tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39771060002121929362024-03-13T14:43:43.239+01:00MOODINS - Moodboards, Interiors and Stories by szaboeszInterior Moodboards by szaboesz - homedecor, interior style, mood board, home inspiration, design concept, interior design, home, styling, interior designerszaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-36358371431417080362017-10-31T16:00:00.000+01:002017-10-31T16:00:11.653+01:00Classy Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is Halloween time again. This year I thought about an elegant home decor again, with shiny surfaces, classy-looking wreath, mat black pumkins decorated with silver pearls, with a bit of white and LED-lights thrown into the mixture. If you use much black, it is still scary!</div>
szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-76205008880924639212017-07-07T16:00:00.000+02:002017-07-07T16:00:05.925+02:00Reasons Why Moodboards Are Not Enough<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Let's see how the last moodboard could be turned into a 3D illusion. </div>
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It is different, isn't it? I had to add a coffee table, a pouf, a rug, some cushions and a floor lamp, and had to create a wall and floor. The original idea is carried out in a certain style here, but should you change the floor or the wall (darker grey for instance?) you may get a more masculine expression. </div>
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As you see, the original moodboard is a good starting point, it may lead to several design solutions, and still this set could look different from home to home. </div>
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Some people have the ability to translate a concept into their space, others do not - but that is why interior decorators exist. My aim is to inspire you and give you ideas that you can use in your home. </div>
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It is not worth living a life without style. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-63266350582676269882017-07-05T16:00:00.000+02:002017-07-05T16:00:14.284+02:00Reasons Why Moodboards Are Enough <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
As I had said in my <a href="http://szaboesz.blogspot.hu/2016/05/an-introduction.html" target="_blank">introduction</a> - it feels like a lifetime ago - I love moodboards: I feel it gives a little extra compared to an average 3D rendering, as it presents you materials and a different point of view of the interior project. </div>
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Strictly speaking not everything I make here is a moodboard - some of them can be considered as an illusion of a 3D drawing or a concept board or design board - whatever nametag you wish to put on it. </div>
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Moodboards do not necessarily give you the exact picture of the design. It shows you materials, colours and pieces of furniture, but it does not allow you to feel the space, only the mood of it. </div>
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Let's take the example below. </div>
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You can see some of the furniture used - sofa, armchair, shelves, a decorative poster, a lamp and a side table, with some accessories thrown into the mix. </div>
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You can see the colours - grey, brown, pop of red - and materials - glass, metal, walnut wood, leather -and even pattern (grid pattern dominating). </div>
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I think it gives you the idea of a modern, urban apartment with pops of colour, but you can not see the space, the placement of furniture, the walls, the floor, how all these elements of the interior interact with each other. </div>
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It means that based on this moodboard you will not be able to furnish your apartment, it only serves as an idea board that must be tailored to your space. Moodboard is an excellent tool to help you to decide what style and colour scheme you want to use, so keep it on your mind when you are brainstorming.</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-61218441972764106072017-06-02T21:49:00.002+02:002017-06-02T21:49:11.183+02:00A very personal noteI know, I have been very quiet lately. This year so far has not been easy for me. After a short, but very painful battle with cancer my father died in January. I am not going to give up this blog, so I will be back soon. Thank you for follwing me.szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-20935102845102138172017-04-16T16:00:00.000+02:002017-04-16T16:00:27.617+02:00Easter Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Happy Easter everyone! Spring is in full blossom, but who said that Easter decor can only be pastel coloured? I chose a bit of a Scandinavian approach to this year's decor with all the white flowers, black and white graphic patterns, blackboard and natural wood. It is a very subtle but sophisticated look for this time of the year. Enjoy!</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-19302977720638826992017-04-14T15:00:00.000+02:002017-04-14T15:44:21.961+02:00Styling Greenery - 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
My last take on greenery. As I mentioned, you can bring colour into your home in three ways. The easiest - and arguably the most budget friendly - way to refresh your home is getting new accessories. (Painting your wall could be another - although more expensive - option, if you don't mind the fuss.) You can replace paintings, small tables, cushions and decorative objects any time with new ones, thus creating new atmosphere from time to time. </div>
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Green looks lovely with pink and purple, but again I found that greenery simply needs some black to stand out, to really show its vibe. I found this beautiful rug with worn effect, and immediately employed it because the white pattern makes it so much lighter and more playful. Should it be plain without pattern, I would have considered too much in this colour. </div>
