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Lisa’s Swedish Family Home with Soothing Green

Hello friends, how are you this fine Friday? I have lived in Sweden for over twenty years, and I still find it hard to grasp just how long this country…

A Charming Summer House on the Swedish Island of Gotland

Tjena! Summer in Scandinavia is still in full swing. You may have noticed from my posts lately that it’s a time everyone takes super seriously – if you haven’t got your…

A Swedish Summerhouse in the West Coast Archipelago

Hej friends! The sun is shining, and the Scandinavian summer is in full swing. I have been swept up in the relaxed vibe and now that my children are finally…

A Light-filled Converted Schoolhouse in Sweden

Oh, how I love a converted schoolhouse. The large windows, spacious rooms and high ceilings are a perfect basis from which to create such a light-filled living space. And Gladhammar…

A Charming Swedish Home in a Windmill

The Southern Sweden county of Skåne where I live is known for its flat land and steady wind – which is why you’ll spot so many windmills! Although the majority…

An Idyllic Swedish Summer Cottage in the Forest

Today, I’m continuing with my summer cottage theme to match the relaxed holiday vibe in Scandinavia right now – and the sun has come out just for the occasion! This…

Old Meets New in a Cottage in South Moravia

“Time slowly passing, homely comfort and instead of a television, only a huge window with a view of the garden.” This is how Marika and Jirka – food bloggers and authors…

Our Landing Makeover with an IKEA Hack

This post contains press gifts marked with * Do you have a space in your home which you’ve delayed decorating for years? In our house, I had completely neglected our…

Henriette & Tommy’s Charming Danish Cabin Oasis

Let’s just say the weather in Scandinavia is ‘mixed’ right now. Torrential rain, cold and windy one minute, sunshine the next. But that’s not going to deter us from enjoying…

8 Beautiful Homes Belonging to Scandinavian Creatives

I started My Scandinavian Home blog in November 2011 – and since then I’ve published over 4000 posts – how crazy is that? Hidden in the depths of the archive…

A Dreamy Swedish Summer Cabin by the Sea in the Karlskrona Archipelagos

Happy 1st July! it’s officially the month many Scandinavians head off for their great summer staycation! Vacation time is serious business here – with most taking at least three weeks…

Emma Sundh’s Beautiful Sustainable Swedish Country Home

Happy Monday! Sweden is still feeling the energy of Friday’s midsummer’s eve celebrations, and although the cut wildflowers have started to wilt, the memories of the day remain strong (although…

my scandinavian home: Glad Midsommar!

This Friday marks Midsummer’s Eve, the most significant day in the Swedish calendar. The celebrations begin with the crafting of floral headdresses, followed by dancing around the Maypole, and culminate…

A Perfect Swedish Summer Cottage For Midsummer’s Eve!

It’s the start of a new week – but not just any week. Here in Sweden, we’re gearing up for arguably the biggest event of the year – Midsummer! On…

A Warm and Inviting Home in Södermalm, Stockholm

There’s plenty to love about the summer – but one of my favourite things is the light. You simply don’t get that wonderful golden light in Sweden any other time…

This Magazine-Ready Cabin on a Swedish Island is on Airbnb!

Can you work from home? Or more importantly, need a holiday? If so, this lovely Swedish cottage on the island of Dalarö in the Stockholm archipelagos for you. At the…

A Calm Swedish Home in the Heart of the City

Hej there! I hope you had a fantastic weekend! I’m at Bodø airport in North Norway waiting for my flight back to Malmö. I’ve had such an amazing time in…

A Warm, Bright and Cosy Swedish Home

It’s Friday! Time to hang up your work hat, pull up a seat and sip coffee… or something stronger, and indulge in a little Swedish interior inspiration. Today that comes…

Feel Inspired by Charming ‘The Station House’

This morning, I’ve woken up in Bodø, North of the Arctic Circle. It’s flanked by spectacular mountains, deep fjords and the North Sea, which gleam under the midnight sun –…

A Dreamy White Vintage-filled Cottage in California

I am often asked how I find homes for this blog. The answer is hours and hours of scrolling instagram, Pinterest, and interior magazines. But sometimes, I home just lands…

A Cosy Small Swedish Apartment With Earthy tones

It’s back to the city for today’s post – and a tour of a charming boho Swedish apartment. The cosy space measures a mere 49 square metres (527 square feet)…

my scandinavian home: Snapshots from our Little Summer Cabin

Hej kompisar! Do you have a place which is close to your heart? Somewhere special where you feel instantly happy and relaxed? The Swedes refer to this as your ‘smultronställe’…

Gen’s Playful Swedish Summer Cottage

Only three weeks to go until midsummer and Swedes are counting down the days until they lock up their city homes and head out to the country to relax! My…

A Charming, Traditional Red and White Swedish Summer Cottage

If you ever visit the Swedish countryside in summertime, the chances are, you’ll stay in a red and white cottage just like this, tucked away in the forest by a…

Step Inside Mary’s Cosy Family Home In Halle, Germany

Do you love to redecorate your home or move everything around once in a while? I featured Mary’s home in Germany, four years ago and there have been so many…

A White Swedish Apartment with A Small Space Hack

Anyone in need of a little calm this Monday? This elegant apartment in Södermalm, Stockholm is blessed with 3.30 metre high ceilings and beautiful period features. Plus, if you’re looking…

Explore A Dreamy Swedish Pool Villa on Gotland

With much of Scandinavia basking in sunshine and warmth this week, it would be rude not to transport us to the Swedish holiday of Gotland today! After all, there’s only…

A Danish Cabin That’s All About The Hygge!

