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The croft in Lilla Roslätt
The croft, which was previously used as a residence for the estate’s servants and other staff, was originally
Elsa and Per bought their house in the small village of Alvik, just outside Leksand, in 2019. Here, nearly every house is painted in traditional Falu red, Midsummer is celebrated in folk costume, and the pride in the local heritage runs deep.
“It’s such a joy to wake up in the morning and be greeted by the yellow kitchen. The scent of wood and linseed oil in the cabinets brings you back in time.”
– Elsa
For Elsa, the place feels very much like home. Her mother grew up in the village, and Elsa herself spent all her childhood summers here. Today, several relatives still live nearby—her aunt, uncle, and cousins—and the village has become a natural gathering place for the family. At the same time, Alvik has attracted more and more visitors from abroad. It’s not uncommon to meet Dutch, German, or French families who have chosen to spend their summers in this beautiful part of Dalarna.
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When Elsa and Per bought the house, they quickly felt it was a home they wanted to grow old in. Their hope is that one of their three children will one day take over and let the house remain in the family. Renovating with care and choosing materials that stand the test of time has therefore been a priority from the very beginning.
When planning their new kitchen in the house—built in 1978—they took inspiration from the yellow tone that was already there. They liked the color but found it a bit too light. Instead, they began searching for a deeper shade—something more ocher. At the same time, they wanted the kitchen to reflect the place they live in. Wood, craftsmanship, and colors rooted in Dalarna set the direction.
Finding the right shade proved more difficult than expected. The colors were either too bright and sunny or leaned too much toward brown. The solution came almost by chance when Elsa painted a cabinet door in the same color as the house’s window frames. Later, when the couple installed double doors leading out to the terrace, the light in the room changed—and suddenly, the color came into its own.
– We like that you can see the brushstrokes.
– Elsa
The new kitchen comes from Skandinaviska Shakerkök and is painted with linseed oil paint in the shade NCS S 2040-Y20R—a warm ocher yellow. During the process, Elsa and Per also discovered that linseed oil paint can be tinted according to the NCS system, opening up great possibilities for creating a personal expression. The visible brushstrokes on the cabinet fronts are a detail they particularly appreciate, as they enhance the sense of craftsmanship.
Type: Shaker kitchen
Color: Ocher yellow (NCS S 2040-Y20R)
Worktop: White-waxed oak, LG Collection
Sink: Undermount sink from Intra
Knobs: Wooden knobs painted in the same color as the kitchen
Handles: Duvnäs pull handles in nickel-plated brass from Sekelskifte
Lighting: Integrated spotlights in wall cabinets and shelves, supplied and installed by Skandinaviska Shakerkök
Flooring: Brushed pine floor treated with white hardwax oil from Norrlandsträ
Appliances: Freestanding range from Lofra. Integrated dishwasher from BOSCH
Wall finish: Beadboard painted in a warm, light shade (NCS 1507-Y16R)
Instagram: @elsaviktoriawallin
Photos: Private | Article: Gina for Skandinaviska Shakerkök
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