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WATERFRONT SWEDISH SIMPLICITY

Oznell — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:29:27 GMT

I thought it would be fun to contrast this extremely simple Swedish cottage, with the much more elaborate "airy beach house" post. You don't HAVE to choose, but I'd love to know, which would you ultimately enjoy living in more?

I like them both, but I lean more to the rustic cottage-- seems more my speed, ha. But minus the green checked couch. I'd have cozier furniture arrangements perhaps, but I do think I could live almost this simply, if I could have just a few of my "essential" sentimental accessories, candlesticks, and old glass pieces around.

Red stairway and Swedish ceramic wood stove-- love.

View of charming kitchen and dining area-- so cottagey!

Now, this heavenly, sunny, window-seated porch would sell me, even if nothing else did:

I'm so susceptible to cute studies-- wouldn't you constantly be distracted from your bill-paying by the view, though?

There's even an adorable sauna, overlooking the water. Always wanted a sauna:

OK, I'm smitten with this rather Spartan, but enchanting Swedish fairy tale! (Calling Max von Sydow). Do you have a preference between this, and the more elaborate coastal beach house in the other post?

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:35:45 GMT

The environment makes this house a jewel!

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DREAMON — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:45:41 GMT

I would choose The Swedish Home as my vacation home and the Airy Beach House as my permanent residence.

The Beach House is perfection in every way IMO.

The Swedish Home is cute and cozy but LOOKS like a vacation home..it doesn't WOW me in any way.

I could leave it after a vacation and be fine with it. The Beach Home is something I would want to live in and wake up in ever day.

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LdyBugz — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:35:34 GMT

@DREAMON. I completely agree with you!

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eddyandme — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:59:01 GMT

I'd take the Swedish house any day! So comfy and cozy - the perfect place to relax.

The other house, though in one of the nicest places in this world, imo, is just too sleek and racy for me, definitely not comforting - but, relative to the lifestyle there.

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spiderw — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:07:38 GMT

For a beach house, I like it. I had a summer home at a lake area and didn't have too much in it but just enough to make it welcoming. This cottage is full of light and the views spectacular! It would be a comfortable place to stay at for vacation or longer!!!

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Oznell — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:33:34 GMT

@eddyandme, that difference you described in the "moods" of both dwellings and the effect on the homeowner-- so well-expressed!

I do like both, for different reasons, clearly, but the modest, yet romantic little cottage-- that spells "home", comfort, and relaxing sanctuary to me too....

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:59:32 GMT

This is super cute and very practical...I like this one too, but I love the Beach House!

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Foxxee — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:35:25 GMT

Like the beach house much better, but using so much white in both is a turn-off.

This house is cute but gives me a cold feeling, most likely the decor that needs more color other than red stairs. The bedroom with three beds is drab and uninviting. Don't like the style of the fireplaces. No railings around the open decks? Not a good idea. I can see a lot of things I would change to make this house cozy.

I would never live or vacation near a lake in the middle of woods. Can't think of a thing I'd enjoy doing there. Would like the wildlife though.

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faeriemoon — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:16:14 GMT

I prefer the beach house in the other thread.

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Catiele — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 22:28:58 GMT

Love the cottage. Hope to be in one in a year or two. Oh less beds and more room for unique areas.

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Flatbush — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:21:43 GMT

I prefer the Swedish cottage, altho I like them both.

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wilma — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:32:35 GMT

Very cozy & cute, but I really dislike the red stairs; they would have to be repainted. I would add a bit more color and items to a few of the rooms. The living room looks huge and the furniture sparse for that space,

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stevieb — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:37:32 GMT

@Oznell What a pleasing little cottage. I love the green check sofa and while they do need a coffee table, the home, overall, is very welcoming and charming... What a nice waterside setting...

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Spurt — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:36:27 GMT

I prefer the overall feel and style of the charming Swedish Cottage...I agree with Stevie I would add a coffee table....

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ScenicMaine — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 02:43:09 GMT

I'd live in the Beach House anyday before the cottage. There's nothing I dislike here. Instead, it has so much open space, absolutely beautiful views & it's the style I love. It's too large for what I'd need, but I'd still take if I could.

I like the cottage but can't stand those red steps & ceramic fireplace. Don't care for the bedrooms either. The best part is the outside deck & water views.

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Tennesseegal — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 01:44:54 GMT

This house is so serene; I would love to live on the water like this. Love it!

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Drythe — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:09:43 GMT

THIS one, please.

The ceilings, red stairs, ceramic stove, beams, canvas shades, yes

Fewer beds, are the fur rugs real? If so, they must go.

Would need to adequately address heating for my thin, southern blood.

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CAMOGIRL — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:36:42 GMT

First, I would lose the red and white exterior theme, reminds me of a barn.

The interior needs some color added though to give it interest.

Definitely a nice enough house in a nice location for sure!

The lake, the trees - pretty!

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godi — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 21:24:34 GMT

Love it love it love it