I have talked about antoniolupi on the blog and their innovations for the bathroom and beyond on the blog before (you can read a general story about the brand here in an earlier blogpost). The brand has recently introduced a series of exciting novelties to their collection including a wallpaper collection, which completes the bathroom project.

The Tralerighe wallpaper is designed by Gumdesign in a collection with the the Borghi and Gessati sinks. The three designs share the same geometry, the same warm and intense colors and the contrast between warm muffled white and black that creates a beautiful contrast. The design of the Tralerighe wallpaper collection is composed out of horizontal, vertical and oblique lines that intersect as if they were alive. Constantly moving and conversing with each other. The space incorporates the movement that is given by the lines.

For the Borghi sink, Gumdesign drew inspiration from the colors of Tuscany: the leaves and fruits of the olive trees, the reddish brown color of grapes and wine and the deep blue color of the sea. Gran Cru, Oleo and Ceruleo are three new Cristalmood colors, rich shades just like in nature (you can read my in depth blogpost about the Cristalmood innovation by antoniolupi here).

Antoniolupi is known for their technological evolution as well as for their craftmanship. Both go hand in hand with the design of the 024 freestanding sink, born from the assembly of segments of Carrara marble or Nero Marquina and colored resin. This is the same technique that has been used in the Gessati and Rigati sinks. The basin of the sink is made out of Carrara marble with black resin, as opposed to the column, in contrast, which is made out of Nero Marquina with white resin. This generates a chromatic balance that modifies the perception of volumes, lightening and “elongating” them without affecting the harmony of the design.

The Rigati sink is produced with the same technique. Here the lines formed by the resin in between the Bianco carrara or Black Marquinia marble create an elegant optical effect. I personally like the drain closure a lot, which is similar to the Gessati design.

The Specchidicarta mirror collection, made out of reflective mirror and  black lacquered mirror, reminds of a folded piece of paper or origami. The two different materials create dimension and in the words of the designers Laura Fiaschi and Gabriele Pardi of Gumdesign: “An imaginary fold that generates reflection”.

The Tramato carpets, also made in collaboration with Gumdesign are aimed at decorating contemporary spaces. Just like the design of the Tralerighe wallpaper, the Tramato carpets are marked by horizontal, vertical and oblique lines that intersect as if they were alive in continuous motion. I think the asymmetry of the carpets itself adds even more dimension to this visual illusion that is created with the mixture of contrasting patterns and lines.

I love the way the different novelties stand on their own but are clearly related to each other sharing the same theme. This blogpost was written in collaboration with antoniolupi , however all opinions are my own of course. If you would like to know more about the brand and their wide range of bathroom products, make sure to have a look at their website.

I think the color palette in this home works so wonderfully together with the furniture and accessories. The walls have been painted in a subtle light green tint, which makes the white furniture sort of pop out. I think this is especially visible in the living room with the white sofa, coffee table, and white linen curtains* in front of the window.

The white tulip table combined with the &Tradition dining chairs and the black accents in the print and wall lamp works very nicely in the herringbone flooring.

There is another small dining table in the kitchen,  also combined with art prints on the wall to make it into its own little area, which is a nice touch.

The bedroom has a beige color on the walls, but the red (or green) thread in this home is the green plants spread on window sills that really jump out of this otherwise modest palette in green, black, white, and natural.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

The white kitchen in this Swedish home is a simple Ikea model with white doors, upgraded with brass hardware, a stone countertop, and a brass faucet for a high-end look that goes so nicely with the glossy white tiles on the wall.

Since there are hardly any colors to be spotted in this space, the red and pink color of the plant in the window really stands out beautifully.

I think the small dining table works nicely as well against that wall in between the windows and I love the open shelving above it, making the dining table into its own little area.

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I think this is such a beautiful turn of the century home. I love the beige palette with black and accents, which works very calming yet adds contrast to the white walls.

The kitchen seems to be the center of the apartment, with a beautiful matt black kitchen island that stands out even from the other room. The black island is combined with high white storage cabinets against the wall and a beautiful vintage dining table in front of the window.

The beige palette comes back in both the living room and bedroom, which makes the look of this home very coherent. The hallway doesn’t get so much natural light, but because it has been painted white entirely, including floors and a large mirror was added to the wall it actually still looks bright.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

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This mostly white Swedish home is far from boring if you ask me.  I think the gallery wall in the living room works very nicely and adds a personal touch to this otherwise calm and modestly decorated space. I love the mixture of vintage and modern art prints combined and the gallery becomes even more impressive because it reaches from the sofa onto the ceiling.

