The interior design of a timber clad family retreat in Sweden that makes the most of the surrounding landscape and beach views. Light airy spaces, soft, neutral hues, and natural materials create a warm, soothing and informal summer home for the family to escape to each year. Photography by Felix Odell
Can you fit an entire weekend into 150 square feet? Helsinki-based firm Verstas Architects figured out a way. Verstas designed a modern interpretation of a
You can paint practically anything. Even your floors. A painted wood floor is a light and airy alternative to dark stain. Add a little stencil and you can create a masterpiece on your floor. You can paint over other flooring, as well – like linoleum or vinyl. What an inexpensive facelift for a room! A […]
Black floors, vintage furniture, art and a seaside view in this lovely Swedish summer house
Image 8 of 14 from gallery of Danish Summer House / Powerhouse Company. Photograph by Åke E. Son Lindman
We reached into our archives to come up with our favorite Scandinavian summer house. The winner? A modest remodel by LASC Studio, with unexpected jolts of
Image 8 of 24 from gallery of Summer House in Naxos / Ioannis Baltogiannis, Phoebe Giannisi, Zissis Kotionis, Katerina Kritou and Nikolaos Platsas. Courtesy of Katerina Kritou & Nikolaos Platsas
Located in the area of Västerbyn in Sweden, architect Leo Qvarsebo designed a triangular summer house made of wood. The three-story structure features a large bay window on each level and a wooden staircase that aims to create an airy feeling. On the concept behind it, the architect says: “The house is a bit like […]
the stairs behind our house led down to some rocks which we could jump off right into the ocean. seriously.
For a Floridian project, the king of California cool incorporates blue tones, de Gournay wallpaper, and more into his signature aesthetic
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Image 3 of 35 from gallery of Strandvejen 35 Summer House / Jesper Kusk Arkitekter. Photograph by Hampus Berndtson
For these Manhattanites, a traditional coastal aesthetic wouldn't do—no driftwood or sea glass allowed in this summer home.
Synthesis Design has created this modern summer home built into a dramatic steeply sloping site in Maderia Park, British Columbia, Canada.
From the front gate to the back door, this Swedish cottage is loaded with character. Welcome to the sixty-fifth post in the series "Living Large in Small Spaces". Nearly every week I receive a comment from a reader that goes something like this: "Just when I think I've found my favorite cottage, you come up with another one I love and I have a new favorite." Believe me, I understand. It's a conundrum for me to decide which small home to feature, there are so many that catch my eye and heart. The delightful cottage in Sweden that I'm featuring today is one of them. Trust me, you'll want to take in every inch of this cottage. It's just that charming. I love the contrast of white beadboard walls against the hardwood floor in the entry, the potted flowers on the windows sills and the little touches of black. And those white wellies are so sweet. A wonderful, whimsical corner keeps the cottage playful. Although this cottage is entirely painted in white and much of the furnishings are white, it maintains warmth with layers of textiles, woven baskets and materials taken from nature. Little bits of color add interest and give the eyes a place to rest. This is a casual, unfussy style. An abundance of windows keeps the 650 sq ft cottage bright and cheerful. The small eat-in kitchen has maintained its old-fashioned, rustic appeal. Exposed brick is never a bad idea. I'm crazy about this bedroom. Perfect imperfection. We don't have a headboard, so I'm thinking I seriously need to sew up a bunch of pillow covers like these and pile them up. Tea and conversation in this room? Yes, please. A nap in this hammock would be nice. Outdoor living here is as welcoming as the cottage itself. Imagine alfresco dining on the lawn. Even the little ones have a shady table. I have no idea what this crude structure is, but I think it's wonderful, the perfect backdrop to the landscape. Okay, you've read my commentary on this cottage. Now it's your turn to weigh in. What do you think? Source: Nicety Live Journal Join me next Saturday for another post in the special series Living Large in Small Spaces See more home tours and small living ideas in the Living Large In Small Spaces Series here.
Image 22 of 28 from gallery of Summer Villa House / Sweco Architects. Photograph by Tim Meier
A few months ago I was commissioned by my local hospice to create a summer house design, somewhere where patients and their families could spend time with one another and where mindfulness sessions and complementary therapy could take place. In this blog post you'll be able to see how i brought my initial concept board to life to create a beautiful and relaxing space for the patients.
