Today is a day of technical web stuff to make DesignStockholm even better.  Things may get wonky.  Sorry and thanks for your patience.  Have a great weekend filled with Fredagsmys and lordagsgodis!

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Stockholm Directory - Superfront

SUPERFRONT makes doors and counter tops that fit the dimensions of IKEA cabinets and wardrobe systems.  The designs are fantastic and come in an array of colours not carried at IKEA.  The look is clean yet decorative without losing that typical Scandinavian aesthetic.  What I love about this is that it makes things so easy ...  and it's affordable.  Furthermore, if you went with an IKEA kitchen the first time around and now want to update, you can completely change the look and feel of your kitchen in just a few days, for a fraction of the cost ... by yourself (or with a friend)! 





 

Images - superfront.com

Perfect for bedrooms and consoles as well.  They also have a great collection of legs, knobs and pulls.

SUPERFRONT
Tegnergatan 5
111 40 Stockholm
superfront.com



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Savory Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

It's the first week of November and things are getting chilly here in Sweden.  Soup is one of my favorite foods to make and it's perfect for long cold winter days.  Not to mention nutritious. Here's a savory twist on the classic tomato soup with  red peppers, curry and other rich spices.  Although not particularly Swedish per se, the Swedes do seem to love their curry *smak.

olive oil
4 cloves crushed garlic
2 large red onions
6 large chopped tomatoes
5 sliced, lightly roasted red peppers
6-8 leaves chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup brown sugar
water
2-3 bouillon cubes
cumin
cinnamon
curry
salt to taste
black pepper


In a large soup pot simmer on medium heat oil, garlic and onions until soft but not brown.  At the same time you can bake the peppers, lightly drizzled in olive oil, in the oven until they soften.  Add the tomatoes, peppers, basil and sugar to the pot and continue to simmer until tomatoes start to liquefy, stirring often.  Add cumin, cinnamon and curry - spices are personal, which is why I have not specified an amount.   Start off light and increase to taste.  I recommend no more than 1 teaspoon of each.  Add water making sure that the water level comes to just under the level of the veggies in the pot.  This will ensure that you get a nice thick soup consistency.  Add bouillon cubes according to the approximate amount of water (1 cube / 3 cups water).  Simmer with lid on for 45 minutes to an hour on low, stirring occasionally  Let cool slightly then blend away large chunks with a hand blender.  Finish with fresh ground pepper.

*smak - Swedish for taste or flavor.  Pronounced smock 

Front Entrance Storage Ideas

Despite their generally clean, minimal  aesthetic, the Swedes tend to have cluttered and unorganized front entrances.  Coats are hung on exposed hooks and the shoes are placed just below on the floor or on a shoe rack.  Its the place where you greet your guests and the first thing you see when you return home.  The front entrance should be clean and, of course, welcoming.  Here are a few ideas to keep your entrance uncluttered and stylish.

"Havdhem" Storage Bench - G.A.D. Stockholm

"Elmwood" Cabinet - Artwood

"Smögen" Hatthylla - Mio

"Hemnes" Skoskåp - IKEA

"Tvättkorg Hoogla" - Granit

Stockholm Directory - Jula

Jula's Pre-mixed Line of Paint

Jula is a big chain, self-proclaimed DIY supermarket. The selection ranges from outdoor activities, car supplies, building supplies and electrical.  Jula is great if you are on a budget as the the price point is really low.  The selection in each department is limited but worth taking a look, you may find something you love.  In addition to several fun finds, Jula carries a line of pre-mixed paint.  Nothing fancy but if there's a colour they have that you like, you could save thousands of kronor.  Perhaps after you spend a dark winter here you'll want to paint your entire house white anyway.  There's a very good reason Scandinavians are known for their minimalistic, white interiors.

Tangentvagen 16
14175 Kungens Kurva Stockholm
jula.se