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The overall effect is light, eclectic, slightly bohemian and utterly cheerful. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-72815800599882776802017-04-12T16:00:00.000+02:002017-04-14T21:41:17.474+02:00Styling Greenery - 2 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I promised another styling for greenery, Pantone trend colour of 2017. This time the styling is made for a man, who owns a lofty, industrial-style apartment. </div>
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Compared to my previous moodboard, now greenery appears on a smaller surface, namely the <strike>armchair</strike> bean bag, backed by some cushions and a lamp. </div>
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Apart from these colour spots we only see black, distressed wood, metal and brick, all signature elements of loft style. As green is the only colour used, the overall effect is more sophisticated, but still fresh. Wall marquees and a tripod lamp complete the industrial look. </div>
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I would like you to notice the sofa. Michel Ducaroy designed it for Ligne Roset in 1973. It is very 70s, but this time I resisted the temptation to style it in a retro way, and rather enchanced its comfy feel. </div>
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The next and last look for greenery - no surprise here - is going to be designed for a lady. Stay tuned, it is coming on Friday!</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-91783418595513901422017-04-09T16:00:00.000+02:002017-04-17T19:13:44.046+02:00Styling Greenery - 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Whenever you use colour in interiors, you have to decide how much you want to see of it. The brightness of the colour can be an important deciding factor - a bright colour attracts the eye and over time you may grow tired of it. However, it should not deter you from using them, if it is what you want. As I said in my previous <a href="http://szaboesz.blogspot.hu/2017/04/pantone-colour-2017-greenery.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">post</span></a> I have been inspired by <a href="https://www.elliman.com/florida" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Douglas Elliman Florida</span></a> to share my thoughts on the best way to utilize the colour of the year. And as this year's trend colour is greenery, we got some really vibrant hue to style an interior with!</div>
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In interiors you can use colour on three surfaces:</div>
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1 - walls, rugs, carpets - they are huge surfaces with big impact</div>
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2 - furniture (beware, a big kitchen unit might have similar effect to a sizeable wall)</div>
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3 - accessories (including small furniture)</div>
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For this moodboard, I chose a sofa in bright green. Once you have a green sofa, especially a bright one, it is already vibrant enough for the room, but I brought it back in the pattern of the wallpaper. I strongly advise using a wallpaper like this on one wall or on a smaller part of the wall only, and preferably not fully behind the sofa.</div>
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A colour can be paired with other colours (just one or two), or can be the only one to stand out from neutrals. If you have one bright colour, you may want it to stand against a toned down shade; if you have a light colour, it may look good against a dark one. Greenery is bright and relatively light. For this moodboard I paired it with dark blue, together they create a youthful but a bit serious atmosphere. </div>
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I found these colours and the hexagonal patterns might be too strict for a home, but could look very good in an office environment, in the waiting area, teamed with greys, white and black. </div>
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In my next post I will show you a possible styling for a masculine interior. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-85603251673619603872017-04-07T16:00:00.000+02:002017-04-17T19:17:50.001+02:00Pantone Colour 2017 - Greenery<div style="text-align: justify;">
I am almost late with a post on Pantone's choice of colour for 2017. In fact, I have been inspired by a noted real estate company, <a href="https://www.elliman.com/florida"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Douglas Elliman Florida</span></a> in connection with their greenery project.<br />
Good companies always take care of their clients; great companies always offer more than you would expect. Any good real estate company knows what they offer is much more than an apartment or a house - they are here to find your new home. And a home is never complete without the owner's personality and style. And style is always influenced by trends.<br />
I am happy to introduce you this year's trend colour called greenery, a refreshing and bright shade of yellow-green. As Pantone says, greenery is symbolic of new beginnings. As spring is a new beginning, too, this post is just on time. </div>
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It is also said that greenery is nature's neutral. In interior design, however, it is just the opposite. It is a very bright colour. and although we do love spending time outdoors, enjoying lush greens around us, having only greens in our home can be overwhelming. With the help of real plants you can easily bring green into your home, but if you think you it is just not enough, in my next three posts I will show you several possible ways to style the colour of 2017. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-66905586998778223032017-03-26T16:00:00.000+02:002017-03-26T16:00:09.734+02:00Concrete Styling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
This is the last winter-themed moodboard for a while, so let's send off the cold season in style! </div>
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Conrete look is still trendy, however, some percieve it as cold and find it difficult to warm up to (ha!). This is not how it should be, though. Concrete surfaces or materials are just parts of the interior, and it is up to you how you use it. It is all about the styling. </div>
