The Danish design arguably played the central role in shaping the European style of the 20th century. Contributing largely to what is known today as Scandinavian mid-century designers, the legacy of Danish creators includes countless dining and lounge chairs, couches and sofas, lamps and even accent elements. But, ok, I am being a bit subjective …
Hygge – the style of cosy Scandinavian homes
Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word that denotes a specific sensation of cosiness and comfort stemming out of convenience and feelings of wellness. In literal translation, it means something like ‘to give courage, comfort and joy’. Now when etymology of the word is out of the way, we can say that hygge as a …
A bargain or a bad deal: What do Rove Concepts reviews say?
Some of you might know that I am a huge fan of replica furniture when done right. The chance to get famous designs at an insanely good price, shopping online easily and without fuss, contributing to the democratization of the market and bringing down those overblown prices set by the license-holders – replica business check …
Europeans in the American market: First impressions with ByBespoek
Most of you who visit my blog regularly must know by now that I am a big fan of midcentury reproductions when they are done right. As a dedicated replica shopper and self-proclaimed expert in the field, I get a very specific and odd rush when I see that there’s a new player on the …
Mixing old and new for elegance in industrial style
It seems like industrial design has been all the hype in the last couple of years. And I’m not talking just about covers of lifestyle magazines, but also about what we see on TV, in the homes of celebrities, our favorite bars and pubs. At some point, it seemed that I could hardly step out …
Best ways to make use of limited space
Best ways to make use of limited space There’s nothing that I like more than decorating a brand new apartment! I like to say that empty room is for me what an empty canvas is for an artist – a challenge, but also an opportunity and a promise of creating something new and exciting. So, …