I've probably talked before about how we ended up building a home so I'll keep it short, but it was actually my husband's idea. I grew up in an older, character home and although it was always in a state of renovation, I liked the idea of buying a do-up and turning it into my dream home, while still retaining the original features. Dean on the other hand wanted a new home. Warm and dry, low-maintenance and designed for the how we like to live, over time this idea started to rub off on me. Once I jumped on board, there was no looking back and I couldn't be happier. Now we fantasise about winning Lotto and building a holiday home. Just last night I was telling Dean about my dreams to build a minimalist Nordic barn-inspired home by the sea! Aren't dreams fun?
I do still love older homes, and if I was in the market to buy one, this listing on Swedish Real Estate site Alvhem Mäkleri would definitely be on the must-see open home list! Freshly painted with new finishes it has a fun, quirky Scandi style that Alvhem is renowned for. I can also imagine that most of our furniture and homewares would fit right in!
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Yes I adore this Michelle. They have done this so well. Love the floor boards.
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It's nice to hear how it all came about - I didn't know the story. I'm two ways, I adore character homes made extremely comfortable, i also dream of building something so incredible I'd probably never afford to have! I think for me, I'd like to meet somewhere in the middle and make a perfect marriage of old and new architecture. It's hard to find it done well, but when it is it's something else… oh yes, to dream! xx
ReplyDeleteAAh... I know exactly what you mean... that seamless fusion between old and new... so good. x x
DeleteIt's a lovely house with amazing details, and trims all around the walls!
ReplyDeleteLOVED IT!
Show us more :)
Teresa
Thanks Teresa! x
DeleteIt looks warm and cosy although simple in its design. Nice place to live in...
ReplyDeleteRegards
I agree.. thanks Marcell, so glad you like it!
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