8 Beautiful Homes Belonging to Scandinavian Creatives

I started My Scandinavian Home blog in November 2011 - and since then I've published over 4000 posts - how crazy is that? Hidden in the depths of the archive are some absolutely beautiful homes, which deserve to be highlighted once again, just in case you missed them! So, today I hope you don't mind if I reminisce by sharing eight beautiful homes belonging to Scandinavian creatives. Please do click through to see the full tour and also check out their work - you're bound to feel inspired and might just discover something for your home!  

1. Henning Koppel's magnificent home

It's hard not to be bowled over by this Danish home by the sea belonging to ceramicist Hannah Koppel. 

2. Sara Bergman's beautiful home

I've had the pleasure of meeting Swedish artist and illustrator Sara Bergman quite a few times in person, and Sara is as lovely as she is talented! Her earthy home in Höganäs is one of my favourites. 

3. Anna's home

You kind of know that the home of Swedish photographer Anna Malmberg and her French hat maker beau is going to be beautiful - and you won't be disappointed with the tour of their house in the South of France. 

4. Kajsa's home

Kajsa Hagelin is a Swedish illustrator and creator and her home is full of pattern and clever hacks. Take the tour here.

5. Marie's home

The Norwegian home of artist Marie Storaas is warm, inviting and beautiful in every way. Peek inside here. 

6. Mie's cabin

This cosy cabin is tucked away in the heart of Copenhagen and provides a spot for Danish artist Mie Olise Kjærgaard to create. 

7. Marie & Jacob's home

Marie's own art appears on the wall in this stunning Copenhagen home - see more snapshots over on her instagram here. 

8. Mark's home

The Danish home belonging to artists Mikala Brunsvig and Mark Brunsvig is full of quirky angles, colour, books and charm! 

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So many beautiful homes! Do you remember seeing these in the past? Any new discoveries? How long have you been following My Scandinavian Home? I'd love to know! 

If you have time please do delve through the archives, there is SO much to discover from tiny houses, before and after makeovers and outdoor spaces to city apartments and country homes and everything in between! 

Thank you for following along for the ride all these years - and a happy Wednesday to you all! 

Niki

Photography: 2. Freya McOmish 3. Sara Bergman 4. Anna Malmberg 5 Kajsa Hagelin 1 & 6. Gunn Kristin Monsen 7. Karina Tenberg 8. @strandboulevarden 8. Mikala Brunsvig

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A Dreamy Swedish Summer Cabin by the Sea in the Karlskrona Archipelagos

Happy 1st July! it's officially the month many Scandinavians head off for their great summer staycation! Vacation time is serious business here - with most taking at least three weeks off to enjoy the (hopefully) good weather. But it's not unusual to take four or more weeks in a good year. 

This is definitely where Scandinavians have got things right. Many use the time to relax and reset and simply enjoy all that the Scandinavian summer has to offer from the comfort of their home, summer cottage or caravan - without a workday looming. Bliss! 

If you're liking the sound of this and considering moving to Scandinavia with immediate effect, I've found you just the summer cabin! This beautiful, contemporary cabin made by Sommarnöjen is right by the sea on the island of Aspö in the stunning Karlskrona archipelago. Made up of several buildings, it's geared up for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The wooden exterior and interior mirrors the surrounding nature and large windows and doors ensure that all rooms have immediate access to the great outdoors. 

Ready to feel inspired? 

So beautiful. I love the simplicity, something that's incredibly important in a summer cottage. The less items you have, the less you need to tidy up, leaving more time for relaxing! 

Notice how there are subtle changes in the wood and also a soft grey has been brought in as an accent. It's enough to make the interior interesting without detracting from the sea view. 

And I especially love how so many of the windows and doors can be opened right out giving the feeling that you're outside. 

Could you imagine spending your summers here? I would in a heartbeat! 

In the mood for more cabins today? Check out these lovely summer places for inspiration: 

A dream holiday cabin in Latvia becomes a reality

This Swedish cabin on airbnb is like something out of a magazine! 

A charming and relaxed Danish cabin by the sea

Have a fantastic start to the week!

Niki

Ps loved all your comments about 'grippers' and 'dogs' in Friday's post - they did make me laugh! And thank you for all your kind words about my landing makeover - a reminder that you have until 27th July to make use of the scandi20 20% discount code with Superfront, so if you have any IKEA cabinets that need an update / hack, this is the time! 

Photography courtesy of Liwing Mälarbyrå, shared with thanks

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