Monday Inspiration - The Modern Farmhouse

I've been following the design firm Chango and Co on Instagram for some time. Their projects are always so cohesive and well done! Just take a peek at this gorgeous modern farmhouse project...It's always fabulous when clients allow you creative freedom. Happy Monday!

Rocking the 'greige' in a Swedish apartment

Wake-up it's a beautiful morning.... at least it feels like it inside this Swedish apartment.  Decorated from head to toe in this season's interior colour: 'greige' and furnished with items in soft white and light wood, this bright Gothenburg home looks way bigger than its 42 square metres (452 square foot) suggests. Could you imagine returning to this wonderful, calm oasis each day?

Photography: Jonas Berg. For sale through Stadshem. 

Just lovely, don't you think?

Get the look from this Gothenburg space: sitting room - söderhamn sofa, Cos X Hay pion lamp (love this!), Hay tray table. office - Series-7 chair (also seen in dining area). bedroom: white linen duvet cover and grey linen pillow.

I really like the narrow bench in the hallway giving just enough space to sit down and pull on your boots - perfect! Is there anything that stands out to you?

I'm curious.... what do you think about the 'greige' trend? This beautiful Swedish space might help you make up your mind. If it's a thumbs up, you might find this guide to greige helpful. Tempted?

Have a lovely day!

PS I'll be back later to announce the winner of the Palm Print give-away (watch this space). And tomorrow, it's time for the My Scandinavian Home Easter edit - get that craft kit ready - these ideas are more simple and beautiful than ever - eeeee! 

A magnificent white Swedish apartment

Well hello there. How was your weekend? Sunday was a big day in the My Scandinavian Home household - it was the man's birthday! If there's one thing he loves it's the sea, so we treated him for brunch at Bjärreds Saltsjöbad out on the end of a 600 metre long pier (pic here!) before heading to see one of his favourite Swedish singers Lise Ekdahl in concert (Vem vet is one of her most famous songs - must have a listen if you get a mo!).  She was wonderful! Right now I'm on a bit of a white interior streak here on the blog, and it seems it's set to continue ( I think when you see this beautiful apartment in Linnéstaden, Gothenburg you'll understand why!). The vast swathes of white walls and light wood floors are broken up by a mix of Scandinavian design and vintage pieces in subtle touches of black, gold and cognac, allowing the magnificent architecture and feeling of space to take centre stage. How I'd love to be padding around here this morning, how about you?!

Photography - Anders Bergstedt. Styling -  Anna Furbacken - for sale through Entrance. 

No,  you weren't mistaken - yes, this apartment is for sale! Fancy a move to Gothenburg?! Race you there....

Get the look: dining area - Bentwood chairs, these clay plant pots are similar. Bedroom - vintage kimonos look lovely hung on the bedroom wall (and as a cover up over a simple outfit of course!), light grey linen throw.

I've seen the white pendant in the bedroom so many times before but can't for the life of me remember where this morning - can anyone help? Also any tips on that fab white bean bag?

Have a wonderful start to the week!

PS I was so happy to see My Scandinavian Home instagram feed mentioned in Vanity Fair (Italy) this weekend, it's made my week and it hasn't even started - thank you!

The beautiful white farmhouse of an interior designer

It's funny, you'd think that seeing all these homes in luxurious, deep tones right now I'd be ready to get the paint brush out, but looking at the ethereal home of interior designer Leanne Ford I realised my heart still very much belongs to white. As a child, Leanne would drive past this rundown white brick farmhouse and dream about bringing it back to life one day. Twenty years later the opportunity arose and she made the trip from LA to Pittsburgh to snap it up. Her brother (also her contractor) and his team got to work bringing Leanne's ideas to life. Over the space of a year the house was given a complete overhaul inside and out - gutting the interior, tearing down walls, painting the original stucco glossy white and adding details such as brick, wood and concrete.  'I kept a very clean colour story to let the textures do the talking,' she explained. The white washed walls also provide a perfect backdrop for the pared-back selection of furniture and accessories, all of which tell a story. 'Oh the power of white paint, and a little love and attention,' she smiles. And seeing the home, I think we can all second that!

Interior design / home owner: Leanne Ford. Photography - Andrew and Lexi Buda / Heredwelling.

*Sigh*. Soooo beautiful! Don't you think? 

I think white combined with milky cream and brown hues has to be my favourite colour scheme. The brass touches are the icing on the cake! And don't get me started on the lovely textures.

Is there anything that stands out to you from Leanne's home?

Get the look: bedroom -  undyed wool cream throw, source a vintage industrial table lamp here. kitchen - find beautiful vintage chopping boards here. Sitting room - classic Togo sofa, I love this little side table.

You can also see a tour (and more pictures) of this beautiful home over at Domino magazine here.

And finally, before I shoot off for the weekend, here are a few links I've loved this week: 

The colour scheme of this window nook.

5 plants for your bedroom to help you sleep better. 

This A-frame cabin! Better still, imagine waking up to a view like this every morning (a new Instagram fave!)?

Keeping it simple - this gourmet grilled cheese toasty is making my mouth water!

These slides are fab! 

And finally...if you're visiting Malmö any time soon, here are my five top tips (in Dutch!).

Have a wonderful weekend!