My Houzz: A beautiful and quiet house in the Swedish countryside - In the small village of Svanvik on the west coast of Sweden, the dream of the same family countries home is almost complete. The house, once little run, has been carefully restored by former designer became an officer inside garden and cavalry Anna Stenberg - who had served in the Swedish Defence Forces of 20 years - and her husband Patric . After two decades of service the idea of taking a new direction in life began to appeal to Anna and she began to consider turning strong interest in interior and garden architecture into something more than a hobby.
"I have always helped friends plan of bathroom renovations and new kitchens and redecorated home all the time, since I was young, Anna said. "It was only when I dared to really think about the idea of changing the profession and work with it on a daily basis that it became real. It was very difficult. I do not know if I could handle such a big jump or change work wise, even though I knew I wanted. "And his journey began.
"I have always helped friends plan of bathroom renovations and new kitchens and redecorated home all the time, since I was young, Anna said. "It was only when I dared to really think about the idea of changing the profession and work with it on a daily basis that it became real. It was very difficult. I do not know if I could handle such a big jump or change work wise, even though I knew I wanted. "And his journey began.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Anna and Patrick Stenberg, and their daughters Emma, 6, and Julia, 5
Location Svanvik, north of Karlsborg by Lake Vättern in Sweden
Size 180 sq m
the way Anna and Patrick have found their perfect home was somewhat unusual. "I'm a captain in the cavalry and was away for training in the southern parts of Sweden for a few weeks," says Anna. "One day, as I lay there in a ditch in the middle of our fictional battle, I got a crazy momentum and just flipping the properties for sale on my phone. And there it was, the dream home for sale.
Their home is a farmhouse with attached stables, the neighbors on one side and open meadows on the other. "The house was built in 1939 and renovated twice, in the 1970s and 1990s," says Anna. Once they had purchased the property, the huge renovation project began. "The first two years we have sorted the water and sanitation and treated with geothermal heating, and the kitchen and bathroom.
The updated kitchen has Ikea, but was amended by Anna and Patric. "We bought all the wood from a small local sawmill and moldings replaced, taken sides and handles. The work plan looks like marble, but it is actually granite. "We managed to get our dream kitchen without a huge budget. I am very happy. The kitchen still feels modern, even if we built there nearly 10 years, "Anna said.
Who lives here Anna and Patrick Stenberg, and their daughters Emma, 6, and Julia, 5
Location Svanvik, north of Karlsborg by Lake Vättern in Sweden
Size 180 sq m
the way Anna and Patrick have found their perfect home was somewhat unusual. "I'm a captain in the cavalry and was away for training in the southern parts of Sweden for a few weeks," says Anna. "One day, as I lay there in a ditch in the middle of our fictional battle, I got a crazy momentum and just flipping the properties for sale on my phone. And there it was, the dream home for sale.
Their home is a farmhouse with attached stables, the neighbors on one side and open meadows on the other. "The house was built in 1939 and renovated twice, in the 1970s and 1990s," says Anna. Once they had purchased the property, the huge renovation project began. "The first two years we have sorted the water and sanitation and treated with geothermal heating, and the kitchen and bathroom.
The updated kitchen has Ikea, but was amended by Anna and Patric. "We bought all the wood from a small local sawmill and moldings replaced, taken sides and handles. The work plan looks like marble, but it is actually granite. "We managed to get our dream kitchen without a huge budget. I am very happy. The kitchen still feels modern, even if we built there nearly 10 years, "Anna said.
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Anna drew, planned, painted and managed the budget while Patric, who knows little about carpentry, came to work on the construction of several things they need for their new home. Today, eight years later, the family has expanded - with the arrival of two daughters of the couple, Emma and Julia - and the house has expanded with them.
"When we moved in, basically everything in the house was left by the previous owners, 'Anna said. "We cleaned for weeks, and made several trips to the landfill, but also found many treasures. There were many beautiful antique furniture, I rest have not found the perfect place for.
In the dining room, there is a wall of mirrors and frames which display Anna in some nooks and crannies of the house. The lamp is a second-hand case, the crystal chandelier is vintage, the bulb just PR Home, while the framed photo of the bird by Emma von Brömssen.
"When we moved in, basically everything in the house was left by the previous owners, 'Anna said. "We cleaned for weeks, and made several trips to the landfill, but also found many treasures. There were many beautiful antique furniture, I rest have not found the perfect place for.
In the dining room, there is a wall of mirrors and frames which display Anna in some nooks and crannies of the house. The lamp is a second-hand case, the crystal chandelier is vintage, the bulb just PR Home, while the framed photo of the bird by Emma von Brömssen.
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I don 't remember where, but in a forgotten corner we found two slabs of marble old, I waited to use. Ultimately, they found their place as bedside tables on the high cabinet doors, said Anna.
The ornate wooden headboard is Patric own a previous home, and paisley bedding came from Ellos.
Basketball, Afroart.
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The ornate wooden headboard is Patric own a previous home, and paisley bedding came from Ellos.
Basketball, Afroart.
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paneled walls surrounding the entrance to the kitchen are painted a soft gray that complements the cream tones elsewhere. "We tried to create a consistent atmosphere throughout the house," Anna said.
'The guidelines were natural materials, rustic and durable. But I do not feel locked me in a particular style; I mix as I go along, "she adds. "I'm too interested in interior decoration and gardening limit myself.
The lighting in the kitchen is an old lamp Fagerhult, while the painting was bought at a second hand market. The kitchen floor is laid with stone.
'The guidelines were natural materials, rustic and durable. But I do not feel locked me in a particular style; I mix as I go along, "she adds. "I'm too interested in interior decoration and gardening limit myself.
