A Charming Croft on the Swedish Island of Öland

Tjena! How is life treating you today? Malmö is bathed in sunshine and it's hard not to cast our minds to warm summer days when we'll be able to sit outdoors with bare arms! A few summers ago, my family and I sailed in the Baltic, stopping at various islands including Öland. And today, I'm excited to provide a glimpse into a pretty cottage on the island. 

Located in Glömminge on the west coast, picturesque Rohallatorpet once appeared in a German calendar featuring typical Swedish crofts. Dating back to 1886, the property was in total disrepair when the pair bought it in 2019 and has since gone through a total renovation while ensuring the history of the house remained intact. Today, it's listed on Bonanza Location - a newly launched film and media location agency co-founded by Sofie Izard Höyer - a friend whose beautiful home I once featured here. 

When Julia Nilsson and her partner aren't busy with renovation projects, they love to look out at the meadows where deer graze on the pastures. Or wander down to the sea a mere 500 metres away for a dip. 

Ready to take the tour? 

So beautiful! I love the deeper earthy shades and the vintage and antique finds (especially that repurposed overhead rack for wine glasses in the kitchen!). 

Is there anything that stood out to you? 

If you have any questions about something you see in these pictures, give me a shout and I'll do my best to source it for you! You might also find the info you're looking for over at @rohallatorpet, where Julia shares her latest DIY projects and before and after pictures! 

Oh, and why not check out my guide to island hopping in the Baltic - which includes Öland. It's a beautiful part of the world, perhaps it will inspire you to visit one day! And don't miss the tour of an Öland cottage by the sea which was for sale a few years back. 

Finally, if you're looking for a location for film or media in Sweden, check out Bonanza Location. They are also looking for new listings both in Sweden and abroad (if abroad list it under 'Skåne' for now). Sofie tells me, it's free to list your property in 2023! 

Have a great start to the week, I hope the sun is shining where you are too! 

Niki

Photography and styling Pontuz Löfgren  courtesy of @rohallatorpet

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A dreamlike Swedish Family home that's full of inspiring details

I've just got back from a whirlwind 24 hours in Stockholm taking in all the latest news from the Swedish design world. While at the furniture fair, I also met some lovely people - including Hanna Östberg. Hanna and her husband Mike live in a beautiful turn-of-the-century house in Täby, not far from the capital. The couple are a real dab hand at DIY and have taken on many of the projects in the house themselves, transforming it from a rundown property, to a fairy-tale family home. Included in the extensive work has been a complete overhaul of the exterior including adding a turret! Inside, the pair have revamped every room in the house, creating an elegant living space in earthy natural hues and beautiful nature-inspired wallpaper. Ready to feel inspired? 

What a stunning home! So beautiful, warm and homely. 

I particularly love the wallpaper and the rich earthy tones. Little wonder Hanna was invited to the fair to help design the stand for acclaimed Swedish design Lisa Hilland (who lives in my neighbourhood - Sweden is a small place!) - she has such an amazing eye for colour and detail! 

A few details: 

The dreamlike wallpaper in the children's bedroom is the Woodland wallpaper in charcoal. 

Kitchen cabinets are painted in French Gray from Farrow & Ball. 

The wallpaper on the ceiling in the dining room is Woodland from Cole & Son. 

I would be happy to update this list / source any other items for you - give me a shout in the comments below if you're curious about something! 

Is there anything that caught your eye? 

See more of Hanna and Mike's home over at @hannasanglar. 

Would you like to see a few more Swedish homes over the weekend? Check out this archive. 

Have a fabulous weekend friends! See you Monday! 

Niki

Photography: Hanna Östberg

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Before and After: A Swedish Attic Apartment Gets a Cosy Makeover

As I roll through the snow Swedish countryside on route to the Stockholm Furniture Fair  today, I thought I'd stop by to share a wonderful renovation project a few hours north of the capital. Josefine Gunhamre, her husband Rikard and their four legged friends Buddy and Frank rent the top floor of her parent's house in Lexe, just outside Gävle. With it's own entrance, stairwell, kitchen and bathroom, the 65 m2 / 700 f2 apartment is completely separate from the rest of the house. Tucked under the roof, the angles can be tricky to navigate, but with a lot of work, Josefine and Rikard have made great use of the space they have, and transformed a dated space into a cosy, warm and inviting living space. 

Kitchen before

After

Dark wood floor: Kährs. Kitchen: Claessons Kök in colour code NCS S4005-G50Y.

Dining area before

After

Pendant lamp from Watt & Veke. Cabinet painted in 'Gul antik' by Jotun.

Sitting room area before 

After

Coffee table Soffa direkt, rug from Classic Collection

Little Petra Armchair And Tradition, Lamp Valerie Objects

Bedroom before

Bedroom after

Sandberg wallpaper, Shell lamp from Byon Design. 

Cabinet Chilli

Stairwell before

Stairwell after

Colour on stairs: NCS S 6005-G50Y colour on walls 'Kalk' from Jotun. 

Hallway Before

Hallway after

Mirror Zara, walls in Kalk (as before). 

What a fantastic transformation! They have turned a fairly dated, non-descript space into a really cosy home! 

Is there anything that stood out to you? 

See more of Josefine's home updates over at @josefinegunhamre and take a look in the before and after archive for a ton more incredible renovations! 

The internet connection is so poor on this train that I'm going to keep it short and sweet! Wishing you a great Wednesday! If you'd like to follow my visit to the Stockholm Furniture Fair, head on over to my instagram stories for the latest updates! 

Niki

Photos courtesy of Josefine Gunhamre, shared with kind permission.

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