I completely adore it when somebody takes the time and power to painstakingly restore a historic home! Even higher after they share the step-by-step course of on-line, proper? Photographer Lovisa ‘Furubo’ Andersson and her companion Daniel purchased a former schoolhouse in Ölvingstorp, close to Kalmar in South East Sweden just a few years in the past and have been renovating it by hand ever since. In the present day, the previous classroom serves as a spacious and light-filled kitchen and different rooms (such because the fitness center corridor!) have develop into stunning dwelling areas. Here’s a choice of actually inspiring earlier than and after footage of the outside and kitchen in addition to snapshots from a few of the different rooms!Â
Exterior Earlier thanÂ
Exterior after
The primary faculty home and outhouse had been painted in linseed oil paint 100 years in the past, and Lovisa and Daniel felt it deserved the identical remedy at this time! Naturally, there was numerous different work included within the exterior renovation too. The result’s so recent, but nonetheless consistent with the unique look and really feel of the property.Â
Kitchen earlier thanÂ
Kitchen afterÂ
Usually it is solely if you see the earlier than footage which you can absolutely perceive the sheer quantity of labor that has gone right into a challenge! Lovely wooden panelling has been put in all through the home to deliver again a romantic old style really feel (see my information to picking wooden panelling right here).Â
Kitchen models earlier thanÂ
Kitchen models after
Lovisa and Daniel upcycled outdated supplies wherever doable. Within the kitchen outdated wardrobe doorways had been put in after which painted with linseed oil paint.Â
The oven is from Bertazzoni and a lot of the furnishings is secondhand.Â
Lovisa made the espresso desk by hand. The Viscontea lamp is by Flos.Â
I completely love this wall lamp – Lovisa purchased it from Strömshaga. The rug is from Mio.
A Kyoto lamp from Mio hangs from the ceiling within the bed room.Â
Wooden panelling has additionally been put in in all of the bedrooms and hallway, giving all the house a cohesive look.Â
So inspiring!
If you happen to’ve ever considered shopping for a former schoolhouse, maybe that is simply the nudge you wanted!Â
You may also take a peek at different transformed schoolhouses:Â
Lovisa and Daniel proceed to renovate their home room by room – observe the progress and really feel impressed over at @lovisafurubo.Â
By the best way, thanks for your persistence final week – my household and I had a very beautiful time in Åre, Sweden. It was very snowy – a bit on the chilly facet (my toes are nonetheless defrosting!), and so stress-free! again within the much less snowy south now and all able to go! Thanks a lot for stopping by!
Niki