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In the upper left corner what you see is a nordic style interior with concrete walls and a concrete look coffee table. It is a calming setting with grey tones. It is all well and cool, but what if you say that it is too much conrete? Well, I say let's change a couple of things then. Should you replace the coffee table with a black one, you already have some contrast. I would add other accessories in black (like this lamp) so that the table will not be the only item in black. I chose a soft grey shaggy rug for comfort and for texture, in sharp contrast with the bare concrete walls. To spice up things a bit I picked gold cushions, golden yellow throw and shiny chocolate brown pouf. Concrete vases bring back the look of the wall and glass provides the sparkle. </div>
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Concrete looks the best when the pure beauty of this material is visible; but if you look it as a grey surface only, there are endless ways to style it. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-23711094424870848232017-03-22T16:00:00.000+01:002017-03-22T16:00:12.551+01:00Spring Moodboard<div style="text-align: justify;">
Now, this is such an obvious spring theme - flowers. This time I chose a muted colour palette with creme, purple, green and hints of brass/gold. The style is light, yet very mature and sophisticated. The flower theme is not overwhelming, because the colours are pale on the biggest surface they are used on - the wallpaper. Notice the change of scale between the lamp and the wallpaper - it is a good way to enhance the lamp. </div>
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To me, it looks like a drawing room in some elegant mansion or town house. Enjoy!</div>
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szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-65783290907659275662017-03-18T23:30:00.001+01:002017-03-18T23:30:08.041+01:00Lofty Spring Bedroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
It is spring again in the Northern Hemisphere, so I decided to start this season with a spring coloured bedroom. </div>
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My source of inspiration for this moodboard came from two different worlds. The first has its source in the movie Frances Ha (check it out <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2347569/?ref_=nv_sr_1" target="_blank">here</a>) that is the story of a young girl starting her adult life. At one point she co-habits a New York apartment with two guys (including Kylo Ren, haha), naturally she has a (messy) room on her own (check the photo <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/542261611367550487/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/559572322434977022/" target="_blank">here</a> for a better look at the windows). As you see, it is quite simple, but has a lovely whitewashed brick wall. The film itself is only a few years old, yet it is black and white, so the colours are somewhat up to you to decide. And I decided that a spring colour palette would suit Frances. </div>
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It also means my other source of inspiration came from a lovely sunny spring field with flowers, red poppies, bright green grass, and also cows chewing on the grass... so I imported all of it to this bedroom. </div>
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Poppy reds and lively greens are in sharp contrast with the cowhide rug and cushion. Not a usual combination, but it works well in a hip and urban environment. Cowhide also provides texture as opposed to the smooth surfaces of the bed and the shelves. </div>
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The square shape of the bed is taken up to the wall, these Muuto cubes can be arranged in many ways, adding a playful twist yet sensible storage space to any interior. As for storage - the slats of the bed can be lifted up, revealing ample space beneath - it comes handy in any bedroom. </div>
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I want to talk about the fun floor lamps on the left. They are way too pricey, really, but also very tricky. They twist and turn at the joints without conflicting the wiring. Very clever. Originally designed in the 1950s, they look fantastic in industrial interiors. Find them <a href="http://shophorne.com/content/loft-double-floor-lamp-dd7460" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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This is the kind of room I could imagine for Frances Ha - should she ever have the money for decent furniture. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-40016278263907620762016-12-24T12:00:00.000+01:002016-12-25T18:53:20.754+01:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Christmas is here. Let's get stylish and combine dark tones with copper and grey. It's a perfect look for your sophisticated dining room.</div>
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Merry Christmas, everyone!</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-77319983531856293342016-12-11T16:00:00.000+01:002017-03-21T14:50:00.997+01:00Christmas Baking Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I hope that even in the midst of December rush you can find an afternoon off to spend with someone you love - your children, your lover, your friends. Let's do some cooking together - it is not only useful and necessary at this time of the year, but it can be fun, too. Try out a new recepie - or you can stick to the old and loved ones, and who said Christmas cookies can not be eaten BEFORE Christmas?</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-20995611602214198132016-12-04T16:00:00.000+01:002016-12-12T23:01:10.076+01:00Cozy Knits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Winter is coming and I am a GoT fan. So when winter comes, what could be better than wrapping yourself in a gorgeous knit blanket, with nice hot tea in your hands and running a Game of Thrones marathon? </div>
