On May 8th I’ll have lived in Sweden for twenty years. TWENTY YEARS! I often think back to the summer I met Per – which signalled the start of my Scandinavian adventure. It was a warm and sunny July and I flew over to visit a Swedish friend. We took a road trip up to the stunning West coast archipelago where we spent a week hopping between islands, picnicking on warm granite cliffs and cooling off in the waters of the Kattegat sea.
Life is slow on the island, and days are spent lolling on decks, watching boats sail past, enjoying a coffee in a little cafe or walking on the quieter stretches of the island to take in the scenery. Needless to say, it’s a dream.
As with most Swedish summer cottages, the decor is simple and pared-back, with a nod to the coastal location. A glimpse of the channel and surrounding village can be seen from the windows, ensuring the island vibe is never far from sight!
We’re seeing so many window nooks right now, don’t you think? They make such a lovely addition to a kitchen – offering a relaxed spot to grab a coffee and chat to whoever is cooking / brewing the coffee!
Traditional rag rugs (as seen in the hallway) are the floor covering of choice in a summer cottage – I love that they come in all kinds of colours!
A sea view and a kakelugn? I can just see envision how cosy this would feel come winter, with the wind whipping at the windows!
Could you imagine sitting here, enjoying supper while the sunsets over the water? Pass me the rosé!
The cottage even comes with a boathouse and private jetty. That’s me sold!
How idyllic! Could you imagine spending your summers here?
Did I mention that the address is ‘Krabban’ (‘the crab’)? Love that!
Sadly, this cottage is a little out of reach budget-wise for Per and I – but maybe if we all chip in together with some form of crowdfunding we could divide it between us, right? Always good to dream!
Would you like to see a few more cottages from the West coast of Sweden this weekend? Check out:
Have a wonderful, relaxing weekend friends! See you Monday!
