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A Swedish Idyll – Spare and Elegant

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A warm fire pit seems inset into an expanse of pure ice surrounding this idyllic retreat near Stockholm.

Sweden’s Overby House is perched atop a rocky headland in the wilds of the Stockhom archipelago.

The mildest of sweet suns blesses this gentle and quiet space.

The restrained palette and cool design aesthetic perfectly complement the serenity of the surroundings.

The house is a fully organic whole with the scenery, yet also offers civilized comfort.

Floor to ceiling walls of glass face the spectacular archipelago views all around.

In a calm symmetrical layout, no-fuss wall-mounted faucets deliver to the sparest possible limestone sink, set over a limestone floor that wraps up over the tub surround.

The simple elegance of the house perfectly reflects the understated scenery.

John Robert Nilsson Arkitektkontor conjure a dwelling that is as utterly silent and contemplative as its surroundings.

Nothing decorative is added, and nothing decorative is needed.