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I collected some lovely knit designs for a lovely Sunday afternoon spent in. Even lampshades and mugs are available to complete the look, so let's get cozy then!</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-45456092860228459502016-11-30T16:00:00.000+01:002016-11-30T16:00:31.285+01:00Orange & Purple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Orange and purple? In your home? What? </div>
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There are colour combinations that are easy to work with. The orange and purple combo is not one of them. </div>
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So I thought this unusual combination (a combination not exactly easy on the eye) deserves an extravagant setting. I made sure that purple is the main colour, its slightly toned down shade forming striking contrast with the vibrant orange on accent furniture. I also added black - shiny black on a slim chair. I felt that furhter contrast is needed, so to counterbalance the glam, a cowhide rug and a wooden table found its way to the moodboard. </div>
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I agree that it is not everyone's cup of tea, but I just can not think of a better styling for such a dominant colour combination. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-76794513687952780342016-11-27T16:00:00.000+01:002016-11-29T17:44:19.214+01:00Sweet November<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I am not referring to that bittersweet movie, I just want to add a bit of sparkle to this freezing month. If you want to dress your home for the festive season, do not forget your bedroom! Should you have a colour scheme based on cool hues, you can always try playing with shiny materials and gold. It works well with walnut furniture seen in this moodboard. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-29561161956909855922016-11-25T16:00:00.000+01:002017-03-21T14:49:11.725+01:00Why Autumn is Good<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Winter is coming. (If you are a GoT-fan, now you are smiling. If you do not even what GoT is for, then Google it. And start watching.) November is that month before Christmas that used to be cold, grey and boring. Now these days when Christmas season begins at the end of October (it should not, if you ask me), November is just another Christmas month. (Even writing it down seems so ridicoulous and wrong.) Why can not we enjoy November for what it is? The last month of Autumn, with cold rain and humidity, against which we can stay in, watch GoT, eat chocolate while watching GoT, make hot chocolate and cookie baking evening with your friends, all the while having that snug feeling that you are safe and cozy. Christmas rush is just around the corner, we need these calm moments. So let's enjoy it!</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-51602135641298027962016-11-18T16:00:00.000+01:002016-11-29T17:28:39.860+01:00It's a Boy! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I proudly announce, that it's a boy. </div>
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So here it is, a nursery moodboard for a little boy, with light grey and baby blue accessories counterbalanced with warmer beige hues. A hint of black gives more definition to the room and also makes it a bit Scandinavian. </div>
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The cute little animal figurines with big heads are by H&M and I just bought for the baby. I could not resist their cuteness. </div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-8779552302621451032016-11-11T16:00:00.000+01:002016-11-29T17:22:49.918+01:00It's a Girl!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Now that one of my best friends is expecting a baby, it is time to think about decorating a nursery. </div>
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What basic furniture do you need?</div>
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- crib with mattress (and think about mattress protection!)</div>
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- blinds</div>
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- night light (for everyone's sake)</div>
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- super-comfy armchair, probably recliner or a rocking chair</div>
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- side table </div>
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- changing table with storage, and also probably shelves</div>
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- trash bin</div>
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Make sure these are easy to clean!</div>
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The children's room is the fastest changing room in the household, so it is okay not to spend too much on it. Second-hand furniture (if not broken but clean and well kept) will do. Of course you want the best for the newcomer, but spend your money wisely. In two years time you will redecorate the whole room. Sometimes all you need is some decor and a new coat of paint to give old furniture new look. </div>
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In my friend's home the walls are taupe and the floor is dark. To make it lighter and brighter, I used light greys with beige and white tones here. With soft features it is ready to welcome a little princess.</div>
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Next week we will know if the newcomer is a girl or a boy. Can't wait. </div>
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szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-34279459270902717772016-11-04T16:00:00.000+01:002016-11-29T17:08:27.420+01:00Morning Chill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
It inevitably happens - the temperature drops so that in the morning all you want is to lie under your duvet five minutes more, enjoying its warmth, prolonging the moment when you have to get up, put your feet on the cold floor and face another day. These are the mornings when waking up just does not feel right. Even coffee does not feel like a good idea. </div>
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Finally, you put your robe on, keep looking for your slippers, then go to the kitchen to make hot tea and some toast with butter and jam. Then you really have to go if you do want to be late. </div>
