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The Danish Karstad family enjoys cabin life between the sea and the forest
At Mikkel and Camilla Karstad’s cabin just outside Copenhagen, outdoor cooking and year-round sea swims are part of everyday life. At the heart of their forest-surrounded retreat are Muuto’s outdoor furniture pieces, which set the scene for a relaxed outdoor lifestyle.
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Ask the Customer Service: “What kind of patio furniture should I choose for my summer cottage in the archipelago?”
When there are four seasons, one of which you wish would last half a year, it's wise to be early with your garden and patio purchases. Summer feels significantly longer when the outdoor furniture is ready right from the warm day!
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Anna Pirkola's cozy summer cottage is all about downshifting
At designer and stylist Anna Pirkola's summer cottage, the focus is on spending quality time with the family and unwinding from daily routines. Together, in their freshly completed summer kitchen, they create seasonal delicacies and let time become a blur.
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Luxurious sauna moments – check out our top 8 tips for upgrading the atmosphere of the cottage sauna
If you feel like your old beloved cottage sauna needs a fresh look, it can be easily accomplished without renovations or painting the surfaces. We have gathered eight products that will bring a luxurious spa-like atmosphere to your summer cottage sauna. And of course, these products also make great cottage gifts!
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Out of love for Aalto – Virpi Suutari worked on her documentary at a cottage in the Turku archipelago
Documentary director Virpi Suutari was reading love letters sent between Alvar and Aino Aalto at her summer cottage. These and numerous other sources, along with filming trips around the world, became the foundation for her acclaimed documentary Aalto.
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Prefab homes for minimalist tastes: Manta North provides everything needed in less than 50 square meters
The prefabricated houses made by the Latvian company Manta North are suitable for simple living, cabin life as well as remote working. The compact, energy-efficient houses are specially designed to withstand the northern climate.
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Project Ö – self-sufficient living on a remote Finnish island
Aleksi Hautamäki and Milla Selkimäki accomplished what many people only dream of: bought an island of their own and built there two self-designed cabins. The aim of Project Ö was to make the cabins as sustainable as possible without sacrificing comfort.
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The most beautiful house on the island
The modern summer villa in the Stockholm archipelago has been designed with nature in mind.
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