Discover the house plans collection: Scandinavian style cottage plans by Drummond House Plans. (2024)

FAQs

How much does it cost to build a Scandinavian house? ›

A Scandinavian Home package typically cost between $40 – $60 per living sq. ft.

Cottage house plans are informal and woodsy, evoking a picturesque storybook charm. Cottage style homes have vertical board-and-batten, shingle, or stucco walls, gable roofs, balconies, small porches, and bay windows. These cottage floor plans include.

Nordic Style emerged in the 1950s in the Nordic countries, from which it derives its name. Also known as Scandinavian style, it seeks to achieve a balance between minimalism, modernity, craftsmanship, and functionality. A Nordic-style home must adhere to two basic principles: elegance and comfort.

Scandinavian architecture means

A house made of pine logs provides a natural, finished wood surface on both the exterior and the interior of the building. Large windows allow an open view outside, creating a connection with nature.

Understanding the differences can help you curate your ideal living space. Scandi design emphasizes minimalism and functionality. Nordic design embraces handcrafted tradition and coziness. Their origins and cultural influences shape their unique characteristics.

How long do Scandinavian houses last? Some last at least 700 years. This is the oldest home in Norway. It was built in 1296, making it over 700 years old.

Forest green, burnt orange, dusty pink and pastel blue are all seen in a lot of Nordic furniture and design. You'll also see a lot of grey and white. These are often used as background or base colours or used for larger pieces of furniture like sofas and chairs.

It's Timeless

The principles of timeless design align perfectly with the principles of Scandinavian design, so it never goes out of style. Read more in our blog post, “Why Scandinavian Design is Timeless,” which delves into Scandinavian minimalism, color use, functionalism, and personalization.

The wood species most frequently used in Scandinavian design are oak, walnut, beech and ash, as well as teak for outdoor furniture, but there are also other species such as Oregon pine, cherry, elm, maple, mahogany, etc. Ash is a very light wood with long and hard fibers, both strong and difficult to work.

Pigment was mixed with wood tar for both protection and colour. Once the nobility painted their houses red, of course the priests and officers also wanted to have red houses. Red log houses were signs of wealth and status. Red brick buildings on the continent were the role model.

How are Scandinavian homes heated? ›

The most common heating systems for houses are various heat pumps (such as geothermal), boiler systems, and electric.

Houses in Sweden commonly cost between 50 000 and 350 000 US Dollars in rural areas and in the north, and between 250 000 and 600 000 in urban areas. It's a buyer's market, and cheap because there are plenty of houses on the market.

The Building Price Index is quality-adjusted. The total average production price for multi-dwelling buildings in Sweden was SEK 43 425 per square metre of useful floor space in 2022. The average production price for collectively built one- or two-dwelling buildings was SEK 36 909 in 2022.

Beach Houses and Mediterranean-style homes are the most expensive in the U.S. and are often found on prime land close to the ocean. Large windows and balconies accentuate the use of natural light, which adds a feeling of luxury and simplicity to a home.