Finnish Forest House
photo: Goeril Saetre for The New York Times
I came across this house recently in The New York Times.
photo: Goeril Saetre for The New York Times
Not surprisingly, the carefully furnished (aka, sparse interior) caught my eye. I couldn’t help but wonder: is there any artwork on the walls?
photo: Goeril Saetre for The New York Times
With each photo, the notion became less and less likely. Granted, in a house that doesn’t have running water, I’m not entirely surprised.
photo: Goeril Saetre for The New York Times
Clearly, there is an intention of simplicity in this home. Yet for conversation’s sake, my question to you is: If this was your house, would you hang art? If not, so be it. But if so, what kind of art and where?
photo: Goeril Saetre for The New York Times
Or, is the view of the dense forest outside the windows framed by the clean lines of the house, art in itself?
photo: Goeril Saetre for The New York Times
I must admit, I’d love to spend a weekend away in a place like this. Would you?
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