This home is the last one in the series of Formentera summer houses that I have been featuring for the past months. When the owners bought this farmhouse it was nothing but ruins but after a long renovation it is now a beautiful home.
The old stables and barns are now bedrooms which open onto a large central courtyard, which function as an outdoor area for relaxing and entertaining.
The decoration reflects the owners’ passion for traveling and differed cultures. Various items which they discovered during their travels around the world can be found inside as well as outside the house.
The stained concrete, exposed beams, stripped wood, boulders and whitewashed walls and the use of natural material all enhance the feeling of freshness and respond to the intention of the owners to maintain the spirit of the rural architecture of the island.
The chandelier in the bedroom (images above and below) was bought during a trip to the Provence. The whitewashed shelves offers room for souvenirs from other trips.
The bathroom (image below) is decorated in line with the rest of the house. The sinks and counters are made of concrete, so are the walls and floors.
(images via Micasarevista)
Some beautiful images with wood from the portfolio of Johanna Ekmark. That daybed, which doesn’t seem too difficult to make yourself, looks very inviting..
This beautiful house in Cape Town, South Africa, is only 125 square feet but it is big enough for the owners and their two cats. For them it is the perfect hide away from their busy schedule.
The house is spread over two floors. Upstairs is a loft bedroom that leads onto a small terrace overlooking the garden, while the guest bedroom downstairs is tucked away under the staircase, along with the bathroom.
The outdoor area is great for entertaining and for enjoying a sundowner.
The open plan living room, dining area and kitchen are situated around the garden in a lovely L-shape.
The house is fitted with designer pieces but also custom made furniture created by a carpenter.
(images and information via Vartnya Hem / photographer Warren Heath)
This newly built summer house, designed by architect Mette Lange, is located in North Zealand, Denmark. The large windows and sliding doors offer excellent views on the nearby lake.
The interior is kept simple with main colors being white and black.
The house offers plenty of room for the entire family. There are bunk beds (bottom right image) for the two daughters.
From the open plan kitchen there is a clear view of the entire living room with a cosy fireplace in the rear wall.
(images from Boligmagasinet)
After all those beautiful Spanish summer houses that I have been featuring in the past few days it is time for something else! This week we have a look at some Scandinavian houses.
Especially in Sweden a lot of people have a small summer house which they visit during the summer months.
(images by Johanna Ekmark)
As promised, another gorgeous Spanish home today! Also this house, that I found through French by Design, in located on Formentera.
It belongs to Eugenia, who works as a fashion model but she could also be an interior decorator. She did a fantastic job decorating this fabulous place. Isn’t this kitchen with gorgeous wooden table to die for?!
I love the rustic vibe. The rug, the pillows in various patterns and colors, the wooden furniture … everything fits perfectly.
The bedroom has a serene atmosphere, with beautiful black and white bedspreads. The outdoor areas (image below + top image) are perfect for outdoor eating and relaxing. I could picture myself there zipping from a cocktail!
(images by Ricardo Labougle)
Some outdoor areas in mediterranean style.
(images from Cote Maison)
These beautiful cabanas, located not far from Lisbon, Portugal, are made from wood and straw. When designing the three cottages, Lisbon architects João and Pedro Ferreira de Almeida Pinto were inspired by local fishermen huts. Each cottage opens onto a huge deck facing the pine dunes.
The beautiful large shutters doors can let the sun in or out. The large table and benches made of resin (lower right image) are made from resin. The sheltered terrace (pic below) is a great place for relaxing and outdoor eating.
(images via Cote Maison)
Today I’m loving … these lights wrapped around trees. This fairy tale like setting is part of a Southern Mexican wedding location.
(image by Steven Michael, found via Ruffled)
Don’t you love outdoor dining? Especially when the view and the setting is as beautiful as in these images!
This cosy outdoor area below is part of a one bedroom English style cottage in the hills of Echo Park, California. .
(top image: via Elle Decor, second image: source unknown, third image from Apartment Therapy)