The kitchen is all white as well, with a white marble countertop and glossy white tiles. It’s a classic white shaker kitchen that fits the space very nicely and I love the peninsula kitchen island in between the two turn-of-the-century windows.

The bedroom would be the only room in this place that has a darker color on the wall, making it a bit more cozy and moody. The grey walls work very nicely with the dark wood bentwood chair and the mixture of muted colors on the bed.

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This dark and moody studio home has been fitted with a black kitchen and a glass partition with a black steel frame to separate the bedroom from the living area. Behind the glass partition on the bedroom side, dark grey linen curtains* are installed to be able to darken out this room and to get some privacy.

The kitchen and living room are small, yet the sofa and the small round dining table fit perfectly in those spots and the layout of the kitchen has been utilized to have enough storage space with cupboards going all the way onto the ceiling.

I love the touch of pink in the duvet cover* which can be seen from the entire studio and stands out so much against all the dark colors. It softens out the otherwise dark grey and black palette a little.

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Every year Swedish concept store Artilleriet shares their Christmas inspiration and each year (have a look at their inspiration from 2019 and 2018 as well, they hit the mark every single year) they make me want to get the box of Christmas things out. These pictures make me want to get a tree, light all the candles in my home and bake some Christmas cookies. Those ornaments are just so quirky as well, all available in their online store.

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Another cozy and inviting home in Sweden, in a turn of the century building again, which automatically adds character. The mainly beige and grey color palette works very nicely together and I love the cozy sofa area on the large beige area rug combined with a gallery wall in matching colors.

The white, round dining table works very nicely with these light wooden chairs and fits perfectly in that area. The floor lamp combined with the prints on the wall makes for a simple, yet powerful decor. 

The cozy yet minimal bedroom can be seen from the living room and I love the beige and grey color palette coming back in the bedsheets connecting both rooms. The beige linen curtains* going from wall to wall seem to frame the little home office area right in front of the window, which is a nice touch.

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Swedish concept store Artilleriet has recenlty opened a bigger store in Gothenburg and it’s full of inspiration. The store seems to be set up in different living rooms, perfectly curated and made to inspire the customers for their personal homes. 

Artilleriet is a personal project of the owners, who often get inspiration for their handpicked products on their travels. They are always on the lookout for items that are stunning to look at, have high functionality and have an interesting history or craft and design behind it.

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This beautiful minimalist bedroom has been made cozy, characterful, and inviting with mostly neutral tones and a few dark tones combined with warm elements. The white walls of this beautiful bedroom reflect the natural light coming in from the windows and complement the white-washed wooden flooring resulting in a modest elegance with the focal point above the bed.

Eye-catching lighting in a minimalist bedroom

When you leave the walls white and work only with a few muted shades in the interior design, you can be slightly bolder in the lighting design. The Benitier silk ceiling light from Gong is the perfect example of a lighting fixture that’s also a point of visual interest and a true masterpiece addition to a perfect minimalist bedroom. On the side table next to the bed you can find a felt lamp made by Swedish Studio Lampent which complements the gray palette around the bed so nicely.

A vintage desk in contrast with the minimal space

The dark wood of the vintage desk really stands out next to the sheer curtains (available here*) that filter the daylight coming in. The restrained palette of the grey textiles on the bed comes back at the desk with the beautiful grey office chair.

Crisp bedding for an airy feel

The bed is decorated with a grey linen duvet cover with a subtle stripe, and a mixture of brown and beige throw pillows in the same color family as the art print. The muted tones of the textiles combined with the impressive autumn branch result in a serene space and a great example of modern minimalism that still looks cozy and inviting. The grey wool area rug turns this minimalist bedroom area into its own little space, by visually separating it from the rest of the room.

Artworks as the focal point above the bed and vintage desk

The clean lines, minimalist vibe, and relatively monochromatic color palette make this minimalist bedroom into a very serene space, yet also minimalist bedrooms need something special: a focal point that immediately grabs your attention when you come into the room. At the bed, this is the beautiful artwork in warm colors and the same effect is achieved above the vintage desk as well. Other than these two artworks, the minimalist feel has been kept with fairly empty walls.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem