In the suburbs of Stockholm, there’s an interesting area filled with wooden villas. The first houses appeared there at the beginning of the last century. And now, in this residential area, there are about 150 estates, many of which have been owned by the same families for over…
Photos of this house have been featured in many interior design magazines. And it’s no wonder – it stands out sharply against the backdrop of mundane interiors. Every corner of the space is occupied by vintage items – paintings hang everywhere, figurines stand, and rugs lie. And all…
Both well into their 70s, they took a big risk and completely changed their lives. The elderly couple moved to the capital, quickly settled in, and now live just a two-minute walk away from their children and grandchildren. “Our son lives in the house opposite, and our daughter…
Low ceilings with wooden beams, stone floors centuries old, paintings everywhere (even in the bathroom), antique furniture, and a live fire in the hearth — this is the setting for the owner of this unique cottage in one of England’s villages. While the atmosphere inside the house is…
When Scandinavians renovate, they often aim to emphasize a retro vibe. They preserve the parquet flooring and restore old furniture. They select new tiles and wallpapers to give the impression that nothing has changed in the apartment for decades. Only a keen Scandinavian design enthusiast can spot items…
People can be divided into two categories. Some love big cities, the constant hustle and bustle, morning subway rides, and developed infrastructure. But for others, that kind of life is pure torture; they’d prefer the predictable life in the countryside to any bustling metropolis. That’s exactly what the…
The main highlight of this Stockholm apartment is the huge terrace, where you can easily live during the warm seasons. There’s a small sofa, a large dining table for outdoor meals, and plenty of space (you can even do gymnastics or yoga here). The owner of this apartment…
It’s hard to imagine that somewhere in the world there are residential buildings built over 400 years ago. Not museum exhibits, not gingerbread houses in tourist centers, but quite sturdy buildings (albeit beautiful) where people still live. This cottage in the English village of Kingham is one of…
We explain how to clean a glass electric stovetop at home. We remove soot and stains from the stovetop using household remedies.
These houses immediately catch the eye. Old-fashioned, with unique shapes and tiled roofs — they look like a scene from a medieval movie. But while such houses may seem exotic to us, for the European countryside, they are a daily reality. Today, I’ll show you a quaint house…
