Details Make a Home: How to create and curate your space

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Details Make a Home takes a closer look at the details behind international interiors stylist and art director Hans Blomquist’s unique and idiosyncratic take on the world.

In hundreds of ravishingly beautiful, inspiring pictures, he encourages the reader to see the world through his own eyes, revealing the possibilities in even the humblest of items and putting together pieces to create striking, painterly, and evocative rooms and displays. Chapter by chapter, Hans focuses on and discusses the key ingredients of his distinctive look: Nature, Texture, Color, Textiles, Collecting, and Display. He explains the creative process, offers up his own treasures, and puts inspiring ideas for beautiful interiors within every reader’s reach.

From the Publisher

A well-used painting cloth is something most people would throw away, but think twice in the future, as it can be used for so many things. Here, as a backdrop for a dining table, it almost looks like a piece of art. With its spatters of different colours and soft folds, it adds interest to the setting, which could otherwise look quite cold.

When bringing a large branch into your home, you can simply lean it against a wall or put it in a vase, or you can make it into something useful, such as a new lamp, as I have here. Wrap the long cord around a couple of the branches so that you are sure it is secure and add a decorative light bulb to create an unusual and cosy corner.

Everything about this setting is both beautiful and inspirational. First and foremost, the space itself is exceptional, with large factory-style windows, a high ceiling and the smooth concrete floor. And then there’s the way the furniture has been placed in the middle in a simple but inviting setting.

I love everything about this apartment near Union Square in New York City. The exposed brickwork, the beautiful hue of the wooden window frames with the remains of paint still visible in places, and the smooth, well-worn wooden floors all create a beautiful and unobtrusive backdrop. The mix of furniture, where soft vintage shapes meet more industrial pieces, and the different shades and subtle patterns of the upholstery make the whole setting feel soft and welcoming.

Natural-fibre fabrics are the only textiles I use within my own home. This is mainly because the more you wash them, the softer and more beautiful they become. I prefer vintage fabrics for this reason, as they already have the desired softness and patina.

Darker colours, whether used as a backdrop or a feature, can create interesting effects. A black kitchen may sound intimidating, but if dark cabinets are combined with lots of white and wood, it will still look homely and inviting. You can easily soften up a black-and white interior with plants and layers of different textures, which will create a more intimate and inviting feeling.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ryland Peters & Small (July 26, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1788794451
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1788794459
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 10 inches