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    A Fusion of Mediterranean Vernacular and Danish Design

    T.D.C: Villa Vipp in Puglia: A Fusion of Mediterranean Vernacular and Danish Design Text Space THE DESIGN CHASER Villa Vipp in Puglia: A Fusion of Mediterranean Vernacular and Danish Design On the heel of Italy, the town of Ostuni in the Puglia region has earned the reputation as “iborghipiùbelli d’Italia” – one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. This summer, Vipp opens the doors to a countryside guesthouse in Ostuni created by the Dutch design studio, Studiotoff. After travelling along a long dusty gravel path, the Vespa finally arrives at ‘Villa Vipp, Puglia,’ which sits atop the highest point…

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    A Sydney Family’s Mid-Century Rented Home With Colourful Danish Influences

    A Sydney Family’s Mid-Century Rented Home With Colourful Danish Influences Homes by Lucy Feagins, Editor The front entry courtyard of Madeleine and Jake Bulgin’s home. ‘There is a beautiful big tree in the centre that flowers amazing pink fluffy flowers,’ says Madeleine. Pots and Ikea yellow chair sourced secondhand from Facebook Marketplace. Jake Bulgin (brand manager and owner of studio/event space Hiatus); Madeleine Bulgin (creative director and founder/editor of The Authentik); with their daughter/stepdaughter Olive (7) and daughter Dot (3). Tait outdoor setting bought second hand from Faecbook Marketplace. The mid-century house in St Ives was built in 1956, according…

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    11 Ways to Bring Nature into Your Home, Danish style!

    Did you know adding touches of nature to your home has been proven to boost happiness? And it’s something our Scandinavian friends do so well.  Today I’m taking you on a tour of Tina Abild’s idyllic Danish summer cottage on the Kattegat coast which is full of nature-themed touches. Here are 11 ideas to feel inspired by!  1. Natural materials: wood, rattan, linen all helps to bring texture to a room. 2. Wildflowers: there’s nothing like the wonderful scent of flowers cut from the nearby meadow or hedgerow! Forage first thing in the morning to avoid drooping.  3. Terrarium of…

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    A Dated Danish house Becomes a Vibrant Summer Cottage

    The rain is coming down in Sweden and I’m guessing there are plenty of card games going on behind closed doors of everyone’s summer cottages. Meanwhile, judging by these pictures, the sun is shining over the Öresund strait in the Danish town of Rørvig, North of Zealand.  This pretty 80 sqm / 861 ft2 cottage in the woods is owned by sisters Ane and Sigrid. Since buying the property, the pair have completely renovated the property both inside and out to create a dreamy place for their families to spend summer and in fact, to get away from it all…