Norwegian Lakeside Cabin
1970s pine box that felt like a sauna year-round.
Square Footage
420 sq ft
Budget Range
50K - 100k
Timeline
12 weeks
Completion
2025
The Challenge
1970s pine box that felt like a sauna year-round.
Our Solution
Stripped to studs, wrapped in sheep’s-wool insulation, clad in matte black pine, and punched in 9-metre picture windows toward the fjord.
Transformation
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The Process
Demo → wool & vapour → black tarred pine → triple-glaze → wood stove → final hygge styling.
Design Details
Materials
- Tarred pine
- Sheep’s wool
- Reclaimed oak
- Black steel
Color Palette
Key Pieces
- HAY sofa
- Muuto wood stove
- Skagerak wool throws
Project Gallery
Before: Pine sauna
After: Black & warm
Tarred pine texture
Wood stove glow
Cocoa by the fire
Window wool
Reading nook
Oak grain
Aurora night
Steel handle
Full hygge overview
Snowy deck
"We wanted a cabin that disappears into the forest yet hugs us when the wind howls. Now the black pine drinks the snowlight, the stove sings, and the 9-metre window frames auroras like living art. We ski in, kick off boots, and the room is already warm. Hygge isn’t a word here; it’s the air we breathe."Frida & Lars Berg• Geilo, Norway
Our Process
Demo → wool & vapour → black tarred pine → triple-glaze → wood stove → final hygge styling.
Materials & Finishes
Key Furniture Pieces
- HAY sofa
- Muuto wood stove
- Skagerak wool throws
Project Details
Category
living room
Style
Location
Geilo, Norway
Timeline
12 weeks
