Winter Retreats

Let it Snow

Being surrounded by an idyllic landscape covered with a blanket of snow, this elegant wooden house offers perfect shelter against the cold days of the season. Crispy whites outside embrace the warm and earthy tones of the interior, where the fire is lit and easy comfort can be enjoyed at its most. Just let it snow!

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Let it Snow

A Winter's Tale 1

A Winter's Tale

A crispy day with a touch of frost is just nature's matching frame of this enchanting family home. But the picture of the interior represents natural textiles, earthy tones, sturdy building materials which hold a story of the past and unusual combinations of accessories. Together it's a winter's tale, told by the creative mind who lives here with her family...

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A Winter's Tale

Wintery Manners 1

Wintery Manners

Who would not want to hibernate in their own home on an icy day? This Dutch family home offers plenty of inspiration to create a perfect cocoon in wintertime: built with sturdy construction materials, the interior finished off with furry coverings, soft plaids and a huge fireplace. Surely a home with wintery manners!

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Wintery Manners

Icy Issues 1

Icy Issues

Once the world outside is covered in a white blanket of snow, Maria soon retreats into the cocoon of her idyllic wooden cottage and surrenders to a period of wintery projects and reflection. The warmth of fire places, cosiness and easy comfort make all icy issues of Finland's nature swiftly forgotten...

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Icy Issues

Delight in White 1

Delight in White

This enchanting family home in the Finnish countryside holds all the right aspects to ease the gloomy days of wintertime outside. A crisp white basis for its interior, fireplaces, wooden beams, warm colours, furred materials and chirpy patterns tell the winter fairy story of those who live there.

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Delight in White

Finnish Feeling 1

Finnish Feeling

Winter nostalgia does not only involve a wooden house, fireplaces, beams and woolly plaids. This family home on the edge of a forest in Finland reveals a lot more winter sensation. How about jolly wallpapers, dark tones and plenty of vintage objects? Or that white basis which blends so impeccably with the blanket of snow outside? A story with a real Finnish feeling...

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Finnish Feeling

Winter Station 1

Winter Station

Making a journey to the wintery world of a buoyant interior becomes real easy when you live in a railway station: you just hop on the train of your own innovation and create uniqueness along the ride! This Finnish designer shows the originality of her talents in her private winter station....

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Winter Station

Frosty Felicity 1

Frosty Felicity

A sizzling fire, fine decorations and tunes of 'I'm dreaming of a white Christmas' from the piano assure joyful festivities for this Dutch family. But their frosty felicity really becomes immaculate as surroundings of their farmhouse are indeed covered with that white blanket and icy temperatures acknowledge it's no longer a dream...

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Frosty Felicity

Swiss Winter Pearl 1

Swiss Winter Pearl

Vincent and his wife treasured this authentic cabin in the middle of the impressive Swiss landscape. It became the perfect spot to put their creativity into practice and to unwind after a hectic week in the office. Not to mention the views... Uniqueness and cosy comfort meet in this Swiss winter pearl...

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Swiss Winter Pearl

Sweetly Swiss 1

Sweetly Swiss

A neglected little barn in the Swiss Alps, a bit of courage and a befriended architect with brilliant ideas were the rights elements for a striking result: a contemporary home in an authentic shell. Plain concrete, plenitude of wood and accessories of pure materials now represent a comfortable retreat for the entire family.

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Sweetly Swiss

Alpine Winter Divine 1

Alpine Winter Divine

A traditional wooden house in the Austrian Alps with a splendid view across a valley covered with snow. Theresia filled this 350-years old family home with her favourite furniture, linens and small collections of accessories and now offers it to guests from all over the world. Want to get a glimpse of it? Or just start packing your suitcase instead?

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Alpine Winter Divine

Wintry Embrace 1

Wintry Embrace

The tiniest cottage in the greatest spot. Who wouldn't like to dwell in this authentic Austrian home and feel embraced by wintry senses: the cosiness of the wooden interior, magnificent views across the valley covered with snow, woollen materials and a private sauna. And to top it all off: enjoying the marvels of Elizabeth's cooking at night.... Find out for yourself!

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Wintry Embrace

Winter Warmers 1

Winter Warmers

A perfect wintery stay in an alpine environment requires plenty of winter warmers. How about a wooden interior, woollen knitted throws and felted cushions? Or a great wood burner, a huge bathtub (with a view across the valley!) and a private sauna? The general cosy atmosphere of Katharina's wooden cottage will make everyone crave for the next winter season.

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Winter Warmers

Chalet Chic 1

Chalet Chic

Huge windows, a fireplace, and an open-plan living space for gathering family and friends. These were the main requirements for Maaike and her husband when they decided to build their own chalet in Switzerland. A home with a modern interior and a chic twist. The result is astonishing and the views even more…

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Chalet Chic

Home with a View 1

Home with a View

Living in the Austrian Alps becomes out of the ordinary when your home is located on a high spot with striking views across two different valleys. Elizabeth shows us her contemporary family home, which is part of the authentic farmhouse where she was born and raised. Much was converted, but the superb view will always remain the same...