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So there you are in the morning rush again, facing a new day, the morning calm moments fading into a distant memory...</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-77554640946587113402016-11-02T16:00:00.000+01:002016-11-05T17:48:52.339+01:00November Mood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
November is such a transition period. It is not too cold, but the colourfulness of the season is long gone. It is all about bare trees, brown leaves scattered on the grass, grey clouds and rain. The nature is ready for blankets of snow. </div>
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This month inspired to make this rustic and scandinavian moodboard. Icy blues counterbalanced by creamy colours, a bit of black and lots of natural wood bring back the colours outside. </div>
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This is the time when you are more willing to stay in, watching movies and drinking hot cocoa excessively. It is not festive season yet, so it is one way to survive this gloomy month. If you have other ideas, do share them with me. :)</div>
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<br />szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-81307212864462375402016-10-30T16:00:00.000+01:002016-10-30T16:36:53.473+01:00Halloween Party Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
It is Halloween again, and if it is Halloween, it is party time! If you like Victorian style and wearing black, this is your season. You don't have to own a crumbling maison, with a bit of work and some accessories you can turn your home into a place that Count Dracula would be envious of. </div>
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Method no. 1.:</div>
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- close all your shutters and stop cleaning in mid-March. Period. </div>
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- try those party supplies that are available in the shops. It is also easy to create some of them if you are a DIY enthusiast.</div>
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If you chose method no. 2., here is a guide for you:</div>
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Halloween decor design elements:</div>
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- pumpkins - either in lantern form or as painted/decorated version</div>
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- repelling animals like bats, spiders, insects</div>
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- fantastic creatures: vampires, Dracula, ghosts, zombies, witches and their accessories (black cat, hat, broom, magic ball)</div>
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- dead branches (preferably black, you can hang things on them) or flowers (I skipped them in this moodboard) and anything related to dead things: skeletons, skulls, bones, coffins, zombie bodyparts, tombes</div>
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- cobwebs with or without spiders </div>
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- candleholders, candles and lights</div>
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- moon and stars to provide background against the shadow of bats/witches</div>
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- you can add garlands, lanterns, 'dark' animals like rats, owls or crows</div>
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- velvety black</div>
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- ghostly white</div>
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- pumpkin yellow</div>
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- shadowy grey</div>
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- magical green or purple </div>
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- gold or silver if you are extra posh</div>
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I chose a composition based on bats, pumpkins and cobwebs, creating a somewhat spooky but elegant decor set, but next year I could center the decor around something else. Using all possible elements is not really my cup of tea, I would direct the decoration towards a certain theme, this way you can keep an elegant vibe (if it is your intention). </div>
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This year I was inspired by nature, hence came the pumpkin - branches - bats and cobwebs combo. I picked the Philippe Starck Ghost chairs - the orange colour and the name comes handy, the chair itself is elegant. Using pumpkins in painted version is also a stylish feature, and you can do it at home. </div>
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Now... Trick or Treat?szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-19639458916965065372016-10-28T16:00:00.000+02:002016-10-28T19:39:48.961+02:00The Ultimate Autumn PicnicGuide<div style="text-align: justify;">
It is still not too late! (But almost.) You can still organize a fantastic picnic outdoors that you can take cool photos of. Autumn is a beautiful and colourful season even without filters, so call your friends, this weekend might be your last opportunity. </div>
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What you need:</div>
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- tartan plaids (no, other patterns are NOT okay)<br />
- an extra blanket to wrap yourself in just in case it gets cold (make sure it is colour co-ordinated)</div>
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- picnic basket (you have the freedom of choice on this one, but make it a wicker basket, please)</div>
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- thermoses (red and dark blue are allowed colours. Tartan pattern is always a bonus)</div>
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- emamel mugs that look like tin mugs (it provides you the credibility of a camper, even if you got as far as your back garden)</div>
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- small jars with lid, because they are so cool (tip: you can store food or cutlery in them)</div>
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- cutting boards - if you are extra stylish, get one with the look of sliced wood (should you buy them in a shop, they are adequately treated with finish. Should you slice up a log on your own, you might end up with an arista in your tongue)<br />
