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Welcome to INSPIRER
inspirera (v.) (Swedish)
to inspire, inspirit, suggest, spirit, spirit up
Ive read somewhere that the reason why moments
of inspiration touch us so keenly, is because they
remind us of our deepest aspirations. They bring the
formless into form, deepen the understanding of
oneself and others, and assist us in being the person
we want to be in every one of lifes moments. Moments of inspiration work as a reminder to be here
right now, to notice, to give back in gratitude, and in
so doing increase the value of every moment.
Good pictures of beautiful spaces make me feel
uplifted, excited, and yet grounded. Taking this
bits and pieces of inspiration under one name and
present it to the world, hoping that it will have the
same impact on others, was the only thing that
could make me feel even better. Thats how the idea
of Inspirera was born, while reading Scandinavian
dcor weblogs. Hence the name of the magazine and
the theme of the premiere issue.
In its pages, Inspirera recognizes the lovely community of designers, stylists, bloggers, photographers,
crafters and DIY-ers, which create charm in the living space, thus bringing quality to life. It is a pleasure to highlight all this creative people and their
hard and passionate work, the people that know a
real living space is made from living, not only decorating, through participation, not mere perfection.
From this great community Ive learned that we can
find our way back to a mindful state by just getting
happy about what were doing. So, because working
at this project makes me so happy, I think Inspirera
is my way of meditation. And my hope is that it will
be an inspiration for everyone who flips its pages.
If you are like me and love to unwind and instill
flipping pages packed with lively photos, dazzling
spaces and loads of inspiration, youll love this new
on-line magazine. At any rate, please send your feelings about what youve seen and what youve read in
this premiere issue at hello@inspirera.ro
Alexandra Stoica,
alexandra@inspirera.ro
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Alexandra Stoica,
Seek the
wisdom
that will
untie your
knot, seek
the path
that
demands
your whole
being.
~Rumi
Brita Sweden,
Karin rug
Normann Copenhagen,
Kontur Vase
Hjemme,
Norske Interior Blogger
Scandinavian Issue
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2 Editors Letter
INSPIRED BY...
6 Scandinavian Interiors
INSPIRED TO SHOP
14 Inspirera Refresh
16 Scandinavians Love Copper
18 Scandinavians Love Marble
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INSPIRERA DESIGN
62 67 Swedish Square Meters
Designed by Romanian
Designers
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INSPIRERA MERA
65 Blog Watch
Amalie Fagerli
svenngaarden.com
anettewillemine.blogspot.com
Kari Gjertsen
myhomeismycastlebykari.
blogspot.com
The
crew
for
this
issue
Meet the talented batch of contributors
forScandinavian Issue
Riikka Kantinkoski
weekdaycarnival.blogspot.com
Joanna Laajisto
joannalaajisto.com
Anisoiu Razvan
Graphic Designer
INSPIRERA
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INSPIRED
Inspired
by Scandinavian
INTERIORS
he principle is
that style and
funct ionality
can make everyday life better.
And the result:
a beautiful way to illustrate
how the spirit of people can
shine through the space they
choose to live in. If it were to
describe in only one word the
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Alvhem Mkleri
OYOY
Muuto
Alvhem Mkleri
Alvhem
Mkleri
LISBETH DAHL
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Alvhem Mkleri
nd, when it
comes to light
sources, Scandinavians use
several
floor
and table lamps
in different areas around the
room, instead of one overhead
light, because they lack natural light many months along
the year, but also because the
several levels of lighting adds
more to the sense of warmth.
Also, candles are customary.
Their light is very much appreciated due to the serenity and the relaxation feeling
they convey. The hallmark of
a Scandinavian home is its
simplicity, thus the space can
breathe. Pieces of furniture
and objects of decorations are
kept to a minimum.Only objects of genuine sentimental
value find their place in the
Scandinavian dcor, like fond
memories and personal experience.
Alvhem Mkleri
Natural materials,
like wood, metal,
leather, hemp,
wool and fur, emphasize the strong
bonding and the
love that Scandinavians have for
the nature. These
elements always
ensure the comfort, especially because furniture is
always ergonomic
and easy to use.
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&tradition
Alvhem
Mkleri
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Alvhem
Mkleri
Alvhem
Mkleri
And all
in all, the
Scandinavian
style is a source
of inspiration
and dreaming
for every
interiors
admirer, and
this can be
witnessed on all
interior
decoration
blogs,
magazines
and
websites.
