New England Style Home in Sweden

I adore this home of Swedish architect, Anna Lantz Niklasson,which was 

featured in the May issue of the Swedish magazine Hus & Hem.

Anna tells Hus & Hem that she had already drawn this home 

a million times in her head before she actually got around to building it.

This doesn't surprise me....I think it is perfect in every way.

 It stands in a forest of pine and birch in Skaene and is surrounded by expansive lawns.

With 37 windows and 8 skylights natural light pours into every corner.

The interior is the typical Nordic colour palette of neutrals, black, light wood 

and the furniture  is a mix of Scandinavian design pieces and Ikea.

Pretty, Comfortable, Stylish, Light and Spacious.

Anna Lantz Niklasson I would love you to design my next home!

  

Anna and her family.

{Source: Delikatissen}

{Original Source: Hus & Hem}

This Week's Danish Dream

This Danish Dream sits right on the Wadden Sea. 

A Bulthaup kitchen, Dinesen flooring, views from every angle....

Spacious and open, light and full of whites.

So very Danish. So very perfect.

 

{Source: Apenthus}

{Original Source: Living Better DK}

Sunday's Pretty Randoms

{Via}

Sunday's Kitchen Love

{Source: Home Adore}

The Perfect New York Loft

A 1895 former spice warehouse in Tribeca New York has been transformed by

Marie Burgos Design into this breathtaking spacious contemporary loft.

A clever mix of tailored "old world" charm has come together

with both contemporary and rustic elements.

Look at the wonderfully high ceilings, the arched windows, 

the original brick wall, the iron columns. It's just beautiful.

I love the white shaker style kitchen cabinets too.

This home is full of character, comfort and charm.

Perfection.

{Source: Home Adore}

{Original Source: Marie Burgos Design}

My New Love - Singapore's "Black and White" Homes

My family has just been relocated to Singapore thanks to my husband's work. 

And with my arrival comes my current obsession - Singapore's infamous "Black & Whites".

I look down on some from my balcony, I glimpse them from the car, I walk past them and sneak peaks through their magnificent gates, I see them in the local interior magazines..... and I'm smitten!

Apparently tours are run here so I might be able to see inside one - one day very soon.

Julian Davison in his book "Black and White: The Singapore House 1898-1941" explains how these homes are still a distinctive element in Singapore's architectural heritage.

They were built while Singapore was a colony under the rule of the British Empire in the 19th century for the wealthy expatriates who sought spacious and airy homes for their families. Their style incorporated elements of UK's Arts and Crafts and Art Deco movements. 

Sadly there are fewer than 250 left now and are highly sought after. You can only rent them from the Singapore Land Authority many for up to $35,000 a month.  You are responsible for all repairs or renovations during your lease.

But aren't they divine....

Many have been beautifully renovated.

Images via Duchess Fare and Expat Living Singapore