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Totême Design Studio, Stockholm

I have quite a thing for what I’ve been personally referring to as rustic minimalism. It’s a softer side of minimalism with rattan, bamboo and jute furniture and baskets, as well as textiles in neutral colours bringing a little warmth to more stark minimal pieces. I think Totême have created a strong example of how rustic minimalism can work, in their Stockholm showroom. All the neutral shades give it a gentle, feminine feel whilst retaining the sharp angles and masculinity provided by the Mid-Century style Scandinavian furniture. Many of the pieces were designed and made by Christian Halleröd exclusively for the showroom (he also designed the minimal interiors of the Axel Arigato store in London).

Rattan is such a huge trend at the moment. If you’re keen to introduce a little into your home or garden I would suggest looking in charity shops for older pieces or for new ones try Tine K, Cox & Cox and IKEA. I recently bought IKEA’s Stockholm 2017 Armchair for our bedroom and have had my eye on these Rattan Dome Pendants from Cox & Cox to give our dining room table a much needed refresh.

Ett Hem, Stockholm

This post was created in collaboration with SACHAJUAN.

The Bedroom

The Conservatory

The Living Room

The Wellness Area

The Chairs & Stairs

I have wanted to visit Stockholm for such a long time and at the end of January I (finally) got the chance, thanks to an incredible trip arranged by the brilliant team at SACHAJUAN. I spent two wonderful nights at Ett Hem, the stunning Ilse Crawford designed hotel in Östermalm – a rather smart area in the east of Stockholm.

Owner, Jeanette Mix is often to be found in the hotel. She’s slim and elegant with a golden tan and long blonde hair. It is Mix’s and Crawford’s clever vision that has created this super stylish hotel, that is often booked up months in advance.

Ilse Crawford is the Swedish interior designer behind Studioilse, the agency also responsible for the cool interiors of Soho House, New York. If the Danes have hygge, the Swedes definitely have cosiness covered. Ett Hem translates as ‘at home’ and you’ll be hard-pressed not to feel super relaxed and comfortable at Ett Hem; it’s warm, inviting and luxurious. The entrance to this 1910s Arts & Crafts townhouse is a large dark wood gate, set into a tall red brick wall. As you pass through the gate, you enter into a pretty courtyard with a conservatory at the far end. To the righthand side a set of steps leads up to the front door. You’re immediately hit with the woody scent of the Ett Hem fragrance by Fueguia and the warmth of the building. The head concierge, Johan is friendly and welcoming, settling you into your room tout suite.

The rooms at Ett Hem are something else entirely, a mix of vintage and modern design, the sort of distinctive finds that most people spend months searching for. It’s this combination that makes you feel like you’re in someone’s home, each room has personality; this and the myriad of books and comfy chairs dotted around the building. I strongly recommend ordering a homemade hot chocolate and a piece of cake, before holing up in your favourite chair and whiling-away a good hour or two flicking through some of the well chosen literature. That’s the only problem with Ett Hem, it’s so damn inviting that it’s hard to leave the hotel to explore the rest of Stockholm.

Ett Hem, Sköldungagatan 2, 114 27 Stockholm

Stockholm Design Apartment with A View

Good design should be at the heart of every interior design project, and the whole of this Stockholm apartment lives and breathes it. Living here would be just so easy. Not to mention, there’s a hotel attached that offers cleaning and laundry services, room service, a rooftop bar and a gym. The apartment is on the 16th floor of a block in the Norrmalm district of Stockholm, with stunning views over the city.

It’s the slick well-considered design that I’m most impressed with. Good quality materials have been used throughout. Industrial glass walls allow light to travel through the apartment, creating a bright space. The beautiful Carrara marble in the bathroom is one of my favourite materials and has been used to great effect. The lovely wooden floors have been finished seamlessly. The built-in storage has a Mid-Century feel which compliments the collection of assorted contemporary furniture designs. There’s also a great selection of artwork, books, decorative details, textiles and lighting throughout that give the potentially cold space a relaxed, lived-in feel; including all those gorgeous Louis Poulsen lamps.

I love open-plan living as it creates a sociable space, you can be cooking in the kitchen and still chat with your guests. The glass walls cleverly partition each area without building barriers. Although I’m not too sure how I would feel having my bedroom on display to my guests whilst entertaining, maybe with all that storage it would be presentable.

I found this beautiful apartment for sale on ESNY.