This is a white style I fancy. It’s outside the typical Scandinavian box. It’s a bit crazy and fun. To me it’s the British, urban, version of white styling – white eclectic – and it’s full of spirit.

| all pics by photographer James Merrell |

No 1. This is one of the bathrooms in the Rough Luxe Hotel in London, UK. The Rouch Luxe hotel is housed in a Grade II listed building transformed by designer Rabih Hage. The interior style concept is “half rough, half luxury”. The look is a mix of old and new and luxurious fittings and furniture are combined with cheap materials and existing distressed original walls. I think the result is definitely interesting. I really like the contrast between the rough walls and the sleek tiles in the stylish shower.

No 2. The bathroom design below by super-talented Abigail Ahern, is dominated by an oversized “neo-baroque” white chandelier which looks absolutely stunning against the darkish-neutral walls.  Again, I really like the contrast between the rough (the baskets, the urn) mixed with the sleek and luxurious. Simply elegant and fun! Just hope there’s a seperate shower in that bathroom also – would be tricky to have a shower in that bath tub.

No 3. The fortunate owner of the magnificent bathroom below is Jenna Lyons, successful stylist. The bathroom (and the house to which it belongs) was featured in Domino magazine (now discontinued) and Living Etc Sept 2009. I love the black walls, the reclaimed brass fittings in the shower and the herringbone parquet flooring. Just beautiful!

The interior design world has had the poor things locked up in birdcages long enough; quoth the raven, ‘nevermore’…

[upper pic by Studio Ilse, bottom pic by Domino magazine]

I’m not so fond of one continuous marine style, but injecting a few nautical details in any other style can add lots of fresh interest. A bit of sea breeze and ancient fishing village vibe. I think this boat chandelier below is one splendid piece of decor, and the wallpaper right has a fine boho charm in a mild and light kind of way.

I just got back from a trip to Northern Sweden now where I’ve visited several cozy flea markets and made the best of bargains..! More about that later. Next on the agenda is – tada! – a trip to a picturesque little Italian fishing village. I have a feeling a good deal of interior design inspiration is awaiting there. In addition to the warm sun and sea, for our Swedish heat wave is now replaced by cold winds and pouring rain…In the meantime, keep enjoying fabolous Henen, the other half of the Trendey duo, serving you the uniquest and trendiest decor inspiration!

…when an antique chandelier is placed in front of a large mirror!

[pics from Living Etc and Idenfor & Udenfor]

Just three picks of interesting lighting going on right now. Since time immemorial, I do believe, people have appreciated the splendor and grace of crystal chandeliers. This one, from the portfolio of stylist Lili Diallo, has the very interesting shape of an old ship.

In the Department of Chandeliers, colourful, pearl-based and not least the gypsy-style versions have become increasingly popular. This turquiose empire chandelier below was featured in House Beautiful.

Another recent boom is copper. This over-sized copper bowl of a lamp was featured in Italian Marie Claire.

I like them all. How about you?