Houzz Tour: A light and airy house restored with beautiful garden - It's been 18 years since Ahlstedt Kerstin and her husband, Håkan, bought this house in 1892 in southern Sweden. At the time, it was just an empty shell, its not much garden to see. For three years, during every weekend and holiday, the pair worked on the property. Now the house is a winner, and the garden features arches covered with clematis hedges with small openings, a pond, a sauna, a guest house and paths lined with flowers gravel.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Kerstin and Håkan Ahlstedt
Location Rodja near Vetlanda in Småland, a historical province in southern Sweden
Size 3,121 sq ft (290 square meters); a sauna and a separate house
This is interesting In 2002, Kerstin and Håkan received an award from the municipality for the work they had done on the property.
Who lives here Kerstin and Håkan Ahlstedt
Location Rodja near Vetlanda in Småland, a historical province in southern Sweden
Size 3,121 sq ft (290 square meters); a sauna and a separate house
This is interesting In 2002, Kerstin and Håkan received an award from the municipality for the work they had done on the property.
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"from the beginning, there were many people in the neighborhood who have followed our progress with interest," says Kerstin, "perhaps because the property was so old and they wanted to see what exciting things we find . "
porch shows the love of the common carpentry in this part of Sweden.
porch shows the love of the common carpentry in this part of Sweden.
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renovation work started out with a new roof and planed and painted walls. "I could not help myself when it came to the garden, so I continued to work on it as soon as I had a free moment," says Kerstin.
She and Håkan had a large opening once both the house and garden were ready. everyone who wanted to come and see all the changes were welcome. "We put on costumes and standing on the steps and I even gave a speech "Kerstin laughs.
In the years that followed, the couple continued to invite people over to enjoy the garden and spend time in the sauna and hot tub.
She and Håkan had a large opening once both the house and garden were ready. everyone who wanted to come and see all the changes were welcome. "We put on costumes and standing on the steps and I even gave a speech "Kerstin laughs.
In the years that followed, the couple continued to invite people over to enjoy the garden and spend time in the sauna and hot tub.
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the floor of the house level has remained the same since 1892, and most of its old doors and windows have been preserved.
Examples of details that remained for over 100 years are evident in the hallway. "Exterior doors are old, so they draw inward, which was common in the past to make the house more welcoming for customers," Kerstin said.
Examples of details that remained for over 100 years are evident in the hallway. "Exterior doors are old, so they draw inward, which was common in the past to make the house more welcoming for customers," Kerstin said.
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"in terms of interior design, we chose to mix old and new, we find it creates a comfortable together," says Kerstin. The modern furniture blends into the period around; sometimes it can be hard to tell what is new and what is old.
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the walls, ceilings and most furniture are painted white. "Our old house was much darker, and we started with only white paint of the room. From there it spread throughout the rest of the house, "recalls Kerstin.
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a living area opens the kitchen, making for a light, bright space.
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the double front doors are just out of view to the right.
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Kerstin has many dolls and clothing in the craft room. "Now, children and even the grandchildren are grown, and there is always something to be done in the garden, I usually just for this room to fix things from time to time," she said.
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the top floor has a small hallway, home to a shoe display.
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fantastic windows Åsa chamber daughter have garden views.
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is also on the floor of the living room, Kerstin 's favorite place in the house. "The light in the living room is so incredibly beautiful; That's why this piece is one of the most beautiful for me. "
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theme of the white house continues here.
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A black shiny bed of the reasons for this otherwise white room.
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Before the glazed porch is a dining table with plenty of seating for friends and family.
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"I transferred my love of plants and crops to my husband," says Kerstin. "When we bought the property, all that was there was a peony and rose. Now there are 100 bushes of peonies and at least as many roses. There are also two greenhouses filled with greenery property," said -she.
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a relaxing corner of the garden is illuminated by a pink "Constance Spry '.
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there is always a new outdoor project to face, which is how Kerstin and Håkan like it . "Our next project is the renovation of an old barn, where I can organize events and accommodate large parties," she said. For now, the visitors in the quiet guest house pond which is stocked with crayfish and rainbow trout.
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