How to make a wooden house modern,comfortable and provide as much space as possible for three generations of its owners? We have an answer to this question. Read our material and get inspired by the ideas. The interiors of country houses in photos from foreign portfolios always inspire, they have a different character. This house is full of Norwegian spirit and mood. It is durable, reliable and incredibly beautiful, like all Norwegian nature. However, we can say that it is a part of it, as it is made of thick logs that have undergone special treatment. Surprisingly, the small wooden hut on the outside turns into a spacious home inside, which comfortably accommodates a dining room, bedrooms, a kitchen and much more. And its owners live there perfectly with their adult children and grandchildren.
Norwegian log house with spaciousrooms and everything necessary for a comfortable life was designed and executed by the design studio Arkitektfossland AS and in particular by its director Elin Fossland. Elin Fossland Elin Fossland is a famous designer from Norway. She is the director of a small design studio Arkitektfossland AS, which specializes in the interiors of apartments, country houses, chalets, and public spaces. The individuality of Elin's interiors lies in the combination of modern design and antique elements, complemented by soft and muted tones. Arkitektfossland AS operates in Norway and abroad. arkitektfossland.no Cozy fireplace When you enter this house, you understand that you are in a slightly different world. And although everything here seems familiarly modern, there is still an indescribable feeling of either forgotten antiquity. In the main room of this charming cabin, you can see a tall, floor-to-ceiling fireplace made of slate. It provides the house with warmth and romantic light. When the inhabitants of this Norwegian cabin sit down to watch TV or just talk, the fireplace illuminates the room with soft natural light and gives warmth. By the way, in front of the fireplace you can see a rug made of animal skins, which gives the interior an even more northern character.
Kitchen Island This kitchen island is greatThe island does its job of providing the ability to prepare meals and snacks in the main area of the house. The island is made of durable dark oak, which matches perfectly with all other elements of the interior. Lighting is provided by two hanging lamps that do not distract the general attention from the island itself.
Dining room The dining area is located a littleabove the main floor. This allows you to enjoy the incredible views from the spacious window along the entire wall. There is also another one here, giving the room a classic Norwegian home atmosphere. Of course, the fireplace also serves as a heating and additional lighting function.
Kitchen and living room The open-plan kitchen and living room are combined into one space. The dining area is located very close to the recreation area and is illuminated by another fireplace, giving warmth and coziness.
Hallway The hallway is made of carefullytreated timber that has a dark but natural colour. The room leads from the living room to the master bedroom. The logs are laid in such a way as to provide the maximum possible space, but at the same time to strengthen the entire house.
Bedroom The bedroom in the house is also made ingeneral style. Only here textiles in gray-blue tones are added. The room combines in the interior peace and tranquility, which are so necessary for a bedroom.
Bathroom This one is unique.It has everything: a bathtub, a shower, shelves for towels and cabinets for storage. But what is most impressive are the two large sinks that attract the eye with their whiteness against the background of the dark walls of the whole house.
Front Yard The main entrance is attractiveviews. Large wooden posts give this seemingly small cabin a majestic appearance. And the convenient steps leading up to the front door provide a wonderful viewpoint in the warmer months over the classic Norwegian landscape of mountains, forest and sky.
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