A traditional farmhouse transformed into a home for modern family life. Open-plan rooms and simple, fuss-free style have made a house that was passed down from Annika’s parents into a place where her whole family can relax together.
It’s easy to put your stamp on a kitchen without giving it a complete overhaul. Jules shares her rented home in Berlin with her partner, Alhadj, and son, Justus (seven). Their kitchen may be compact, but Jules has created a room that suits her family and feels like their own. She believes any kitchen has the potential to show off your style as much as the rest of your home – she’s disguised her washing machine and space under the sink with a fabric she loves, and added individual wooden cabinets up high instead of having a fitted kitchen.
Henrik and his daughter, Ida (six), love cooking together at home. Step into their kitchen in Sweden to see how a few simple additions make it easy and safe for little ones to have fun helping out.
We’ve rounded up our favorite ideas for adding rustic style to your home. From curved edges and lovingly aged surfaces, to loose covers, cushions for extra comfort and timeless pieces made from solid wood and wrought iron – here are five ideas to help you get the style. And our mini photo galleries will show you how to make the look work for every room.
No other part of the home sees as much action during the holidays as the kitchen. And while we wouldn’t have it any other way, we think every kitchen can benefit from a few easy tweaks and upgrades. Less stress, more fun and tons of food!
When it comes to planning a kitchen, start by thinking about what type of space best suits your needs. Incorporating your kitchen into another room can open up your home and make it easier to spend time together. Margo and her family moved their kitchen from a separate room at the back of their apartment into the living room. “An isolated kitchen just wouldn’t have worked for us,” she says. Combining their kitchen and living room also freed up a spare room, so Margo’s son Bruno (nine) now has his own bedroom.
