Northern Comfort

The Nordic Art of Creative Living brings together the people, endeavors, and ideas that best embody the hygge way of life, focusing on scandinavian furniture and interior design while also venturing into the outdoors, the kitchen, and the atelier. This book is a modern guide to nordic talent that is both admirable and inspiring. gestalten continues to actively reimagine the way in which we approach publishing with a focus on the aesthetic, particularly that of graphic design, culture, people or art.

Northern Comfort takes a close look at some of the Nordic region's most inspiring and insightful ideas and individuals.The Nordic Art of Life has become a role model for meaningful creative life around the globe. Scandinavian design and creativity are synonymous with cozy homes and architecture that combine style with tradition, indoors with outdoors, natural materials with rich colors, and playfulness with clarity. The Nordic countries are famous for their designers and entrepreneurs, who combine diligent preparation with bold execution in all fields of contemporary creativity, like design, architecture, fashion, and food.

The Northern art of life has become a role model for a meaningful work-life balance.
"Northern Comfort is a subtle way to give ideas for a happier, more balanced and creative life." -- AD (translated from Spanish)
"Northern Comfort takes a close look at some of the Nordic region's most inspiring and insightful ideas and individuals." -- DWELL
"Northern Comfort, a new book edited by Austin Sailsbury, celebrates the designers, photographers, crafters and architects currently carrying the chill Nordic torch." -- WIRED
"a bible that swarms cultural references and practical advice" -- IDEAT