Inspiration from the studio
A new post every week: a material, a room, a find. Every post links to the projects it is about.
The hall is the home’s first impression
How to design a hallway that becomes a room you stop in: mirror, light, storage and floor. Advice from Stockholm interior architect Pontus Nilvander.
Delft pattern and copper in the kitchen
Blue-and-white Delft pattern, copper, brass and marble in the kitchen: how to choose and combine materials that age beautifully. Advice from Pontus Nilvander.
Light first: lamps that change a room
Lighting is what makes a room feel right. Interior architect Pontus Nilvander on light at different heights, warm light, dimmers and lamps with a history.
Checkerboard floors, three ways to lay them
Checkerboard floors in bathrooms, kitchens, halls and restaurants: straight, diagonal or with a border. Pontus Nilvander on materials, tile size and grout.
Custom-built joinery that looks as if it was always there
Custom-built joinery for older homes: wardrobes, bookcases and walk-in closets that follow the mouldings. Advice from interior architect Pontus Nilvander.
Christmas styling at home: light, greenery and what you already have
Christmas styling at home with candlelight, greenery, table settings and what you already own. Tips from interior architect Pontus Nilvander’s own projects.
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