This Idyllic Swedish Summerhouse Can Only Be Reached by Boat
Helicoptered to the site in prefab pieces, a holiday retreat springs up on a remote and roadless island.
Sleek Scandinavian Design Permeates a Family’s Summer House in an Old Fishing Village
Completed in 2016, the courtyard home is a modern take on the traditional, brick-and-stone buildings in the seaside town.
An Idyllic Swedish Summer House Channels Japanese Vibes
This minimalist timber home in the south of Sweden offers a family of four a place to commune with nature.
A Pint-Sized, No-Frills Summerhouse Rises From the Rocks on a Swedish Island
STEG Arkitekter designs a casual hideout to peel away the stress of city life.
An Idyllic Red Cabin in Sweden Echoes a 19th-Century Soldier’s Cottage
Unable to salvage an 1850 hut, architect Per Söderberg builds a crimson retreat that pays homage to the original.
A Careful Renovation Brings a 19th-Century Flat in Gothenburg Back to Life
A black-and-white palette and state-of-the-art kitchen bring an 1880s apartment in Sweden into the 21st century.
A Swedish Coastal Town Commissions an Otherworldly Bathhouse
The first impression of the Kallbadhus ("the cold bathhouse") is that it hovers over the water.
Unwind in a Simple Swedish Cabin With a Meditative Lookout on the Roof
Experience cabin life to the fullest in this minimalist structure that's tucked in the mountains of Northern Sweden.
Idyllic Home Designed for an Artist
In the remote San Juan Islands, an artist and an architect collaborate on a modern residence dedicated to creative pursuits.
An Idyllic Vacation Home in Greece
A far cry from the whitewashed buildings of Mykonos, this vacation home on the Aegean island of Skiathos will make any modern...
Make This Enchanting Swedish Greenhouse Your Home For $864K
An eco-friendly, lakeside abode with an impressive rooftop terrace is nestled within a greenhouse near Gothenburg.
Sweden’s Newly Opened Floating Hotel Is the Destination of a Lifetime
Arctic Bath plunges visitors into the remote wilderness of Sweden’s Lapland region.
Go Stargazing in Snøhetta’s Towering Addition to Sweden’s Treehotel
Guests can now book a stay in the 7th room, a cabin that seems to float in a pine canopy with views of the Lule River and the...
Sweden’s Tallest Timber Building Is a Towering Feat of Sustainable Architecture
Airtight and quick to assemble, Sweden’s carbon-sequestering Kajstaden tower is a beacon for green building.
Stressed Out? Sweden’s 72 Hour Cabins Are Designed to Soothe
The studies are in—these five charming glass cabins in Sweden might have what it takes to help you decompress.
Sweden’s Floating Arctic Bath Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations
Reservations just opened for Arctic Bath—a hotel and wellness retreat in the middle of the frigid Lule River.
An Iron Foundry Is Recast as an Idyllic Country Retreat
A Brooklyn couple fall for a former industrial building and turn it into an eclectic home.
A Brilliant Little Home Wins Sweden’s Most Prestigious Architecture Award
A charming, small-scale house wins Sweden’s oldest and most prestigious architecture award, beating out Bjarke Ingels Group and...
Sweden’s Ultra-Instagrammable Accordion House Just Hit the Market for $210K
The former fishing cabin features an extension that expands like a turtle’s head coming out of its shell.
This Swedish Permaculture Retreat Is a Foodie's Paradise
Nestled in the forests of Southern Sweden, this permaculture farm and retreat invites all to come explore and experiment with...
A Muted Berkshires Home Pays Homage to an Idyllic Landscape
Surrounded by an apple orchard, an evergreen grove, and gardens originally tended by the owners’ parents, Sheffield Residence...
Rustic Cabins Comprise This Impossibly Idyllic Hotel in Norway
Set in a beautiful stretch of fjord country about 250 miles northwest of Oslo, the Juvet Landscape Hotel is the kind of place you...
An Idyllic “Glass Barn” in the English Countryside Asks £2.3M
The sleek farmhouse by architect John Bullock frames riveting views in East Sussex.
Book This Idyllic Portuguese Home For Your Next Escape
Could the modern, minimalist villa known as Casa Luum be your next vacation spot? We think so.
A Golden, Egg-Shaped Sauna Signifies the Rebirth of a Swedish Mining Town
Artist duo Mats Bigert and Lars Bergström build a public art installation to commemorate the relocation of an entire city in...
Sweden’s Icehotel Celebrates its 30th Year With 15 Glittering New Art Suites
Grab your parka and your snow boots: we’re headed to Northern Sweden for an inside look at Icehotel’s latest crop of seasonal...
Modern Meets Traditional in a Swedish Summer House
On an 18th-century farmstead in rural Sweden, two Copenhagen designers handcraft a summerhouse that seamlessly melds the modern...
Local Wood Clads Every Surface of This Idyllic Australian Getaway
A pair of married architects put their exacting taste to work on their own family getaway in the Australian bush.
72 Hours in Småland, Sweden—Part Two
We take you deeper into the woods of Småland, southern Sweden's largest province, where the age-old traditions of glass- and...
Minimalist Pine-Clad Dining Room in Sweden
Perched atop a hill between a large park and Gothenburg's former industrial past rests architect Per Bornstein's 1,400 square...
An Australian Couple Downsize to a Tiny House and Discover an Idyllic Lifestyle
When a family in Queensland, Australia, suffered the loss of a loved one, a tiny home became their ticket to financial freedom.
An Idyllic Cottage With a Garden Studio Seeks $1.8M in San Francisco
Built by local architect Jim Jennings, the renovated home features pitched ceilings, board-and-batten walls, and a sparkling...
In the Idyllic Catskills, Designers Take Homes From Rickety to Ravishing
Lured by the siren call of the mountains, these New Yorkers wield hammer and nail to tackle the region’s fixer-uppers.
An Architect’s Idyllic Midcentury Perch in Berkeley Wants $1.05M
As a plus, architect and current owner Jim Orjala added a nifty studio beneath a towering oak.
An Old Post Office Becomes an Idyllic Beach Retreat in Victoria
A budget renovation relies on simple solutions to transform the building into a relaxing oasis.
This Idyllic Wisconsin Farmhouse Looks Like a Set of Old English Cottages
Set on a hill overlooking rolling farmland, this expansive home combines historic architecture with contemporary design.

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