The project of this cottage by a lake in Minnesota is called Wabi-Sabi – thus the designers of Yond studio make it clear that they drew inspiration from the famous Japanese philosophy. Indeed, plaster walls and muted earthy tones, including dark ones, set the tone for the home’s interior design. The comfort here is created…
Many years ago, Nikolai moved to Copenhagen from a small village in southern Denmark, and after living in the city for some years, he began to yearn for the place where he spent his youth. Being the founder of the Danish brand New Works, Nikolai was not afraid to change his apartment in the historic…
Johanna and Tim had recently lived in a traditional villa in a small town south of Gothenburg, but the dream of owning their own home in the great outdoors had never left them. And so, when they came across a plot for sale near the forest and away from prying eyes, they realized that this…
We hear a lot about the American Dream, which many people strive for – to become successful and earn a lot of money. But the dream of almost every young Swedish family is to buy an old traditional cottage in the countryside with a charming red facade and move there with their family. Maria, the…
This cottage on the outskirts of Oslo was built in the 1950s, but recent renovations to the interiors make it look like a vibrant modern home. According to local laws, it was prohibited to change the structure of the house, but the designers of the Kvistad studio actively worked with new materials and paints –…
The owner of this charming country cottage in Sweden, Julia, travels a lot and loves to stay in spa hotels. Therefore, the interior of her home is not at all similar to the decor in traditional Swedish houses – here we see much more glamorous touches and modern elegance. Instead of shabby wooden panels and…
The color scheme of this Minnesota lakeside cottage features beautiful earthy tones that create a very special muted ambiance in the home. Such colors help shift the emphasis from the design to the views from the windows, while simultaneously, the feeling of comfort and tranquility is also here. The furniture and decor here are timeless…
This lovely holiday home near a forest in Sweden is a well-restored historic traditional-style villa dating back to 1895. Thanks to the white facade, in winter the house completely merges with the snow-covered landscape, and in summer it is a picturesque accent against the backdrop of lush greenery. The interiors of the villa have become…
The harsh rocky landscape of the North Sea coastline is on full display from the windows of this modern cottage in Sweden. The ceiling-to-floor windows in the living room not only provide an abundance of natural light to the interiors but also create a truly special atmosphere in this home. The main color in the…
This traditional Swedish villa combines different styles and moods in its bright, cheerful interiors. Here we can see elegant touches of a city apartment, soulful vintage details, as in old cottages, as well as colorful decor pieces, as if from IKEA catalogs. In places, there is a hint of slight mess, but this can be…
