Södermalm Heights

I have much love for the eccentricity of London design agency Minale + Mann. This project is another favourite of mine. M+M was commissioned to refurbish this dilapidated 18th century apartment in the centre of Stockholm’s Sodermalm district. The apartment was restored to its former glory, with tiled Swedish fireplaces and stunning original oil painted ceilings. Furniture was custom fitted, and the kitchen and bathrooms were finished in Swedish sand ash to enhance our eclectic mix of antiques and artwork. A 70s jukebox was even converted into a whisky bar! (Previous M+M features here and here)

Apartment living at its finest

Apartment living really isn't for me (at least while I live in Ottawa where houses are as affordable as condos) but the units in this building in Stockholm are spectacular. Originally a residential building, then converted into offices, the crew at Oscar Properties are lovingly restoring the structure back into apartments. Turn of the century architecture, with sophisticated luxurious spaces that have a Parisian vibe. This first kitchen is SO dreamy. The cabinetry colour, marble, gold and copper accents...YUM.
P.S. I am short on pet entries this week - if you would like to submit photos please send them to kim[at]desiretoinspire[dot]net. Thanks! 

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Fluff the pillows

Is the job of an interior stylist merely to fluff the pillows? I think not! But that is the cheeky name of the tumblr site for Swedish interior stylist/decorator/product designer Myrica Bergqvist where you can follow her work. I love these unpretentious and quirky spaces. Photos: Patric Johansson, Carl Dahlstedt, Therese Aldgård, Emily Laye. (Our previous feature on Myrica is here if you're in need of more eye candy).

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Styled by Tina Hellberg

I can't get enough of Tina Hellberg's styling. I want to lose myself in the photo above.

Concrete

Concrete can sometimes be cold, but in this apartment it provides the perfect neutral backdrop to dark grey, black and white. All Scandi, all the time. I really love this apartment. Interior design by Johan Israelson, styled by Tina Hellberg and photographed by Johan Sellén

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