Home Style by City: Ideas and Inspiration from Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, and Copenhagen

By Ida Magntorn

“Features five design-focused metropolises . . . and funky spaces that reflect the sensibilities of life there . . . It has visual inspiration galore.” —Refinery29

Explore the world’s most stylish and eclectic residences in this inspired armchair décor guide. Home Style by City captures the essence of five design-forward cities, featuring gorgeously decorated homes from each that reflect local style and inspire internationally. Part city tour—including must-visit flea markets, bits of colorful history, and curated lists of music, books, and films—and part design resource for achieving the various looks, this refreshing perspective on décor shows how cities themselves impact interiors. Illuminating text invites readers into page after page of lavishly photographed interiors, offering deceptively simple transitions and insider tips to bring the look into any space. Visually rich and totally inspiring, Home Style by City is a treasure for lovers of design, travel, and, of course, big city dreams.

“From character and cultural heritage, each section offers up tips for decorating in this eclectic-bohemian style from where to shop (flea markets) while in these cities to ‘get the look’ ideas and DIYs to create your own favorite city-inspired look.” —Poppytalk

“Ida’s book is loaded with wonderful images of her friends’ stylish homes who are collectors of vintage finds. She also lists favorite flea markets, best movies to watch, books to read, and music to listen to.” —A Well Lived House

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Sep 23, 2014
• ISBN: 9781452145013

Ida Magntorn

Ida Magntorn is a writer and photographer with a focus on interiors. She has written blogs for ELLE Decoration and Femina, writes features for several lifestyle magazines and has been named Sweden’s second hand expert by Erikshjälpen. Ida’s other books include The Flea Market Book, From Flea Market to Fine Salon, Home Style by City and Home Stories. Her books have been translated into several languages.

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First published in the United States of America in 2014 by Chronicle Books LLC.

First published in Sweden in 2013 by Norstedts.

Copyright © 2013 by Ida Magntorn and Norstedts.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available.

ISBN: 978-1-4521-3717-9 (print)

ISBN: 978-1-4521-4501-3 (epub2)

ISBN: 978-1-4521-4520-4 (epub3)

Design, photography, and illustration:

Ida Magntorn

Production: Cecilia Ljungstrom

Prepress: Fälth & Hässler

City map of New York, pages 78–79: Map provided courtesy of Esri. Data for the map provided courtesy of Esri, DeLorme, NAVTEQ, increment P Corp., EPA, USGS, and NPS.

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Contents

Flea Market Directory 3

Foreword 4

The Revelation 5

Paris 7

Paris’s Mood 8

Character 8

Cultural Heritage 9

Poetic Style 11

Haute Couture 12

Casual Chic 12

Paris Flea Markets 15

Brocante 15

Crystal Chandelier (Get the Look) 16

Parisian Still Life 19

Finesse the Look 19

The Frenchwoman’s Secret 20

Raw Poetry 20

Asymmetry 20

Mirror Décor 22

Wall of Mirrors (Get the Look) 24

Lace Décor (Get the Look) 26

The Color Palette 29

The Kitchen 31

Movies to Watch 32

Birdcages 34

Books to Read, Playlist 36

London 38

London’s Mood 40

Character 40

Cultural Heritage 41

Eccentric Style 43

Unexpected Combinations 44

Hints of Gold 44

1810 versus 1970 44

London Flea Markets 47

Pop-Up Market 47

Sweet Dreams 48

Books to Read, Movies to Watch 50

Dimensions 52

Cozy Kitchen 55

Decorated Plates (Get the Look) 56

Painted Lamp (Get the Look) 59

British Bath 61

Lace Curtains (Get the Look) 63

Playlist 64

The Color Palette 65

Party Glitter 66

New York 69

New York’s Mood 70

Character 70

Cultural Heritage 71

Loft Style 72

Indoor Greenery (Get the Look) 75

Plant Recipes 77

New York Flea Markets 79

Among Skyscrapers 79

Brownstones 81

Lamps as Art (Get the Look) 82

Nature’s Wonders 85

Seashell Mirror (Get the Look) 86

The Color Palette 91

Book Art 93

Book Table (Get the Look) 93

Bookshelves (Get the Look) 94

Stars and Stripes 96

Bottled Greenery (Get the Look) 97

Playlist, Books to Read 98

Bike as Décor 99

Movies to Watch 99

Los Angeles 100

The L.A. Mood 102

Character 102

Cultural Heritage 103

Bungalow Style 104

Bedouin Style 106

L.A. Flea Markets 109

Fairfax and Melrose 109

Jungle Décor (Get the Look) 110

Greenhouse Oasis (Get the Look) 113

Playlist, Books to Read 114

The Hippie Bed 116

Installations 119

The Color Palette 120

Dream Catcher (Get the Look) 122

Still Life à la L.A. 124

Movies to Watch 127

Copenhagen 129

Copenhagen’s Mood 130

Character 130

Cultural Heritage 131

Nordic Style 133

Make It a Bit Disordered 133

Unexpected Details 135

Copenhagen Flea Markets 137

Picnic 137

The Danish Kitchen 139

Drawer Shelf (Get the Look) 140

Dining Room Details 142

Bookcase Blues 145

The Color Palette 146

The Copenhagen Collection 148

Bookcase Light (Get the Look) 153

Wallpaper Mix and Match (Get the Look) 154

Books to Read, Movies and TV Shows to Watch, Playlist 156

Photo Credits 158

Acknowledgments 159

About the Author 159

Flea Market Directory

Paris

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, between Saint-Ouen and Clignancourt, 18th arrondissement, open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves, Avenue Georges Lafenestre, Rue Marc Sangnier, 14th arrondissement, open Saturday and Sunday

Vide greniers (attic/garden flea markets): http://vide-greniers.org

London

Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill, open Saturday

Camden Market, Camden High Street, Buck Street, open all days

Brick Lane, Shoreditch High Street, open Sunday

Carboots (flea markets on wheels): www.carbootjunction.com

New York

Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market, West 39th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues, open Saturday and Sunday

West 25th Street Flea, Broadway at 6th Avenue, open Saturday and Sunday

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Reviews for Home Style by City

[oddandbookish · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book totally fit my dream house aesthetic. I’m definitely a combination of the Paris and London style. Content wise, I loved the pictures. They showcased very intriguing design styles. Here are some of my favorite ideas from the book:-Hanging lingerie on walls (Paris)-Using doll heads for a touch of gloom (Paris)-Putting a ladder on a bookcase (London)-Putting a bathtub in a bedroom (London)-Having a picnic at the cemetery where Soren Kierkegaard is buried (Copenhagen) Overall, this was a great coffee table book for those looking for home inspiration.