publisher: Hans Blomquist

Swedish art director and interior stylist Hans began his career at Ikea but today is in hot demand globally for his wild and wonderfully rustic aesthetic that’s the antithesis of ‘catalogue’. The garden of his childhood home backed onto a forest and instilled in him the deep love of nature that’s become a signature of his work. Here, he instructs how to infuse our houses with charm using items as accessible as dried grass. From Homestyle magazine March 2020

Celebrated art director and stylist Hans Blomquist identifies the connection between our home environment and wellbeing in his new book, Inspired by Nature. 

He starts off by discussing the essential components of a well-loved home. Nature is at the heart of his decorating philosophy, and contact with the natural world has been linked to reduced stress levels and improved mood. Still lifes and displays of treasured pieces are key to his look, and Hans explains how to style vignettes that will add visual interest as well as a connection to our past. Using contrasting yet harmonious textures will engage our senses, while his favored earthy palette creates a sense of calm and tranquility just where we need it most. In the second part of the book, Homes, Hans takes us on a tour of real-life homes that possess a sense of comfort, contentment, and beauty and will inspire the reader to create a home that offers a refuge from the wider world as well as the perfect place to welcome family and friends.