Once upon a time I shared a lovely apartment belonging to Sarah Bjørumslet. The title of the post read ‘keeping it real in a Danish family home in the heart of…

A Bright White Swedish Apartment Where Old Meets New

Last Tuesday I celebrated my twenty year anniversary of living in Sweden. Can you believe it? I simply don’t know where the time has gone. But it’s been two wonderful…

Colour Inspiration From a Lovely Swedish Apartment

Hello! How are you this bright and sunny day? In recent years, the interior world trend has edged away from a less is more white space (although they’ll always feel…

St Oak – a Dreamy Apartment and Holiday Home Near Berlin

Do you recognise the signature style in the picture above? Maybe this beautiful kitchen in a former schoolhouse, this Berlin apartment and country house or this charming cottage in Österlen,…

A Dreamy Cottage by the Ocean Filled with Vintage Finds

It was the vintage zinc bath tub looking out over the ocean which caught my eye. Instantly knowing that there was more about this home to be discovered, I delved…

A Dreamy Swedish Cottage in the West Coast Archipelagos

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…

A Beautiful Swedish Loft With Fabulous Dormer Windows!

Godmorgon! After my offbeat post on Monday (check out the amazing before and after pictures of a Swedish camper!), I am reigning it in a little today and landing back…

A Dated Swedish Caravan (Camper) becomes a Stylish and Cosy Home

Homes come in all shapes and sizes. And today, I’m excited to share Monica Karlstein’s caravan. Monica is well known in Sweden for her DIY expertise – and recently transformed…

A Swedish Home with Colour Pops and a Lovely Workspace

Heeeeej there friends! I’m writing this blog post from home this morning as later I’m be heading to Copenhagen for a meeting (it’s a beautiful, sunny day so I can’t…

Charming Seabird Cottage, on Lamb Island, Australia

For anyone who needs to hear this today: Anna Swain is selling beautiful ‘Seabird’ on Lamb Island just off Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Not familiar with Anna Swain? A glance at…

Imke’s Warm and inviting Rental Apartment in Geneva, Switzerland

Hej there! I hope you had a lovely weekend! It’s the school half-term this week here, and although my family and I have stayed put in a very grey and…

3 Swedish Airbnbs That Bring You Close To Nature

Many people flock to Sweden in summertime. Some are looking for a city break, while many others come for the beautiful nature. It makes sense. Sweden has a population of…

my scandinavian home: Dunmore Farm

Journalists are often reaching out and asking for tips from Scandinavians on how to not only survive in winter but thrive. Indeed, I even included some tips in my Njuta…

A Light and Airy Open-Plan Swedish Loft with Angled Ceilings

Hej there! I hope you had an ‘underbar’ weekend! It dawned on me that I’ve shown quite a few bigger homes recently, yet homes come in all shapes and sizes.…

Leanne Ford’s Beautiful White Guest House Cottage

Trends come and go – and to be honest it can be hard to keep up. The good news is that the talk in the industry right now is very…

Carolina’s Serene Stockholm Apartment in Creams and Browns

A while ago Swedish photographer Kristofer Johnsson and stylist Pella Hedeby paid a visit to this beautiful 19th century apartment in Sturegatan, Stockholm. The home belonged to Mattias and Carolina…

Five Danish Country Homes to Love

Hej! Come here looking for the danish cottage? You can view all the pictures and see the listing here on the estate agent page. I am having to adapt my post…

A Small Swedish Home With a Smart Room Divider

In small quarters, creating a calm, practical and comfortable living space that’s also beautiful isn’t always easy, but it’s something the Swedes are especially good at! While this apartment might…

Details that Elevate the Room at Our Summer Cottage

This post is kindly sponsored by Corston. I only work with brands I love. Thank you for supporting the amazing companies that make My Scandinavian Home possible. A few weeks…

Imagining a Weekend At Lovely Millington’s house, Tasmania

Happy Friday! As you know, I try to stick to my Scandi theme here on the blog. But every now and again I go rogue and show a far away…

Elsa’s Beautiful Swedish Home is For Sale!

Hello dear friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend? I’ve got a beeeeeautiful home tour for you today which I think will put a spring in our step! I’ve…

Maria’s House By The Sea on Sweden’s Breathtaking High Coast

This summer, my eldest daughter Liv is swimming in the Swedish nationals. She has worked so hard to qualify (mornings before school and all) so there’s no way we’re going…

Beata’s Lovely Swedish Country Home is Full of Secondhand Finds

It’s Friday and the sun is shining! Love it! Before we all head off, I just wanted to share one final snippet of Scandi inspiration with you in the form…