A calm Swedish home in the heart of Gothenburg

It's another beautiful day here in South Sweden, the windows and doors are open, the birds are singing...and so far I've been indoors. But that would be fine if I was padding around this lovely Gothenburg apartment and sipping coffee on the balcony. I love the soothing neutral palette and there are some great ideas to steal too (see below for a quick guide on where to buy)! Is there anything you love in particular?

Stadshem

What a lovely, calm spot in the heart of a city? Could you live here? Or pad around there today?! 

Items I know and love: sitting room - g-playtype print / Hay cushion / Hay tray table / RANARP floor lamp / rattan chair. Guest bedroom: this antique table is similar / linen bedding. Kitchen: Thonet chair / the golden bell lamp is similar.

I love how they've turned a fairly small boxroom into a welcoming guest bedroom (clothes rails are perfect for weekenders, I'm loving this and this copper one ). My sister came to visit recently and she told me about a friend who prepares a welcome pack when she goes to visit (a hint if ever I heard one - haha!). Here's the list, in case you're interested:

Steph's perfect guest welcome pack:
A set of towels
Dressing gown
Turban hair towel
Mini shampoo, conditioner & shower gel
Slippers
Ear plugs
Wifi password
Chocolates

Is there anything missing?! 

Some of my favourite guest rooms / houses of all time include this dreamy vintage inspired Australian one, an idyllic shed conversion and a Greek island guest house. Could you image?!

Have a lovely day!

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An idyllic Swedish cottage with outdoor kitchen and shower

Hello! How are you this Monday? The schools break up in Sweden later this week and I'm starting to get that summer feeling; think bare feet, dips in the sea, fishing, cooking and eating alfresco and showers under the open sky. At least that's what would happen if I were to spend the summer in this idyllic Swedish summer cottage. Like many Scandinavian holiday homes, it's been designed to make the most of the outdoors. And for rainy days, the interior has been decorated with traditional rag rugs, summer quilts in a basket, antique and vintage Swedish furniture and wicker chairs for enjoying the summer read. Oh yes! Could you spend your summer here?

 

 

Photography: Clive Tompsett (shared with kind permission). Sköna Hem

I'm such a big fan of holiday homes with a black exterior (see also this and this cottage!).

And I've always been a fan of bathing and showering outdoors (do you remember this post?!). Not only is there something special about washing under the open sky but they're also perfect for rinsing little feet after a day at the beach. Do you have an outdoor shower?

And move over barbecues - this summer I've got my eye on an entire outdoor kitchen (more inspiration can be taken from this Finnish cabin - so wonderful?!). 
More fabulous Swedish summer cottage inspiration here.

Thank you to everyone who entered the Houseology give-away this weekend. The winner has now been announced here..(oh how I wish I'd won!). 

Have a great start to the week!

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