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Designing and manufacturing your future home You have found your dream lot of land and now all you need is the perfect house. There are many things that you have to take into consideration when creating your new home, but with the right help and expertise, it will be an exciting process from start to finish. Trivselhus is a leading Swedish house supplier specializing in custommade house plans. Its architects will design a unique house for your specific taste and needs. Scan Magazine spoke to Bernt Gustavzon, the architect behind Trivselhus’ new house series Seaside. By Sara Schedin | Photos: Trivselhus
“At Trivselhus we look at current trends in fashion and interior design, and then connect them to our house design. At the moment our New England-inspired series Seaside is very in demand. People like the cosy country style with many nooks and crannies,” says Gustavzon. “Our functionalist houses, with their sleek surfaces and large windows, are also very
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popular, but lately we have seen a slightly bigger interest in that more traditional style.”
sunshine and lazy days on the beach. The houses are designed in a robust style with wide wood panelling, large windows with glazing bars and beautiful patios which are covered with grey windswept wooden decks. The interiors are characterized by a light and relaxed style with white walls, white stained oak floors and high ceilings with stained wood panelling. The kitchens get a rustic charm with countertops in light stone, and white mirror doors and cabinets complemented by old knobs or pulls. Light and space are keywords that help create harmony and balance.
Living by the beach The Seaside series offers houses specially designed for Nordic lots with beachfront locations. They are created for those who like the thought of a life by the sea with
“The houses are designed in a traditional New England-style, but with a Swedish touch. It’s ‘American East Coast meets Swedish West Coast’. We have been in-