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Home with a View

Black Magic 1

Black Magic

Located in a natural reserve at the shore of an Icelandic peninsula, Rut and Kristinn's black timber house offers breathtaking views across 'their' fjord. The cosy interior holds a rustic style with contemporary touches and contains 50 shades of blue. Who wouldn't want to dwell in this black house and experience the ever-surprising magic of the natural environment of this place?

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Black Magic

Home with a Glow 1

Home with a Glow

Chalky and dark tones are Frederika's favourites and they seem to blend in perfectly with her prefered season too: winter! All other elements simply add to the cosiness of lavish cocooning: wooden shutters, roaring fires, candle light and generous use of soft blankets and cushions. Let's have a peek into the home with a glow of this artistic mind...

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Home with a Glow

Industrial Evolution 1

Industrial Evolution

Cool urban living in the heart of Reykjavik's harbour: who would resist such an opportunity? Hjördis did not think twice and took an elaborate renovation on board, which resulted in a fabulous and contemporary living space. Just like that. Take a look at this designer's industrial evolution and it will leave you in awe…

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Industrial Evolution

Villa Iceland 1

Villa Iceland

Imagine living in Iceland. In a house where your eyes are constantly drawn towards the surrounding majestic mountains, all covered in snow. The picture postcard views can hardly be described. Margret enjoys this dream in the villa that was once designed by her own father. Today a family-home with a Nordic chic interior and the personal touches of an artist.

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Villa Iceland

It's so Cold! 1

It's so Cold!

Signy's home is a perfect one to muse about for when it's oh so cold outside: a wooden construction built on a lakeside with immaculate views across the frozen surface. Surrounding mountains covered with a white blanket that emphasize incredible sunsets. Who wouldn't want to dwell in such a place in front of a roaring fire?

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It's so Cold!

Go with the Snow 1

Go with the Snow

Icy temperatures and fresh snow make one yearn for the cosiest place to be. So just imagine: a superb tree house with a crisp contemporary interior gracefully embracing an ancient maple tree. Complete with large windows offering views across the Alps that cannot be described. Get the picture? Let's go and be enchanted with more snow!

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Go with the Snow

Alpine Approach 1

Alpine Approach

Birgit and her husband had no hesitations: becoming the new owners of an authentic, but neglected farmhouse and converting it into a comfortable family home. Tradition has met innovation in their inspiring project and organic farming has become their lifestyle. The magnificent views across the mountains simply top off their ultimate alpine approach!

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Alpine Approach

A Warm Welcome 1

A Warm Welcome

Everyone visiting Birgit's Rosencafe to enjoy a coffee with a home baked piece of cake or her quaint guesthouse for spending some peaceful days can expect a warm welcome. Both being part of their private haven, nestled into the valley of Austria's highest mountain, one can be assured of a memorable experience....

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A Warm Welcome

Contemporary Cocoon 1

Contemporary Cocoon

'A cool retreat tucked away in the tranquil countryside of Toronto'. That was the dream Rebecca and Steve were chasing in order to escape the buzz of the metropolis. Scandinavian inspiration, a personal signature and some fine art now assure cosy comfort and many happy hours in this contemporary cocoon! Wish you were there?

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Contemporary Cocoon

Beautified Barn 1

Beautified Barn

Lorren's converted and beautified barn is a perfect reflection of her creative mind. With a nod to the spare Scandinavian style, she opted for a subtle blend of neutral tones, which became the right backdrop for her eclectic collection of vintage furniture and other items. Result? A place to retreat and bask in peace and serenity…

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Beautified Barn

Grace & Joy 1

Grace & Joy

A white blanket of crispy snow beautifies Maria's country home and the joy of festive encounters is near! The graceful style of her interior leaves little to be added to get into the festive mood: with the right ingredients from mother nature she gracefully merges her handmade decorations in her home and assures a merry welcome for all her guests.

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Grace & Joy

Canada’s Cosy Colonial 1

Canada’s Cosy Colonial

One of the earliest colonial homes ever built in Canada's Prince Edward County. For Alison and Tyler it was love at first sight. Now painted in purist heritage colours mustard and burgundy and surrounded with a white, crispy blanket of snow it pictures one of the cosiest family homes you can imagine. Wait until you see the interior!

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Canada’s Cosy Colonial

Country White 1

Country White

Knowing the tricks of the interior trade, Viola created a super cosy home for herself in the Canadian country side. Adorned with all her favourite pieces of furniture, art and accessories, it became a place to feel at home and make others feel the same. Come and see for yourself!

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Country White

Lorren’s Legends 1

Lorren’s Legends

Tucked away in the beauty of the Prince Edward County, Lorren transformed her cottage with a shoestring budget and ample creativity. The soft tones in her interior are now the basis for her intriguing collections of frivolous finds, which are showcased in her own whimsical manner. Such an inspiring home filled with personal legends!

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