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.