Blog round-up: The Most Popular Home Tours of 2024

Hej friends! With just a few days to go before the Christmas holidays, it’s time for the big blog round-up!

When creating each post, I carefully select homes that truly capture my heart—but that still means a wonderfully wide variety of styles, locations, and interiors. Looking back, it’s always exciting to see which tours resonated with you the most throughout the year. And this year’s top ten is just as eclectic as ever: from Swedish summer cottages and a snowy cabin in Finland to a colourful and elegant Stockholm apartment.

But the list doesn’t stop there! It also features gems from farther afield, including Igor’s chic Berlin apartment, a vintage-filled cottage in California, and even a dreamy ocean-side retreat in Tasmania.

Ready to dive into the top ten most-loved posts of the year? Let’s start from the bottom and work our way up. Drumroll, please...

10. A perfect Swedish summer cottage for Midsummer's Eve

9. A charming farmhouse in the southern Swedish countryside

8. A dreamy white vintage-filled cottage in California

7. A dreamy cottage by the ocean

6. Pia's country home in snowy Finland

5. Emma Sundh's beautiful sustainable country home

4. A back-to-basics Swedish cottage with a wild bathroom

3. A sprinkle of colour in an elegant Stockholm home

2. Plants, art and design in a beautiful Berlin apartment

1. Beata's lovely Swedish country home, full of secondhand finds

These beautiful homes are just the tip of the iceberg—there’s so much more to explore in the archives! If you find yourself with a little downtime over the holidays, or you’re craving a peaceful moment filled with inspiration, why not dive in and discover even more treasures?

Have any homes stolen your heart this year—or even in years past? Perhaps one has sparked ideas for your own projects, or maybe a particular detail resonated with you. I’d love to hear about it! Please share in the comments below so we can all revisit!

A heartfelt thank you for being part of the My Scandinavian Home community in 2024. Your positivity, kindness, and enthusiasm have truly made this a wonderful space to share and connect. To everyone who has read my books or given them as a present—thank you so much! I’m deeply grateful and hope they’ve brought joy, inspiration, and maybe even been passed along for others to enjoy too.

I’ll be back on Friday with one final post for the year. Until then, sit tight—just a few more days before we can all relax and savour the holiday break!

Niki x

1. Svenskfastighetsförmedling, 2.Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling 3. Bjurfors 4.Interior design - Colette Miller, photography - Lynda Kennedy 5.@thevintagerose_ 6.@pienimaalaistalo 7.Emma Sundh  8.SvensktFastighetsförmedling 9.Photography: Mia Borgelin Styling: Thomas Lingsell For: Historiska Hem 10.@igorjosif  11.@beatanison

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Traditional Swedish Christmas Decorations in Victoria's Cosy Home

 There are just eight days left until Christmas—are you ready (if you celebrate)? I have to admit, things are feeling a little chaotic here. I’m way behind, but hey, at least the tree is up and twinkling away! That counts as a solid start, right? I’m holding out hope that in the coming week, a little Christmas magic will swoop in and get everything sorted.

In the meantime, I’m taking a deep breath—and a good dose of yuletide calm—from the beautiful Swedish kitchen and dining space of Victoria Oderland in Åsa, a small coastal village in the countryside near Gothenburg. 

This cosy living area is brimming with all the charm of a traditional Swedish Christmas: an adventsljusstake glowing softly in the window, candle wreaths suspended overhead, and a warm glow from plenty of candlelight. But there’s one decoration in particular that really stands out—something quintessentially Scandinavian: the Julbock (Christmas goat!). Stay tuned for more on this festive icon!

Have you seen one of these guys before? The Julbock (yule goat) is a Scandinavian Christmas tradition with roots in Norse mythology and pagan harvest rituals. Initially linked to Thor’s goats and fertility symbols, it later became part of Christian Christmas celebrations. Traditionally made from straw and tied with red ribbons, the Julbock symbolized good fortune and holiday spirit. Today, it is a cherished holiday decoration,  and can be seen on tables, windowsills and doorsteps. Do you have something like this in your country? 

So pretty! I love the atmosphere, I so hope my house can feel like this by the end of the week. 

Oh, and did you spot the guy on the kick sled? This form of transport is particularly popular in the countryside further North where they get plenty of snow, it's a great way to get around!

Is there anything from Victoria's home that you loved in particular? If you'd like to see more, head over to her inspiring instagram feed @simple.slow.living. 

Would you like to see a few more homes with a festive touch today? Check out the Christmas archive. 

Have a happy start to the week!

Niki

Photography courtesy of @simple.slow.living, shared with kind permission. 

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Nina's Warm and Cosy 19th Century Home in Wintertime

On the 21st of December, we’ll celebrate the winter solstice—a turning point, as from then on, the days will gradually become a little lighter. Hooray! Today, in Sweden, it’s Lucia—a celebration of light, marked by a girl wearing a crown of candles, leading a Lucia train of others dressed as little Father Christmases, gingerbread men, and other whimsical characters. It’s a beautiful tradition filled with songs and Lucia bullar—delicious saffron buns. 

The darkness at this time of year also means the lights are often on all day—a detail we rarely see in interior photos. That’s why I was so excited to discover Nina’s home in Hamburg, Germany and the way she captures the essence of winter indoors. Picture sheepskins draped over chairs, golden slivers of sunlight, a roaring fire, soft, atmospheric lighting, and, of course, the subtle hints of Christmas. Her house, built in 1888, provides the perfect setting, with its wooden beams, chequered tiles, and charming architectural details that exude timeless character.

I hope this gets you into a cosy mood for the weekend!

I love this, you can really feel the warmth and cosiness throughout, do you agree?

And I love how the wood beams add so much character to the space. Did you notice the beautiful wall behind the staircase too?

Is there anything else you spotted in particular? 

You can see more of Nina's Hamburg home over at @hyggedaheim. 

Perhaps you'd like to see a few more cosy home tours this weekend? Here are some hygge-worthy living spaces to explore: 

Eleni's cosy Swedish apartment with festive touches

A cosy Norwegian country cottage at Christmas

A cosy and historic shipbuilder's cottage in Tasmania

Glad Lucia friends, have a lovely, cosy, warm and relaxing weekend.

Niki

PS photography courtesy of @hyggedaheim, shared with kind permission. 

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DIY Touches In A Danish Maker's Home at Christmas

Today, I’m transporting you to the charming thatched cottage of artist and designer Ane Kirstine Bilde to see what she’s up to this time of year. As you can imagine, her home is a hive of creative activity, with Ane at her desk crafting everything from paper snowflakes and sweet-filled cones to hang on the tree, to angel garlands, paper bell gift tags, and embroidered Christmas tree ornaments.

It’s truly inspiring for anyone looking to add their own pretty festive touches to brighten up the home this season! Let’s dive in:

So many pretty ideas, Ane is just so talented. 

I love the cones for sweets and the little gift tags - lovely! Will you make any decorations this holiday? Are there any of Ane's creations that stand out to you in particular? 

You can see a complete tour of Ane's thatched cottage here - and see more daily inspiration over at @anekirstine.bilde. 

Would you like to see a few more danish cottages today? If so, pour a cuppa and take a peek inside these beauties: 

Before and after: a century old danish cottage is given a make-over

A dated Danish home gets a make-over

Henriette's and Tommy's charming danish oasis

Have a happy Wednesday friends!

Niki

Photography courtesy of@anekirstine.bilde, shared with kind permission

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