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Get the Look: Dark and Cozy in Stockholm

casasugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:00:46 -0800

I spotted this home in Sweden's design glossy Skona Hem, and loved the coziness of the living room, and how courageous, rather than predictable, the dark colors are. The mix of materials — velvet, silk, leather — brings so much texture and life to the room. In most rooms, a purple velvet sofa such as this one could be abrasive, but the palette here welcomes it; it belongs in this room. I thought I'd show you how to get the look of this room, since I love it so! It's not the type of space that comes naturally to most; it's quite eclectic. To learn how to achieve this look,

Coveted Crib: Seventh Heaven

casasugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:30:00 -0700

With seven bedrooms, this Swedish villa is heavy on space, but light on color. A recurring feature of the home is a quiet, white base that's livened up with cheerful accent colors. In this bedroom, black and white Ralph Lauren wallpaper, paisley bed linens, and a fur comforter are given a soft punch of color with red toile Manuel Canovas pillows. To take the full tour of this wonderful home, check out this slideshow! Source

Coveted Crib: A Vision in White

casasugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:30:47 -0700

A Scandinavian home's clean lines and well-chosen antiques are set against a milky white background, which makes the home's seaside locale the center of interest. In this home office, black furnishings, such as the Arne Jacobsen Egg chair, desk, and built-ins, serve as a bold focal point in contrast with the otherwise white space. To take the full tour of this house, check out this slideshow. Source

Coveted Crib: Haute Helsinki

casasugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:00:12 -0700

In this Helsinki home, a mélange of various design styles (Hollywood Regency, mid-century, French, traditional) and eccentric pieces come together seamlessly, creating an interior that is calm, inviting, and unique. To take the full tour, check out this slideshow. Source