knew I had to share. At 54sqm (ie 580 sqft), her one bedroom apartment is tastefully decorated throughout. I love how she uses pops of colors and fun prints and patterns in a mainly crisp white color theme. They add a cheery mood and make the place very inviting. The wallpaper in the breakfast nook and the chandelier in the bedroom are my two top favorites. I'd move to this apartment in a heartbeat. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Source: esny.se

Mid Century Swedish Home

Design Attractor, my favorite blog about Scandinavian home, recently featured this beautiful mid-century apartment in Sweden.  I have to share with you. This home is set and styled by Joanna Laven, a Swedish set and prop stylist whose work I admire, for an Elle Decor editorial. I absolutely love the earthy and serene color tone of this place. Not to mention that it also tastefully combines old and new. Everything here is just the right amount of charm -- the mid century furniture, the chandeliers, the patterned hardwood floor. The home accents here are fairly small but they are very well curated and make a powerful statement. To me, this place feels just like home.

Source: Joanna Laven and Design Attractor

Home Gaia Repossi Style

I first saw Gaia Repossi's Parisian apartment at LeFashion. Although it was originally published in Vogue Russia last year, I fell in love with it and I had to share it. The chevron hardwood floor definitely won me over. I also love the light and airiness of the space. Just like like her jewelry, Gaia's apartment is all about quality over quantity. There are only several but well-curated statement large furniture pieces. They fill the space with just the right amount of drama minus the clutter. I also love how Gaia left her bookshelf sparsely filled and that little gold rolling ladder is such an elegant accent. I wouldn't mind those Repossi rings either. I can stay here all - day - long. I hope you enjoy this apartment as much as I do.

Swedish Apartment

MyScandinavianHome, a favorite interior design blog of mine, posted pictures of this charming apartment in Sweden. I fell in love with it immediately and would like to share it with you. Built in 1906, it beautifully blends antique and modern. At 50 sqm (i.e. 538 sqft), it makes efficient use of space. It has plenty of characters and looks spacious, airy and decluttered. I wouldn't mind walking home to this every day. I hope you enjoy this apartment as much as I do. Thank you for reading.

Source: MyScandinavianHome // fastighetsbyran

Home H&M Style

DomaineHome just recently featured the 1920s Stockholm apartment of H&M's Home head of design, Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg. I am so head over heels with it that I decided to share with you some of my favorite rooms. I love how this apartment has an updated look and still honors the period interiors. Period things such as the vintage fireplace, the built in floor heater and the hardwood floor blend beautifully with modern minimalist design and yet still ground the apartment. There is also an element of high and low. The bathroom towels are from H&M Home. Have you spotted anything else? To me, tis is home sweet home.

More pictures can be found at DomaineHome's site here.