Raw yet warm

Because there is nothing hotter than the combination of concrete, velvet and black. 
With a humble and intimate approach to the interior, Nærvær is formed by a casual atmosphere with small spaces and niches for guests to enjoy. With an interior design defined by an array of stone, wood and metal, the materials are all natural and have deliberately been altered in order to create dark and industrial surfaces that matches the mood of the place. This conscious focus on tactility brings a warm, material richness to the interior that naturally compliments the raw concrete walls and industrial framework of the space. By NORM.ARCHITECTS.

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Welcome to Dennis Severs' house

Jo featured this home quite some time ago but as it is one of the most magical homes I have ever seen I wanted to share it again, with more breathtaking photos. Welcome to Dennis Severs' house.

Dennis Severs’ House at 18 Folgate Street, Spitalfields is more than just a time capsule. It is both a breathtaking and an intimate portrait of the lives of a family of Huguenot silk-weavers from 1724 to the dawn of the 20th Century. As you follow their fortunes through the generations, the sights, smells and sounds of the house take you into their lives. It was Dennis Severs’ intention that as you enter his house it is as if you have passed through the surface of a painting, exploring with your senses and imagination a meticulously crafted 18th Century world.

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Making Spaces

Karen Knox of Making Spaces makes amazing spaces accessible to those who crave real designs for real life. Making a home look like a million bucks without spending anywhere near a million bucks. Now let me talk about this first bedroom for a moment. It is a guest bedroom! Why would you make a guest bedroom look this freaking fabulous? Your guests will never leave!! I adore every bit of this, especially that Little Greene wallpaper. And I adore it even more now that I have found some before photos.

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More dark drama in Denmark

I'm finishing the week the way I started it with a dark and moody Copenhagen apartment by Rue Verte. Stylish modern living in a pared back classic shell.

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A moody penthouse in Copenhagen

If you like your colour more dark and brooding and less cacophonous then this Danish penthouse apartment might just be the place for you. I love how the few rich colour accents pop against the moody backdrop. Design by Rue Verte, a high-end interior design shop in Copenhagen.

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