Lovisa’s Charming 20th Century Swedish family Home
Sailing has taken my family and I to many towns, cities, fishing villages and even uninhabited islands around the Swedish coast. It’s been such a wonderful way to discover the country! On one of our trips, we stopped in Kungsbacka, a lovely city on the West coast, just south of Gothenburg. And today I am excited to share Lovisa Hillhammar’s house from the very same place.
Lovisa lives with her husband Anton and daughters Mila and Vera in a beautiful old property built in 1923. The pair have been slowly renovating the house, restoring it to its former glory while adding modern touches. Keep a look out for the ‘red thread’ (touches of green throughout to ensure a cohesive flow from room to room) and clever use of contrast. For those of you who love wallpaper – you’ll love the William Morris designs too! Välkommen in!
In the kitchen, Lovisa has opted for a dried sage, roasted chestnut and cream colour combination.
Range ovens have been taking Sweden by storm lately, especially in older houses such as this one. Copper pans hung from a rail and a wall-mounted oil lamp hark back to the early 20th century.
William Morris Wallpaper, open shelving, mix and match chairs and a glass cabinet ensure a cosy and relaxed touch in the dining area. The pendant lamp is by Gubi.
I love the use of contrast in the sitting room, which includes different materials and dark and light tones.
This black gloss door is a standout to me. Simple yet impactful. Gloss has started to make a comeback recently – often used in a single area to focus the eye and make a statement.
Sailing has taken my family and I to many towns, cities, fishing villages and even uninhabited islands around the Swedish coast. It’s been such a wonderful way to discover the country! On one of our trips, we stopped in Kungsbacka, a lovely city on the West coast, just south of Gothenburg. And today I am excited to share Lovisa Hillhammar’s house from the very same place.
Lovisa lives with her husband Anton and daughters Mila and Vera in a beautiful old property built in 1923. The pair have been slowly renovating the house, restoring it to its former glory while adding modern touches. Keep a look out for the ‘red thread’ (touches of green throughout to ensure a cohesive flow from room to room) and clever use of contrast. For those of you who love wallpaper – you’ll love the William Morris designs too! Välkommen in!
In the kitchen, Lovisa has opted for a dried sage, roasted chestnut and cream colour combination.
Range ovens have been taking Sweden by storm lately, especially in older houses such as this one. Copper pans hung from a rail and a wall-mounted oil lamp hark back to the early 20th century.
William Morris Wallpaper, open shelving, mix and match chairs and a glass cabinet ensure a cosy and relaxed touch in the dining area. The pendant lamp is by Gubi.
I love the use of contrast in the sitting room, which includes different materials and dark and light tones.
This black gloss door is a standout to me. Simple yet impactful. Gloss has started to make a comeback recently – often used in a single area to focus the eye and make a statement.