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Egg-Shaped Sauna Mirrors Arctic Landscape in Sweden

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In the center you notice the nest-like fireplace, built from stone and iron. Photography credit: Jean-Baptiste Béranger The post Egg-Shaped Sauna Mirrors Arctic Landscape in Sweden appeared first on Freshome.com. .” The interior is adapted to the oval shape of the construction.

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Sparse and Simple Island Home in Sweden

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The backdrop to Viggsö is windswept landscape of stone cliffs, pine trees and shaggy lichen- a faded color palette, fitting for a minimalist home. 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. Danish brick flooring and stone walls give the interiors a cottage-like feel. The project was completed by Johan Sundberg Architecture and comprises three buildings: a residence, a garage and a small cottage for an aging relative.

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Swedish Retreat Immersed in Spectacular Archipelago Cliff Setting

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This large island home with a long coastline and undulating archipelago rocks in Tavastbodaviken, Sweden is an adventurer’s dream retreat. On the waterfront, below the main house, there is a sandy beach, a genuine old wood sauna and a good jetty with a protective stone pier.

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Stylish Swedish Studio Apartment Lives Large

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Situated on the fifth floor of a lovely building in Gothenburg, Sweden, this studio apartment boasts neighborhood views. Many of the original elements were preserved, such as the paneled doors, stucco walls, cast iron details, white-painted plank flooring and stone windowsills. These features give the apartment a stylish character.

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

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Scandinavian design extends to the countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland—offering a vast and eclectic taste that personifies this design movement and is characterized by simplicity, functionality and minimalism. Are we all ready to hop on a place and move to Norway, Finland, Denmark or Sweden?

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How Dreams Become Residential Structures: Luxury Villa in Brazil

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Also, the stone used to erect this luxury Brazilian villa has the same color as the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem – this was a special request that was put into play in a modern, attractive way. Modern Cluster of Living Volumes: Villa Skäret in Sweden. The spacious swimming pool was one of the owner’s requests. 0 comments.

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