Fall in love with Lisa's calming Swedish home | Smart is Beauty

Hej kompisar! I hope you had a lovely Easter break – and that the sun is shining for you like it is here in Sweden (despite the tail end of Storm David, which we could probably do without!). While the storm might be raging outside, inside Lisa's Swedish home, it's an entirely different story – it's as calm as can be.

Soft, nature-inspired tones wrap around each space, with muted greens, warm woods and creamy whites creating a quiet kind of harmony that feels grounding. The kitchen, in particular, draws you in – can you imagine starting your morning here, coffee in hand, sunlight catching the glass jars and simple ceramics on the shelves? Nothing feels forced or over-styled, and that’s exactly the beauty of it. 

And then there are all those little corners… a traditional Swedish bench with striped cushions, a softly lit dining table with a Le Klint lamp overhead and the candles flickering in the bathroom. Wait, is that TWO baths side by side? We actually just got rid of our bath - but this is making me wish we hadn't!

All in all, there’s something so inspiring about how effortlessly this home balances function and feeling, simplicity and warmth. The perfect tour to start the week after the holidays. Step this way! 

So calming, don’t you think? I’d love to hear the story behind those two bathtubs – I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anything like this indoors. Have you? My sister and I would have loved this when we were little.

It actually reminded me of the most unusual bath setting I’ve ever come across – a little varmbadhus (warm bath house) in the fishing village where we have our summer cottage. Sadly the establishment burnt down a few years ago, but it was such a beautiful old place. Each room had a clawfoot tub filled with seaweed, and you’d be gently scrubbed with it, leaving your skin feeling incredibly silky smooth. Have you ever tried a seaweed bath?

I also love the soothing greens running throughout Lisa’s home – they bring everything together so effortlessly and add to that sense of calm. 

Here’s a little aside: this doesn’t happen very often (thankfully!), but while putting this post together, I started to recognise a few of the rooms… and realised I’ve actually featured Lisa’s home before (I didn't notice at first since she has changed her instagram handle), many moons ago! Even so, since I'd started, and Lisa's made quite a few inspiring changes, I couldn’t resist sharing it again – some homes are simply too lovely not to revisit. I hope you feel the same! 

Wishing you a happy mid-week! 

Niki

Photography by @lisasarkiv, shared with kind permission. 

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