Hello Home, Frida Lund

On a sunny autumn day, after a drive along winding roads leading out toward the archipelago, we arrive at Villa Tallberget. Sitting lightly on the rock, the house seems to float, perfectly in tune with the stone beneath it. The building carefully positioned, giving it a unique shape. The deck surrounding the house follows the rocks natural contours, and the home has found its own place among the tall pines.

The area wasn’t unfamiliar to Frida and her family before they built here, they had rented a summer cottage nearby for several seasons. The plot they eventually chose came through friends, who are now their neighbors.

At the door, we’re greeted by Frida. She’s a cookbook author and wine importer, creating beautiful recipes - both for her upcoming book and for everyday life - which she generously shares with those around her.

The first thing that strikes you upon entering Villa Tallberget is the view that flows through the rooms. There’s a clear intention behind every line. Through the long hallway, large openings at each end of the house frame the view, and the eye travels freely between light and the tall pines outside.

“In the process, we worked with an architect and wanted to create a seamless transition between the indoors and the outdoors,” Frida explains.

At the far end, the master bedroom comes into view. Here, the window is dressed with a Roman blind in woven linen in the color Sand, a perfect tone that harmonizes beautifully with the wood details throughout the house. The open wardrobe features Woven linen curtains in Oat Yellow, which both conceal storage and add a warm note to the room.

Next to the master are the children’s rooms, two smaller spaces with elongated windows. Here, Frida has chosen patterns from the Cottage Collection: Cottage Sweet Pea in dove blue, bringing life and character to the rooms. The shorter curtains, hung on rods above the beds, create a cozy nook-like feeling for the children.

Further down the corridor, we reach the heart of the home, the kitchen. A space especially meaningful to Frida, but also to every guest who visits Tallberget. The blue cabinetry meets generous work surfaces, a solid stove, and beautiful tiles - making the room a true creative haven. This is where Frida spends much of her time, and it shows.

We join her as she prepares a simple dish with burrata and browned butter.“The butter is almost ready when the crackling goes quiet,” Frida explains, stirring gently. She tops it with jalapeño and grated lemon zest - simple, yet magical.

Next to the kitchen is the dining area - set apart, yet perfectly connected to both the kitchen and living room. Through an opening, food can be passed directly from the kitchen. The room doesn’t compete with the others but ties the spaces together, creating a place for gatherings and good meals. This is where conversations flow and food is enjoyed.

“I went with sheer linen curtains in the living and dining rooms because I love how the light changes throughout the day,” says Frida. The room, with its large windows and doors opening onto the terrace, is dressed in sheer linen curtains in Sand. They lend an airy feeling, just like the house itself, which seems to float above the rock. The curtains move softly when the door is open and the breeze drifts in.

“The natural qualities of linen suit the house and the surrounding nature so well,” Frida adds. Outside stands the barbecue, which Frida has used frequently over the summer. “You can grill just about anything,” she says with a smile, and we couldn't agree more.

In the adjoining room, relaxation awaits, an open fireplace, large windows, and the same light, airy atmosphere that flows through the entire house. Like the dining area, the living room is dressed with sheer linen curtains in Sand, softly filtering the sunlight while allowing it to fill the space. “At first, I didn’t think we needed curtains,” Frida admits, “but once I lived here, I realized I wanted more texture - something to soften the rooms and their edges.”

Frida’s best tips for adding textiles to a new build:

• Feel the space. You’ll soon feel if the room is missing that soft, textile touch, fabrics soften a home and create a warm, lived-in feeling.
• Choose tones and materials that resonate with the rooms and feeling you want to create, you will love them better in the long run.
• Let the rooms evolve gradually. Surround yourself with things you like and build on them over time.

Building a new home gives you the freedom to shape its atmosphere from the very start. Frida chose linen textiles to add warmth and structure to the bright, open rooms. The soft, neutral tones harmonize with the architecture and highlight the home’s clean lines. The sheer curtains let the light pour in, allowing the large windows to remain the focus, while the color palette blends beautifully with the natural wood tones. The result is a home that feels both timeless and effortless.

“Villa Tallberget is a place for relaxation - and for gathering the people I love,” Frida concludes. This autumn, she looks forward to lighting the fire, cooking slow meals, and taking long walks in the forest with her children. We can hardly imagine a better place for it!