Change your room with Bemz Covers

Quite often the sofa is the central element in a living room. It is the cozy place of the home, the nook where you unwind after a long day or simply spend a lazy Sunday. We sleep on the sofa, sit with friends, we read, we watch movies and binge watch Netflix series, we knit, we eat – basically we spend quite some time and great moments of life on our sofas. Also, often our sofas become a beloved piece of furniture and it is not so easy to part with them. Today’s story is all about the love for a sofa and how we can keep on having our great moments on it – with the little help of Bemz!







My friend Ben has a sectional sofa, to be precise the KARLSTAD sofa from IKEA. He loved the shape and the colour, but the original cover is beginning to show some signs of good wear and tear. And that is ok! After five years it is not a shame to see some bleached out parts that were exposed to more sunlight, some thinner sections where there was lots of sitting. It is normal. But it is not necessary to keep it that way. And I am not talking about tossing your sofa! Instead, just give it a fresh up with a new cover and change the look of your living room! How about this!?







Nowadays we can be happy about smart brands that offer covers for IKEA sofas – and most of you will know who I am talking about: Bemz. This Swedish brand has been around for quite a few years and has successfully prolonged the lives of many IKEA sofas. Their range of custom covers for IKEA sofas, armchairs and cushions is almost endless from fine cotton, over linen, velvet and recycled materials – all of them made to order in Europe and machine washable. Bemz has gradually extended its range to covers for other IKEA furniture pieces and accessories such as chairs and headpieces for beds as well as curtains and sofa legs.







In order to show you how a Bemz cover for IKEA furniture can change the look of your room, we have opted to swap the green cover with two velvet Bemz sofa covers: the Zaragoza Vintage Velvet in the color ‘Acorn’ and the Simply Velvet in ‘Moss Green’. Moreover, we chose black Kastell sofa legs. The theme remains earthy as you see, but let’s see the results!









Bemz cover in Acorn Zaragoza Vintage Velvet for the IKEA Karlstad Sofa 
Changing the sofa covers and sofa legs is really not complicated. However, if you have a bigger sectional sofa like in this case, it might come in handy to have a friend or two around to help with disassembling the sofa and properly stretching the covers. In my Instagram stories I am sharing two time lapse videos to show you the process in super speed. I will be biased now: This cover is my absolute favorite! I love the amazing touch and feel of the vintage velvet, the color is just amazing too – with a lovely shimmer that seems to play with the light. The Vintage Velvet materials is sturdy and a tad glamorous with a shiny, vintage look. And the color ‘Acorn’ is just perfect. It is truly earthy and somehow fits the season (and my friend’s living room for that matter).






Bemz cover in Moss Green Simply Velvet for the IKEA Karlstad Sofa 
This cosy velvet cover is warm, lush and super soft – it creates an instantly warm and hygge atmosphere in the room. The ‘Moss Green’ color is a deep and rich green, recalling northern forests and moss covered paths in the woods. This cover is stain-proof and perfect for anyone who loves a natural look in their home. We discovered that this cover is in perfect harmony with a few cushions in the aforementioned cover, Zaragoza Vintage Velvet in ‘Acorn’. The look is just perfect, don’t you agree?







Updating the IKEA Karlstad sectional sofa with Bemz covers was truly a game changer, they totally transformed the room even though we remained in an earthy and bohemian atmosphere here, the new velvet Bemz covers makes it feel a bit more luxurious and cosy. Additionally, I think it is much more eco-conscious to opt for a new cover instead of throwing away an entire sofa just because the cover is too worn or you are bored of its look.





For those of you who consider a restyling of your IKEA sofa, I have more good news: Bemz launches their Black Friday campaign on November 26th and with the promo code HIBSHIP you will get free delivery of your new covers! Additionally, during the Black Friday campaign everything is 25% off! Happy restyling!

This blog post has been brought to you in collaboration with Bemz. As always all opinions and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands who support this blog!

