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Sophisticated, contemporary interiors by Dina Broadhurst. First an apartment renovation that mixes the functional with the funky. The use of large scale photography in the open plan kitchen/dining provides punctuation points in the sleek modern design. Clean lines and functionality meet Dina’s take on individuality and luxury. The second kitchen is ultra sleek taking advantage of a bank of beautiful old windows that let in the light to play off its bright white surfaces.

What do these have in common? A photographer. More than a photographer, a genius with half light and shadows, a magician at capturing mood and modern intimacy. Elegant Swedish spaces without being bright, white and overexposed. Grown up, sophisticated and calm. The photographer is Magnus Mårding. The first apartment is that of illustrator Mats Gustafson, designed by Fernlund + Logan (and just to be complete the shoot was styled by Jacob Hertzell). After the jump another design leader and more rich and moody Swedish rooms.

The Ett Hem boutique hotel designed by Ilse Crawford and photographed by our common thread in this post, Magnus Mårding. The air is heavy with afternoon light slanting through the drapes, the rooms rich and redolent with luxurious layering.

It’s been only a few months since I blogged some stellar photography by Nikolas Koenig. Here is some more room porn from his portfolio I thought might tickle your fancy. (What’s up with the artwork over the bed above?!)

Beautiful wide planks of wood sent a frisson of lust through DTI readers. Oak and Douglas fir made readers pin and like and share and save to inspiration folders. Easy to see why the flooring from Dinesen caused such a fuss. In an age of man made and faux and plastic and “that will have to do”, it is a joy to behold the beauty of the natural wood celebrated. Wide and mighty. A statement. OK. OK. Just so darn sexy in a roll around and stroke the floor kind of way. To feed our addiction for these perfect planks Dinesen has sent us more images from an apartment designed by Anouska Hempel. Enjoy!

It’s been ages since I blogged photos featuring the interior design of Chicago based design duo James Dolenc and Thomas Riker, otherwise known as jamesthomas. Lots of new stuff in their portfolio since ’08. I’m still a fan of their sophisticated yet unpretentious spaces.