Take a look inside the refurbished farm of Karin

Twiddling your thumbs and peace and quiet? Not quite household terms to Karin (38). Together with her husband and four children she lives in a unique home, namely a farm from 1801. Six years ago they accepted the challenge and they were able to magically convert the characteristic farm into a modern Scandinavian home. Admire the result and have a look inside!

Refurbishment adventure
The purchase of a farm from the 19th century means there is plenty of work to be done! Six years ago the refurbishment adventure started for Karin and her husband. "The house is not very big, but the style of 'the old days' can be recognised. This makes the house unique", according to Karin. Characteristic elements were preserved, including the old frames. "Very typical of the farm is the large window at the front of the house. This is where the partial doors used to be".





Scandinavian & practical
Karin's interior has a Scandinavian style: a light foundation with wood and black accents here and there. "It is exactly this contrast that I like. You obtain contrast by supplementing a simple basic style with a design item or a vintage piece of furniture. This way you create tension in your interior". Occasionally she alternates with subtle colours to make it a tasteful whole. Apart from the fact that her interior style is peaceful, Karin also appreciates that everything was furnished practically. As Karin notes it herself: "No shelves full of stuff that needs to be dusted. That is not what I am about. Just a simple, long table with chairs around it and a stool that catches the eye”. Because Karin and her husband refurbished the house themselves, her love for the interior only increased. "We will never buy a ready-made interior. It is actually nice to create something from nothing, give discarded items a new life and add them to your home”.





White as foundation
White is the basic colour in the interior of Karin. It is consequently not a surprise that the white Quote Box is a good match! "I was looking for an IXXI that would be an addition to our dining room. The choice for the white IXXI with black letters was then easily made". Karin likes a simple foundation with a few accents that create contrast. "The IXXI perfectly fits this picture and the nice thing is that you can come up with the quotes yourself”.

Do you feel inspired by Karin's home? Then have a look at all photogenic spots of her interior on her Instagram account @binnen.bij.buitenhuis. The source of inspiration for a Scandinavian interior!