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Stockholm Straw Hat Factory Receives Modern Facelift

Stockholm Straw Hat Factory Receives Modern Facelift

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all in terms of contemporary house designs, in come the Swedes, with the Strawhat Factory project, built by Oscar Properties. And, of course, they’ve outdone themselves again. The Strawhat Factory, as will name will have you know, is, indeed… a former factory for making straw hats. Acquired [...]

Color is Key in Stockholm, Sweden, Apartment

Color is Key in Stockholm, Sweden, Apartment

In order to stand out from a sea of gorgeous new home designs, this lovely apartment by Tham and Videgard Architects plays with color. Yet it does not do so in a predictable manner, by making heavy use of interesting décor items. No; instead, it plays with a lovely color scheme throughout the wood [...]

Creating in Connecticut – Winterhouse Painting Studio Remodel

Creating in Connecticut – Winterhouse Painting Studio Remodel

Think Connecticut – you’ll most likely be envisioning vast mountainous landscapes, serene forests and an environment that’s generally ideal for retreating and creating. That’s what the Winterhouse is all about. Situated on a hilltop in Falls Village, Connecticut, the home is a former painting studio, built in 1931 for renowned muralist Ezra Winter. It [...]

Urban Fairytales Await Inside Three-Bedroom Ostermalm, Stockholm Flat

Urban Fairytales Await Inside Three-Bedroom Ostermalm, Stockholm Flat

It’s no secret that Stockholm is a genuine treasure chest for superbly appointed apartments, but this wonderful six-roomer is the stuff of fairytales. Listed for sale and rent by the Lagerlings real estate brokerage company, the Styrmansgatan 45 flat is located in Ostermalm, an elegant, historic quarter of downtown Stockholm. Recently and fully refurbished, [...]