“The outside of the house is white with a red/orange roof and it is set in the middle of a century old apple orchard. I choose red, orange and green as accent colors to create a holistic and harmonic color palette.”

“This house is our primary residence, so, we wanted a house that fit all aspects of our lives- both work and pleasure. A place to entertain, relax, and to be together as a family. The previous owners had a similar vision to mine and so, I fell in love with the house the first time that I saw it. Then, it was simply a matter of adapting it to our own personal needs and lifestyle.”

“I also wanted to pay homage to the time period in which the house was built, but, also to put a modern and personal spin on the decor- to reflect the evolution of the house, and the personality of the inhabitants.”

“All of the big bay windows at the front of the house face the sun – a huge benefit in Sweden where sunshine is a luxury commodity – and the sun streams into the house, and onto the front patio from morning to evening. I walk downstairs in the morning and I am always surprised by the beauty and tranquility of the light coming through the windows, and the sea just outside.”

“I chose to create a neutral palette with pale, light grey walls and white washed pine floors, and then to add color with furniture and textiles.”

“This house was the perfect opportunity for me to test the Bemz concept- using textiles to create a personal living space, and reuse our existing furniture without throwing it away. Textiles brought everything together in the color palette for the house, and I felt good about reusing and revitalizing some of my favorite sofas and furniture. I also added curtains, cushions and bedcovers from Bemz to create a complete integrated look.”

The painting is by a local Swedish artist.

“I love the dining room table- it’s a Super-Circular table designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, and Arne Jacobsen, and it fits the space perfectly.”

“I wanted a round table in that space to enable conversation- so that everyone could be a part of the conversation.”

Bits of red show up throughout the home, a modern update to a historic home.

“It’s always a personal story, and always a risk. I never know how it will look until I see it in place.”

The bathroom has also been fully modernized.

“One of Sweden’s most famous textile designers, Kajsa Melanton, lived in the house with her family, and even the most recent owners were artists. The house has a creative energy and vibe that I wanted to maintain.”

An ideal reading nook.

Colorful art and a hanging pendant brighten a stairwell.

“The Front Patio is our place of relaxation. I would live here if I could. I have created several areas for rest and conversation with outdoor seating arrangements- a sofa area for larger groups, and 2 wicker chairs facing the sea are perfect for 2 to have coffee in the morning while reading the newspaper or just looking out to sea. We also eat dinners on the patio in the summertime enjoying the light and the natural breezes.”