Architectural Styles: Building Primitive And Classic Homes
Houses are built much differently than they were in the past. Today we find the goal of most builders is being able to build a home quickly with quality. Many people simply want a home built well with...
View ArticleFalu Red- A Prominent Color In 17 and 18th Century Sweden
The color red has been distinctive color in Sweden in the 17 and 18th centuries. Falu red (pronounced "FAH-loo", in Swedish Falu rödfärg) is the name of a Swedish, deep red paint well known for its use...
View ArticleRustic Gustavian Swedish Decorating
Carolyn Roehm has long been noted as one of the top interior designers in the industry. What makes her book A PASSION FOR INTERIORS- a bit different than the hundreds of decorating books on the market...
View ArticleBook Review: The Swedish House
The Swedish Wooden House by Lars Sjoberg and Ingalill Snitt shows magnificent castles, impressive mansions and simple farmhouses. The beauty and decay in all these houses are an important part of our...
View ArticleSwedish Interiors: The Chinese Pavilion
The Chinese Pavilion (In Swedish: Kina slott), is located on the grounds of the Drottningholm Palace park. The royal pavilion is one of Sweden's Royal Palaces. The first castle building was built in...
View ArticleNeoclassical White Stenciled Walls
The Belvedere In The Park of the Petit Trianon The the Petit Trianon was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel by the order of Louis XV for his long-term mistress, Madame de Pompadour, and was constructed...
View ArticleRustic Swedish Interiors
Decorology featured some terrific pictures featuring a home in the Swedish style with a twist of color. You can see that the classic Gustavian look is achieved through the antique furniture and the...
View ArticleThe Very Best Trompe L’Oeil, Plaster and Faux Painting Finishes
In the late 80's and early 1990's faux finishes were all the rage. Everyone tried it, and some homes just looked hideous. Unnatural colors were paired together, such as the "fantasy faux painted...
View ArticleSwedish Furniture:18th Century Swedish Decorating
Swedish Gustavian Furniture 18th Century Swedish Decorating Svindersvik is a well-preserved summer residence from the mid-1700s. Svindersvik is located at Swine Flinders Bay south shore in Nacka ,...
View Article17th Century Swedish Architecture, Interiors and Decor
Swedish Decorating Ideas- Tyreso Castle From Shuttertalk Tyreso Castle Outside Stockholm Sweden Tyresd castle dates back to the 1600 's. The castle was built in the 1600s by the Privy Council Gabriel...
View ArticleSweden’s Manor Houses
Krapperup Castle Built in 1570 over the ruins of a 13th century stronghold; near Molle, Sweden From Larry Myhre's Photstream This Article "Inside Sweden's Manor Houses" Published Nov/Dec-2002 By Dan...
View ArticleSweden’s Empire Decorated Rosersberg Palace
Rosersbergs Slott From Lennatt Durehed Photography Corridor and Niche at Rosersberg Palace From Corbis Images Rosersberg Palace (Swedish: Rosersbergs slott) is one of the Royal Palaces of Sweden....
View ArticleWood Plank Flooring, A Swedish Design Must Have – Part 1
Gustavian Trågsoffa, via Skona Hem Wood floors are one of the most recognized design feature of the Swedish Gustavian look. Rustic planked wood is a top choice for flooring in the design industry....
View ArticleKrusenberg Herrgård: An 18th Century Swedish Luxury Hotel
Krusenberg Herrgård is an extravagant hotel beautifully situated by Ekoln, a bay in Lake Mälaren. The estate dates back to the mid-15th century and is now a first-class hotel and conference facility...
View ArticleThe Gustavian Style Of Swedish Interior Designer Louis Masreliez- Part 2
Masreliez was born in Paris and began his education at Ritakademien, which was a drawing academy at the youthful age of 10. In 1769, Masreliez was given a study grant which allowed him the opportunity...
View ArticleThe Gustavian Style Of Swedish Interior Designer Louis Masreliez- Part 1
Sturehov or Sturehof (also spelled Sturehov castle) is a manor house in Botkyrka, Sweden. Sturehov manor is located at Rödstensfjärden, about 3 kilometers west of the old Norsborg. The name Sturehof,...
View ArticleA Look At The Castle Behind The Movie “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”
If you have seen the previews for the movie The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, it features a captivating estate many Nordic lovers would instantly recognize as Swedish. This striking castle featured in...
View ArticleThe Shocking History Behind “Emerald Green” Paint
Seglora Church -Relocated From Western Sweden *Disclaimer*-The pictures contained in this post are to illustrate the BEAUTY of yellow and green paint used in 18th century interiors. We have no...
View ArticleSwedish Styled Wallpaper
Stola Herrgård, Sweden Wallpaper can make a tremendous difference in a room decorated around the Swedish style. It has the ability to add historical flavor to a room, and infuse color on the walls in...
View ArticleSwedish Plaster Medallions
Classic Swedish Interiors By Lars Sjoberg Everyone has their favorite interiors, and one of mine happens to be Ekensberg, a home owned by Lars Sjoberg also featured on the cover of the book Paint And...
View ArticleSwedish Kakelugn Stoves
The "Kakelugnar" stove is a Swedish tiled stove whose design is still in use today. This classic stove dates back to the eighteenth century, and adds a historical element to a Scandinavian room. These...
View ArticleThe Swedish Wreta Gestgifveri Inn
Take a trip back in time to Carl Larsson’s turn-of-the-century romanticism by dining and taking in a breath of fresh air of all things Swedish at the Wreta Gestgifveri Inn. Lose yourself in the...
View ArticleBuying Property In Sweden
Gård & Torp Magazine Have you ever considered buying or renting a home in Sweden? The prices for a cottage in the country are surprisingly affordable. Expert Home Design Blog details the costs of...
View Article10 Of The Best Tours In Sweden
Gripsholm Castle- Ground Floor Corridor Coutiers Wing Built 1780-82, Neoclassicism In The North If you have never been to Sweden, here is a guide of what tourists have found to be the best and not so...
View ArticleInterior of Skogaholm Manor
Skogaholm Manor, Jane Nearing Skogaholm Manor is a large mansion built in the Caroline style in 1680, located at Skansen in Stockholm. Skogaholm Manor, forms part of the open air museum at Skansen...
View Article5 Homes Decorated Around The Nordic Style
New Orleans invid Mälaren- Skona Hem Country House Inspired After New Orleans -One hundred and fifty meters from Lake Mälaren is 1800-century house whose decor is inspired after the famous city of New...
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