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Cover Story Journal is our online diary of colors, people, homes and everything that inspires us. Welcome to our world!

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Come with us to visit homes, offices, and public spaces where colors breathe life into the atmosphere.

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The Three-Tone Color Palette of a Jugend Apartment

The Three-Tone Color Palette of a Jugend Apartment

A meticulous renovation revealed Alisa Wilska's dream home in its original form beneath decades of styles. In this home, the dents in the floor and the complex layout create the essence of home.   ...

DesignersThe Riposo project: Italian elegance at the designer's studio

The Riposo project: Italian elegance at the designer's studio

Interior designer Laura Seppänen designed a new, more spacious studio for her business, combining workspace, showroom, meeting room, and kitchen. The new studio was found nearby, literally on the o...

VisitingThe Haven of peace and balance: Exploring the four-tone palette of an apartment building

The Haven of peace and balance: Exploring the four-tone palette of an apartment building

Henna and Karo realized their dream of having two homes, one in the country and one in the city. To complement their beloved cottage landscape, the family found the perfect city home nestled among ...

My Inspiration

In our collection of articles titled 'Inspiration,' we interview individuals from various creative fields about the things and colors that inspire their creative work.

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My InspirationRedefining fashion: Embracing what's already there with Naaierij

Redefining fashion: Embracing what's already there with Naaierij

The Naaierij is an eco-conscious sewing studio located in The Hague. Established in 2019 by Roosmarijn and Isabel, it was born out of their shared commitment to reduce textile waste and promote a ...

My InspirationCrafting a Brighter Future with Teym

Crafting a Brighter Future with Teym

Maxime Cartens, the founder of the Amsterdam-based clothing brand Teym, loves orange and pink, and cycling trips on the outskirts of Amsterdam. The walls of the responsible clothing brand's new br...

My InspirationOn the edge of remarkable moments: My Degerth

On the edge of remarkable moments: My Degerth

Swedish architect My Degerth pauses in everyday moments and finds inspiration in fleeting, barely perceptible details. My opened the doors of her home to us, reflecting on the important relation...

Playlists

Cover Story Painting Club - Playlist III

Cover Story Painting Club - Playlist III

Amsterdam-based DJ Super Ons put together a playlist for us, which softly captures your senses and brings eclectic tunes for the darkening autumn evenings and painting days."I have always associat...

PlaylistsCover Story Painting Club - Playlist II

Cover Story Painting Club - Playlist II

Fresh tunes and good mood by Joni Lindroos.    

PlaylistsCover Story Painting Club - Playlist I

Cover Story Painting Club - Playlist I

Because painting (and everything else) is much nicer with good music.      

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How toHow to paint a wall

How to paint a wall

Simply changing the color of your walls can give the decor and atmosphere of your home a total reboot. Painting your walls is also a relatively easy and affordable way to freshen up your space. Ev...

How toHow to use masking tape when painting

How to use masking tape when painting

Painter's masking tape is a reliable and multi-purpose tool for home decoration projects. If you want to paint the surfaces of your home to perfection, painter's tape is your best friend. With car...

How toHow to paint a ceiling

How to paint a ceiling

When designing home interiors or choosing new paint colors, ceilings are often overlooked or thought of as being too difficult and messy.  But you might be surprised how much difference a new, ric...

How toTools you need to paint a room

Tools you need to paint a room

When painting your home, a smooth and flawless finish isn’t just a matter of good painting technique or the quality of your chosen paint. The correct choice of high quality painting equipment will...