Inside a Charming Danish Summerhouse in Lammefjorden

It’s only a few days until the Easter holidays begin. For some in Scandinavia, that’s the cue to open up the stuga (summer house or cabin) after a long winter—sweeping out the cobwebs, airing the rooms, and letting the fresh spring breeze roll in.

No doubt the Danish owners of this charming summerhouse in Lammefjorden (a reclaimed fjord area in north-west Zealand, Denmark) are doing just that. The lovely wooden property consists of three buildings: a main house and two smaller outbuildings, including a rustic garden room designed to feel alfresco—even if it’s not quite warm enough yet to go without a roof!

Styled in soft tones of white, grey, and beige, the interiors are pared-back yet full of subtöcharacter. Much of the space has been thoughtfully handbuilt or furnished with vintage finds, giving it a relaxed, soulful charm. It has everything you need to unwind: a kitchen, dining area, sitting room, bedrooms, and of course, somewhere to spill out onto when the sun makes an appearance.

Oh, and a little birdie tells me it’s also available to rent—just in case you’re tempted to embrace a simpler life, Danish-style.

Let’s take a peek inside.

Lovely! 

Understated, simple, calm.

Could you imagine relaxing somewhere like this? If so, head over to Landfolk for more information. You might also like to see more pictures of the Danish summer house on Instagram (there are some great before-and-after pics!). 

Is there anything that stood out to you? 

This makes me excited to head up to our cabin at some point over the holidays and sit back and relax a little. Do you have any nice plans? 

While looking through the pictures, I couldn’t help but think of that Swedish summer cottage belonging to a photographer, and also the Danish Airbnb by the river I featured recently—they have a similar vibe, don’t you think?

Happy Monday friends!

Niki

Photography courtesy of @s.o.m.m.e.r.h.u.s.e.t, shared with kind permission. 

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A Rustic Surfer’s Cabin Above Roaring Beach, Tasmania

The Headland, Roaring Beach. Who wouldn't want a romantic address like that? A cabin at the end of a 1.5 km driveway, tucked above the sand and surf. But what if I told you it’s not just the rustic surfer’s cabin that’s for sale—but the entire headland directly above Roaring Beach, in Nubeena on the Tasman Peninsula, creating your very own secluded wilderness escape just an hour and a half from Hobart?

The current owners of this wonderful bespoke wild cabin, Jamie and Ingrid know a thing or two about design—they also 'rescued' The Little Black Shack, a cosy waterside eco cabin overlooking Mackerel Beach in Australia, and The Little Onsen Cabins in the mountains of Japan. And now, they have turned their hand to this charming cabin too, lovingly designing and restoring it and transforming the space into a solar-powered, handcrafted, off-grid retreat.

“With the help of neighbours (in between surfs), and using rough-sawn Tassie oak from the local timber mill, we rescued the original shed built by surfers over 30 years ago. We also recycled and repurposed existing materials and made everything else by hand. Then we filled it with pre-loved bits and pieces from our travels around the world—and Tasmania.”

Ready to take a peek inside the cabin and soak up views of the spectacular headland and coast? Pour yourself a coffee, and get comfy, this one is a dream! 

Incredible! I could totally see myself heading down for a surf (I can’t promise I’d be any good, mind you!) before wandering back up to the cabin to thaw out on the sofa by the fire. Can you imagine exploring the wilderness and then cosying up in this cabin, too? 

It must be so hard for Jamie and Ingrid to let it go—let’s hope the new owners will love it just as much as they have. If this sounds like your dream escape, a little birdy tells me the auction will be held by Sotheby’s on April 7th (contact David Medina). Ooooh, the opportunity! For more pictures, tap here. 

For those of us making do by soaking up these images and dreaming of a far-off life—did anything in the photos catch your eye? If so, I’d love to hear below! 

Have a lovely day,

Niki

Photography: Indiana Kwong & Oscar Sloane, shared with kind permission. 

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Slow Living: My Peaceful Little Cabin in Sweden

Glad Alla Hjärtans Dag! (Happy Valentine’s Day!) Today is all about celebrating love in all its forms, so I thought—since this blog is all about our shared passion for the home—why not shine a light on the places we cherish most? Those spaces where we instantly relax, the ones we long for when we're away, and where we feel truly at peace. It might be a house, a room, or even just a cosy nook somewhere.

