This is the home of my landlords and neighbors, Ann and Jesper and their three children. They moved out here to the Stockholm Archipelago from the city just last year and are restoring a 10 year old home. One of the first things they did upon moving in, was to white wash the floors and all the walls of the interior. Ann calls their style, " A harmonious mix of old and new."
The dining room is a mix of new purchases and family heirlooms, like the chandelier which belonged to Ann's grandmother. With so many traditional features like the built-in fireplaces and the clapboard ceilings, it is hard to tell if the home is old or new. The outside is currently being painted but features a traditional grass roof! Hopefully I can show that to you soon. See more photos and details on my Flickr.
Oh wow - this is absolutely delightful! Such restraint. I'm inspired to declutter!
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | September 08, 2009 at 06:40 AM
Beautiful! I hope their kids don't get muddy feet!
Posted by: Lizzy | September 08, 2009 at 06:53 AM
Goodness I love all the warm whites!
Posted by: heather smith jones | September 08, 2009 at 08:35 AM
i love this. all the white is insanely gorgeous!
Posted by: joslyn | September 08, 2009 at 08:42 AM
What a lovely home all crips and fresh in white.
Posted by: Melissa Allam | September 08, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I love swedish houses, they are simple, eco-friendly and simply beautiful! Love this post!
here is my deco blog if you would like to stop by
www.bochenko-nieruchomosci.blogspot.com
bisous. deva.
Posted by: Deva84 | September 08, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Oh my. I absolutely LOVE this home! Light, old+new, and simple. I'm inspired!
Posted by: mary | September 08, 2009 at 01:53 PM
gah! it's perfection. such beautiful soft light. my attempts at all white always end with a muddy boot.
Posted by: nath | September 08, 2009 at 02:06 PM
I love that even Ann's place settings are all white. Their home is a wonderful endormsent of the Scandinavian custom of removing your shoes before entering a home.
Posted by: Sara | September 08, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Simple, elegant, beautiful...
Posted by: chez danisse | September 08, 2009 at 05:01 PM
I love all that white... so soothing. Thanks for posting; the home is lovely (and I'm kind of an old house snob!). :)
-maria
Posted by: vintage simple | September 09, 2009 at 01:53 PM
and so beautiful I can hardly breathe...xo t
Posted by: mrs. french | September 09, 2009 at 07:58 PM
so beautiful.
would you mind listing the paint color(s) used?
I've had the hardest time finding the right whites.
Posted by: natalie | September 10, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Hi Natalie. Thanks for your comment. I will get in touch with the owners and see if they have a record of the paint colors and companies. If I forget, will you email me? chelseafuss (at) gmail (dot) com.
Thanks!!
Posted by: chelsea | September 10, 2009 at 02:35 PM