A Charming Little Swedish Summer Cottage By The Sea | Smart is Beauty
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The countdown has begun for the Swedish summer - and there's a sense that everyone is rushing around trying to get everything done and all the loose ends tied up before heading off for 3 - 6 weeks (yes, really!) for some downtime. Nothing says summer like the quintessential Swedish summer cottage. Usually simply decorated, there's a strong emphasis on providing as many bunks as possible in order to host the raft of passing guests as they go about their tour! You see, summer is a time for catching up with friends and relatives from afar, bringing their own bedding for the night with them.
This charming 100 year-old cottage in the Gothenburg archipelagos may only be 30 m2 / 322 sq ft - but it has everything you need for a perfect summer by the sea. Think beautiful wood beams, walls rich with patina, light filled rooms and a huge terrace from which to chat into the early hours while looking out over the bay.
I've just picked up a similar chair for our little cabin called the Boogie chair by Karup.
Simple wood walls in the kitchen and other natural materials help to connect the cottage with the surrounding nature.
A loftbed in the rafters creates a perfect place for a summer snooze!
Vintage and antique pieces help to create a relaxed, lived-in vibe and connect the cottage to its past. Plus, a foldable table like this one is ideal for small spaces!
The sofa doubles up as a futon - ideal for the arrival of impromptu guests!
Charming in everyway.
The beauty of these small spaces in summer time is that life spills outside, expanding the living space immensely. But for chillier days, there's that lovely wood burning stove which invites a quit read or riotous games of cards (do the card games in your family get out of hand too?).
Lovely!
Could you imagine spending your summer here? If so, check out the listing over at Fastighetsbyrån.
It's a beautiful part of the world - near some of my favourite islands! A little boat would be a must so you'd be able to go out for day trips and explore the archipelago (see my island hopping guide!).
I'm excited about sharing some news from our own little cabin with you tomorrow - it's coming on leaps and bounds now!
Kram!
Niki
Photographs courtesy of Fastighetsbyrån
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