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This big-city crew traded the concrete jungle for a calmer, fresher life in the countryside. With nature as their next-door neighbour, their safe and welcoming country home is where their three small children have the freedom to learn, play and thrive. And just be kids!
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Free-range family: a countryside home for a big family image 1
Free-range family: a countryside home for a big family image 1

Why did you move to the countryside?

“We loved our life in the city, but fitting a big family into a small apartment was a tight squeeze. We dreamed of moving somewhere with a little more space, and lower rent, where our three little ones could grow up a little bit closer to nature. When we were both able to work remotely, we decided to just go for it!”
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Free-range family: a countryside home for a big family image 1
Free-range family: a countryside home for a big family image 1

What was important to you while furnishing this house?

“When you come into our home, we want you to get the feeling right away that family comes first. We chose bigger pieces of furniture so everyone can be together (like our family-size sofa for Friday nights!) and added in activity zones and storage just for the kids. We also went for a more traditional style to enhance the countryside feeling.”
 
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How did you make your home functional for a big family?

“Storage, storage and more storage. A lot of stuff goes along with three children and all the adventures of countryside living, so we had to find good places to pack it all away. The things that the little ones use often are kept in low, easy-to-reach spots, so they can find what they need and pack it away on their own.”
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Free-range family: a countryside home for a big family image 1
Free-range family: a countryside home for a big family image 1

Fun and creativity feel like a big part of this home

“Yes! We really believe in learning by doing, so we’ve tried to make every area of the house a place where the whole family can create or play. The dining area isn’t just where we sit down for meals together, it’s also where we do crafts with the children, look after plants, read together and work from home.”
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Is there anything you miss about the city?

“The internet out here is a lot slower... and there also aren’t so many options for eating out! But that’s made us appreciate good home-cooked food even more. Now that we have a garden, we grow our own fruit and veggies, which we love turning into delicious meals or sweet treats in the kitchen."
 
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What's your favourite part of the house?

“Tough question. We love every room, but – as busy parents – our bedroom is such a calm and cosy reward at the end of a long day. It has a super comfy bed, generous wardrobes, and even an extra workspace for when one of us needs some peace and quiet to send a few emails.”
 
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Any tips for children sharing a room?

“They’re all still small, so one room for our three little ones has worked out well. Since they play so much outside and elsewhere in the house, we didn’t have to fit in everything here. There’s enough space for their beds, clothes and a few of their favourite toys. To make sure it’s safe for all of them, we’ve secured their furniture and cables to the wall and have chosen toys and bed linen that are suitable for all ages and free of toxic chemicals.”
 
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What’s the best part of the day?

“Bath time in the evenings is always special. Even when the children are covered in mud and sleepy (which is most days!), hearing the stories about their adventures and what they’re looking forward to tomorrow, makes us realise moving here was so worth it.”
 
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Free-range family: a countryside home for a big family image 1
Free-range family: a countryside home for a big family image 1

Which part of the house makes your life easier?

“The current record for an empty laundry basket in our house is around fifteen minutes, so our laundry room has been a life changer. From sorting, scrubbing and soaking, to washing, drying and ironing – this room takes care of it all. We even dip-dyed our curtains in here last weekend!”
 
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A home with children in mind

“Even if you don’t live in the countryside, I believe you can still create a home where children are free to explore, learn and play.”

Mia Gustafsson
Interior designer
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In this family's countryside home, growing up is the greatest adventure of all. Take a look at their new life closer to nature, with fun and learning at every turn.
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BUMERANG, hanger BUMERANG, hanger

BUMERANG

Hanger, natural

5,99/8 pack

KRITTER, children's chair KRITTER, children's chair

KRITTER

Children's chair, white

15

PAX, wardrobe frame PAX, wardrobe frame

PAX

Wardrobe frame, white, 100x58x236 cm

70

HEMNES, bench with shoe storage HEMNES, bench with shoe storage

HEMNES

Bench with shoe storage, white, 85x32x65 cm

79,99

KNAGGLIG, box KNAGGLIG, box
IKEA Family price

KNAGGLIG

Box, pine, 23x31x15 cm

Regular price: 9,99

7,99

MULIG, clothes rack MULIG, clothes rack

MULIG

Clothes rack, white, 99x152 cm

7

HEKTAR, wall/clamp spotlight HEKTAR, wall/clamp spotlight

HEKTAR

Wall/clamp spotlight, dark grey

14,99

GEMAK, colander GEMAK, colander

GEMAK

Colander, off-white

12,99

GRUNKA, 4-piece kitchen utensil set GRUNKA, 4-piece kitchen utensil set

GRUNKA

4-piece kitchen utensil set, stainless steel

8,99

AGAM, junior chair AGAM, junior chair

AGAM

Junior chair, black

44,99

BEGÄRLIG, vase BEGÄRLIG, vase

BEGÄRLIG

Vase, clear glass, 29 cm

19,99

LOHALS, rug, flatwoven LOHALS, rug, flatwoven

LOHALS

Rug, flatwoven, natural, 200x300 cm

119

LOHALS, rug, flatwoven LOHALS, rug, flatwoven

LOHALS

Rug, flatwoven, natural, 160x230 cm

79,99

TROGEN, children's step stool TROGEN, children's step stool

TROGEN

Children's step stool, yellow, 40x38x33 cm

24,99

SAXBORGA, storage box with mirror lid SAXBORGA, storage box with mirror lid
IKEA Family price

