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The colors I use are clear , clean and crispy – in other words , very Scandinavian . Many people wonder if my Swedish background has influenced my style , and I believe that Sweden ’ s long winters , and light summer days have been an influence on my designs . Also , the trips I make to Europe throughout the year are a big influence on my work . So to summarize my style , it is a modern classicism with a Swedish color scale and an international twist .
What Swedish brands do you prefer and use ?
Swedish brand that I know are among others , Svensk Tenn . According to me , it is a hard brand to use because of their old-fashioned colorful textiles and furniture from the 1950 ’ s . In the beginning , I always had something from Svensk Tenn in my projects .
When Patrik Lönn Design just started , I also did budget model homes when I used a lot of IKEA ’ s sofas , but I made sure to vary the furniture so that it would look like an IKEA-room . In one of my projects , I used frames and pictures from IKEA , mixed with expensive textiles .
Other than that , I use a lot of Orrefors and Rörstrand , since I really like Swedish ceramics and porcelain . Other brands I like from Scandinavia are Royal Copenhagen and Marimekko .
I often buy furniture and designs from Swedish auctions , for example Bukowskis auctions from Sweden . Märta Måås Fjetteström , from the 1920-1930 ’ s , made carpets . Those are sold at auctions here in New York . It is important to me to use my Swedish heritage in my work , and it is also important that the interior is comfortable as well . The feeling of the home should be relaxed , and not sterile .
What is your best advice when it comes to interior design ?
- ‘’ I believe it is important to have an interior that can be easily changed , that it is timeless and that you are able to keep the furniture and the colors for a longer time without getting tired of it . It should be easy to exchange the art , textile and cushions as well . That way , it is possible to change them over the different seasons . I think back to my childhood where my family changed the curtains for Christmas and Easter . I think my way of thinking is inspired by that .’’
To summarize : Timeless interior is my best tips .
Thank you Patrik for taking your time to have this interview with us and sharing the story of you successful career ! If you want to know more about Patrik . You can learn more about Patrik Lönn on Instragram : patriklonndesign , or visit his website : www . patriklonndesign . com
Author : Linn Johansson
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