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Egg-Shaped Sauna Mirrors Arctic Landscape in Sweden

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Artist duo Bigert & Bergström completed the design of an egg-shaped sauna in Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost town. “Solar Egg draws inspiration from Kiruna’s Arctic climate, where light conditions change with the seasons from 24-hour winter darkness to round-the-clock midsummer sun,” the designers said.

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Small Apartment in Sweden Has a Charming Bistro Feel

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We love the dynamic character this small apartment in Sweden exudes. Instead of storage cabinets, the designers chose open shelves to enhance the spacious feel of the kitchen. Which of the design elements in this Gothenburg apartment do you like best? The open-plan kitchen and dining room is infused with color and light.

Sweden 40
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Sparse and Simple Island Home in Sweden

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Designed by Arrhov Frick Arkitektkontor , this sparse home is designed to accommodate a family of five on this Swedish Island, located on the Stockholm archipelago. The post Sparse and Simple Island Home in Sweden appeared first on Freshome.com. The house can be neatly divided into three sections.

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Serene Vacation Home in Sweden Hides Among the Pine Trees

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Villa Ljung is a charming vacation home near the sea in Höllviken, Sweden. Designed by landscape architect Anders Folkesson , the garden features narrow pathways winding through the heather and moss. The façades of all three buildings are clad in various types of larch paneling, which makes them blend in with the pine trees.

Sweden 40
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Dark Walls, Wood Make For a Warm, Cozy Apartment in Sweden

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Discovered by Freshome on real estate broker Alvhem ‘s website, this 721-square-foot apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, features two rooms, an exquisite chef’s kitchen and access to the garden. The post Dark Walls, Wood Make For a Warm, Cozy Apartment in Sweden appeared first on Freshome.com.

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Modern Villa Design in Sweden Balancing Social Fun and Privacy

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Impressive interior design lines each space in this Sweden villa, inspiring us to choose the best color palette for a bright, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoying the outdoors is a big part of this home – this is a residence elegantly designed for a collection of memorable pool parties. Priced at $1.7 Priced at $1.7 Is it yours?

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. What can we learn from these simple, yet unique European designs?

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