INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

NATURAL GRACE The common threads that unite all Swedish interiors: beautiful woods, soft muted colors, pure lines, and a delightful sense of light and space.

THE LIVING ROOM Ideas for your living room floors, walls, windows. What to know about selecting furnishings and fabrics. Plus, a guide to Gustavian style.

THE BEDROOM Sinking into a dreamy featherbed, and what you should know about goose down. Color washing the bedroom walls. The story of Carl Larsson.

THE DINING ROOM Setting a naturally beautiful scene for dinner guests. Learning about "smart tables." The exquisite grace of crystal chandeliers, and the winning style of Swedish stoves.

THE KITCHEN The heart of the Swedish home, and the site of countless clever solutions for storage and display.

THE TABLE A delicious sampling of traditional dishes: salmon, Swedish meatballs, and lingonberry jam atop delicate crepes.

THE RESOURCE GUIDE Classic Swedish Meals: Two delicious Swedish dinners, with extra ideas for preparing salmon and creating irresistible desserts. Painting/Color Palette: Details on mixing paint, and a guide to the Swedish color palette. Sources: Where to find products and services mentioned in the book.

INDEX