Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland

Following the Danish cabin I featured the other day, I took your feedback on continuing with the Scandinavian summer cottages this autumn as a green light! 
There are some people whose style just resonates with you immediately – and for me, one of those people is Elsa Billgren. The Swedish TV presenter, fashion and interior stylist and author of the book The Key to the Home: decor, friends, and the food we share, co-produced with Sofia Wood, Elsa and her family 
divides her time between Stockholm (take a tour of her lovely apartment) and the incredible Baltic island of Gotland. 
And I’m excited to share a peek inside the living room, bedroom and bathroom of the latter today. Rustic, calm and pared down, the family cottage in Ljugarn is a wash with subtle off-white tones, surfaces rich in patina and one-off pieces, making it a perfect place to unwind and recharge surrounded by the rugged nature of Gotland. Step this way! 

Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland

Pendant ‘Liv’ light by Klong, sofa from meli meli, rug: Cappelin Dimyr

Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa found the wall mounted sculpture at a Salvation Army store. The fruit sculpture is from Ala Gård, Gotland. 

Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
The island of Gotland and Fårö is absolutely amazing! It’s one of my favourite Swedish islands, and we’ve sailed to quite a few. See my Baltic island hopping guide here

And just how lovely are these rooms in Elsa’s cottage? See more from snapshots from her city and island life here

I’ve shared many more homes from the island in the past – mostly with a rustic touch, all beautiful. Here’s a small selection to get you started: 

A converted schoolhouse on the Swedish island of Gotland

A rustic summer cottage on the island of Gotland

Have you been to Gotland? If not, it’s definitely one to add to your travel bucket list! 

See you Friday friends! 

Niki

Photography courtesy of Elsa Billgren, shared with kind permission. 

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Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland

Following the Danish cabin I featured the other day, I took your feedback on continuing with the Scandinavian summer cottages this autumn as a green light! 
There are some people whose style just resonates with you immediately – and for me, one of those people is Elsa Billgren. The Swedish TV presenter, fashion and interior stylist and author of the book The Key to the Home: decor, friends, and the food we share, co-produced with Sofia Wood, Elsa and her family 
divides her time between Stockholm (take a tour of her lovely apartment) and the incredible Baltic island of Gotland. 
And I’m excited to share a peek inside the living room, bedroom and bathroom of the latter today. Rustic, calm and pared down, the family cottage in Ljugarn is a wash with subtle off-white tones, surfaces rich in patina and one-off pieces, making it a perfect place to unwind and recharge surrounded by the rugged nature of Gotland. Step this way! 

Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland

Pendant ‘Liv’ light by Klong, sofa from meli meli, rug: Cappelin Dimyr

Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa found the wall mounted sculpture at a Salvation Army store. The fruit sculpture is from Ala Gård, Gotland. 

Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Elsa's Inspiring Summer Cottage on the Swedish Island of Gotland
The island of Gotland and Fårö is absolutely amazing! It’s one of my favourite Swedish islands, and we’ve sailed to quite a few. See my Baltic island hopping guide here

And just how lovely are these rooms in Elsa’s cottage? See more from snapshots from her city and island life here

I’ve shared many more homes from the island in the past – mostly with a rustic touch, all beautiful. Here’s a small selection to get you started: 

A converted schoolhouse on the Swedish island of Gotland

A rustic summer cottage on the island of Gotland

Have you been to Gotland? If not, it’s definitely one to add to your travel bucket list! 

See you Friday friends! 

Niki

Photography courtesy of Elsa Billgren, shared with kind permission.