- napkins and flatware. In fact, you can bundle silverware in cloth napkins<br />
- bin bag for trash and leftovers (as you do not want to throw anything away)<br />
- tweezers (for the aristas in your tongue. I told you to try the shop.)<br />
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Autumn food ideas:</div>
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- sandwiches (so obvious, really)<br />
- cheese</div>
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- apples or pears</div>
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- pies - you can try small ones, they are easier to carry<br />
- salad in jar<br />
- extra tip: place soft items on top!<br />
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Autumn drinks:<br />
- cider (you can wrap bottles in blankets)</div>
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- hot cocoa</div>
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- hot tea<br />
- maybe some wine<br />
- extra tip: label up jars and bottles (it looks good and you might forget what you actually brought)</div>
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Beware of:<br />
- bears and other dangerous wild animals (if you got out of the city)<br />
- scary neighbours (if you got as far as your back garden)<br />
- being too noisy (because you will wake up bears, other dangerous wild animals and scary neighbours)<br />
- drinking too much alcohol (you do not want to get drunk, get lost in the wood, and wake up bears, others dangerous wild animals and scary neighbours... wait a sec... what are the scary neighbours doing in the woods??)<br />
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Do:<br />
- respect nature<br />
- play games with friends<br />
- enjoy a day out in crisp air<br />
- collect beautiful leaves<br />
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Do not:<br />
- bring the charger for your phone (I mean, really)<br />
- bring extra leaves, pumpkins, mushrooms to take cool Instagram photo<br />
- hang on to your phone all the time<br />
- take selfies with bears, other dangerous animals and scary neighbours<br />
- take this post too seriously :)<br />
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szaboeszhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15143528205778376038noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3977106000212192936.post-10595620168889165672016-10-26T16:00:00.000+02:002017-03-21T15:11:37.201+01:00Global Inspiration: Denmark<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Somewhere I read that if you are lucky enough to get an invitation into a Danish home, you will find that it has been most likely designed by a famous interior decorator. And if you visit the home of another Dane, you will find that they also hired the same designer. And if you visit further Danish homes, you will find that there is only one interior decorator working in the whole country.</div>
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Well, it might be a bit cruel joke, but it shows that Danish interior design has its distinctive fingerprint and compatriots of H. C. Andersen have good sense for decorating. </div>
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Danish design has gained fame in the 1950s (see my <a href="http://szaboesz.blogspot.hu/2016/08/designer-of-month-arne-jacobsen_17.html" target="_blank">post about Arne Jacobsen</a>, one of the most famous designers in the world), and Scandinavian design, let it be the cheaper or more exclusive part, is a style sought after anywhere in the world. </div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GN8mhjiQylo/V9RvA5rDkoI/AAAAAAAADQU/qkT7EVMA3hYftwlTxfkXFVcuNrrwLxCLACEw/s1600/4cd4951d7139212d0da731413a640626volt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Interior Moodboard" border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GN8mhjiQylo/V9RvA5rDkoI/AAAAAAAADQU/qkT7EVMA3hYftwlTxfkXFVcuNrrwLxCLACEw/s640/4cd4951d7139212d0da731413a640626volt.jpg" title="Copenhagen Interior Mood Board" width="640" /></a></div>
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I have always thought that a typical Danish interior is more urban, more streamlined and less rustic than a Swedish one. However, many houses have low ceilings, that I find overwhelmingly depressing, especially when they do not get a white coat but show their natural wooden colour. </div>
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The key design elements are:</div>
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- white walls to make the interior light and airy</div>
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- light oak or even white floor</div>
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- some small black accents are welcome</div>
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- oak is the most popular type of wood: check out this wonderful coffee <a href="https://www.finnishdesignshop.com/furniture-tables-normann-copenhagen-tablo-tablo-table-large-grey-p-8239.html" target="_blank">table</a> (also comes in side table version) - so typically Nordic</div>
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- colourwise black, white and shades of grey are used, sometimes with a pastel accent or a bright colour</div>
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- mixing vintage items with modern ones is common (by vintage I also mean an iconic piece from the 1950s)</div>
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- there are so many famous Danish designers and brands, an authentic Danish home is not complete without their work</div>
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- there has to be at least one chair by Charles Eames. I am sorry, you can not skip this one. </div>
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- designer lamps! Make sure you get one, there are so many to chose from. Most of these lamps have a retro touch, which seems to be a feature of Danish homes.</div>
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- remember, less is more. (Mies van der Rohe said this. Maybe he was also Danish by heart.)</div>
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