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Norwegian-Style Summer House Encourages “Inside-Outside” Living, Offering An Escape From Urban Woes

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I’m always a fan of beautiful holiday homes that let you soak up the sun, and take a break from your urban worries. And, a cozy holiday home that seems perfect for a nature escape is the I/O cabin by studio Erling Berg. This holiday home has access to picturesque views of the ocean in Risør, on Norway’s southern coast. It is clad in locally sourced spruce and is elevated off the ground using wooden pillars.

Designer: Erling Berg

The I/O Cabin is subtly perched on a sloped terrain. The home consists of three volumes connected via a wooden deck, and smartly positioned to form an atrium that serves as the center of the space. This builds “inside-outside” spaces that perfectly suit the everchanging Norwegian climate. “As a summer house on the coast of Norway, the weather will change fast, often changing during the day, creating both inside and outside hours. Therefore, we wanted to create a house with easy access to its insides and outsides, with good circular and visual connection between the two elements,” said Erling Berg.

The three separate volumes are placed on the wooden deck, which floats above the property and is supported by cross-laminated timber beams. The beams also offer support to the cantilevered roof of the home. The shape and design of the roof were created to offer shade and shelter from the sun and to also allow light to stream into the central atrium. The roof provides protection from rain and extreme weather condition as well.

As you enter the I/O cabin, you are welcomed by the atrium which connects to the main living area, four bedrooms, and a shower. All the rooms are placed in a U-shape around the central space. The interiors of the home have a warm and welcoming vibe. The walls are clad in white painted horizontal wood siding, while the ceiling and the floors showcase white oiled source timber, which further enhances the natural aesthetic of the space – a design style that is commonly seen in traditional Norwegian coastal cabins.

“The materiality is both based on local, genuine materials and a traditional color palette that can be found in summer houses along the Norwegian coast from the 1950s and 60s,” said Berg. “[It is] a functional palette, merging the warmth of the wood textures with white painted panels, making the interior cool, yet warm and bright.”

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This wooden tiny cabin merges perfectly with the Norwegian archipelago it is located in

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If the gruesome city life is getting to you, and you’re looking for a quaint cabin getaway, then I might just have the perfect one for you. The Hvaler archipelago is a true island paradise in Norway. If you want to relax in peace while being surrounded by water, then you may want to check out the ‘Kjerringholmen’ cabin tucked away in the archipelago. Designed by Line Solgaard, the Kjerringholmen is a tiny compact holiday home that blends almost too perfectly with the Norwegian archipelago.

Designer: Line Solgaard

Kjerringholmen is proof “that large houses don’t necessarily mean more quality of life. In just 63 square meters, with smart planning, it still has plenty of usable space,” said the studio. Occupying 63 square meters, the cabin is supported by steel pillars and surrounded by a dusky rocky landscape. The exterior of the home has been clad in wood, forming a rather cozy wooden shell, that merges with the surrounding landscape. It is located on a private island that is owned by the client, and the island provides fantastic views of the looming water. Although the home occupies a concise portion of land, it has been designed extremely efficiently, so as to support a smart way of living.

The cabin features an interesting multifaceted design, which allows it to have diverse shapes and forms when viewed from different angles. This always makes it a delight to look at! This simple yet substantial tactic imparts the cabin with a sense of spaciousness and a dynamic nature. What would have been an otherwise extremely remote living experience, transforms into an interesting and dynamic one. The cabin is small but detailed and efficient and aims to work harmoniously with the outdoors.

The studio chose to place the tiny cabin on steel pillars, in order to create minimum disturbance to the surrounding landscape. They wanted to keep the cabin’s impact on the land as minimal as possible. This allowed the home to maintain a subtle indoor-outdoor connection, and be equipped with an exciting outdoor area where guests can gather, interact, and chill. “This approach of ‘build smaller, build smart’, treating nature with respect, keeping the ecological footprint as small as possible is a natural Norwegian mindset, as we like to spend time in nature and the outdoor, to roam,” said the studio.

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This highly detailed minimal chair is the re-released version of a 1960’s Norwegian design classic

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Furniture design is always undergoing innovation and development, and as fascinating as it is to experience the latest creations, sometimes it’s equally or even more enjoyable to take a trip down memory lane. Classic furniture designs are classics for a reason, they’ve withstood the test of time, cementing their value and functionality as pieces that will never truly go out of style. One such design is the Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal. Designed in 1960, the Hunter Chair is Afdal’s version of the “hunting chair”, a kind of seating that was quite popular during those times. And Eikund has brought the Hunter Chair to life once again!

Designer: Eikund

The Norwegian furniture brand decided to recreate and relaunch the Hunter Chair, an excellent specimen of classic Norwegian furniture. The Hunter Chair is considered a modern-day classic. Built from solid wood and saddle leather, the Hunter Chair basically comprises of a sturdy leather seat pulled and held tightly by buckles. The chair features solid cast brass buckles, organically tanned leather, precise edge stitching details, and perfectly smooth transitions of wood.

