Alice and Niklas own the oldest cottage in the village – information about it has been preserved since the 19th century. For the couple, buying a house was a rather spontaneous decision: Niklas, while on vacation, noticed an abandoned and uninhabitable cottage that caught his attention. Being a carpenter by profession, he decided to buy…
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The design of this Swedish apartment combines two seemingly incompatible styles – urban and rustic. Thus, the furniture and decor here are typically Scandinavian: laconic forms, restrained gray shades, trendy details. At the same time, certain decorative elements add a twist to this home, most notably the gorgeous vintage wooden bedroom doors. In addition, the…
The unusual space of this loft home in London is impressive – in a prestigious central area, designer Saskia Blyth managed to create a country house atmosphere with a creative touch. The interiors have an open plan and interesting zoning using finishing materials and different ceiling heights. Earth-toned plaster walls and age-cracked ceiling beams give…
Gamla Stan is the very heart of Stockholm with some of the oldest houses and palaces not only in the city, but in all of Sweden. Here, on one of the narrow pedestrian streets with paving stones, there is an elegant residential building built in the 17th century with a gorgeous Baroque entrance and this…
Instead of completely renovating the interiors of this decades-old Maine cottage, Moore House Design decided to highlight its vintage look and build the entire design around it. Age-cracked wooden beams and columns, as well as a massive floor, became the main accents in the interiors, and in addition to them, furniture and decor, that represent…
When New Yorkers want to relax and chill in nature, they usually head to Long Island. There are many stunning luxury villas for the rich and famous, but you can also often find small and cozy country cottages like this one. Aged furniture, vintage decor and a working fireplace – the traditional interiors of this…
This 100-year-old villa on the island of Ibiza has recently undergone a major renovation and now features many contrasts in its interiors. The gorgeous wooden ceiling, warped in some places due to age, was completely preserved – making the house look solid and impressive. In contrast to the rough, rustic ceiling, we can see modern…
Talented young designer Jordan Carlyle chose not some trendy modern villa for his living, but a cozy colonial cottage, which the new owner gave a wonderful second life. With the help of simple natural materials, Jordan emphasized the timeless character of the dwelling, while refined and aesthetic details of the decor gave the interiors a…
The rough beauty of natural materials such as wood and brick has inspired the design of this country cottage in England. In place of an old abandoned barn, designer Lauren Gilberthorpe created a very cozy living space that boasts unique architectural details. All walls and ceilings of the house are finished with either raw wood…
It seems that this forest cottage in North Carolina has been standing here for at least 100 years. In fact, there really was a house built in the 1880s on this site, but it was in such a deplorable state that the building had to be demolished and everything had to be built from scratch….