Photography by Igor Josifovic

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Sandbjerg Residence in Denmark by Norm Architects.

 

Norm Architects have completed the interior refurbishment of a private residence north of Copenhagen, marrying country house charm and contemporary sophistication.

Located in the idyllic landscape of Northern Zealand, Denmark, surrounded by meadows and forests, the house sits intimately secluded in a nook of trees that open up to a park-like garden. The exterior is a tribute to traditional Danish country houses, featuring a matte-rendered chalk coloured façade, paned windows, thatched roof and granite stone settings. Everything outside and within is made from the finest, largely locally sourced natural materials.

The interior comprises warm, balanced spaces with roughly textured surfaces, thoughtfully in-built and bespoke details. The overall mood and colour palette of the exterior is translated into the interior with raw, tactile materials like wood, stone, natural fibre textiles and leathers dominating the open plan of the house. The aesthetic is a combination of farmhouse appeal, exclusive refinement and elegant, sculptural features.

 

 

Designed to meet the needs of an active family that often hosts and entertains guests, the property comprises pool, tennis court and connected greenhouse. All materials chosen for the interiors are durable and easily maintained, only gaining beauty with time, wear and tear. Inspired by the family’s lifestyle and frequent travels, the interior feature elements synonymous with hospitality interiors.

The open plan, monochrome spaces seamlessly transition into one another, with varying levels and materials defining the thresholds and functions of each individual space.

In the master bedroom, large oak doors, similar to bedroom cabinets and wall panels, open up to the bathroom, featuring bespoke cabinets and basins, with a walk-in closet resembling the layout of a luxury hotel suite.

 

 

Throughout the bedroom section of the house, all walls are juxtaposed between lightly toned, bone-coloured walls and white oak. Some of the oak-panelled walls contain hidden or open storage and wall niches serving as displays.

The beautifully natural and textured surfaces inside the house include oak walls and custom built cabinets, Dinesen Douglas Pine floors, and bespoke furniture in dark, smoked oak, blackened steel and Thala Grey Marble.

The bench designed for the main entrance of the house is made from sawn smoked oak and Royal Nubuk Leather from Sørensen Leather. The elegant bar cabinet is designed in lamelled dark oak and blackened steel. The sculptural dining table stands as a magnificent centrepiece in the bright and stone-floored dining room with textured walls and paned, floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Stylish Lighting: Brokis Balloon Light

I think most of us will agree on one point: lighting is crucial in interior design. The lighting situation in any room can make or break it literally. It is a question of placement, light intensity and color, lighting design and more. I am not a big fan of one central light pendant illuminating an entire room. Instead I love to add various light sources around the room to create a more cozy and soft atmosphere, especially in rooms where no intense direct light is needed. Thus I set myself on a quest to find a new lighting solution to add to my living room. And I was lucky: I found just what I was looking for at connox.de.











A while ago I discovered the Czech design brand Brokis at a furniture fair. I was intrigued by the almost airy lightness of their lighting designs and quickly I fell in love with one specific model: the Balloon light. This light comes in various sizes and glass colors and the idea for my living room grew more precise. Once I knew what I want, it was time to find it. Luckily I knew that connox.de is a safe option to find design solutions for the home. And quickly I succeeded. Hello Balloon light!









I added the new light to my sideboard in the living room. I love the effect against the anthracite wall and the dimmable light is just perfect to create various light moods. Usually I use the Brokis light together with my other light sources in the living room. Especially now in winter time I love the moody light situation. Additionally, I light a few candles and then all you need is a cup of tea or hot chocolate, some cookies and a good book or movie. Oh my!





If you haven’t heard of Brokis so far, I encourage you to have a look at their products and discover their beautiful lighting designs with charming names such as Muffins, Shadows, Knots and Night Birds. I bet you will find something that will ignite a new idea for your home too. Enjoy!



This blog post has been brought to you in collaboration with Connox. As always all opinions and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands who support this blog!

Photography by Igor Josifovic

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