Today, we’re going to explore Scandinavia’s old town houses. Their charm comes from the mix of old and new, the bright colors that light up the streets, and the cozy, welcoming look they create.
We’ve traveled quite a bit in Scandinavia and these are some of the best old town houses we’ve found!
Space-Efficient House
Extending the second floor above the entryway can add valuable square footage to your home, which is a great way to utilize the space.
You can even park your car inside this mini compound-style home. Pretty cool, right?
Brick Blue House
This lovely home features a design with a blue exposed brick wall.
It includes muntin windows and skylights, adding a unique touch to the house exterior while flooding the interior with natural light.
Minimalist House With Lots of Windows
Lighting isn’t an issue with this house because it has many vertical windows around its plain pink walls and white base, filling the inside with natural sunlight all day long.
Consider adding plant boxes beneath the windows; they would definitely bring a touch of greenery and freshness.
A tiny balcony or a balcony garden is a fantastic idea too—it would create a cozy spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Three-Story House
This three-story greyish blue house features a store on its ground floor with dark grey accent.
The combination of the greyish blue walls with the dark grey door, and full glass window give it a sleek and contemporary look.
The upper walls have sleek lines, along with vertical and arched windows, adding a unique architectural touch.
Here’s another example of a three-story house, this time it has a restaurant on the ground floor, seamlessly blending residential and commercial spaces.
The upper floors feature modern and elegant design elements, with white vertical windows set between recessed wall lines.
Small Houses With Dormer Windows
These cute houses all have the same height and length.
Each one has dormer windows and plants in front, creating a cozy neighborhood ambiance.
The dormer windows add charm, and the plants bring a refreshing touch of nature.
Brick Exterior
Up next is this old home with brick walls.
It has a pastel yellow exterior with moss green accents around grid glass windows, giving it a warm and inviting look.
The brick wall adds touch of rustic charm, while the grid glass windows enhance its character, making this house stand out.
Old Grey House
This two-story concrete house features an arched door and windows, giving it a unique and elegant look.
Notice the tiny plant in a rattan planter alongside the window; it’s a lovely touch.
Even though its green leaves are small now, it will definitely add a vibrant and lively look to the home as it grows.
Compact Brick House
This home is from early 1900 and found inside the center of Aarhus, Denmark.
Having a brick house is good if you want a durable, long-lasting, and low-maintenance home, like this compact red brick home.
Its classic look goes well with different styles, whether old-fashioned or modern.
Compact House With Plants
This pastel blue house, decorated with plants in front, gives off a calming vibe and adds a touch of nature and freshness.
It’s from the same street as the home above.
It also features minimalist white doors and windows that enhance the overall clean and modern look.
Copper-Colored Exterior
The copper-colored walls give this house a warm and inviting look. It features skylight windows that offer a cozy view of the sky while letting in natural sunlight.
VERY small and cozy!
Despite its size, this house is designed to maximize comfort and coziness.
Here’s another view of the house, alongside is a two-story home with the same copper-colored exterior.
Both houses are decorated with plants in front, adding a touch of nature and a fresh vibe, while the white muntin windows provide a classic and elegant touch.
Black And Yellow Home
A house featuring yellow walls decorated with black lines and curves creates a striking visual appeal.
It also has a tall attic space with black wooden walls and grid glass windows around the house, letting in lots of natural light while adding a classic charm.
Here’s the same concept, this time it has brown lines, giving warmth and character to the house.
It features a tiny wooden balcony accessible by the stairs outside and door inside the house, a cozy spot to enjoy some fresh air.
House With Garden Fence
This minimalist house is surrounded by a garden fence.
To enhance this house, you could add a cozy patio with some comfy seating, or some strategically placed outdoor lighting to highlight the garden’s beauty at night.
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Pink House
This idea shows a lovely pink house with a wooden door that blend well with its pink brick walls.
Plus, the wall lamp above the window provides a vintage charm to the house.
Its vertical windows are decorated with plant boxes with blooming flowers beneath, adding a touch of nature and color, making the house even more delightful.
Another example, this time with soft pink walls and white vertical windows.
It also has plant boxes with blooming flowers beneath the windows.
The vibrant colors of the flowers contrast beautifully with the soft pink walls, creating a picturesque and serene atmosphere.
Colorful Houses In A Row
These cozy and well-designed houses are painted with primary colors.
They feature wooden plant boxes hanging beneath the large grid windows, giving a modern rustic aesthetic.
Here’s another example, this time the houses are painted with very bright pastel colors, giving the street a calming vibe.
So cute!
Each house features an upcycled wooden plant boxes, adding a touch of eco-friendly charm.
Lovely Pink House
This rendering shows a two-story house with soft pink walls.
The lower floor windows are decorated with wooden covers, while the upper floor windows have yellow roll-up fabric.
We love colorful homes!
Ocean Blue Home
Lastly is this three-story blue house featuring muntin windows and brick foundation.
Adding a balcony would enhance its appeal, providing a perfect spot to enjoy the view and relax. Additionally, wall lamps could be added to enhance the house’s exterior, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.