Decor Inspiration: Bavarian Modern


Lately, I’ve been thinking about interiors and what it takes to make a house a home. And, when I look back at how we’ve decorated Wolfgang Manor thus far, an overall theme has emerged which I’ve dubbed Bavarian Modern. To me, Bavarian Modern is slick yet rustic. It encompasses old school touches like cuckoo clocks, vintage chandeliers, taxidermy, dashes of damask and a handful of worn wooden pieces mixed with a monochrome palette, modern furniture and an abundance of open space.

I’ve always been drawn to the modern side of interior design but growing up, my parents were obsessed with everything European (we had a cuckoo clock in our living room and visited Leavenworth every year for vacation) and there’s no denying that some of that influence rubbed off on me.



MOOD BOARD 01

1. Pia Wallén cross blanket. If you love this blanket as much as I do, click here. 2. Vintage carved wall decor. 3. Mountain home in Spain. 4. Mix-and-match plates. 5. Dali Lips sofa. 6. Saarinen Tulip Chair (we have some reproductions of these in our kitchen). 7. Silhouettes and taxidermy. 8. Lover lettering paired with a very dramatic bed.



MOOD BOARD 02

1. Cole & Son Woods Wallpaper in black (we’re considering this for our living room). 2. White fireplaces. 3. Jenna Lyons’ dramatic black bedroom & bath. 4. Black walls add drama to every day kitchen objects. 5. I love the mix of a modern exterior mixed with white walls and dark wood. 6. Miscellaneous taxidermy. 7. A living room that manages to strike the balance between rustic and modern.



MOOD BOARD 03

1. A dark and dramatic living room. 2. Weathered still-life featuring antlers by Ditte Isager. 3. I’m a big fan of the Superordinate Antler Chandelier by Jason Miller. 4. How cool is this type-covered mirror via One Language? 5. Gray makes everything feel more modern and less formal, including this couch. 6. Quite possibly the coolest fireplace I’ve ever seen.


So there you have it! Bavarian Modern.


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11 Responses to Decor Inspiration: Bavarian Modern

  1. I love PIA WALLEN too. Her creations are amazing. I had Pia Wallen slippers and they were so lovely, I wore them all year around for a few years until they needed replacing. So comfy. I need some new ones…

    Anyhow, the blanket is great too. I know a family that has a few of them (same people who gave me the slippers. The mum knows Pia so I think she might get good offers!).

    Looking around a bit on the internet I found that Pia Wallen now has two followers to the big Crux blanket.

    http://www.urbanliving.se/list_products.php?man_id=149

    There’s a baby one and a big one. The difference is that they’re made from Organic Cotton and not wool, like the Crux one. That’s why they’re cheaper. A LOT CHEAPER. Maybe those are good! :)

  2. Rachel says:

    I love these mood boards – and I COVET that mirror! I can’t seem to locate it from the link you provided…do you have any other information you can share?

    Love the term “Bavarian Modern” and will weave it into my vernacular! :)

  3. Angeliska says:

    Definitely feelin’ this one! I’m more on the straight-up rustic Black Forest side of things,
    as clean and modern just never seem to gel with my feral, messy nature! But I love the way it looks, and combining the two elements is exciting. I collect cuckoo clocks and taxidermy – but i reckon our house will look very Baba Yaga’s hut when it’s all done… At least, I hope so! I’ve been lusting after that Cole & Son wallpaper too! I want it in silver. Lust!
    xoxo,
    Angeliska

  4. Ursala Hudson says:

    I think your brother is the skull fanatic, yes? I think it may be contagious. I could print out your interior design compilations and call them my own, and I’m not just being a copy-cat, I swear!!! ;) While you have more of the bold contemporary elements all over your house, we are covered up to our ears in rustic baroque pieces & antlers. I think you may enjoy checking out my boyfriends “Skullptures”: http://www.haastyleart.com

  5. Nubby says:

    Russian Doll / Petra: Thanks for all the Pia Wallen information! My dog is allergic to wool so I am hoping to get the more affordable cotton version of the blanked anyway. Love the designs so much, they really are timeless.

    Rachel: The site that the mirror image was pulled from was in the image title and that’s what I linked to but unfortunately, I couldn’t locate the exact post. Sorry I can’t be of more help!

    Angeliska: Hooray for ‘rustic Black Forest!’ If I had a cabin, this would definitely be the theme. I love in the middle of the city though, so the modern edge seems more suitable. I can’t wait to see your finished house!!!

    Ursula Hudson: Your boyfriend’s art is amazing, he is so talented! LOVE!

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