books by Grace Bonney 22

simply scandinavian


i feel like there were a few years between 2002-2004 where i was obsessively researching scandinavian homes. i looked far and wide for any images i could find and devoured them like there was no tomorrow. then i just woke up one more and said “ugh, no more!”. i tend to be like that with most things in life (bands, restaurants, tv shows on hulu) so it was no surprise that i hit my limit, but have ultimately come back around to researching scandinavian interiors again. but this time i’m looking to find less of the minimal/blond wood look and more of a traditional, sophisticated feel. so i was happy to check out simply scandinavian (ryland peters & small, april 2010) over at amy‘s house the other day. written by sara norrman, simply scandinavian is full of beautiful interiors located in denmark, finland, norway and sweden. i loved the wide range of styles in the book- there was really something for all of my different tastes and interests, and i especially loved that gorgeous chandelier below (i’ve heard it described as a wedding chandelier but couldn’t find any more info on it…?). each home is accompanied by tips for recreating the look in your home, but i found the book inspiring for more of an overall style and aesthetic- it definitely got me to think about putting down my bright colors and preppy patterns and embracing light paint and natural materials a bit more. if you’re looking for something to inspire a little spring change in your home you can check out simply scandinavian and pick up a copy ($19.77) right here. (you can also check out ryland peters & small online for more info)



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22 Comments

astronaut

If you live near a Kinokuniya bookstore, they carry a number of books full of pictures of Scandinavian interiors. The text of the books is usually in Japanese, but let’s face it – the pictures are all that matter.

Jesselyn

Lovely. I love how the styling is just so effortless. I would gladly move into any one of these

sara

I love the mirror leaning against the print in photo #2. Does anyone know the curvy type used on the cover? It’s popping up everywhere …

MayDae

I LOVE the bed up on the casters!! And the two matching metal chairs. I have such a thing for metal chairs!

Meredith

I love the office – it’s so open and airy. And the metal accents make it seem like you could really get down to work in there.

jennifer cook

I am sure IKEA used to sell something that very much looks like the Wedding Chandelier. Laying in bed reading Designsponge what a lovely way to start the day here in the UK.

Jessica

this is timely, as I just checked out with this book in my Amazon cart a few days ago. Now I know better what I’m looking forward to in the mail!

Doris

does anyone know the fabric (or something similar) used for in the last photo for the window treatment + upholstered cushion?

Kristina | Pretty Shiny Sparkly

Hurrah for Norway! I’m a norwegian citizen, you know. :) Our family has a house outside of Oslo (but I live in Texas). I love the simplicity and rustic nature of Scandinavian interior design.

That Scandinavians are able to pair the impossible: clean modern minimalism with rustic elements, to me is a completely unique feat in design.

david miller

I am very lucky to live in the Helsinki design district of Punavuori where you can stroll from shop to shop and get the most amazing original items especially from the 50′s and 60′s.

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