Afdal’s Hunter Chair is quite minimal, featuring a rather raw and organic form, with a fluid and free-flowing quality to it. Eikund retained the essence of the Hunter Chair and the characteristic that make it so unique and beloved. The brand only minimally updated the chair, by using the latest innovative materials and processes available today, which served to enhance and add on to the chair’s durability, elegance, and timelessness. Eikund’s aim was to remain true to the original Hunter Chair and to only make changes that are necessary and essential.

Eikund says that ‘Simplexity’ is the perfect word to describe the Hunter Chair’s composition. This is quite evidently seen in the combination of the double-layered leather, matching edge stitching, and brass buckles. The chair is available in a variety of hardwoods such as – light-soaped oak, dark oiled walnut, and black lacquered oak. The leather saddle is available in different colors as well, including – natural, black, and cognac colors. The Hunter Chair is the perfect culmination of defined details, fine craftsmanship, minimal aesthetics, and a sturdy dependable form!

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This bright red cabin is inspired by the traditional Norwegian boathouses

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Norwegian architecture studio Handegård Arkitektur designed a bright red cabin on the seafront in Hankøsundet, Østfold. Called Bathhouse, the cabin is raised on stacks of granite, elevating it above the water, and giving the impression that it is floating in the air. The cabin was heavily influenced by the aesthetics of traditional Norwegian boathouses, especially their red color exteriors.

Designer: Handegård Arkitektur

The cabin was built for a client who lives near the coast and aims to be a ‘modern reinterpretation’ of traditional Norwegian boathouses. The studio used contemporary materials and techniques to create this lively-looking cabin since the client wanted a space that was both modern and traditional.

The cabin’s red-painted finish, tin roof, and thick granite stacks in the water give the impression of a traditional boathouse quite accurately. But at the same time, it has been designed with a twist. The cabin’s living area is covered by a second layer of timber planks, angled at 45 degrees, which aim to create a sense of privacy, especially when the home is seen from the seafront. At the same time, this skin of planks also provides stunning views of the water, from the inside.

“Several of the cladding boards are angled…they close the building towards the back and open it towards the front. When you enter, you experience the purpose – you are sheltered at the same time as having a view of the entire sea,” said the studio.

The red timber planks are connected to the galvanized steel frame of the home, creating an internal space that is open, free-flowing, and uninterrupted. The cabin features two huge red doors, which provide access to a separate bathroom section, and to the cabin itself from the little wooden dock which extends out into the water.

The interiors of the cabin include a living area lined with plywood, a wood-burning stove, a nifty minibar, and a cozy open space for sun loungers. Two full-height swing doors allow the home to be completely opened to the outdoors, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor connection. The bathroom section is placed a little lower than the gabled roof, creating a little mezzanine space, which holds a bed, and that can be accessed with the help of a small ladder.

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This Norwegian wooden tiny home on wheels was built for a flexible + nomadic life

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David and Jeanette Reiss-Andersen, cofounders of the Oslo-based tiny home company Norske Mikrohus, decided to build an eco-friendly and affordable alternative to the pricier standard-size homes available on the market.” We wanted to create something for people looking for a way out of the rental and mortgage markets—something for those who want easy access to nature and to live with fewer possessions,” said David. And their efforts led to the birth of ‘Tind’ – a beautiful wood-wrapped tiny home built in Norwegian style.

Designer: Norske Mikrohus

Measuring 70 square feet, Tind is a tiny home on wheels, that draws inspiration from the forests and mountains of Norway. It’s also clad completely in Norwegian spruce, making it a sustainable little house. Not only the exterior but the interior of the home is also clad in wood – birch veneer to be specific, giving the space a very modern, natural, and warm vibe. Large glass doors connect the indoors to the outdoors, creating a lovely connection to nature. Black aluminum windows provide an interesting contrast to the otherwise pale wooden tone of the home, creating an effect that is subtle and elegant.

The home features an open-plan kitchen and a spacious living area, which showcase a flooring of ash. This further offsets the warm and minimal theme that seems to be running through the entire house. There’s also a compact built-in wooden counter in the open-plan kitchen, which serves as an efficient home office, as well as a handy dining area.

Another interesting highlight of the home would be the skylight. It provides a stunning view of the night sky, and helps you feel even closer to nature! There’s also a walk-in closet, which isn’t seen in most tiny homes. It adds a really cool and unique element to Tind. It provides the same amount of storage, you would find in the other tiny home models by Norske Mikrohus, so there’s been no compromise on the storage space.

The bathroom boasts a large shower area, which isn’t usually seen in the bathrooms of tiny homes. This was inspired by houseboats! There’s also sufficient space under the sink to fit in a washer/dryer.

Not only is Tind built from environmentally friendly Nordic materials, but it was also designed to withstand Nordic weather conditions. Tind was designed with one important goal in mind – to encourage flexibility and freedom. It’s a home you can move around in, and take wherever you want to. It supports a comfortable life on the road, and the freedom to live life wherever and however you want!

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