Alvhem
Mkleri
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Inspirera
Refresh
Lantern House,
Kremmerhuset.no
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Abou
Hay
air,
a Ch
Candlestick,
Wik & Walse
Tablo
Table,
Normann
Copenhagen
Grey Poster,
p,
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One S nn
a
Norm agen
h
Copen
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Delux
A.U M e vase,
aison
Moon Lamp,
Verpan.com
Tangle Vase,
Stelton
Scandinavians
Love Copper
Copper Boxex,
Cozy living
Table Lamp
Verpan.com
Deluxe L
A.U Maisanterne,
on
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Breeze
Table,
Swedese
Copper Stool,
House Doctor
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Ferm Living
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Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
Scandinavians
Love
Marble
And thats not surprising
because the effect of marble
adds instant luxe into a room.
It evokes splendor, grace and
has always been a symbol of
elegance. Now you can see
it even on your pillows and
sheets.
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s
u
o
e
l
Marb
Ferm Living
Andreas
Engesvik
Ferm Li
Neon Living
ving
Bloomingvill
e
Neon Living
nn
Norma gen
enha
Cop
Sve
nss
ons
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in Scandinavian
Interpretation
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Amalies style:
I love
the mix of
different
ethnic
interior.
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Love the
boudoir
effect
in the
bedroom
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The girls
bedrooms abound
in color and the
atmosphere here
is depicted from
Scheherazades
stories.
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Amalies style:
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The House of
Amazing
Metamorphic Accents
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs. We feel inspired by the way bloggers decorate their houses, by the way artists complete their residential projects and, yet, a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Willemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemine.blogspot.com
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You cant help falling head over heels with this kitchen,
especially for the chic details and modern touches.
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Anette
Willemine and her
family (Mr. Sunhome,
beautiful daughter Christine and the lovely Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to
the Oslo Fjord, in an idyllic location, outside
the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years
now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the
beautiful fjord.
But ten years ago, the house was quite dark and
outdated for their taste and style so they choose
to redecorate and today we are presented a
beautiful light and airy home.
Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her
decor, and enjoys mixing both light and dark
colors together, but the main impression of the
house is still bright and Scandinavian in style.
As you can see, her favorite color shades are the
soft and dusty versions.
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So, what got us so excited about her house? Well, as you can see if you visit the blog,
Anette Willemines home seems to have an endless number of houses in it depending of the season. I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly
each season. It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs.
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Relaxation space
in the backyard
Kari is a gentle southern girl, as
she describes herself, and has
always been interested in interior
design. You can see that in the
way she decorated her wonderful house in Nodeland, a small
city close to the southernmost
point of Norway. Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area, which accommodates so well her
love for the romantic, shabby-chic style. Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and
invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view.
Shabby-chic
accents in the
hallway, too
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The t he cabinets
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen. And, we may say, she
has all the reasons for that. First, because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color,
not very often seen, one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet. After that follows all the
other reasons: it is bright, airy and romantic, it has the charm and the feel of a delicate
country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century.
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Before
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In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out, Kari has chosen some black accessories and accents: the small black side table,
the frames of the photos, the frame and
the tiles of the fireplace, the vase
in the corner etc.
The kitchen opens up to the living room, a simple yet sophisticated gathering nook for the family.
Romantic accents add up to the
warmth of the Scandinavian style,
and although sometimes shabbychic may seem overcrowded, here it
is tempered by all of the Nordic style
traits, and the result is a balanced,
serene space, where old befriends
new, feminine is balanced with
masculine and country shakes hands
with urban. And this is not the case
only for the living space, but for the
dining room also, which flows so
natural from the living room.
Farm Living
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Kari
told us:
Natural
colors are
my colors
and I will
certainly
take
them
with me
where
I am
moving..
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DIY Easy
Modern
Coat Rack
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K
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Riikk
spot.com
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weekdaycar
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Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder: How didnt
I think of it?Well, Riikka Kantinkoski, from Weekday Carnival, is one of those persons
that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again. Here is how she made
a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine:
www.kronprinsessene.com
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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and, besides
having interior design as passion, she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to
work. The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary, while preparing for the party.
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YOU WILL NEED:
Cardboard rings
(from packaging
or from cutting
some kitchen
or toilet rolls),
Washi tape,
scissors and
napkins.
