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Welcome to Lilla Hyttnäs, home to two of the greatest artistic talents Sweden has ever known.
When Carl and Karin Larsson returned to Sweden after years abroad, they were gifted a small cottage in Sundborn by Karin’s father. This cottage in Dalarna became a joint artistic project for the couple; their combined talents resulted in architecture, color schemes, and interiors that were remarkably modern and personal. Thanks to Carl’s paintings, it has become one of the most famous homes in the world. The light, Karin’s free-spirited interior style, and the vibrant family life—as depicted in Carl’s beloved watercolors—have become synonymous with the image of Sweden.
Now, Lilla Hyttnäs opens its doors, revealing itself as never seen before. Through engaging texts that provide historical context and stunning photography styled by Elsa Billgren, admirers of these turn-of-the-century artists have the chance to discover their greatest masterpiece: their home.
*ETT HEM* (A Home) offers a unique glimpse into one of Sweden’s most famous residences. Focusing on the lives and artistry of Carl and Karin Larsson, lifestyle expert Elsa Billgren showcases the home and offers inspiration for creating that same atmosphere in your own living space.
Carl and Karin Larsson were active in Sweden at the turn of the 20th century. Their artistic work flourished in close symbiosis—not least because she created the very environments that he subsequently depicted. The scenes from their home, Lilla Hyttnäs in Sundborn, have come to embody the image of Sweden and are cherished around the world.