Coming this spring! “Ett hem: Carl & Karin Larssons värld” where the Swedish author and influencer Elsa Billgren invites you to one of Sweden’s most famous estates. Welcome to Carl Larsson-gården – home to two of the greatest artists Sweden has ever seen.
“This is a dream come true”, Elsa Billgren says about the upcoming book. “Imagine having the chance to botanize in all the closed cupboards, hidden nooks, and crannies to show off the living home that the Carl Larsson estate was then, and still is today. There are few environments that are so inspiring, and the goal of this book is that everyone should be able to take some of that inspiration with them.”
Elsa Billgren. Photo: Mira Wickman
When Carl and Karin Larsson made the decision to move back home to Sweden after several years abroad, they were gifted a small cottage called Lilla Hyttnäs in Sundborn by Karin’s father. The cottage in Dalarna became Carl’s and Karin’s joint art project where their artistic talents resulted in a remarkably modern and personal architecture, with bold colors and interior design. The new book will provide a historical context combined with beautiful photos to give all admirers of the turn-of-the-century artists the chance to discover their greatest work of all: the home.
“It feels fantastic that Carl Larsson-gården is being showcased in a completely new way”, says Chia Jonsson, manager at Carl Larsson-gården. “Lilla Hyttnäs is an icon in Swedish home interior design and Elsa Billgren has managed to capture what makes the home unique.”
The light, Karin’s free interior design style and the lively family life, as depicted in Carl’s beloved watercolors, have become synonymous with the image of Sweden. With photos by Mira Wickman, texts by Ulrika Ewerman, design by Bea Hellman and concept and styling by Elsa Billgren, the book gives a unique insight into one of Sweden’s most famous homes.
’Ett hem: Carl & Karin Larssons värld’ is released by Bookmark Förlag on May 4th.
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