Step Inside a Warm & Welcoming Swedish Christmas Home

I’m often asked how Scandinavians cope with the long, dark winters — and honestly, even when you try your best, the cold and endless twilight can wear you down. But if there’s one thing they’ve mastered, it’s hygge: that soft, glowing sense of comfort that makes winter feel that bit more manageable. And it shines brightest at Christmas. Paper stars are already glowing in windows, early trees are popping up, and the whole vibe is warm and welcoming — exactly what you want after biking home through the icy dark.

It’s one of my favourite moments of the year, which is why I’m excited to start sharing some “Jul” inspiration here on the blog ahead of the first Sunday of Advent. Yay! Ready to get cosy?

I thought today’s home tour is the perfect way to ease in. This charming red-and-white country house outside Kristinehamn belongs to Emma and Rickard and their children, and it captures everything I love about Swedish Christmas. They’ve gently updated their 1930s home, blending old character with a light, modern touch that feels especially magical in Advent.

Outside, the landscape is tucked under a fresh layer of snow, and the windows glow with soft Advent lights. Indoors, it’s simple, cosy and wonderfully unhurried — exactly the kind of festive feeling I can’t wait to share more of.

Ready to take a look? Photographer Jonas Lundberg and stylist Anna Truelsen paid a visit and took these lovely pictures. 

I love how every room has a little touch of holiday spirit — a few sprigs of pine in the pantry, a star by the bed, even a hyacinth infusing the bathroom with scent.

Do you like to sprinkle festive touches throughout your home too?

Are there any details here that stand out to you — or feel different from your own traditions?

I’m hoping to share a glimpse of my own home next week, and of course, there'll be lots more festive posts to come. In the meantime there’s plenty of yuletide inspiration waiting for you in the Christmas archive. 

And before I forget — a big Happy Thanksgiving to all American friends!

Niki

Photography Jonas Lundberg, styling Anna Truelsen, shared with kind permission.