Well it is Friday again, thank god, and only 2 days left to the election. T has become totally boring on the subject and I cannot get him to put down the newspaper. I on the other hand think the orange Alliansen has chosen to be a little too earthy; perhaps it could have been a bit brighter.
A quiet weekend ahead, dinner with my good friend Juan tomorrow and I am sure I will just have enough energy for a glass of wine although was out for dinner last night and am not feeling 100% wonderful right now.
I have been looking at some of the fika rooms that have been coming in to the Jede competition……….what in the hell are people thinking with their interior design schemes. The result of throwing a hand grenade into the room would have been more successful
Busy week filming so nice to have a day off in the office although I am not being terribly productive.
And on a final note, here is quick Q&A session:
Anna
My tip is to choose colours that you really like. Look through your closet and see which colour dominates your wardrobe. It may just be your favorite. Then paint your walls (not only a fondvägg) and and then choose curtains that compliment that colour. One important thing about curtains is to make sure they reach the floor. There are a lot of good companies out there that can help you with curtains. Just google “gardiner”.
I think too many people fall into the trap of not doing any research to see what is out there. My top suggestion though is to go and buy some foreign design magazines and see how colour can actually change a room. If you buy a Swedish magazine though you will have plenty of useful tips on how to paint your home white!!!!
Helena
Sadly we can’t really go into detail about what we are filming right now. But we promise to let everyone know as soon as we can. Both here and on Facebook.
Mary
I can understand that you would want a more efficient wood burning stove. Try to get one that reflects the décor. There are plenty “old fashioned” stoves out there. Alternatively do what you want and do not listen to anyone else, anybody that complains about your decision can be removed from the Christmas card list easily with a thick, black pen.
Saerab
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Sabina
I think you should enter your white and boring fikarum in the Jede contest.
Madeleine
I think the best thing you can do is try to find a job or praktikplats at an interior design firm. It is the best way to learn about design as well as the business aspect (which is a huge part). Good luck. But I would also suggest developing a really good knowledge about lighting, drawing, space planning, colours etc etc. Many people think interior design is about cushions and curtains which it is not. I spend 70% of my time dealing with technical issues of renovation, site meetings with builders and clients, 20% on paperwork and 10% on design.
Wiveka
I don’t think one necessarily has to have the same theme and style throughout the entire house. But they should definitely complement each other. There has to be a red thread, for example an accent colour, the type of lighting in each room or curtain style.