For me, that place is our little cabin. Members of this community will know we designed and built it a few years ago, carefully considering every detail (Per might say a little too carefully, but now he agrees it was worth the effort!). Nestled on Sweden’s west coast, it's just 30 square metres (322 square feet), but it has everything we need: a place to cook, eat, gather, listen to music, play games, and sleep. In winter, we arrive eager to light a fire; in summer, life flows effortlessly between indoors and out (hopping between the two depending on what the Swedish weather gods decide to throw our way!). We divide our time between the terrace, the beach, long coastal walks—and of course, the local pub—soaking up the changing seasons.

My heart belongs to this little retreat, where I'm happiest, surrounded by family and visiting friends. I hope you enjoy these pictures—some might be familiar, while others are new. I’ll share some details in case anything catches your eye!

Above: Wooden floor and panelling from Norrlands Trä. Windsor chairs, Skovby extendable table, IKEA kitchen (with a slight hack!) - complete guide here.

Plums from our neighbours garden in a bowl from Mölle Krukmakeri.

Monarch chair and Plico chair, Contura woodburning stove, Tense light by New Works

Children's wishbone chair

The ladder and railings were handmade by a local carpenter. 

Little wooden stools from Skovby

Complete guide to our bathroom here.

We've felt so honoured to see our cabin feature in Simply Scandi magazine and also Cate St Hill's forthcoming new book The Japandi Home. This year we hope to focus a little more on the garden (is it just me, or are gardens really tricky? I think it's going to take some trial and error to create the oasis we hope for, but we'll have fun trying!

In case you're curious about the layout and exterior, you can find more info here. 

I'd love to hear about the place you most cherish, if you'd like to share. 

Today, in southern Sweden there's a little extra love floating around as the sun is shining and it's the start of the 'sportslov' (meaning 'sports break'–or what others refer to as half term). I'll be taking a short break with my family and will be back on the blog on Monday 24th February. In the meantime, if you'd like to see a few more tours, you might want to cosy up and delve into these archives: 

Swedish cottages

Danish homes

Norwegian homes

Boho style homes

Vintage inspired abodes

Thinking of visiting Scandinavia this summer? You can find all my travel guides here. 

Looking to fill your home with a little Scandinavian romance? Skandinavisk have just launched a KYSS (Swedish / Norwegian for 'kiss') scented candle with notes of blackberries, rose, sugar candy and cloves and it's divine! 

Right friends, I'd best be off. Have a wonderful week and a very happy Valentine's Day! 

Niki

PS I came across this lovely rustic Swedish cottage earlier which I had completely forgotten about, take the tour here. 

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Cosy Off-Grid Living in Swedish Lapland: Inside Olly & Lisa's Rustic Cabin

Oh, are we in for a treat today! They say if you can't beat it, join it – and with the cold settling in, I’m taking you on a journey to the chilly North to the cosy, rustic cabin of artist Olly – one half of the creative duo Olly Suzy. This British collaborative pair pride themselves on tracking, painting, and photographing endangered species in the wild.

Together with their children, Olly and his wife Lisa embrace life in their off-grid retreat, charmingly named ‘Bear’s Nest’. Perched high on a hill, it’s surrounded by wilderness in a remote part of Swedish Lapland, just south of the Arctic Circle. The cabin was a labour of love, designed and built from the ground up. Completely off-grid, with no road access, its core was constructed off-site and transported by a military truck – quite the logistical feat!

Now, the pair relish their remote, rustic lifestyle. At the heart of their home is a wood-burning stove, which serves as their source of heating, cooking, and even melting snow for water. Candles and lanterns brighten up the cabin after dark. They’ve also got an ‘utedass’ – a separate little hut with a dry toilet. The cabin’s interior is a delightful blend of Swedish and English antiques, creating a warm, relaxed, and deeply personal haven.

Photographer Mark Anthony Fox recently paid them a visit and captured these stunning images. Ready to take a tour? Let’s dive in!

How wonderful! 

Imagine how quickly the stresses and strains of daily life would fall away here? There's something special about going back-to-basics, it's so good for the soul. 

You can read more about Olly's fascinating line of work here and there is a a full article about it and more pictures over at House & Garden if you'd like to take a look. 

Is there anything that stood out to you about Olly and Lisa's rustic off-grid cabin? 

Do you remember the little Danish cabin in the woods I once visited belonging to Conservationist Wildlife Photographers Uri Golman and Helle Olsen? If not, do head over to the post to take the tour! Tragically, long after I featured their home, Uri suffered from a serious incident on one of his expeditions but his passion and work for the Wild Nature Foundation continues. You can read more about his story here. 

Thank you so much for stopping by this week–and for all your insightful comments and emails. I am so happy you have been enjoying the home tours!  

Have a cosy weekend friends, see you Monday! 

Niki

Credits: All photography by Mark Anthony Fox, shared with kind permission. 

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