very first the Danes introduced us to hygge — their idea of coziness that’s taken off in design — as well as now it’s time to accept the new Scandi buzzword that’s all about striking the ideal balance: lagom. Swedish for “not as well much, not as well little; just the best amount,” it’s centered around the concept of embracing sustainable living in our homes, as well as it’s right here to stay. After all, protecting the atmosphere never goes out of style, as well as we might all utilize a pointer that often, less is more. Click with to see 10 inspiring areas that are pioneering what it implies to online with lagom.
Though this Toronto house is an outstanding 6,500-square-feet, the homeowner went to fantastic lengths to guarantee that she kept her carbon footprint as little as possible. The exterior walls of the house were built with insulating concrete develops (a much more effective option than wood framing) while all floors have radiant geothermal heating.
Photographer: Ted Yarwood
Source: home & house may 2008
Designer: Ray Murakami
When designer Pheona Wright swapped her mod L.A. pad for a rustic house in rural Ontario, she was sure to transplant her furniture. heated with thick blankets as well as synthetic fur, a contemporary butterfly chair looks one with its homey surroundings.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: home & house December 2015
Designer: Pheona Wright
In one more space of Pheona’s home, the sculptural plywood chair as well as deep blue ottoman as well as sectional were flea market finds — though you’d never understand it! “I like vintage shopping,” states Pheona. “I believe there’s sufficient new stuff in the world.”
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: home & house December 2015
Designer: Pheona Wright
Rather than turning up the heat, invest in top quality blankets as well as throws to cut costs as well as boost hygge factor. though adornments are minimal, this rustic bedroom feels welcoming thanks to an abundance of throw pillows as well as a synthetic fur throw for added warmth.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: home & house December 2013
Designer: Ray Murakami
In this homey kitchen area banquette, low E-glass assists keep the area warm in cooler months as well as blocks burning rays in the summer. The playfully patterned fabrics — including the seat pillow as well as pillows — were made of squander fibres as well as recycled water bottles.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: home & house may 2008
Designer: Trish Snyder
In designer Patsy Bell’s living room, an subjected copper pipe not only adds visual interest, however it’s eco-friendly, too. This “power pipe” captures the warm from water draining down as well as utilizes it to preheat incoming water (so that the hot water storage tank doesn’t have to work as hard). next to it, a crisp white chaise is a comfortable area for curling up with a great book.
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
Source: home & house may 2013
Designer: John as well as Patsy Bell
In this exact same home, porcelain tiles were selected over marble or granite for the backsplash. Porcelain needs a less energy-intensive extraction process as well as looks just as fresh when paired with warm walnut cabinetry as well as a trio of Nguni barstools.
Photographer: Kim jefferyKaynak: Home & House Mayıs 2013
Tasarımcı: John ve Patsy Bell
Gardiner Müzesi CEO’su Kelvin Browne için, Cape Cod’daki 1780’lerin Saltbox’ının “açıkça korumayı önemseyen mahalleye uyması” önemliydi. Bunu yapmak için Kelvin, yemek alanına maruz kalan orijinal parke kirişleri bıraktı ve yeni bir hayat sağlamak için çağdaş mobilyaları seçti. Burada, daha büyük partilere ev sahipliği yapmak için çağdaş bir tik masası genişletilebilir.
Fotoğrafçı: Virginia Macdonald
Kaynak: Ev ve Ev Ekim 2015
Tasarımcı: Kelvin Browne
Modern çizgilerin yanı sıra temiz bir beyaz kombinasyon, bu Scandi-esintili çiftlik evi mutfak alanının da meşgul hissetmesini engellerken, kullanılmış ahşap aksanlar doğal doku ekler.
Fotoğrafçı: Jane Beiles
Kaynak: Ev ve Ev Ekim 2015
Tasarımcı: Selina van der Geest
Vancouver tasarımcısı Clinton Cuddington’un çağdaş mutfak alanı, çevre programı göz önünde bulundurularak inşa edilmiştir. Cuddington, dolap için yenilenebilir lamine bambu kullandı ve üretilen ışık miktarını yöneten programlanabilir LED ışıklar seçti.
Fotoğrafçı: Janis Nicolay
Kaynak: Home & House Mayıs 2010
Tasarımcı: Clinton Cuddington