Home Design Ideas

Welcome to Home Design Ideas . Today we will share for you about Step Inside a Cosy Swedish Allotment Cottage Dressed for Christmas. I always get excited when I feature a kolonistuga (Swedish allotment cottage), but this little one is particularly exciting! Why? Allotment cottages are very seasonal. Since the water is usually turned off to avoid pipes freezing in colder weather, it's rare to see one decorated for Christmas. Located in the heart of Gothenburg, this little cottage belongs to Elin Lannsjö . She loves staying here year-round. You might recognise the white abode from a summer feature way back in 2015 . Now, I’m thrilled to share a tour of Elin’s cottage dressed in simple yet beautiful festive touches, complete with a roaring fire. Outside, the snow blankets the ground, while inside, the glow of candlelight makes the cottage feel warm and inviting. Touches of greenery—branches of pine, amaryllis, and hyacinths—add to the cozy yuletide vibe. Ready to step inside and...

Welcome to Home Design Ideas . Today we will share for you about Emily's Danish Family Home at Christmas (with this year's hottest trend) .   Hello there friends. How are you today? I snuck in a little extra post yesterday featuring my dining room and some very beautiful iconic Danish chairs - did you see it?  And today, I'd like to take you on a virtual trip to Denmark, and the beautiful home of fashionista Emily Salomon and her young family. Emily's home reflects her personal style - relaxed and simple with a wonderful unique twist. There are many things to appreciate about her home - including the neutral base and touches of stone. But I particularly love the way Emily decorates her home at Christmas using  garlands, a touch of chintz and this year's absolute must - bows!  In fact, as a nod to the eighties we're seeing bows absolutely everywhere this Christmas - on the tree (as seen on this beautiful one ), in windows, in the bathroom (as seen in Emi...

Welcome to Home Design Ideas . Today we will share for you about Cosy 'Fika' at Home on the New Iconic PK1 chair. Sponsored by Carl Hansen & Søn. All words are my own and I only ever work with brands I love and think you will too.  Things are getting cozy at home now, and with the darkness settling in, we're spending so much more time around the table enjoying fika (coffee and cake) by candlelight, playing games, helping with homework, sharing lovely dinners with friends, and just about anything else! Does this happen in your home too? This weekend, we had the pleasure of enjoying all these moments on the newly launched Carl Hansen & Søn PK1 dining chairs . Designed in 1955 by Poul Kjærholm, one of the pioneers of Danish modernism, the PK1 was his first-ever design and reflects his functionalist approach to furniture, emphasising simplicity and lightness. Kjærholm was passionate about combining his favourite material—steel—with organic elements. The re-launch...

Welcome to Home Design Ideas . Today we will share for you about Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent. Sweden was blanketed in snow this weekend, brightening up the darkness. Even so, the cold has drawn life indoors, sparking a hive of activity as we prepare our homes for winter—layering rugs, blankets, and other soft textiles to create a cozy retreat. The first Sunday of Advent is just around the corner, marking the start of Christmas decorating in Scandinavia. It's a gradual and thoughtful process, beginning with adventsljusstakar (advent candles) in the windows, perhaps paired with a star lamp and some wintry foliage. Rebecka Palmqvist's charming country home, built in 1848, is a perfect example of this seasonal transformation. She and her partner have been lovingly renovating it, using old furniture and beautiful wallpaper while preserving its original architecture. The result is a warm, inviting space for their family, including their two s...