Nautical Bohemian: A Swedish Cabin

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Last week we spotted these images of the summer cabin of designer Carouschka Streijiffert taken by photograph Martin Löf on Oh Joy. We haven't been able to stop thinking about them. We're not usually fans of black and white interiors, but, in this case, with a shot of blue, we're smitten.

The home is located on one of the islands of the Stockholm archipelago. Carouschka uses an open military boat to travel from her Stockholm apartment to her summer home. We love the home's casual elegance. Restraint in decorative accessories seems to be a key to keep the home feeling serene and airy. We love that indoor hammock. What's your favorite element in this home?

Read more about Carouschka Streijiffert's life in the cabin and there are a dozen more photos on Martin Lof's site.

(Images: Martin Lof)

Comments (12)

what a gorgeous place! actually, there is nothing about it i do not like ...

posted by maike on April 20th 2009 at 1:32pm
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from the outside it looks really cool...but it sorta falls short for me. what's with the hammock next to the bed? and why is there a airmatress on the floor. maybe its a swedish thing.

posted by LittleRock on April 20th 2009 at 1:53pm
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I l i k e it!
LittleRock, what's strange about the hammock? I think it serves a purpose different than the bed's, and looks like that spot is the only indoors space available to hung it.

posted by tulpoeid on April 20th 2009 at 5:20pm
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It would be a fun novelty on vacation, but I wouldn't choose to live in it on a regular basis. There isn't any real comfortable bedding and the patio rails would be unsafe for the little ones.

posted by baileyb on April 20th 2009 at 8:08pm
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I like it! Hubby n I would find that quite comfy I think.

posted by dicey on April 21st 2009 at 1:09am
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Totally staged photo. The bed skirt is unravelling, and I know that Swedish folks have legs, so how could they ever use that table. The whole place looks so uncomfortable and hard.

What's with the stairs dominating the entire space, a cool ladder would work better, or better yet move them to the wall. I wouldn't pay 10 cents to stay here.

posted by peachpie on April 21st 2009 at 1:18am
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I love it. It conforms to no concept other than its own. The stairs give a nice place to sit, as well as a nice, chunky sculpture of interest. I don't love the dining spot, but that's so easy to fix. Benches would work better there, I think.

posted by medusa12120 on April 21st 2009 at 7:57am
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we're smittent too

posted by Haunted_Studio on April 22nd 2009 at 12:16pm
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holy love shack. I wanna canoodle in there.

posted by jess pith on April 22nd 2009 at 3:23pm
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It's not my favorite cabin or Swedish-home post, but I love the bleached wood and pale walls. Agree about the dining table being uncomfortable for anyone with legs.

But, Peachpie, you do realize that a lot of interiors on this site are "staged," right?

posted by sally305 on April 25th 2009 at 11:37am
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how are you supposed to fit your legs under that table!

design ruins lives.

posted by saraesc on April 25th 2009 at 12:24pm
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Needs more railings.

posted by nohj on April 27th 2009 at 12:29pm
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