scandinavian interiors – Rachel MacDonald

Inspired By: Black + White

14 October, 2011

There’s no denying bright colours are huge right now, and I’m as big a fan as any, but there’s still something about the simplicity of a sleek black and white palette that gets me every time.

What about you?

Images: 1. Embrace the Pretty 2. Love Aesthetics 3. Graphic Exchange 4. Camera Obscura 5. 5 inch and up 6. Annaleenas Hem 7.Behance 8. Wikifashion 9. 5 inch and up 10. Pretty Stuff 11. Desire to Inspire 12. Dwell 13. Annaleenas Hem 14. via Pinterest 15. Ultralinx 16. Concept 2012 17. Mirta on Etsy

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Inspiring Interiors: A Swedish Treasure Trove

16 August, 2011

I’ve seen images of different parts of this house in my travels around the web but didn’t realise they were all from the same beautiful home in Sweden until yesterday.

Owned by interior designer Marie Olsson Nylander, the waterfront home is a renovated 1970’s townhouse that stays true to the Scandinavian style I love (airy, lots of white and a sense of openness), punctuated with unique vintage finds like her wheelbarrow-style coffee table and the antique chandelier hanging over a rustic chest of drawers. The result is a creative, eclectic vibe and a house that is as welcoming as it is artfully curated.

I would live here in a heartbeat, the styling is impeccable!

Images: Nordic Design & Trendland

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