The Mill House Västra Karup, Sweden… not Japan

February 3, 2008

What a beautiful home.

Mill House Front
Photo: James Silverman

Mill House Lounge
Photo: James Silverman

“This house is a manifestation of the Swedish ritual of sauna and bathing. It is an annex to a large old farm in the countryside of southern Sweden, converted into a vacation house for a family from the nearby city of Malmö. Apart from the sauna and attendant spaces for undressing, washing and relaxing, the Mill House is also a small dwelling. The traditional rite of sauna involves baking together and dashing out for an invigorating dip in a cold stream. The meager creek on the property was insufficient for the purpose, however, so a small pool was built adjacent to the sauna. The exposed construction demanded carpentry of unusual excellence.

In combination with the intimate size, it promotes the atmosphere of a Zen master’s tea house.”

POST CONTINUES

Mill House Kitchen
Photo: James Silverman