Vintage furniture and botanical prints: a house in Sweden

Such interiors are very popular among Pinterest users: expressive yet not too bright, moderately provincial and infinitely cozy. While others just look at them on the other side of the screen, Swedish photographer and blogger Katarina Ankarate created a "Pinterest-style" atmosphere in her own home and now lives among this beauty with her husband and two young daughters. The house is located on the territory of one of the Gothenburg archipelago islands — a small island where there are no cars. The natural color palette of the authentic archipelago was the foundation for the future interior. Katarina also added shades prevalent in the works of artist William Morris. Just like the famous Englishman, Katarina loves flowers and botanical prints. Deep, dark shades of blue, green, gray and burgundy were included in the interior through wall treatments, cabinet colors, and upholstery of furniture, throws, and blankets. To avoid overdoing the complex, smoky palette and emphasize its beauty, many white "outlines" were added to the interior. White was used for windows, doors, sockets and switches, door frames and skirting boards. On the kitchen, white ceramic sinks were installed, light window sills and marble-like countertops were chosen. White furniture and accessories are abundant in the rooms. The layout was also balanced by a floor made of natural, "earthy" toned planks: it was laid consistently throughout all rooms. Vintage furniture, retro lamps, and finds from flea markets add even more charm and the feeling of an old, lived-in home to the already cozy interior. By the way, William Morris is also "present". Katarina applied wallpaper with an archival print designed by Morris in the children's room. The leaves on the wallpaper look great with live plants in the house, continuing the interior palette — and vice versa.