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A Century Old Barn Transformed Into A Modern Home With Soaring Ceilings

By Simona Ganea
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Looking at this amazing home from Österlen, Sweden all we can think of is how amazing this soaring ceiling is and how airy and fresh the space looks. You can’t really tell that the building is very old. Part of it was originally built in 1901. After being abandoned for a very long time, architect Jonathan Andersson brought it back to life and transformed it into a beautiful and modern home. The converted barn features an L-shaped floor plan and a total of 390 square meters (4,200 sq ft) of interior space.

A fireplace highlights the height of the living area and at the same time gives it a warm and cozy look
A fireplace highlights the height of the living area and at the same time gives it a warm and cozy look

The interior design is a combination of modern minimalism and rustic charm, white being the main color used extensively throughout the spaces. The polished concrete floors and exposed wood beams complement the white walls and ceilings and give the rooms a simple and at the same time refined look with rustic flair. We love the fact that even though the living area has a super high ceiling and white walls, it doesn’t look cold or empty.

A series of low-hanging pendant lamps are suspended from the high ceiling, complementing the lounge area
A series of low-hanging pendant lamps are suspended from the high ceiling, complementing the lounge area
The open kitchen features skylights and the same monochromatic decor as the rest of the house
The open kitchen features skylights and the same monochromatic decor as the rest of the house
The lack of color is balanced by the presence of numerous different textures and finishes throughout the interior design
The lack of color is balanced by the presence of numerous different textures and finishes throughout the interior design
The house includes four bedrooms and a great room which is basically an open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge area
The house includes four bedrooms and a great room which is basically an open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge area
Floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights bring in an abundance of natural light and emphasize the house's open and airy feel
Floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights bring in an abundance of natural light and emphasize the house’s open and airy feel
The bedrooms don't have high ceilings but feature white walls and polished concrete floors, just like the great room
The bedrooms don’t have high ceilings but feature white walls and polished concrete floors, just like the great room
The occasional hint of color helps to keep the decor interesting and doesn't allow it to become boring or monotonous
The occasional hint of color helps to keep the decor interesting and doesn’t allow it to become boring or monotonous
The furniture adds character to each space, bringing new textures and subtle hints of color into the rooms
The furniture adds character to each space, bringing new textures and subtle hints of color into the rooms
The fireplace is quite massive but seems small in the context of the great room and thanks to the high ceiling
The fireplace is quite massive but seems small in the context of the great room and thanks to the high ceiling
Large windows let in lots of natural light but also expose the house to the panoramic views of its surroundings
Large windows let in lots of natural light but also expose the house to the panoramic views of its surroundings
The bathroom is surprisingly one of the most colorful areas of the house, featuring a soft gray tone on the walls
The bathroom is surprisingly one of the most colorful areas of the house, featuring a soft gray tone on the walls
From the outside, the house looks modest and simple and not as modern as the interior reveals it to be
From the outside, the house looks modest and simple and not as modern as the interior reveals it to be
The L-shaped structure forms a lovely courtyard space with a large deck
The L-shaped structure forms a lovely courtyard space with a large deck