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 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…
The owners of this house lived in a city apartment for a long time, but moving closer to nature was always their dream. When they decided to buy a house, the family initially hoped to build the house themselves, but they just could not find a plot of suitable size. As a result, they found…
This cottage in a pine forest in Washington state is a true oasis of modern coziness and comfort in the middle of wild nature. Its advantages include not only a stylish minimalist design with an abundance of wood, but also additional amenities such as floor-length view windows, a huge terrace, a sauna and a jacuzzi,…
This wonderful country house north of Amsterdam is a real treat for the eyes. Its cinematic exterior has been preserved almost completely since its construction at the beginning of the last century and has all the main attributes of traditional Dutch architecture: a thatched roof, brickwork, large windows with sprats. But the house’s interiors are…
This cottage breaks all the stereotypes about country homes in Sweden – it is not at all like those traditional red or white wooden houses that we posted so much about here on the blog. The house is built like a barn with a pitched roof, open spaces and elongated floor plans. The decor is…
