Being a recluse seems a good choice in this pandemic. There are plenty of places that offer both comfort and solitude if money, time, and energy are not a problem. Sweden, to be precise, has beautiful coastal offerings on its map, including the Archipelago House.
This house sits on Sweden’s rugged shoreline just north of Gothenburg, surrounded by greenery and mountainous rocks. Set on a cliff, this modernized summer home draws inspiration from its coastal boathouses. It uses timber planks to form its facade though the inside boasts of modern offerings commonly found in urban living.
The Archipelago House forms four functional wooden volumes that interlock and connect via way of a terraced wooden deck. Constructed in harmony with its sloping topography, this private summer residence uses concrete and wood for the ceiling, walls, flooring, and furniture pieces. Muted and earth tones to the furnishings also provide an elegant and contemporary appeal. Meanwhile, paneled glass windows
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This Dezeen Lookbook presents seven interiors that combine design influences from Japan and Scandinavia in a style that has become known as Japandi .
A hybrid of east and west, the style is increasingly popular as a way to create interiors that are minimal without being cold. Japandi makes clever use of craftsmanship and tactile materials, such as textured wood and handmade ceramics, to add comfort and warmth.
It features pared-back styling, precise craft and natural materials – qualities that have long been central to the design traditions of Japan, and the Nordic countries, particularly Denmark and Sweden.
This is the latest lookbook in a series providing visual inspiration for interior designers and design lovers. Previous lookbooks in the series have showcased bathrooms with views, calm living rooms and peaceful bedrooms.