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A Cosy Swedish Cottage by the Sea

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Hands up who has always dreamed of living in a little cottage by the sea?  Surely most of us - especially after a tough day of work! I can confess that I've spent the best part of this morning wondering if my little family and I can move to Jönköping - 3 hours from here. I don't think they'll be too happy - but it doesn't stop me dreaming. 

This charming little yellow and white cottage in Bymarken was built in 1870 and has recently been put on the market. Built on a hill, it's a topsy turvy home - with the entrance, kitchen, dining room and sitting room on the top floor, and the bedrooms and home office on the lower floor - leading out to a lovely terrace. 

The owners sure are keen on wallpaper (something you'll have noticed has grown in popularity immensely over the years in Sweden), which adds to the cosiness of the home alongside kakelugn (masonry oven fireplaces). 

Ready to take a tour and dream away with me? 



In the trend forecasts for 2025 experts have talked a lot about the sensorial home - and it's something I have also touched upon in my Njuta book

The idea is that the home should tap into all your senses - the feel of the furnishings under your fingertips, the smell of the natural materials or something sweet rising in the oven, the sound of a roaring fire or an old wood floor creaking slightly under foot and of course how it all looks from a visionary perspective. It's these factors that come together to make a home. 


Notice the candles on the walls in this home which really come into their own in Autumn. By the fire in this room you can also spot an extinguisher made by the classic brand Solsticken

Yet another candle on the wall, this time in a gold bowl to reflect the light around the room - I am sure it looks so pretty in the evenings! 


Have you noticed how doors are often turned into a feature in the home tours here on My Scandinavian Home? Here, an old wood door has been sanded down to its original form and the rough texture adds warmth to the room. 

Notice also the old wooden floor, which has been sanded down and treated - beautiful! We recently sanded down the bedroom floor in our summer cottage and it made such a huge difference to the room. That's the beauty of solid wood - it's easy to give it a new lease of life! 






In the master bedroom, curtains have been used instead of sliding wardrobe doors - helping to add warmth to the room and also dampening sound. 


The units are made by Elfa - a Swedish brand which I have used extensively in my own home thanks to a partnership a few years ago. I am still so happy with it today and occasionally adapt it to bring our storage up to date. If you're curious, take a peek at my before and after wardrobe, laundry room and attic makeovers!  








So dreamy! I could so imagine myself living here - enjoying relaxing evenings on the terrace in summertime and cosy evenings by the fire come winter. 

Could you imagine living here too? Is there anything that you loved or noticed in particular about this cottage?

let's take a little look into some other cottages by the sea today - after all, there's nothing like a little mid-week dreaming, right? 


Is there one of these in particular that you fell in love with? I am quite partial to the last one with all the books - plus. it's just down the road in Malmö! 

Stor kram (big hug),

Niki

Photography courtesy of Västenhem, with thanks

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Emma's Cosy Swedish Home on Lake Vättern

Well, well, well - if it's not what Swedes call 'Lillördag' (little Saturday). Which means friends, we've earned the right to take a mid-week breather, poor ourselves a coffee, out up our feet and some Scandinavian interior inspiration! 

Emma lives in a house in a little village called Hjo on the West coast of Vättern, Sweden's second largest lake (seventh largest in Europe). Every room is a sea of warm earthy neutral shades pepped with in-season flowers from Emma's own garden and candles to bring in warmth. I also love to see a glass of wine or cup of tea, and a slice of homemade pizza or slither of a freshly baked cake are never far away!

Here are some snapshots of some of Emma's favourite cosy corners. 








Lovely! It's really cold here now so I especially love the autumn touches like the blankets, candles and roaring fire. 

The dahlias are in full bloom here too, and Emma's are so pretty! 

Is there anything that stood out to you in particular?

I also have an important news flash for you - this Friday 4th October it is cinnamon bun day in Sweden - so make sure you get involved. There are plenty of good recipes to be found online (and there's one in my Lagom book too if you have a copy of that lying around). 

Other cosy homes with an autumn vibe to love today: 


And finally, a little note to say that I am heading to Mallorca tomorrow to visit my older sister. It's only for a few days but I really can't wait! This means that I will be taking a couple of days off and will be back here again next Wednesday. I hope you enjoy the archives in the meantime. 

Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week! 

Niki

Photography courtesy of @lindblomsgront, shared with kind permission

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Amanda's Charming Vintage-Inspired Swedish Country Home

Tjena! Today we're heading to the Swedish countryside to dream of a simple life. One which involves a beautiful country home, a separate ceramics workshop and even an antique and homeware shop with a cafe selling delicious cinnamon buns and fresh coffee. 

Välkommen to the home of Amanda Forster who lives in the countryside near Jönköping with her family and their delightful dog. Amanda shares her passion for decorating, flea market finds and ceramics while surrounded by sheep, hens and a beautiful garden on her instagram feed @ladanskuriosa. What vintage finds Amanda doesn't choose to keep for her own home, she sells in her beautiful boutique Ladans Kuriosa (the curiosity barn) - somewhere I am now very keen to visit the next time I pass by. 

I hope you enjoy the tour of this charming home which is filled with beautiful items, cosy layers of textiles and pretty wallpaper. maybe it will have you dreaming of a new life in the Swedish countryside! 

















So beautiful! And so cosy in Autumn too with the fireplaces, blankets and sheepskins. 

Could you imagine cosying up here this weekend? 

It was hard to find pictures of Amanda's pottery studio - but there's a lovely film clip here. And you can find plenty more pictures of her home and store here

Check out more country homes this weekend in the archive (if this crops up first, just scroll past). I was so happy to read how much you all fell in love with Frida's home on Monday. Take a peek here if you missed it. 

Have a wonderful weekend all, thank you so much for stopping by. 

Niki

Photography courtesy of @ladanskuriosa, shared with kind permission. 

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A Charmingly Restored Swedish Country Home

As we near the end of September, there's an Autumn crispness to the air and woolly jumpers are just around the corner. In her lovely Swedish country home, Frida Sömskar has welcomed the season with DIY touches - including an apple garland here and a pumpkin display there, giving her home a warm and cosy touch. 

But that's not the only reason I have fallen in love with her home. When Frida and her family first discovered it, they were told to knock it down and start afresh, but instead they decided to work with the beautiful old bones it had and give the wreck a new lease of life - doing pretty much everything by hand. 

Today, remnants of its past life can be seen in almost every room and blend with newer touches in a traditional style . Pretty wallpapers, wainscoting, shelving units, vintage furniture and lovely textiles have been all part of the mix that help to create a relaxed vibe. Oh, and even the playhouse has been given a charming a make-over!

Välkommen to Frida's world. 





















Charming in every way!

There were so many details to fall in love with, but I think what really captured my attention was the apple wreath - I might have to make one of those for my door this weekend. I wonder how long it will last? 

If you'd like to see the before and after pictures of this house - and read about some of the DIY projects, check out Frida's instagram @fridasomskar, it's so inspiring! 

I am really late writing this today as I have just been at a wonderful lunch at Malin Persson's house in collaboration with Florea, a delightful Swedish company selling seeds and bulbs. Malin's sister Linda made us all an Autumn-themed 'courgette risotto' served in a pumpkin. If you're curious to see more, take a look at my instagram stories today. 

It wouldn't be MSH if I didn't leave you with a few more lovely country homes to look at today! Why not take a peek inside: 


Have a fantastic start to the week friends! 

Niki

Photography: Frida Sömskar, shared with kind permission

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