The lighting in the kitchen is an old lamp Fagerhult, while the painting was bought at a second hand market. The kitchen floor is laid with stone.
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on the first floor of the house, the study window overlooking the nearby meadow. "It is peaceful to take your eyes off the laptop, when you have been sitting with sketches and counting in millimeters and look on the fields, says Anna.
trunk sitting next to the wood desk belonged to the uncle of the mother of Patric. Uncle Henning was a true adventurer, he said. "He traveled through Russia and pan for gold in the US. While the trunk is said to have seen a bit '.
Wallpaper Borastapeter. tartan fabric, Modesto.se.
trunk sitting next to the wood desk belonged to the uncle of the mother of Patric. Uncle Henning was a true adventurer, he said. "He traveled through Russia and pan for gold in the US. While the trunk is said to have seen a bit '.
Wallpaper Borastapeter. tartan fabric, Modesto.se.
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is next to the house is a barn where the horses were kept until the 1970s, and the old doors from here were used to create this niche in the dining room. "I think it's normal that it takes time to create a home especially one that will last over time, "says Anna." Having too much furniture is not for me, so I tend to think awhile before I decide how I want. '
Chairs, Tre SEKEL.
Chairs, Tre SEKEL.
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The kitchen Metro style rectangular tiles in bright white, and an old wood stove that still works. "I think it's important to be able to live without electricity and running water, Anna said. "For two recent catastrophic storms in Sweden, I worked in the most affected areas and has seen how bad things can be if you are not prepared. We have our own water well, and a wood stove. It feels safe to have it here in the countryside.
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many of the items in the Anna and Patric house designed and built themselves. In the barn, Patric has a workshop space for carpentry and construction, while Anna plans and sketches. "It always begins by asking me," What is the purpose, what do we want? "So I make a moodboard in my head and just start drawing and building."
'The projects have come one after another, "she said their renovation works. "last year, we began to transform the barn into a garage, and it will be finished in the next two days. So now it feels like things are finally over. the next summer will be the first festival without any work to do on the house, and I almost feel a little nervous about it. But I'm sure we'll find something new to do.
'The projects have come one after another, "she said their renovation works. "last year, we began to transform the barn into a garage, and it will be finished in the next two days. So now it feels like things are finally over. the next summer will be the first festival without any work to do on the house, and I almost feel a little nervous about it. But I'm sure we'll find something new to do.
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The house has been renovated progressively and projects . followed for almost eight years, "I think the key is to focus on one thing at a time and make it clear what you want - and then get through this inevitable crisis in the middle of the project, says Anna. "After the immersion, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and get all together at the end. Myself and Patrick are very similar in that we both disciplined. "
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I made these shelves, 'Anna said,' by attaching pieces of wood with a leather strap that I ordered from a company in Lapland northern Sweden.
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Anna inherited t he oriental rug in the living room of her grandmother, and the table was left in the house when Anna moved and Patric. the s FSIO have been updated with new covers of the Swedish company Bemz.
Ektorp sofas Ikea. Cushions, PR Home and H & M Home.
Ektorp sofas Ikea. Cushions, PR Home and H & M Home.
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"We wanted to bring out the original features and creating a sense that matched the age of the house, says Anna.
Window Display, Vita Ranunkler. Bulb, PR Home.
Window Display, Vita Ranunkler. Bulb, PR Home.
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the carpet in the living room was a gift, and the chair is a piece designed for ecofriendly sustainable Ire Möbel, a company of Swedish furniture. The old table in the background was inherited grandfather of Anna.
I rode in my childhood, Anna explains, "and now we have an old horse stable on the property. My grandfather had horses and stables stood in the table that was transmitted to her grandmother. "And the story of the play continues.
Hanna chair, Emma Olbers.
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I rode in my childhood, Anna explains, "and now we have an old horse stable on the property. My grandfather had horses and stables stood in the table that was transmitted to her grandmother. "And the story of the play continues.
Hanna chair, Emma Olbers.
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daughters of the couple, Julia and Emma, sitting in front of the theater and gardening combined hangar . When Anna decided to leave the army, it has completely changed careers and training as a garden designer.
"When I work with gardens, document and I always draw detailed plans. I'm probably very influenced by my previous job and like to have everything in order and planned, "admits Anna. "Inside, however, I keep the target image in my head and then, for the style, I just go with the flow and with my feelings."
"When I work with gardens, document and I always draw detailed plans. I'm probably very influenced by my previous job and like to have everything in order and planned, "admits Anna. "Inside, however, I keep the target image in my head and then, for the style, I just go with the flow and with my feelings."
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"You m 'gave this chair by my grandfather, "says Anna. "He was a minister for many years, and was at one point in the 1970s since many chairs as gifts by the President of Mexico!
Marmoleum Click floor, Forbo.
Marmoleum Click floor, Forbo.
"In retrospect, it was absolutely the right decision for me to try on my new career, Anna said happily. "I came to the conclusion that our homes are among the most important things we have in life."
'It means so much to be in a environment that makes us feel good, and when we have a chance to express ourselves. And I am able to do, through the change in my profession, but also through this impulse-buy house in the ditch in southern Sweden there are nine. Now I'll finally install and try to enjoy it. - Before my fingers start itching and a new project started
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'It means so much to be in a environment that makes us feel good, and when we have a chance to express ourselves. And I am able to do, through the change in my profession, but also through this impulse-buy house in the ditch in southern Sweden there are nine. Now I'll finally install and try to enjoy it. - Before my fingers start itching and a new project started
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