One of the things I’ve always marvelled at is just how great my Swedish friends are at DIY. There’s no task too daunting for them (although, thankfully, they’ll call in an expert for electrics!). It certainly helps that absolutely everyone learns how to sew, work with wood, and generally run a home (even budgeting!) at school. But anything that hasn’t been covered "can be conquered with the help of YouTube" (or so they tell me!).
Jennie-Ann is a prime example of this. She and her partner have lovingly transformed an old Swedish farmhouse in Larv, taking it from a dated and rundown building to a beautiful home that stays true to its original character. Jennie-Ann is also the founder of Lin & Lera, which includes an onsite boutique offering everything you might need to renovate your home sustainably, a salvage yard, and workshops to help with every aspect of updating and caring for your home and garden.
If the beautiful natural materials, colours, and details in Jennie-Ann’s home are anything to go by, I think the farm could be well worth a visit if we're ever passing by! In the meantime, let’s appreciate her beautiful and unique house.
First, let me just give you a glimpse of how the kitchen looked before they started. It’s a great marker to see just how much they’ve accomplished since moving in.
Are you ready to see the results? Varsågod:
Note that the lower kitchen cabinets were salvaged from the original kitchen. Jennie-Ann sells an array of earthy-toned linseed oil paint colours in her boutique - many of which feature throughout her home. She is also a pro at making her only paint colours from clay!
Look extra carefully at the details and you'll spot traditional Swedish pendant lamps, tables and rugs.
Mid-blue and ochre make for a beautiful combination and create a calm feel in the bedroom.
The bathroom is potentially my favourite room of all - it's filled with nostalgia while also providing all the modern amenities you need to feel comfortable.
Needless to say, locals flock to
Lin & Lera to discover what's in store - and for exciting events. I hope I can be a part of the crowd one day!
Keep an eye on Lin & Lera for one of Jennie-Ann's upcoming
workshops (sometimes held in the barn seen below) which include themes such as 'how to make your own colour from clay', 'how to cultivate your own forest garden' and 'basic courses in window renovation' as well as many more!
Truly inspiring!
Does this give you the boost you need to get a paint brush out or dabble in a little DIY this weekend?
Feel inspired by Jenni-Ann's latest renovation projects over at
@lin.o.lera and find out more about her boutique and workshops
here.
Wishing you all a great Wednesday!
Niki
How happy I am to wake up to a tour of this lovely Swedish home. The lesson in sustainability is to be admired as well.
ReplyDeleteI love that you enjoyed this home tour - it is indeed so lovely and inspiring!
DeleteTheir efforts give the home an authenticity and it seems to “look” just the way it should! I am in awe of their hard work and talent as well as their commitment to sustainability. The home has many lovely features, from wood ceilings in the kitchen and bath, ceiling trim, decorative transom in the kitchen doorway, wood flooring, the windows, the arched bookcase in a sitting room. I am amazed by everything they have been able to do on their own!
ReplyDeleteThank you for pointing out all of these beautiful details Pamela. If i can find a before picture, I think it's helpful to show it as the amount of blood, sweat and tears that goes into these renovations is simply immense. I love that they have strived to renovate sustainably too. I hope you have a great start to the week!
DeleteWhat I love about the homes you share, is they are relaxed while exhibiting in abundance taste-elegance and practicality-functionality. Homes to live for. They start young at being purposeful, where you live! The bathroom is my favorite too, I like bathrooms which are room size or feel like one with windows, lots of light and air.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you recognise this. I too love the bathroom - I dream of a room like this in my own house! :)
DeleteThis is another charmer of a home. I wish I had a good place for a transom in my own home! Yellow can be tricky to decorate with, but the ochre color fits beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is a tricky colour and needs to be exactly the right tone. You've likely noticed that it's a massive trend as an accent tone right now too. Like you, I love the ochre in this home. Have a great start to the week Kris!
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ReplyDeleteLove everything about this home...the ochre/blue combination in the bedroom is to die for!!!And the kitchen renovation is so sympathetic that it looks like that is the way it has always been...
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