Modern cottage

Wonderful & unusual version of a traditional Swedish
country cottage that has been given a complete face lift
as well as a modern extension. Set in the coutryside
near Gothenburg on the West coast of Sweden.

The original cottage is located behind the glass cage

built by the couple (architects) and creates an unusual

mix of structural styles that somehow seem to fit well.

This is not my usual preference, but somehow this

particular home actually got my thumbs up..

What do you think..?

The house has that 'less is more' look founded by the

late architectural genious Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Clean lines, openness, transparency - this is a house

that breathes.. and I feel lighter just looking at it.

Inside or outside? Who can tell in this diningroom?

Imagine how divine this would be in winter as well
with lots of candle lights everywhere..

I am not mad about lime green, however do admire the

courage required to stain the wood panel in this shade..

..and somehow it further reinforces the whole seamless

inside-outside approach to the structure of the house.

Lovely airy bedroom with soothing white walls

and clever wrap-around bench by the fireplace.

A nice calm oasis in the middle of all the green..

I love the contrast of the modern, almost Zen like

bath and sinks (by Antonio Lupi) against the

white washed & wood panelled walls. Too bare

and 'undressed' to be my ideal, but a wonderful

base to work with and pleasing to the eye.

Via 'Residence Hem & Trend' magazine.

xCharlotta