Simply Scandinavian
Simply Scandinavian by Sara Norman is a beautiful new book published by Ryland Peters and Small that brings together two of my all-time favorite things: Scandinavian style and peeking into interesting homes.
It takes us into 20 homes in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark that range from city apartments to seaside cabins, belonging to artists, chefs, designers and others.
The book explores four styles: elegant simplicity, vintage-inspired, pared-down modern, and contemporary rustic.
While these are distinct, there is still a common thread that runs through all of these homes.
They all celebrate comfort, simplicity, elegance, light and natural materials, which makes them all so very Scandinavian.
Remember this page from my moodboard earlier this week?
These images are just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re a fan of Scandinavian interior design, Simply Scandinavian is a must-have.
Thank you so much for all of your support this week – for all the nice comments on yesterday’s news, taking my poll (which is still open if you’d like to cast your vote), and entries for the Golden Bamboo Table giveaway. If you haven’t entered yet, there’s still time! The winner will be announced Monday.
Have a great (long for us Americans) weekend!
(Photos: Ryland Peters & Small)
*For the record, I was provided a review copy but I only recommend books I genuinely like.
Another gorgeous book from Ryland, Peters & Small… i'll have to check this one out!
Really lovely. I especially like the art in the 4th & 6th images.
Have a great weekend!
-n.
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This book looks fantastic. I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Hope you have a lovely, lovely holiday weekend…
xx,
Samantha @PrettyLovely
I am intrigued by this style, very fresh but grounded in history and a unique heritage. I would love to get my hands on a copy!!
Janell
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So clean and simple and pretty! I wish I could do white like that and be sure that no coffee stains would appear
Congrats on the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles mag, by the way!
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Ooh, lovely coffee table book as well as browsing thru it by the fire.
hope you really enjoy your long weekend – our long weekend is next weekend
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What a beautiful book!
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This book is incredibly inspiring! I already wrote it down on my "books to buy" list
Have a great weekend Ally!
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Love the book! (Did you see the washed up safety box cabinet? Amazing.)
Enjoy the long weekend!
ox Mon
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oh dear. i've been trying to decide for weeks whether i should visit barcelona or copenhagen.. everyone i speak to says barcelona, but all of the signs keep pointing to copenhagen!! maybe you've pushed me to make the "right" decision
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I love the clean lines of the furniture and the simplistic, parred down groupings. Great book!
Thank you Ally…that's definitely going on my wish list!
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Love the dining room pic for your home — shiny casual is always perfect.
And I love the floors from the first pic for me!
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that looks like a fabulous book. they are so full of style those images!
have a great long weekend – us west aussies have one next weekend. oh the joy of a four day week!
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I love Scandinavian design! So clean and beautiful!
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I love the clean lines of the furniture and the simplistic, parred down groupings.
Gorgeous. Growing up in Sweden, I didn't appreciate how clean and esthetically pleasing all that white is. When I first came to the US, I could not get enough of bright colors and dark wood furniture, but after living here for 19 years, I find myself more and more drawn to the Scandinavian style. I wish I could have the best of both worlds – my colorful home here in the US and a stylish, all white and light wood apartment in Stockholm.
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I'm heading to Barnes and Noble this weekend….this book's on my list! Thanks for sharing!
I have this book. It's fantastic, the best! xx
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Beautiful images & book!
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Love your blog Ally!! and PS I am in blog awe- thanks for stopping by!! It's nice to know that there are bloggers like yourself who still maintain that sense of realness with us relative newbie bloggers.
You are also on my link-list of daily reads..
XOXOX
Kiki
You are reading my mind right now…I just skimmed the whole book last night at Barnes and Noble! Too good.
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Wow, it looks amazing, think I must have this book!
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Oh, I like the metal chairs and the artwork of the lady with the blue sleeve. but it’s all very pretty and relaxing looking.
It's so interesting to me as a designer that we North Americans are so intrigued by this Scandinavian style but never attempt to recreate it. I wonder when we'll hop on the bandwagon and give it a try. Great book!
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love love these shots. fantastic book! thanks.