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10/02/2014

Small space

You can do wonders with small areas. Think through what you want to achieve, before you start. What functions are needed, what furnitures, what style & what to keep or give away. Smart storage solutions that’s both functional but also nice to the eye. Save space – clothes, bedding & seasonal stuff can be stowed away until it is time to use these again. Sparingly or lots of stuff, if done with care & thoughtfulness, it will make a big difference. You can create an easy-going feel with few well chosen stuff. Or a cozy & homey atmosphere by allowing your storage solution be visible. There are endless choices of ideas so anything is possible, for living in a small space.

Adorable small space / archimoods.tumblr

Compact living / scandiconcept

Two single beds & that’s it / pinterest.com:katrodabaugh

Neat & functional / 2.bp.blogspot.com

Small storage / urbio.com

bolig Small but sparsely furnished / bolig.dk

Use the height / adieu-tristess.tumblr.com

Hidden storage / fantasticfranc.se

A room within a room / thedesignfiles.net

Well thought out solutions / designsalvation.tumblr.com

Smart & stylish storage vertically / tumblr.com

Sleep & store / interioridea.tumblr.com

White & airy despite the small space / stadshem.se

Small room with a view /cazuiyo.tumblr.com

Moderately decorated / smallrooms.tumblr.com

Take care / Marie

Tagged Clever solutions, furniture, home design, home furnishings, Interior design, Interiors, small spaces, Smart storage solutions, Solutions, storage solution

21/11/2013

Daily inspiration, kitchen

A neat solution with the low kitchen area well adapted into the corner with good natural light from the window. I’m generally very fond of low, long solutions, whether it comes to kitchens where you get large work surfaces, or couches, dining tables, etc.

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Take care / Marie

Tagged black, home decor, interior, kitchen area, kitchens, natural light, neat solution, Solutions, Work surface

13/01/2013

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Homes / Interiors

Shoe lover

Shoes – the one thing that really complete an outfit. Get it wrong & you feel uncomfortable the rest of that day. Not just comfortable as in comfy but also the total look. It’s the same with the hallway. A hallway without shoes aren’t really a hallway. It doesn’t feel as someone lives there. Finding a combined solution for storage where design & function goes hand in hand…that’s not easy. On the other hand, it’s not always necessary to hide the shoes … many times, they are stylish enough to showcase. Shoes are like jewelry nowadays, considering material, color, design & so on. Anyhow, I like open storage with the shoes visible. But that requires some orderliness. The main thing is that it is simple. If I don’t see the shoes, I won’t remember to use them either. I’ve been pleasantly surprised many times when shoes suddenly appears. But maybe it says more about me, unfortunately.

Overall, one can at least say that the shoes are a fun but oh so important detail, which does wonders for the body & soul – with or without storage. I threw a lot of shoes when we started with the move. I should not have done that, of course. But that’s what happens when you want to have order of things, be clever & clean up the mess … to avoid having to deal with it on the new site. In the rush, things can go to fast sometimes. But now it’s too late, it’s done so it is just to enjoy the space. Perhaps it fills up just as quickly again, who knows.

Store & organise / amandaross via Pinterest

Store them visible – still-life /plazainterior

Spacious & bright storage / lindsayclarke via Pinterest

Leave them on / mollygolly.tumblr.com

Boots loves jeans – or is it vice verse / suitupordie

Natural / supreme via Fancy

On display / trendland

Coordinated display / prettysedaynacar

All in black / e-lements.tumblr

Personal style / refinery29.com

Stylish / socialbliss

Mixed with accessories / bellamumma

Food styling / frogs&crown

Things neatly organised / elle.es

Prepared & in order / desiretoinspire

Take care / Marie

Tagged clothing, Fashion, home decor, shoe shelf, shoe storage, shoes, Solutions, style

18/06/2012

3 Comments

Homes / Interiors

Piece of work / 164

Hej friends,

I went back to work recently after a long break. It has been pure pleasure to have time for nothing & everything, to be in charge of my own time – no appointments, schedules or any musts. It’s a very inspiring & relaxing way of living. But nothing lasts for ever & reality catches up sooner or later. On the other hand, I’m very grateful for having had the opportunity to take a long break. It’s unusual to be able to forget all demands & requirements which constantly exist in our everyday life…& do what I want to do. Well, I guess my darling have enjoyed it to the fullest too. A clean house to come home to, laundry taken care of…meals ready…to simply just sit down at the dinner table, with welcoming candlelights, without having to think about things that needs to be done. It’s been a blessing for the whole family.

I very much enjoyed my time at home. Something I wouldn’t have believed if someone had told me that some couple of years ago. I’ve learnt to value my time & each precious moment. I’d like to think that this break has helped me to fine tune certain things that was in need of development. I guess that time will tell.

So dear friends, to celebrate a new stage of life, I’ve done a post about work spaces. I’m afraid that some of you might think that these are out of time & out of place. Rightly perhaps, but I guess that this style is always going to be appealing to a number of people. I might need to follow up with a modern version for all fo you who don’t 🙂

Design icon together with rusty, scratched & woody material / Canvas