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Dec 12

by Charlotte Coffey in FROM DENAMRK WITH LOVE 1 comments tags: black, Copenhagen, interior design, Kinfolk, minimalist, modern, Norm Architects, office, Scandinavian, scandinavian design, white

From Denmark with Love: Kinfolk’s New Copenhagen Office.

Last year, Kinfolk Magazine moved their office from Portland to Copenhagen, and hired Norm Architects to create an efficient, elegant, and minimalist space that mirrors the look of the Kinfolk magazines and books perfectly.

Jun 01

by Charlotte Coffey in NEW & NOTE WORTHY 0 comments tags: Amagansett, black, interior design, minimalist, modern, The Line, white

New: Summer in the Hamptons for The Line.

The Line just opened its third store, or should I say apartment, and this time they moved out to Amagansett for the summer. They’re sticking to their unique concept of filling a home with an inspiring selection of high-end furniture, home accents, clothing, and accessories, and putting it all up for sale.

May 19

by Charlotte Coffey in TREND ALERT 8 comments tags: black, blue, charcoal, dark walls, interior design, minimalist, modern, Scandinavian

Trend Alert: When the Dark Wall is a Bright Idea.

The Scandinavian style is known for its minimalism, natural materials and white walls. But the last couple of years, dark walls have become more and more popular, and it seems like the trend is here to stay. Most often, I opt for white walls, trim and ceiling, since it helps bounce light around the room and makes it feel more spacious. It also provides the perfect backdrop for art, and tends to unify all the other elements in a room.

Apr 27

by Charlotte Coffey in ON THE JOB 0 comments tags: black, designer studio, desk, interior design, Lotta Coffey Design & Interiors, minimalist, modern, office, Scandinavian, white, workspace

On the Job: Step into My Office!

We did it! We finished the update of our design studio. When we got our new office in Potrero Hill, Lotta Coffey Design & Interiors moved in with a landscape design firm that already had been in the space for several years. We devised a new layout that worked for everybody, but soon realized the office needed an update to function well

Apr 05

by Charlotte Coffey in MOST WANTED 0 comments tags: black, concrete, door handles, interior design, Knot chair, lye floors, minimalist, modern, new house, remodel, Scandinavian, sofa, stainless steel, steel window, white

Most Wanted: A New House.

We’ve outgrown our house, and we’ve been looking for a new one since May last year, without any luck. The real estate prices here in San Francisco are insane, but even if we were able to disregard the hefty price tags for a minute, we haven’t even been able to find a house we’d like to live in.

Apr 01

by Charlotte Coffey in FRIDAY FLOWERS 1 comments tags: black, flowers, interior design, minimalist, scandinavian design, yellow

Friday Flowers: Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder.

My seven year old son, Cal, came home the other day with a big grin on his face and this lovely bouquet of flowers in his hand. He had picked them on a school trip to the park, and he was very proud. We placed the blooms on a small table in our kitchen, so we all could see and enjoy them.

Mar 21

by Charlotte Coffey in HAPPENSTANCE 5 comments tags: black, City Picture Frame, framing, gallery wall, interior design, John Mayberry, minimalist, red, white

Happenstance: A Swedish Lady Walked into a Framing Shop

City Picture Frame is one of the best framing shops in town. When I went there the other day, to figure out a frame for an oil painting, I spotted an amazing gallery wall full of (mostly) black and white art. It turned out all the pieces on the wall were made by the same artist, John Mayberry, who has his studio in the building.

Mar 16

by Charlotte Coffey in A CORNER OF MY HOME 1 comments tags: black, candy, easter, eggs, interior design, Marble, minimalist, modern, Scandinavian

A Corner of My Home: Easter is in the House.

Easter is coming up, and the chickens know it. Why else would they lay such colorful eggs? These green, brown, orange and pink ones are the gifts of the Bay Natives hens, and they are as colorful on the inside as they are on the outside.

Mar 04

by Charlotte Coffey in MOST WANTED 0 comments tags: Aesop, ankle boots, black, book, Everlane, garance dore, interior design, lip cream, minimalist, Schoolhouse Electric, wall clock

Most Wanted: Need, Read, Want, Wear

The need/read, want/wear blog classic, nicely sums up what I’m coveting right now. Need: For my dry lips, Aesop’s lip cream is the only thing that works. And packaged in a tube, it’s just a little more fun than the average lip balm. Read: The first book by street-style-queen-blogger, Garance Dore´, is on my nightstand.

Feb 14

by Charlotte Coffey in FRIDAY FLOWERS 0 comments tags: black, brass, gold, interior design, minimalist, red, roses, Scandinavian, Valentines Day, white

Friday Flowers: A Whole Lotta Love

Roses for Valentines. Need I say more? Wishing you all a whole lotta love, from Lotta Coffey Design & Interiors. Photo: Charlotte Coffey

Feb 11

by Charlotte Coffey in EVENTS 0 comments tags: barcelona, black, chadwick task chair, classic, cyclone, daybed, interior design, knoll, laccio side table, minimalist, modern classics, Risom, sale, straight chair, wassily, zinc details

Event: Knoll Sale at Zinc Details

One of my favorite stores is having a sale on one of my favorite brands! Zinc Details on Fillmore street is offering 15% off on classic Knoll furniture Friday, February 20 – Tuesday, March 3. I’ve had a “thing” for the Wassily chair since I was 10 years old, and last year two of them finally moved in with us.

Dec 04

by Charlotte Coffey in REQUIRED READING 0 comments tags: black, book, Freckles, gift giving, photography, Russian, scandinavian design, Swedish, white

Required Reading: Frecklin’ Amazing

A while ago I came across some pictures by the Russian photographer Alexandra Bachkareva. Her luminous portraits show the natural beauty of freckles and I thought the images would be perfect for a book. Imagine my surprise when I found out a new coffee table book celebrating freckles is coming out in time for Christmas.