There are some houses and apartments that just stick with you—they stay on your mind long after you first see them. This house is one of those for me. I’ve been staring at the photos for days now, imagining the family that lives here. I picture them having…
This mansion, built in 1799, is located near the small Swedish town of Hudiksvall, with a population of just over 15,000 people. Its special feature is its proximity to the Gulf of Bothnia. You can walk to the coastline, which is highly valued by the locals, in just…
Sometimes you come across homes that deeply touch your soul. You look at the pictures, imagine how people used to live here and still live today. You notice the objects and things, wander from one room to another… And you fill up with a special kind of warmth…
When you walk through the historical center of a big city, sometimes you wish you could see through the walls. Just looking at the beautiful facades of old buildings as a tourist feels like living in a distorted reality. What really lies behind those centuries-old walls? How do…
This one-room apartment probably can’t boast about having an unusual or designer interior. The renovation is simple, and the furniture is pretty basic, meeting the needs of its owner—a woman living alone, without a husband, kids, or pets. But the unique layout of the apartment is definitely worth…
You wouldn’t just stumble upon this old wooden house by chance. It’s tucked away in the middle of fields and forests, deep in the Swedish countryside—far from big cities and main roads. There are only a few other houses nearby, and that’s pretty much it. For groceries, the…
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…
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…
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 always intriguing to peek into the lives of others. How do people arrange their lives? What items surround them? In what kind of environment do they live? What do they see from the windows of their apartment? A brief glimpse into another person’s lifestyle can inspire and…
