The combination of darker and lighter tints of wood is something that really stands out in this home. The dark wooden dining table combined with the art prints in the dining room, the vintage cupboard in the living room or the combination of different vintage chairs around the kitchen table make this home characteristic, warm and unique.

I love the exposed brick wall in the kitchen as well. The warm tints of the brick are enhanced even more by combining it with the pink of the flowerpot pendant and the red wood in one of the vintage chairs.

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This home has a very simple decor, yet has so much style and character. The furniture pieces are rather basic (nothing wrong with that at all) but are combined with a few key pieces like the vintage leather armchair, the impressive olive tree, and the many art prints to make this look cozy and eye-catching.  

The little desk in the living room looks very stylish and perfect to get some work done on your laptop. I like that the tv is placed on the wall and has a light bench underneath it rather than a whole media console. This would take up just too much space in this small room.

The bedroom is decorated in a very warm palette, with dark beige walls and lighter beige and white from the linen curtains and bedsheets.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

This amazing 3D visualisation is done by Yaroslav Priadka and it features a combination of blue and yellow which is not often seen but works wonderfully well in this concept. This small studio apartment has a very practical and space saving layout which works perfectly in this space. I love that the yellow of the kitchen cabinets comes back in the lamp above the table as well, this is a nice touch.

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I love kitchens that are big enough to fit a dining table. They automatically become the center of a home I feel, a place where people gather. The dining table in this white kitchen looks like a great place to sit together for dinner and it has been made very cozy there in front of the window. It has a rug underneath, which makes it more cozy and inviting. I like the peg rail on the wall next to the door as well, it gives a stylish touch here combined with the minimal table and the vintage cabinet.

Styled by Nouvel Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors

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I always find it inspiring when the character of a home is portrayed by the use of its details and product choices. The big round windows and high ceilings add a lot to this home as well, but I feel like this playful yet sophisticated look can be achieved in a home of any era. This is so nice because let’s face it, we don’t all live in a turn of a century home. I used to, but now I don’t anymore and I miss it less than I thought I would.

The beige living room looks very light and fresh and I love that it has art walls on both sides of the sofa. This room is quite narrow, so the tv has been placed above a small shelf, rather than on top of a console for a very light look. I love that the tv itself has been integrated in the art wall as well.

The bedroom looks even more fresh with the light blue color on the wall and the linen fabrics on the bed and windows really stand out here.

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I love creating inspiration boards on my Pinterest profile and think it’s a great way to gather inspiration for projects. Sometimes it’s nice though to have a real life Pinterest board to get creative and these Lintex wall boards are so great for that.

Styled by Lotta Agaton, photographed by Mikkel Mortensen for Lintex

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I would personally add a little bit more contrasting pieces here, but I do like the general look of this tone on tone beige living room of Susanna Swegen which was styled and photographed for the Ikea blog. The beige looks light and airy, yet has a bit more dimension than an all white home would have. I especially like the home office setup with the built in shelving above the desks. This looks very useful and space saving for a small home.

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These high ceilings and dark wood window frames form the perfect backdrop for this minimal and sculptural living room / kitchen. I like the amount of empty space in between the beautiful furniture pieces, which makes this room look bigger than it is. The wood detail on the windows is enhanced by a beige sofa and walnut dining chairs and the big area rug makes the sofa area look very cozy and inviting.

I like the round dining table in between the kitchen and the sofa area, it divides the space without blocking the two areas from each other and I’m a big fan in general of round dining tables as you will always face each other when having dinner.

Styled by Nouvel Interior, photographed by Mariah Salander for Bjurfors

Granted, this small bedroom looks so stunning mostly because of all the historic details on the walls and ceilings (how amazing are those wood panels please?). A place like this doesn’t need much decoration at all. The mobile above the bed combined with the mustard linen throw* and the grey linen sheets* is enough to make this place shine.

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I love it when kitchens are designed so thoughtfully and the layout comes together. The breakfast nook in front of the window there is the most logical space for the dining table and rather than trying to fit four chairs in a narrow space, the owners of this home just extended the kitchen and made a lower module into a seating bench. 

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