Julie's Bright Danish Summer Cabin by the Sea | Smart is Beauty

This weekend, the clocks went forward in Sweden - which always feels like a giant leap towards summertime (even if it was painful when the alarm clock went off!). In honour of the occasion, I couldn't resist sharing a dreamy Danish summer cabin with you. 

But it hasn't always been dreamy. In fact when Julie Løwenstein and her husband Simon Schack first discovered the cabin in Rørvig, it was dark, dank and had been on the market for an age. As a stylist for Bolig magasinet, Julie knows her way around a renovation and how to give homes a lift. The couple found that painting the interior white was key to creating a bright living space - and they also put in a new kitchen and bathroom.

Today, the simple, yet vibrant cabin has everything the family need to enjoy weekends and holidays away from the city. Anitta Behrendt was there to snap these lovely pictures: 

An IKEA kitchen has been tucked under a low angled ceiling - the only section which hasn't been painted white. 

White wood cladding and light wood floors help to create a light living space. 

A woodburning stove is essential for colder days, while nautical stripes and a touch of blue help to connect the cabin to the coast. 

Vintage furniture ensures a relaxed vibe. 

A tiny wall mounted bamboo shelf provides just enough space for a reading lamp, book and coffee, in lieu of a bedside table. 

Natural materials like stone help to connect the cabin with its surroundings. 

Fast drying Hammam towels* are ideal for summer cottages by the sea. 

A low maintenance garden is designed purely for relaxing in the sunshine! 

Julie sketched this plan of the cabin which gives a great overview of the layout: 

All in all, a perfect getaway for a family of four.

We just a need a little warmth and sunshine now (it's snowing here today - humph!). What's it looking like at your end? 

See more pictures and read more about Julie's cabin at Bolig Magasinet (in Danish). And see Julie's latest projects @julie_lowenstein. 

For more charming cabin / summer cottage inspiration, take a peek inside this archive. 

Have a fab start to the week friends! 

Niki

Photography: Anitta Behrendt

Styling: Julie Løwenstein - shared with kind permission

Featured in: Bolig Magasinet

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