I instantly jumped at the chance to choose a selection of items from the new Copenhagen collection at John Lewis, with the challenge of adding a touch of Scandi style to my home.
When I re-decorated my home office recently, a lot of my inspiration came from the clean lines of Scandinavian interiors, set against a bright white canvas. This style is very different to the rest of my home but I absolutely love it’s simplicity and freshness. I have been wanting to add more black and white accessories to the room, which are so synonymous with the Copenhagen trend, so this was the perfect opportunity. The black cuts through the white background of the room and adds some definition.
My first choice from the collection is this Marimekko crockery, which is the perfect addition to my desk for stationery supplies – I always prefer to store things in cups, jugs and bowls that I love instead of hiding them in kitchen cupboards.
The Scandinavian String shelving that we chose for the home office has oak shelves so I immediately honed in on John Lewis’s Oak task lamp, which brings warmth to the Copenhagen trend and softens the hard edges of the black and white. You’ve got to love a good bit of flex cable too.
Another addition is the Listrado rug, which adds interest to the white floor and makes more of a design statement. I have positioned it behind my desk and it is now Otto’s favourite spot in the house – those black stripes will be completely covered in white fur very soon!
So totally jealous that my mum is off to the real Copenhagen this weekend. I might have to ask her to bring me home a treat or two 😉
Katy x
Disclosure: This post was written in collaboration with John Lewis but the views and opinions are my own.
I love your home office! It’s so clean and fresh. Scandi style is my favourite too, and I love the Marimekko crockery.
Are the baskets from BODIE and FOU by any chance? 🙂 I like how you’ve used them to store wrapping papers.
I didn’t get them from Bodie and Fou – I will next time though (I want loads more of them!) 😉
I love what you chose, katy. The lamp is beautiful and thanks for introducing me to Marimekko 🙂
The lamp and the Marimekko are my faves too x
I long to fill my house with black and white decor. It looks so stylish and simple. Great post!
Thank you, Caryn. I’d really like to introduce more Scandi style into my home, too. I think if I moved into a new home now, it would be the predominant style x
Whereas those baskets from? They are fab!
They’re from Tea and Kate. Love them x
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I’m a huge fan if Scandi style these days, it’s funny how your tastes evolve. Love the rug you’ve chosen. Hope you are feeling a lot better xx
Thanks, Emma. My tastes are constantly evolving, which is probably why I’m forever redecorating! x
Love marimekko products and those baskets are ace! Good choices lovely x
Thanks, Lori. I feel I now need more Marimekko in my life! x
Lovely black and white inspiration!
I loved your post too, Jeska. Inspiring styling as always x