Which Instagram account do you go to for design inspiration?
I am mainly following gardeners on my Instagram. @jinnyblom is always fantastic. I also love the curation and style of @_terry_ellis_.
What has been your best house upgrade?
Carpets and lighting. They’re often left last, when there is no budget left. However, in a country where winters are long and dark, these two items make all the difference.
A simple or budget-friendly design move you wish you’d known sooner?
See if you can keep your housing layout plan as-is. I think when you hire a designer, the designer is compelled to radically rethink your home. Or at least if they leave the floor plan as-is, I feel they might feel they are not being creative enough. Moving everything in your home is an incredible expense, so although it can result in a better space, you have to weight the costs.
My favorite paint color for the bedroom is…
We use “Linen” fresco from Pure & Original. It’s a warm grey with a plaster texture.
My unpopular design opinion is…
I don’t like curved sofas. My apologies for the many people who own them.
Your design pet peeve?
I don’t like smart sensors. I have no problem adjusting the thermostat by hand, or opening my front door with a key. I’m not sure I understand the benefits of having so much tech in the home.
My go-to kitchen utensil is…
Sori Yanagi tongs. We’ve sold them since we opened the store.
Three words that describe my design style:
Craft, warm, modern.
First design love?
Eames lounge chair. I remember coming into the city (I’m from a small town) as a child, maybe 10 or so, and seeing an Eames lounger in the window of a furniture store downtown. I didn’t know the chair was an older design; it looked new to me and symbolized everything about modern living in the city.
What item from your closet do you have on repeat?
Trousers from Margaret Howell. They are higher waisted, which is harder to find in men’s clothing.
Favorite design shop to visit (online or in person)?
Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm, one of the last great showrooms in the world.
What is the last thing you purchased for your house?
We actually designed and commissioned two new beds for our children. They have the Anakreon fabric designed by Josef Frank on their headboards which is really fun.
Something you’re coveting?
A 46 sofa by Finn Juhl in sheepskin. Arguably one of the most comfortable loveseats ever made, and I’m craving some softness in our home.
I don’t leave the house without…
A watch. I don’t like looking at my phone to check the time.
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