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SIMPLE,
NICE AND
AFFORDABLE ...
Inspirera Mera:
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HERES HOW:
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ROLL A
NAPKIN
and put it
inside the
cardboard roll.
Repeat all the
steps for every
guest place at
the table.
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape?
May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects.
Check out her blog for more inspiration.
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Julie
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www.nydeligflott.blogspot.com
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She then cut
out the piece
of napkin in
zigzag to obtain
a diamond
pattern.
www.annamarialarsson.se/blogg
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Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and, because
creativity is not an issue for her, in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects.
Take this very effective lamp, for example, a simple and beautiful project that can be
accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek.
Swedish Charm
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Im about to discover and, as an interiors geek,
I dont mean only the outdoors, but the indoors too. As a matter of fact, a big part of a successful
vacation depends on my temporary home. When travelling, I love to feel the homey comfort, but
also, to experience new decors. If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes, mutatis
mutandis, the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism.
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All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated. You are welcomed in with
romantic lace and embroidered trim, with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints
between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues. Fresh flowers in pitcher
or vintage vases are customary, likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a
story of life at sea. Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a
beautiful room!
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Fresh
flowers welcome
the guests in
every room.
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Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitchen-like space that seems to wait just for you and appeals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and
soft, checkered cloths. All these and the traditional
furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your
most important meal of the day. After the breakfast
you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the
lobby especially prepared just for that: cozy pillows,
flowered porcelain cups, antique furniture and
black and white photos of the last century. It is as
you walk in to the grannys receiving chamber. The
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The stunning
beautiful dining
room, with large
muntin windows
and high vaulted
ceilings, wide
floral motives
tapestry and
patina chandeliers is transposing the guests
in long gone
times.
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Happy
at work
project
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Dinning like. This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining
room from home. No need for a formal whiteboard. The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere.
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthetics, Laajistos philosophy is not to clutter the world
with unnecessary things, but to find and enhance the
hidden beauty of each space through creative solutions. And thats what she did with Piata office: she
transformed it into a second home for all the guys
that work there.
Even from the entrance, where you are greeted by
a plant covered wall, you feel that you can take off
your shoes and relax. Then you bump into the conversation nooks, which invite you to discuss with the
colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take
a minute when you feel tired and read some industry news on the cozy and relaxing sofa. The actual
workspace is bright, airy and inspiring, decorated in
the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish.
Here, Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard
on the walls, thinking that a combination of project
related sketches and notes could be stimulating the
work flow. So who wouldnt come gladly to work in
this casual and friendly environment?
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67 Swedish Square
Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative
styles. Thats why not only the Scandinavians choose this style, but professionals from all over the world embrace this design. This is the case for the
renderings below: 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by
2Deco Studio for a young bachelor.
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Blog Watch
Wabisabi-style.blogspot.com
Frufly.no
Emmas
DesignBlogg
Blogger: EMMA FEXEUS
Svenngaarden
The biggest passion of Amalie is to create exciting yet functional interiors. And
you can be sure she succeeds because
Amalie won the Most beautiful Norwegian house competition in 2011.
Sun Home
Eye on Details
Weekday Carnival
A collection of photographs, DIYs, decoration ideas and thoughts of Finnish photographer, stylist and product designer
Riikka Kantinkoski.
Homesick
Esmeraldas
NydeligFlott
Blogger: FRANCISKA
Interior photographer and writer, Franciska lives and breathes interiors and on the
blog she shows it to the world.
Elisabeth Heier
Betina Holst
Kronprinsessene
Boligcious blog
Blogger: MALENE MARIE MLLERMalene is educated in Design Technology, and she is the owner of decor
agency HUIS.
Anya Adores
Blogger: ANYA
Here, Anya is sharing new trends, tips
for visiting Copenhagen, fab interiors,
cool design, eye-catching photography, and her own random musings.
Love Nordic
Skandivis
Stylizimo
Roomservice
Cahetuliv
Colorama Boligdromme
Nordic Design
Purple Area
Studio Karin
Blogger: KARIN
The blog of an interior designer trained at
the School of Architecture. Karin worked
ten years at architecture firms in London
and Stockholm before she started her
own business Studio Karin for a couple
of years ago.
Sillje Vaniljeis
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