Susan {Scandinavian Made}'s Profile

We don't just take any rugs! Our rugs have been chosen with great care.

As a design firm, and having this unique (in the world of rugs) type of rug in our own homes for many years, we agonized over each and every piece we wanted to showcase in our web shop.

Each of the rugs reflects one or several things that we feel are very special about it - its use of color, its quality and style of weave, its wear patterns on vintage rugs, a special size (some are super narrow and long which looks great in the right spot) and other criteria. These rugs fit with almost any style interior and look great in a modern setting as a textured alternative to smooth surfaces.

We truly love every single one of them. We hope you like them too!

Great advice. I am using nirvanahq as my project management system which has GTD principles. It's coming out of beta in a few days.

THAT is a wonderful kitchen IMO....it looks like an environment, not a strictly utilitarian space, but a warm, cozy, environment. It's the most difficult thing to design with restraint. This is a great example. I'd probably want to see a few rugs scattered about but otherwise, ove it.

Personally, I can't go down that black road, although I do LOVE the first image, but to live with every day-don't think so. Some touches of it, definitely...large blocks, no. However, if I had 3 or 4 houses, I'd probably do it in one of them just for fun.

LOVE seeing this and kudos to you for showcasing such talent that is not very well known outside of Scandinavia. I collect Scandinavian pottery from the 50's and 60s and own several of his pieces along with other amazing Scandinavian ceramic artisans. I'm thrilled to see this little tribute!

Mixing metals has definitely been on the rise, great post and observations. Speaking of the kitchen, it needs to be done with care and attention to the style of each piece, especially if the theme is eclectic; then, it really gets tricky. Also, the size/proportion of the metals play a part...stainless appliances vs cabinet hardware vs lighting vs faucets/sinks. Looking at the role each metal element plays in terms of scale/frequency in the space, needs to be understood within the big picture.

splatgirl, what a refreshing, flat out open, look at this issue. I applaud you for just being open to the concept of pro vs non pro, especially since you have a pro range. I just went to a Thermador press event. They have an element in their induction burner that goes to 4600 watts. That has to be very close to, if not beyond gas. That's really my point. Induction is very fast. That, plus a separate 36" oven (for your catering platters) and another small oven (or 2 30" ovens) is a very good alternative. The power that the pro ranges have always talked about is a plus, but I feel we have the power now with induction, which, to me, changes everything, at least in terms of the design of the kitchen not having to be all about big appliances.

Great points. I've never ever been a fan of pro appliances in general. I feel it "takes away" the soul of the kitchen and puts the focus directly on to the appliances. When I walk into a kitchen, I want to experience the kitchen as a whole, not hone in on the appliances. I think kitchens would be well served to blend in more with the surrounding spaces. Bigger is not always better. Now THAT is a personal preference, and not what is happening in the kitchens I'm designing for my clients. With powerful induction cooktops now, however, it's debatable where there is more power...in btus or in the powerful induction cooktop. So, who needs the pro appliances?

I also think for those kitchens on hgtv which are not well designed and are basic runs of cabinets, yes, the stainless steel adds a needed boost for resale. If a kitchen is well designed, you do not need that boost. I think that's part of the issue as to why they sell so well. We need better designed kitchens!

kelandchlonyc that's a great start, but try to kick it up a few notches with even more color...color is fun!

dmstudio I know, I love that color...it's not a color that's common, that's for sure. It's warm and happy, I think!

CozyLittleCave, I checked and I couldn't find the source for them, I'm sorry. I tried to search a few different ways and couldn't come up with anything either. :/