SAXBORGA

Storage box with mirror lid, plastic cork, 24x17 cm

Regular price: 14,99

9,99

HEKTAR, work lamp with wireless charging HEKTAR, work lamp with wireless charging

HEKTAR

Work lamp with wireless charging, dark grey

59,99

VÅRELD, bedspread VÅRELD, bedspread

VÅRELD

Bedspread, dark grey, 150x250 cm

29,99

PINNIG, rack with 3 hooks PINNIG, rack with 3 hooks
New lower price

PINNIG

Rack with 3 hooks, black

Old Price: 16,99
14,99
VILTO, step stool VILTO, step stool

VILTO

Step stool, birch

35

SKOGSTA, dining table SKOGSTA, dining table

SKOGSTA

Dining table, acacia, 235x100 cm

499

RÖNNINGE, chair RÖNNINGE, chair

RÖNNINGE

Chair, birch

99

ENHET, storage combination ENHET, storage combination

ENHET

Storage combination, anthracite/grey frame, 120x32x225 cm

385

RISBYN, pendant lamp shade RISBYN, pendant lamp shade

RISBYN

Pendant lamp shade, onion shape/white, 57 cm

14,99

SUNDVIK, children's chair SUNDVIK, children's chair

SUNDVIK

Children's chair, grey

20

BOAXEL, wardrobe combination BOAXEL, wardrobe combination

BOAXEL

Wardrobe combination, white, 125x40x201 cm

164

BARNDRÖM, cushion with pocket BARNDRÖM, cushion with pocket

BARNDRÖM

Cushion with pocket, beige, 32x8 cm

9,99

AGUNNARYD, pendant lamp with 3 lamps AGUNNARYD, pendant lamp with 3 lamps

AGUNNARYD

Pendant lamp with 3 lamps, black

69,99

VANILJSTÅNG, plant stand VANILJSTÅNG, plant stand

VANILJSTÅNG

Plant stand, pine/black, 67 cm

44,99

PERJOHAN, bench with storage PERJOHAN, bench with storage

PERJOHAN

Bench with storage, pine, 100 cm

49

MÅLA, 10-pc cardboard town template set MÅLA, 10-pc cardboard town template set

MÅLA

10-pc cardboard town template set

3,99

IKEA 365+, pot with lid IKEA 365+, pot with lid

IKEA 365+

Pot with lid, stainless steel, 8.0 l

19,99

BARNDRÖM, duvet cover and pillowcase BARNDRÖM, duvet cover and pillowcase

BARNDRÖM

Duvet cover and pillowcase, forest animal pattern/multicolour, 150x200/50x60 cm

14,99

VÅGSJÖN, bath towel VÅGSJÖN, bath towel
New lower price

VÅGSJÖN

Bath towel, light beige, 70x140 cm

Old Price: 6,99
5,99
BJÖRKBERGET, swivel chair BJÖRKBERGET, swivel chair

BJÖRKBERGET

Swivel chair, Idekulla beige

69,99

VÅGSJÖN, hand towel VÅGSJÖN, hand towel
New lower price

VÅGSJÖN

Hand towel, light beige, 50x100 cm

Old Price: 4,99
3,99
HAUGA, desk HAUGA, desk
New lower price

HAUGA

Desk, grey, 100x45 cm

Old Price: 99
89
TOFTBYN, mirror TOFTBYN, mirror

TOFTBYN

Mirror, black, 52x140 cm

49,99

SLÄKT, ext bed frame with slatted bed base SLÄKT, ext bed frame with slatted bed base

SLÄKT

Ext bed frame with slatted bed base, white/birch, 80x200 cm

139

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SLÄKT

Ext bed frame with slatted bed base, white/birch, 80x200 cm

139

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REMSTA, armchair REMSTA, armchair

REMSTA

Armchair, Hakebo dark grey

149

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REMSTA

Armchair, Hakebo dark grey

149

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HAUGA, wardrobe with sliding doors HAUGA, wardrobe with sliding doors

HAUGA

Wardrobe with sliding doors, grey, 118x55x199 cm

279

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HAUGA

Wardrobe with sliding doors, grey, 118x55x199 cm

279

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