OYOY - new Scandinavian minimalism

OYOY is a young Danish design company, newly established yet receiving more and more enthusiastic praise. OYOY's home decorating accessories follow Scandinavian tradition of simplicity, functionality and high quality, natural materials. Company's main designer, Lotte Fynboe draws inspiration not only from the classic, Scandinavian style but also from Japanese minimalism.

“The simple things should have one colour stroke, which should be seen and give the product en edge. The things we surround us with should make us happy and give us energy.” 

Masculine vs feminine: in Mantua

Ultra minimal kitchen fitted into historical interior. Brutally beautiful.

photography: Gianni Basso, via: Milk magazine

Warm wood: minimal kitchens

The best designs are build on contrasts. Sharp, elegant lines of minimal style... and warming touch of wooden surfaces. How do you like it?

images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Masculine vs feminine: contrasts and foggy greys

What defines these spaces? Sophisticated, muted tones and heavy blacks. Perfect balance between the softness and the roughness of all surfaces. Masculine!

photography: Matthew Millman, via: The New York Times

Minimalism in black and white

 ...and some rock'n'roll details. Park St Residence in Melbourne, designed by Australian interior design studio of Paul Hecker and Hamish Guthrie.

www.heckerguthrie.com

photos: Shannon McGrath

Mountain Retreat by Fearon Hay Architects

New Zealand, a secluded area in the Southern Lakes region. Ideal location for a secret hideaway, nestled on a mountain slope overlooking Lake Wakatipu. 

The architects, Tim Hay and Jeff Fearo, are known for their modernist designs seamlessly integrated into breathtaking landscapes. The colours and textures of both the exterior and the interior were inspired by surrounding nature and spectacular mountain views. Raw finish creates minmal, masculine effect. I love how the beech forest seems to enter through the panoramic windows.

www.fearonhay.com

photography: Patrick Reynolds

Cadaquès Apartment by Francesc Rifé

Minimal rustic from Catalonia. In elegant black and white. And the fireplace... architectural version of a countryside stove hood. Great inspiration. Tradition meets ultramodern.

Designed by Francesc Rifé studio based in Barcelona.

via: desire to inspire, photography: Eugeni Pons

Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm

Straight from Denmark -  fresh designs by Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm.

'Beddo' sofa - minimal beauty with sculptural upholstery - soft, woolen duvets can be arranged in different configurations and the wooden backrest is removable. Japanese inspiration is obvious at first sight (and in Japanese 'Beddo' means 'bed') - the sofa invites us to sit almost at the floor level. We change our perspective and what is more - the way we usually position our bodies while resting.
 

'Gym the luxe' is a fun sitting set made with vegetable tanned leather, organic wool, organic kapok and walnut. Minimum space required to create a confortable resting corner!

 
Both design were awarded by the Danish Arts Foundation.



www.christinaliljenberghalstrom.com

photos:  Kristine Funch, Nielsen Omvik

Clink Street Apartment by Chiara Ferrari

Clean, elegant minimalism always seduces me...
and I wouldn't mind seeing the Thames from my window ;)

www.chiaraferrari.com

via: Contemporist

Raft by Norm Architects

Softly rounded edges inspired by drift-wood shapes... unique Scandinavian design straight from Copenhagen - Raft table and stools by Norm Architects.

via: Contemporist