We visited Sweden's magnificent High Coast a few years ago and, in a very nerdy moment (according to my children!), I became fascinated by how the land is still rising every year after being compressed beneath a kilometres-thick sheet of ice during the Ice Age. It's such a beautiful part of Sweden, with dramatic coastline, peaceful forests, hidden beaches and wonderful walking trails.
Today's 1920s farmhouse nestled in the High Coast is exactly the kind of place I'd happily disappear to for the summer. Perched on a peaceful hillside, it comes with a charming timber guest house complete with its own kitchen and living space, plus a separate cottage for any extra family or friends who happen to "drop by" (and never leave!). I can just picture lazy breakfasts with fresh eggs from the chicken coop, long lunches that somehow roll into dinner, and evening dips in the Baltic Sea. Best of all, everyone can enjoy spending time together, then retreat to their own space when they've had just enough family bonding for one day (half the secret to a happy holiday, don't you think?).
And for those of you who've been asking where Swedish families keep all their tech and computer screens, this home has the answer. There's even a dedicated home office, neatly tucked away from the rest of the house.
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À very attractive interior, which would gain more attention were you to give the colours paints used.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed the tour. I am afraid I don't have that information for this home since it is one i found on an estate agent site since it is for sale. I agree though, I'd love to know the colours that have been used as they are very soothing and beautiful.
DeleteFirst off, I thought your "nerdy moment" was very interesting so guess I must be a nerd as well! Kids! What do they know yet?? They will most likely appreciate such things as they grow older. And perhaps they already do, they just keep it a secret. The overall vibes of this compound were top notch! So much that I zoned in on! The cane chairs, round table and umbrella on the patio would be such an awesome place to take in the gorgeous views. The wildflowers in the beautiful clear vase next to white pitchers in the kitchen were perfect. I have a hard time passing up white pitchers in shops!! Thye can be used for so many things. Overall, I thought the selection of lighting fixtures (wall, ceiling and table variety) were just beautiful. And then to top everything off a sweet guest cottage. This was a fantastic and aspirational tour. Thank you so much for sharing Scandinavian homes and lifestyle with all of us around the world. I do love your blog!! Happy summer. Peace to you. : > )
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that you liked my nerdiness over the ice age. Once I started digging, I couldn't stop! And thank you also for sharing so many of your observations from this lovely house - I had another look through so I could take them all in!
DeleteNice to see a darker shade in the kitchen. Love the kitchen, stoneware(lampstands too), oil painting by the books, and the office space... look outside while working long hours. Seems like an updated old farmhouse, and I lean toward its rustic spaces.
ReplyDeleteFond of the dining table and chairs in the attefallshus.
True, we have maybe just one structured activity during the day, and mealtimes. We were away fishing and hiking, outdoors all day for just 4 days, and it feels like a long time☺
Thank you for sharing such lovely summer homes!
I love the darker shade in the kitchen too - I see it's been very popular on Pinterest, so we are not the only ones!
DeleteYes - one simple activity per day is ideal - something to shape the day around, and then the rest of the day, it's just to relax. A perfect summer schedule!
Its noticeable that Scandinavians spend money one light fixtures, which elevates their interiors and provides a focal point of interest when illuminated.
ReplyDeleteYes, lighting is such an important aspect of the home, especially in winter when it gets so dark. Since, realistically, you need a lot more lighting fixtures in a room than you think, it's important that they look wonderful, too!
DeleteDear Niki, my family and I went to Malmø yesterday. We live in Denmark just outside Copenhagen. We visited the restaurant Kontrast, that you recommend in a post a few weeks back. It was a very nice experience and after dinner I thought that I saw you passing on a bike. It was very windy and you were in a hurry, so I did not say hello, I got a little shy as well. We also tried the Leve bakery and loved it. Thank you for the great recommendations, next time we will try Solde coffee bar. Best wishes Heidi
ReplyDeleteNo way! I am so happy you came to explore Malmö - I hope you had a really great time. I wish you had come over and said hi, I would have loved to have met you! Next time.... :)
DeleteI absolutely adore the coffee bar with the shelves filled with cups and containers. I’m going to do this in my house. I can see me sitting outside on a summer morning enjoying that delicious coffee
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great idea, happy that you feel inspired to create your own.
DeleteI hope this is a safe space for nerds! I had to look up about the glacial uplift. Cool! It also interests me that Australia, where I live, is slowly moving north every year and that the magnetic north pole also moves. Fascinating planet. Anyway, I love this farmhouse - especially the cute log cabin!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed! Wow, I didn't know that. Something for me to look up and read more about this weekend - thank you for the insight!
DeleteFeel free to be as nerdy as you like. I love it. My kids would also find it interesting--I bet yours secretly do, as well.
ReplyDeleteThe upper level sitting room in the main house, as well as the stairwell and landing, are wonderful. I would be very very happy to be a guest in the guest house. As for whether or not we have spaces like that in our home countries, I would say that it's an exception rather than a rule. I do know of lots of people who own an "up north" cabin or cottage, and camping is very big here in Michigan.
Thank you for the vote of confidence for my nerdiness Kris, I appreciate it! They at least learned something. It became a bit of a joke throughout our holiday as I kept piping up with another fact! Funnily enough, some American childhood friends from Chicago have a cottage beside Lake Michigan. I remember visiting as a child, and we'd whizz around in their golf cart. I couldn't believe how big the waves were on the lake!
DeleteIn the UK it's also an exception rather than a rule, simply because property is so expensive. In Sweden you can buy a little cottage or cabin for as little as 15000 USD, maybe even less if it is really remote. - granted, it might be without electricity and running water!
Chicago is about 4 hours away from me. We live about 15 minutes from the Lake Michigan lakeshore. That's amazing that you were so close by as a child! As long as we are on the subject of nerdiness, you might find this interesting: https://swmichigan.org/blog/chicago
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