8 More Ideas for the Dacha, Borrowed from Scandinavian Huts

We have already talked about interesting ideas for the dacha that can be borrowed from Scandinavian designers. There were so many ideas that we decided to continue the selection.

Paint the facade in a dark color

In recent years, the trend towards houses painted in dark colors has only increased. Such a facade looks especially well against a green landscape. There is only one drawback: dark surfaces heat up quickly, so this option is suitable only for huts standing in the shade of trees.

Make a colored ceiling

If you have little sunlight at the dacha (as in Scandinavian countries), paint the ceiling yellow. Combined with white walls, such an interior looks cheerful even without an abundance of decor and bright details.

Or the floor

This not only diversifies a monochrome interior but also zones the space. For example, you can paint the floor in another color in the dining area of a kitchen-living room.

Build a bed by yourself

This construction will save space in a small room. Moreover, it's cheaper to make a bed from leftover materials after building the house than to order or buy a ready-made one.

And shelves above the bed

A shelf above the bed is an ideal place for storing phones or books. For example, this shelf was made from plywood and equipped with a clip-on lamp so you can read before sleep.

Hide a wardrobe under the staircase

In a small cottage, every centimeter counts. So using the space under the staircase is an excellent idea.

Or make it from readily available materials

A hanger for clothes can be made from a sturdy branch of wood — just hang it in the niche.

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Use a ladder instead of a shelf

Don’t throw away the old ladder — you can add a couple of boards to it and turn it into a shelf or bookcase.