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Summer House
Cabin above Reine
A small cabin in northern Norway, designed around one large window and the long light of summer.
Location
Reine, Lofoten
Year
2023
Size
64 m²
Duration
8 months
Overview
About the project
Scope
Interior design, built-in beds and lighting
Materials
Oiled spruce, wool felt, sheepskin, black-stained ash
The view is the whole point of this cabin, so we designed the room to face it. Two low armchairs, a narrow table and nothing taller than the window sill.
Sleeping in the light
In June the sun barely sets. We built the beds into alcoves with wool felt curtains that close fully, and placed reading lights at pillow height.
- Two built-in bed alcoves with blackout felt curtains
- Spruce panelling oiled in a pale tone
- Low furniture so nothing interrupts the window
Made locally
All joinery was made on the islands by a carpenter in Leknes, and the textiles were woven in Hallingdal.
Client words
The window does most of the work. The rest of the room makes it comfortable to sit there.
Henrik, owner
