https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Houzz.se's Amanda Strömberg asks two experts about what you should think about if you want to paint your entire home white. https://www.thelocal.se/20170113/is-it-a-good-idea-to-paint-your-apartment-white Fri, 13 Jan 2017 10:12:08 +0100 is-it-a-good-idea-to-paint-your-apartment-white Houzz.se's Cajsa Carlson rounds up their 30 most-saved images of Swedish homes from 2016. https://www.thelocal.se/20170105/30-of-swedens-favourite-inspirational-images-of-homes Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:23:05 +0100 30-of-swedens-favourite-inspirational-images-of-homes Houzz.se's Martina Strand looks inside the renovation of a Stockholm penthouse with a weighty history. https://www.thelocal.se/20161229/in-pictures-step-inside-this-historic-stockholm-apartment Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:18:25 +0100 in-pictures-step-inside-this-historic-stockholm-apartment Houzz.se's Siobhan Lam shares her best tips for breathing fresh Christmas spirit into your home. https://www.thelocal.se/20161216/in-pictures-11-ways-to-get-creative-with-your-christmas Fri, 16 Dec 2016 08:09:07 +0100 in-pictures-11-ways-to-get-creative-with-your-christmas Having a common design theme throughout your home creates a peaceful and unified sense. Decorator Felicia Björklund shares her best advice on behalf of Houzz.se. https://www.thelocal.se/20161125/in-pictures-how-do-i-create-a-design-theme-for-my-home Fri, 25 Nov 2016 09:18:09 +0100 in-pictures-how-do-i-create-a-design-theme-for-my-home 'Mysigt' is a Swedish word that roughly translate to 'cozy'. Houzz.se's Antonia af Petersen shares her best tips for how to decorate a really 'mysigt' home for less than 500 kronor ($54). https://www.thelocal.se/20161118/in-pictures-houzz-cosy-home Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:03:02 +0100 in-pictures-houzz-cosy-home Houzz.se's Sanne Kragelund looks at the hottest Scandinavian fall trends to help your home stay warm in a stylish way during the colder months. https://www.thelocal.se/20161111/in-pictures-seven-autumn-must-haves-for-the-living-room Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:29:27 +0100 in-pictures-seven-autumn-must-haves-for-the-living-room Malmö's 'Hållbarheten' building may have been created as a research project for a major energy company, but its stunning architecture and heated pool make it a home many would dream of living in regardless, writes Houzz.se's Alehke Gunnarsson. https://www.thelocal.se/20161107/in-pictures-step-inside-this-futuristic-green-malm-home Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0100 in-pictures-step-inside-this-futuristic-green-malm-home Designing and building a home on Swedish holiday island Gotland is a dream for many, but Anna-Lena Palmgren and Johan Rosengren did exactly that. Houzz.se’s Meta Regebro takes a look inside their amazing creation. https://www.thelocal.se/20161020/in-pictures-look-inside-this-perfect-swedish-island-home Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:46:05 +0200 in-pictures-look-inside-this-perfect-swedish-island-home Interior designer Jesper Laursen shares his six best tips for adding a Scandinavian touch to your home. https://www.thelocal.se/20161014/in-pictures-six-questions-about-scandinavian-style Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0200 in-pictures-six-questions-about-scandinavian-style Are you about to decorate your living room? Houzz.se's Amanda Strömberg gets style tips from some of Sweden's most popular bloggers. https://www.thelocal.se/20161007/in-pictures-eight-swedish-bloggers-living-rooms Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:14:29 +0200 in-pictures-eight-swedish-bloggers-living-rooms The traditional Swedish masonry stove (kakelugn) is still a popular feature in many homes today. Houzz.se's Amanda Strömberg has found out more. https://www.thelocal.se/20160930/in-pictures-traditional-swedish-tiled-stoves Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0200 in-pictures-traditional-swedish-tiled-stoves Houzz.se's Matilda Alehke Gunnarsson visits this turn-of-the-century home and bakery in southern Swedish region Halland. https://www.thelocal.se/20160922/in-pictures-gorgeous-summer-home-and-bakery-in-halland Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:38:18 +0200 in-pictures-gorgeous-summer-home-and-bakery-in-halland Decorator Tommy Doverdalen tells Houzz.se's Amanda Strömberg about how he turned a small office into a stylish 44-square-metre apartment in Stockholm. https://www.thelocal.se/20160915/in-pictures-stockholm-office-turned-into-mini-apartment Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0200 in-pictures-stockholm-office-turned-into-mini-apartment There are many great homes in Sweden. Amanda Strömberg at Houzz.se lists ten of the most amazing ones. https://www.thelocal.se/20160908/in-pictures-ten-of-the-most-inspiring-swedish-homes Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:08:03 +0200 in-pictures-ten-of-the-most-inspiring-swedish-homes Ex-broker-turned-interior-designer Jesper Laursen shares his best tips for creaing your own Scandinavian-style home. https://www.thelocal.se/20160901/in-pictures-recreating-scandinavian-style-in-eight-steps Thu, 01 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0200 in-pictures-recreating-scandinavian-style-in-eight-steps Tired of Scandinavian black and white design? Houzz.se's Amanda Strömberg guides you to some inspiring colourful homes in Sweden – because they do exist. https://www.thelocal.se/20160823/in-pictures-eight-of-swedens-most-colourful-homes Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +0200 in-pictures-eight-of-swedens-most-colourful-homes Do you find it difficult to make the most of a small apartment? Houzz.se's Amanda Strömberg finds seven perfect examples of clever tricks in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20160817/in-pictures-swedish-homes-smaller-than-40-square-metres Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0200 in-pictures-swedish-homes-smaller-than-40-square-metres Are you spending what's left of the summer in the capital? Houzz.se's Antonia Wiklund guides you to the five hottest design exhibitions right now. https://www.thelocal.se/20160812/five-design-exhibitions-not-to-be-missed-in-stockholm Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:06:42 +0200 five-design-exhibitions-not-to-be-missed-in-stockholm Want to show your guests that you're on top of Swedish design trends? Antonia Wiklund from Houzz.se lists seven secret signs in your home. https://www.thelocal.se/20160805/in-pictures-seven-things-that-show-youre-on-top-of-swedish-trends Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0200 in-pictures-seven-things-that-show-youre-on-top-of-swedish-trends