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Project published in "Sköna Hem"

By on September 3, 2011 in Interior Design, Top 10

I am so excited and very proud to say that one of my first projects here in Stockholm was just published in the latest issue of “Sköna Hem”. Here are the beautiful pictures all taken by incredible photographer Anne Nyblaeus. For the full story… please purchase the latest issue now in newstands all over Sweden. For my international readers, you can read the article on Sköna Hem´s website.

 

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My latest Tv – guest appearance!

By on May 21, 2011 in Top 10

Check out the amazing colors and fantastic fabrics in my latest Tv-show appearance..

Don´t hesitate to contact me for more information if you have specific questions about the material used in the show.
.. sorry about the language barrier for some..but I hope you got some inspiration anyway.
xoxo,
Kristina
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Top 10 tips on how to hang art

By on March 3, 2011 in Art, How-To, Top 10

This past weekend I made another guest appearance on Swedish television network TV4 where I shared some easy tips on how to hang art.

Here is my top 10 tips for hanging art:

  1. Hang art that is in harmony with the rest of your furniture. You want to use the art to enhance your room and what it hangs above.
  2. Hang art in pairs or groupings. Art usually has more impact when it´s hung in a pair or a group unless the piece is so large that it can carry the whole wall.

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My mirror made the cover!

By on February 7, 2011 in Top 10

Check out my beautiful little gilded “flower” mirror on the cover of the latest issue of Swedish “Gods & Gårdar”

It’s the little one leaning on the seat of the tufted chair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to : pick a paint color

By on November 5, 2010 in Colors, How-To, Top 10

Picking the right paint color can be super tricky. Whether you are picking colors for a room in your apartment, the shutters around the windows on your house… or in my case at the moment… a background color for my new website, finding that perfect color is not so easy.

I always turn to Farrow & Ball who makes such beautiful colors and was happy to find these handy color or “mood” boards which were a great help.

Come back to these the next time you need to repaint and your color picking process will be much more enjoyable.

For more inspiration… pick up their latest book, Living with Color by Ros Byam Shaw, Ryland Peters & Small which is packed with interiors showing their color collection. Best of all, every room gives references to each Farrow & Ball paint !
Helpful tip : Always buy a small sample pot and test the paint on your wall before purchasing several gallons. Live with it for a couple of days before painting the whole room as the different lights during the day will alter the color. If you love the color as much in the daytime as the evening you are good to go.
If you have more questions or want more advise on how to pick the perfect paint color for you, you can email me at info@kandco.se

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Top 10 – hostess gifts

By on August 11, 2010 in Top 10
Are you looking for a personal gift to give to your host at the next dinner party or do you need something to give your friends after a nice weekend at their country house?
Here are some great gift ideas….

 

1. Books are always appreciated. This one has some delicious salad recipes

2. Monkey business – small ceramic bowls held by cute monkeys
The large one is big enough for snacks and the smaller is just big enough for a little votive.

3. Ceramic trays – comes in 4 different colors. Perfect for the console table in the hallway to throw your keys or loose change

4. Serve up some fresh lemonade in this cheerful pitcher

5. Gift box with three owl soaps

6. Paperweights from John Derian – motifs that appeal to all types of personalities

7. For the writer… beautiful fabric covered journals from Hable Construction. Now on sale!!
Lined pages with silk ribbon to mark your place

8. For the hostess who loves to entertain in style – mother of pearl caviar spoon

9. Every home needs a scent – pick one and your friends are sure to come back for more

10. Perfect for the summer BBQ – delicious accompaniments to your grilled food.
* All available at K & Co. – Stockholm
For prices and stock info. contact me at 08 – 32 03 40
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Shades of gray

By on June 8, 2010 in Colors, How-To, Top 10

It can be the most difficult color to pick out in a paint deck, but if you get it right, it can be such a gorgeous neutral backdrop and can be paired with practically any accent color. Here are a few examples of perfect gray rooms … and a few suggestions from the paint deck that can be worth trying out. I strongly suggest you buy a small test can to try a few samples on the wall before painting the whole room. Different lights during the day will affect the color and some shades can lean towards pink and some can go too cold. Best of luck!


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How to…decorate your summer beach house

By on May 28, 2010 in How-To, Top 10

I love the city life, but in the summer I wish I had a beach house to stay at during the weekends. I crave being near the water and luckily I´m surrounded by it, living in a city like Stockholm. But nothing compares to the ocean and the fresh breeze and salty air.

Here’s a few ideas how to decorate your own beach house…

Lighting is key and this lantern makes a big statement. Center it in the room and dim to a nice comfortable setting.

How great are these?? I love the irregular shape and the greeny beige color. Would look great flanking the sofa…

This fun octopus candlestick gave me the inspiration for the direction of the room, for textiles and overall feel… I love the white porcelain sea urchin and the metal legs and thought the room would be focused around the ocean… appropriate don´t you think?

Lulu DK makes some amazing and fun prints and I especially love the print on the left.. this also comes in a beautiful navy blue colorway but I couldn´t find a picture of it. But the print is fabulous as is… and can be matched with any of her geometrics and colorful stripes.
I think I´ll make some curtains in this print.

This black cabinet is from IKEA so this is the only piece that can´t be purchased in my shop… but I thought this was a really good looking cabinet. Fill it up with your favorite things.. some beautiful books, picture frames with photos of friends and family and maybe throw in some John Derian plates on acrylic stands for decoration. Corals and shells can be beautiful decoration as well…

You can´t ever go wrong with a classic Howard Sofa… especially in crisp white linen set against the black turned legs. I love!

Place the sofa opposite a pair of wicker chairs with white cushions …

Keep it natural and install a large seagrass rug. As opposed to sisal, sea grass has a much softer feel under foot which can be appreciated when running around barefoot all summer. It also has a bit of a waxy finish to it which fights off dirt and stains making it easy to maintain.

Nesting tables are easily placed anywhere in the room and these are really good looking with the metal base and smoky mirrored tops. Scatter in different places or group together.. whatever works for you and the space

These little trees are a pain to keep alive but it´s worth a try… plants of any kind will help bring some life to the room. These myrtle trees have to be moist at all times.. don´t let them dry out and they should survive the summer…

Keep with the natural textures and materials and hang a stunning mirror on the wall made of coconut shells. Comes in both white and black. I like the black if you have bare white walls… it makes for a nice contrast.

Finally, add some pillows in geometric patterns to offset the whimsy of the coral print… and add a cozy mohair throw to keep you warm during chilly nights.

Last but not least…. this shell sconce below is sure to make a good conversation starter… it´s fairly big and has a soft light inside to add a light glow to the room.


* All fabrics/furniture and products used in this look are available through K & Co. Please contact me for more details.

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