Chez Larsson

Chez Larsson basically means "At the Larsson's". The french may not be gramatically correct (it should probably say "Chez les Larsson") but I've always named all the photo folders with photos of our home on my computer that way since we moved in ten years ago. That's Wille looking through the front door window, by the way. Hi world!

All the houses in our neighbourhood look almost the same. They were built in the 1930's and the homeowners back then were not well off. They were workers and craftsmen who by the government were enabled to build their own houses. People in the area got together and helped each other with their particular skills. A plumber would help his neighbour and in turn would get the electrics done at his house.

We haven't changed much besides from the paint job  and the easily restored (if need be)front door window. We have the original door, windows and bannisters and we've had the roof relayed with the original tiles. Maybe it does look a little bit neater in grey and white?

We removed the slate tiles on the top deck and replaced them with wood decking. Don't worry though, we've kept every single piece and intend to relay them underneath, in front of the garage entrance.

That's Wille and Martin viewing the house for the very first time in 1998. Wille has grown a little bit since then.

The entrance to the garage at the back of the house below the top deck (we don't have a car). Looking at the "before" it looks like the entrance to a mine... Still the same door but revamped slightly. The orange/green bits in the background are the well used super soakers :)

Have to admit, I love my little house!

Ps. You can find more before & after's from inside of the house here .

Comments

[jennifer]

I just love your house! Beautiful! Looking through all your before and after photos is extremely inspiring. You guys did a great job. Must have been hard but I bet well worth it :)

[Benita]

Thank you Jennifer! It was extremely hard work as we did most of it ourselves but sooooooooo worth it!

[syren]

Your house is beautiful!

[Lindzi]

Sånt här ger mig kraft i renoveringarna! Vi gör också allt själva och det får ta tig. Men lyckan över ett eget hus kan inte mäta sig i nåt. Ni har verkligen lyft och plockat fram det fina i ert hus!

[Benita]

Tack Linda! Det har tagit 10 år... men värt varenda sekund av damm, ryggont, frustration och huvudvärk :)

[molly]

Your house is wonderful. Fabulous. Now if only I can channel your creativity to tackle my own kitchen. Thank you for sharing and giving inspiration.

[Mandy Saile]

I love it that you so honestly share you home with your readers. It's always nice to see sneak peeks into people's lives, espeacially sneak peeks into areas of joy and happiness. I loved your post about the white storage boxes too, ha ha thanks again for your lovely sincere writing/posts. I'll be back again, thanks Mandy

[Benita]

Thanks so much Molly and Mandy :)

[Garden Decking]

Your house looks great. As Mandy said, it's great to get a sneak peak at what other people's homes look like. I have lived at the same house for years and have recently decided to focus on improving my garden. Are you pleased with your wooden decking?

[Carlos]

Garden Decking, I love it!