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Bowled Over by Bolon

Kitchens for Living

He became a pioneer of the “green” movement when he decided he would make woven rag rug flooring from the waste product of other flooring manufacturers. The business succeeded, was passed on and has been run by his granddaughters Annica and Marie Eklund since 2003. All design and production happens in Ulricehamn, Sweden.

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Scandinavian design extends to the countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland—offering a vast and eclectic taste that personifies this design movement and is characterized by simplicity, functionality and minimalism. Image Source: The Kitchen Designer. What can we learn from these simple, yet unique European designs?

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This New Advertising Agency Office Design in New York Puts Work.

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

“Teams can choose to hold quick reviews standing up at 10 foot long “Over-The-Counter” blackened steel tables; have informal discussions in lounges with comfortable furniture and natural wood floors, raised to different levels to create a sense of privacy; or gather in the kitchens for working lunches. Apartments. Architecture.

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Decorator On Demand: Sleep in Splendor

Decorator on Demand

They have been family owned and operated in Sweden since 1852, hand making each and every mattress, so I think they know what they are doing. By the way, I dont promote any products for profit and quite frankly most companies dont even know that I am blogging about them. HIGH SHINE IN THE KITCHEN! VW Home Product Spotlight.

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Somehow, 2018 Feels Different

Life of an Architect

I will be in Orlando attending the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) as well as the NAHB International Builders Show (IBS) this January 8th to the 12th. My travels will bring me to Ireland (all over the place) twice, France, Sweden, and just about every corner of the US (Washington, California, Florida, Wisconsin, New York).

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The Best of Freshome: Top 10 Posts of 2015

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Not only have we posted hundreds of new articles this year, we also launched the Freshome Shop , which features the best furniture and home decor products around the world. The family in this joyful attic apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, lives large despite its relatively small footprint (915 square feet).

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The Best of Freshome: Top 10 Posts of 2015

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Not only have we posted hundreds of new articles this year, we also launched the Freshome Shop , which features the best furniture and home decor products around the world. The family in this joyful attic apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, lives large despite its relatively small footprint (915 square feet).