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We've sailed to Varberg on Sweden's west coast on a number of occasions, as it's the perfect stopover on the way to the incredible Gothenburg archipelago. But it's also a lovely destination in its own right! Home to some of my favourite creatives, including Kristin Lagerkvist (whose Varberg home and  French getaway  I've featured here before), and not far from the beautiful Strömma Farmlodge, the area has a wonderfully creative spirit. There must be something in the air! Sculptor and interior designer Patricia Trambevski is one of those creatives. She's transformed a beautiful thatched-roof house overlooking the rolling Halland countryside into an extraordinary home and studio. And now she's ready to move on and let someone else enjoy this little slice of paradise (tempting, I have to say – anyone fancy going halves?). The house is a wonderful mix of old, new and rustic, with beautiful natural materials, earthy colours and plenty of texture. Think muted gr...

Friday calls for a lovely, inspiring home tour to get us all in the mood for the weekend, don't you think? And today we're heading to Hornsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm, where Simon lives in a beautiful 150-square-metre apartment dating back to 1905. With its grand proportions, high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and beautiful old wooden floors, the apartment has all the makings of a dream home. But when Simon first took it on, much of its original character had been lost over the years. And so began a labour of love to bring back some of its former glory, while creating a home that feels very much part of the present. It's perhaps no surprise that Simon has such a keen eye for interiors. After years working in sales and marketing, he decided to follow his passion and launched his own interior design and joinery company, Tosta Studios , in 2025, specialising in bespoke projects for private homes. And his own home is a wonderful reflection of that creative spirit. Three ...

I used to feature Dutch homes all the time, so much so that someone once wrote to point out that The Netherlands is, in fact, not part of Scandinavia! The real reason is simply that I’ve always had a penchant for Dutch style. While the two design traditions are of course distinct, there can be some lovely crossovers: a fondness for natural materials, beautifully simple forms, and interiors that feel considered. Marloes’ home is no exception. Located in the Brabant countryside in the south of Holland, it has a wonderfully calm, minimalist feel, but there’s plenty of warmth too. Whitewashed beams and walls create a beautifully light backdrop, while tactile linen, wool, sheepskins and natural wood soften the look. I also love the slightly rustic, imperfect details: the old wooden door, sculptural ceramics, dried branches and pieces with a handmade feel, which stop all that white from feeling stark. And eagle-eyed readers might spot a familiar piece of art, too. A work by Swedish artist S...