Get the Look Decor: Just Right Bright

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Iheartmoustaches

Story by Christine Domanic

Published on Aug 21, 2011 in Shop

Iheartmoustaches

This weekend’s Get the Look Decor is inspired by the Oulu, northern Finland home of Jutta Rikola where she lives with her husband and two dogs. The couple began renovating their 1956 home three years ago. Keeping the house’s history in mind, they have restored many of its architectural details, accenting the old charm with a mix of vintage treasures, flea market finds and handmade items and artwork. Visit Jutta on Flickr for more photos of her bright and happy home and stop by her blog Kootut Murut.

 

   
   

[Left to right, top and bottom: Heywood Wakefield Aristocraft Armchair by jawaddel; Beautiful hand woven rug by rugsbyus; Cedar-Lined Record / LP Storage Chest by GooodGollyMissLolly; Antique Mirror by AllieEtCie; Red and pink wooden tulip bouquet by TheArtsyNook; Bubble Chandelier by jeanpelle]

What inspires you when it comes to decorating?
Blogs, magazines, our house itself. Pretty much everything around me. It seems I can’t even go on a holiday without looking at people’s decor choices.

   
   

[Left to right, top and bottom: Blue Antique Dresser by FrenchSilver; Painted Vintage Kitchen Chair by MaryandGrace; SLUGS Fleece Rain Boot Liners by WithTheRain; Rabbit Sculpture by sarahogren; Be Positive - Print by ilovedoodle; The storm is coming 8x10 by aplacefortwiggs]

Where are your favorite places to shop for home items?
Definitely flea markets and thrift stores. For smaller items and art I love Etsy.

   
   

[Left to right, top and bottom: air & water no.1 by lulubeaucoup; Vintage Coffee pot by ancienesthetique; Ceramic Strawberry Pink Cupcake Cookie Jar by fruitflypie; Retro Melmac Bowls by jacklom3; Cloud mobile by leptitpapillon; Metal Tray in Country Green by SwedeHeartVintage]

What is your favorite part about your home?
My favorites are original features of the house, like wooden floors. They give the house its character. Also, colors make me happy and give energy.

   
   

[Left to right, top and bottom: Antique Door Headboard with Ceiling Tin by alexg1785; Upcycled Spring Fabric Mobile by sadiie; vintage paris map by ExLibrisJournals; Vintage Large Blue Glass Jug by theestateofthings; honey yellow ceramic lamp by jawaddel; green wall shelf with hanging pegs by resplendid]

Does your home hold any strong memories?
We have lived here for less than three years, but there are already so many memories. We have started our life together, got married and transformed the house into our home. And I’m looking forward to many more, as we are expecting our first baby in December!

   
   
   

[Left to right, top, middle and bottom: The Mad Professor- 1930s Vintage Photograph by EphemeraObscura; vintage ceramic faun by accidentalcharm; 4 Vintage Green Glass Vases by therhubarbstudio; Elusive Black Bird Print by RobinMariaPedrero; Antique Vintage Royal Typewriter by SnowPondStudios; Origin - 11x11 Print by yellena; 1970's Crystal Chandelier by TheIDconnection; Turquoise Chair by urbANDustrial; 1988 Country Living Magazines by MorningGloryVintage]

 


Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our video series, There’s No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this Flickr pool.

More Get the Look: Home Decor Editions.

Housewares Category | Vintage Housewares

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