A beautiful back-to-basic Finnish cabin

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Minna of Time of The Aquarius. Her style is stunningly simple, and everything she touches turns to gold. Minna and her family have been renovating their beautiful Finnish summer cottage (seen here, here and here) for some time and today I can reveal a glimpse of parts of the new monochrome living space. It's everything a Scandinavian retreat should be and more. Oh how I'd love to visit one day! How about you?

Time of The Aquarius - shared with kind permission.

I do love a back-to-basic minimalist feel. So airy and light. How about you?

Although around 80% of the items in the home are vintage finds, there are a few pieces we can readily find - the kitchen is from IKEA. The worktop is from Bauhaus and painted black using Osmo Color. The dining chairs are Bertoia. There are several lovely items by the lovely Finnish brand Verso Design too. But what I really want to know - (and I'm pretty sure you do too?) is where that light in the kitchen is from. I'm working on it I promise - and will be back shortly! Do let me know if there is anything else you're wondering about.

You can see more pics of this lovely cottage and keep up to date with their renovation project on Instagram. Or take a peek at Minna's year round home here.

More stunning Finnish homes here (scroll passed the first as it will most likely be this one) and if you're in the mood - you might want to check out the log cabin and rural retreats archives too - soooo idyllic!

Have a lovely day!

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A light Danish home with a dreamy bedroom

There's a beautiful light here in South Sweden today (this was taken on my morning walk along the beach). In the distance I could see Denmark over the sound - and one of the roof tops could quite possibly have been this home (through a strong set of binoculars!!). Located just North of Copenhagen, the space has been designed in consultation with Natalia Sánchez Echervarria of Spatial Code and beautifully captured by one of my favourite interior photographers - Line Thit Klein. Such a lovely, light-filled space don't you think? And that bedroom *sigh*?!

Design: Natalia Sánchez Echevarria / Spatial Code. Photographer: Line Thit Klein. Shared with kind permission.

Lovely!

I'm extremely partial to an all white, uncluttered bedroom - so serene! In this instance I love the exposed beams painted in white, light wood floor and french balcony. On a day like to say the doors could be thrown open - what a lovely room to wake up to, don't you think?!

We've been seeing a few white spaces with earthy aubergine / mauve coloured curtains in Denmark lately (remember this beautiful bedroom?). It's a lovely way of bringing colour into an all white space, especially when matched with a throw.

I love the paint colours on the gallery wall (try Borrowed Light) and stairwell (try Lulworth blue) - so calming!

More lovely Danish homes to drool over today: an idyllic summer cottage,  a home with a warm soul and quirky touches and a Danish retreat.

Have a lovely day!

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