A Personal and Cozy 1960s Family Home in Sweden
Tucked away in the beautiful Swedish town of Saltsjöbaden, this yellow brick villa is more than just a house; it’s a home with serious personality. Initially built in the 1960s, it was completely renovated with care and creativity, blending retro charm with modern comfort and style.
Set against cliffs and forest, and surrounded by a garden that feels like your own private park, the home is full of life both inside and out. Think flower beds, crops, patios, and stone paths – all lovingly designed and maintained to be as beautiful as they are inviting.
The renovation in 2021 brought the best of the past into the present (and future) with a focus on sustainability, quality, and timeless style. Every detail, from the materials to the layout, has been chosen intentionally. Big, open living spaces are made for gatherings, cozy bedrooms to retreat to, and plenty of smart, practical features that make everyday life easier.
Thanks to large windows and multiple doors out to the garden and patios, this home is flooded with natural light all day long. You’re never far from nature here, whether you’re having coffee on the terrace, picking herbs from the garden, or just enjoying the view from the sofa.
Influenced by design greats like Alvar Aalto and Ralph Erskine, this home balances style and soul in an effortless way. It’s no surprise that this home has graced several magazine covers over the years.
We’re starting the tour on the upper floor, where you will find an open-plan living space and the master bedroom with en-suite, all with high, pitched ceilings and large windows.
The room is wonderfully connected to the garden with large glazed double doors that open onto the garden and patio.
The kitchen was designed by Alexander Lervik for Ballingslöv, and the doors are completely unique. They asked a chef to help design the kitchen, making it as practical as possible.
Therefore, the kitchen has a large sink with space for plates plus an extra sink in the kitchen island, a hood that effectively catches smoke, and direct access to the sink, refrigerator, and dishwasher from the stove.
They also designed a charming window seat, using the same cabinets as in the kitchen, topped with a bench upholstered in Tärnsjö leather.
Next to the home bar with wine fridges, they created a cozy seating area focused around a wood-burning stove.
On this floor, there are two bedrooms and a walk-in wardrobe. The master bedroom is located at the end of the plan, featuring large windows in two directions from which you have a wonderful view of the garden.
The pitched ceiling is clad with wood, and together with the exposed wooden beams, it adds character and warmth to the bedroom.
The en-suite bathroom is clad with marble tiles and features windows in two directions, a bath, and yellow striped wallpaper. The toilet seats and sinks in the bathrooms are from Duravit, designed by Philippe Starck.
The guest toilet on the upper floor features tiles designed by Stig Lindberg.
A staircase, designed by Alexander Lervik/Drömtrappor or the elevator, also designed by Alexander Lervik for Aritco, take you to the lower floor, where you’ll find the remaining bedrooms and another large living space.
The large living space is a combined sitting room, home library, and home office. The grand room is decorated with green wallpaper, a fireplace, and bookcases around the windows and the sofa.
In the corner, they created a home bar made from an antique cabinet.
The bathroom on this floor features glossy green tiles, a double sink, and a shower.
The floor also has a practical and stylish utility room with pink walls, white tiles, and a checkerboard floor. There is a laundry chute in the master bedroom that leads straight to this room.
styling by Copparstad and photography by Boukari for Historiska Hem. If you want to read more about the house, you can check out the article in Elle Decoration.