Scandinavian design

The Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Style

Filed under: Decor, Celebrity Shopping, Books, Architecture & Design

The work of Lars Bolander, one of Sweden's foremost interior designers whose shops in New York and Palm Beach are oases of good taste, is given its due in a beautiful new book from the Vendome Press. Longtime admirer Martha Stewart calls Lars Bolander's Scandinavian Design "A sophisticated volume" and "an in-depth, intelligent, and informative look at the design sensibilities found in Scandinavian domestic furniture and decoration." She notes that "Bolander surveys all of this with his keen eye and finely honed historical knowledge, and the results are breathtaking." The book serves as a practical, idea-filled room-by-room guide to both classic and new looks in Scandinavian design.

Drawn from Bolander's work on estates and houses all over the world for the past few decades and working from the outside in, the book begins with a study of exterior features such as the use of wood in construction, elaborate doorways, and building in harmony with nature. Successive chapters explore entryways, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Both traditional and modern design influences are featured, and sidebars throughout highlight specific design elements such as wood stoves, Danish Modern chairs, lighting, textiles, and more.

Gallery: Lars Bolander's Scandinavian Design

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Lulu's Hideway Cat Cave

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Filed under: Decor, Pets

My cat is mad at me these days for bringing home a new kitten, but maybe this cool cat cave would make things all better. A modern take on a piece of furniture that is often hidden away in a corner, Lulu's Hideaway gives your small furry friend a cozy and stylish place to get away from it all. Made from white acrylic with a colorful purple interior, the cave will make your home look less like a pet store and more like a showplace of modern Scandinavian design. $550.

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