As days get shorter, all of us start longing for light. This time, in a unique adventure for all the involved IKEA will create a fairy-tale makeover for a whole apartment building! An example of togetherness, the neighbours of this Eižens Laubes's Art Nouveau masterpiece in Valdemāra Street in Riga present a united front when it comes to their house. When they heard about the project, it took no time to decide to take part. IKEA Interior Designer Ieva will make this house the brightest star in the city!
Twinkle, twinkle STRÅLA star
Starlight holds a special kind of magic. There is nothing like star-shaped lights to enhance home in the dark months and they never fail to bring festive mood into the hearts and souls. Share the warmth of your herd with passers-by and feel a happiness as deep as the hope for new light in the darker time of the year.
Starlight holds a special kind of magic. There is nothing like star-shaped lights to enhance home in the dark months and they never fail to bring festive mood into the hearts and souls. Share the warmth of your herd with passers-by and feel a happiness as deep as the hope for new light in the darker time of the year.
Festive touches for your home
IKEA Interior Designer Ieva suggests using of festive lights for windows in the darker months. Thus, the light naturally flows in the same way it does in the day creating an illusion of coming from outside. An added bonus is visibility from the street. One has to admit – it certainly does lighten the mood to see beautifully decorated windows!
IKEA Interior Designer Ieva suggests using of festive lights for windows in the darker months. Thus, the light naturally flows in the same way it does in the day creating an illusion of coming from outside. An added bonus is visibility from the street. One has to admit – it certainly does lighten the mood to see beautifully decorated windows!
“You will find our building in many of Riga’s Art Noveau guides, because together with neighbouring buildings it creates one of the biggest and most impressive National Romanticism style building ensembles in Riga. National Romanticism is a form of Art Noveau style and it was popular in Nordic countries during the late 19th and early 20th century. It’s idea was to adjust Art Noveau style to local traditions, so Latvian architects created their own vision of the style, combining the elements, shapes and ornaments from Latvian traditions."
Anda, Kr. Valdemara 67 resident
Anda, Kr. Valdemara 67 resident
A table to enjoy together
A beautiful table setting is half success in the festive season. Many a great childhood memory is evoked when feeling the mouth-watering smell of festive dishes. Fresh accents can be added by choosing an eye-catching colour scheme. Even green on green can look amazingly modern when combined with warm wooden colours.
A beautiful table setting is half success in the festive season. Many a great childhood memory is evoked when feeling the mouth-watering smell of festive dishes. Fresh accents can be added by choosing an eye-catching colour scheme. Even green on green can look amazingly modern when combined with warm wooden colours.
A family affair
Decorating the Christmas tree is a very special event for this dynamic mother and daughter duo. They always have two trees and one of those is always a joint effort of Madara and her daughter Māreta. Decorations are brought from all around the world, it has become a tradition to collect them. Decorating together with children is a great way to establish a long term family tradition and to strenghten family bonds.
Decorating the Christmas tree is a very special event for this dynamic mother and daughter duo. They always have two trees and one of those is always a joint effort of Madara and her daughter Māreta. Decorations are brought from all around the world, it has become a tradition to collect them. Decorating together with children is a great way to establish a long term family tradition and to strenghten family bonds.
Tips for a festive mood
When considering the festive decoration of a room it is important to decide on the colour scheme. Red is a classic choice as it is set off by the green of the tree. Also, it evokes a feeling of Christmas. A Christmas tree is not the only way to bring the festive spirit in your home. Adding a wreath, the room will look even better! Use different sized baubles and other figures for your Christmas tree to achieve a more lively, vibrant look.
When considering the festive decoration of a room it is important to decide on the colour scheme. Red is a classic choice as it is set off by the green of the tree. Also, it evokes a feeling of Christmas. A Christmas tree is not the only way to bring the festive spirit in your home. Adding a wreath, the room will look even better! Use different sized baubles and other figures for your Christmas tree to achieve a more lively, vibrant look.
When did you last write a letter to Santa?
Festive season is a great time to remember some long-forgotten traditions, like writing a letter to Santa, decorating the Christmas tree together (let the children top it off with a star to make them feel extra special!) or baking cookies. Decorating makes more fun when the decorations are well organised. Just open a box with compartments, choose bauble by bauble and enjoy your time decorating.
Festive season is a great time to remember some long-forgotten traditions, like writing a letter to Santa, decorating the Christmas tree together (let the children top it off with a star to make them feel extra special!) or baking cookies. Decorating makes more fun when the decorations are well organised. Just open a box with compartments, choose bauble by bauble and enjoy your time decorating.
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