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[Oznell]

This house in Sweden is designed by Marshall Watson, and it is quite dreamy, in my opinion.  I love the "old-school" Scandinavian houses of the past, which tend to use more color than modern Scandinavian design, and just seem more comfortable, exuding a cheerful charm.  Wish they had shown the exterior.  The inside makes me think it is one of those old Swedish country manors...

This is my color palette-- love!

Love that settee, and the "homey" plate rack around the corner.

I keep saying "love", ha. But love all the painted Swedish antiques, mixed in with dark woods of all kinds.   It looks joyous and unpretentious....

Windows on three sides, and pretty pistachio walls keep the outdoors front and center.

Intricate details.  Love the little candlestand tray that pulls out from the table.  They seem to have an eye for pretty glass. 

More glass, stunning vintage brass pendant light and enviable grandmother clock.

Some of the great joys of Scandinavian and Finnish design, are the old painted chests...

More great carving and pretty glass.

Thinking this is the master bedroom, with that dramatic vaulted ceiling.

What a great spot in the bedroom for a desk to work at, and daydream while gazing outward....

I always get a sense of immediately feeling at home, and sympatico, with these airy old Scandinavian interiors.  They have such a fairy tale feeling, don't they? 

A really good intro to them in book form, by the way, is JoAnn Barwick and Norma Skurka's "Scandinavian Country".  Stunning photography.   My book is very very well-worn!  They even show "Rungstedlund",  the well-preserved, magical childhood home of Isak Dinesen (Baroness Blixen),  that she returned to after her sojourn in Kenya...

[piperbay]

This house is absolutely lovey and oh so inviting.   I like everything about it.

In some frames, reminds me of colonial Williamsburg styling.

[Venezia]

I'm not a fan of a lot of the furniture, but I think the house itself is lovely.  I could happily live there.

[jannabelle1]

Beautiful! The glassware is so pretty and not overdone in any of the rooms. I wonder what the age is of this home?

[nomar]

I almost did not look at these pictures, as I find most Swedish styles are very sparce and cold looking. Not homes I would feel comfortable in, especially during cold winter months. But, this selection of rooms are beautiful in my thinking. Anyway for me.

[eddyandme]

What a lovely place to live - so beautiful and peaceful - like a fairy tale!

[stevieb]

This is lovely @Oznell. I love virtually every room and every element. Scandianvian country is a favorite of mine too, though it can sometimes be a bit chilly. I recall Barwick was editor for many years of House Beautiful. Perhaps I'll check out her book or see if there's one available from Mr. Watson.

[SXMGirl]

@Oznell  I love this house and could move right in.  I forget what the clock is called, but I have always wantd one.

[Tennesseegal]

@Oznell 

You always find the prettiest houses ! I love the red and green sitting room and that green dining room makes me happy!

[twinsister]

Beautiful and I love the pale blue color.  It is so light and airy, I never would have thought it was in Sweden.