A few photos from my home in Iceland
Here are a few photos of my Icelandic home. The house was build by my DH. 2006. This is our 3 home and he build it him self. My hubby is a man of many talents. We love this house. Sorry if the photos are dark. It is hard to photograph with all the windows we have. It is a split level house and the upper part is tiled on the outside. All the tiles on the floors inside are kashmir white and the hardwood is light oak. As all the cabinets but the kitchen and laundry, they are glossy white. Kitchen counters are also kashmir white. Have had no problems with them at all.
Thank you for looking
Ice.
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoHere is one with better light. And thank you Jill302 and pudgeder and please ignore
my broom and the thing on the floor was swapping out an old cowhide for the rug
Ice
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Thank you all. First I have to say. The light over my dining room table is a Tom Dixon light.( British) Can’t take credit for that I’m afraid. The kitchen light is a Poul Henningsen ( Danish). The art over the fireplace is by a well known Icelandic artist Sossa. I have over the years collected a few pieces of art that I love but that is the one I love the most. The view is fab I have to admit. Sorry but I’m a terrible photographer ask anyone I know lol .
Thank you all again
Ice
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoIce
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoHere is one more, ignore the stuff in front. DH was working with the planks for the
pathway.
IdaClaire
4 years agoIce, your home is stunning! What a beautiful and comfortable space you have created, and your view is stunning!
I'm currently in Reykjavik and can share a photo of our apartment. We have a naked guy on the dining room wall. I have quickly learned that Icelanders have a quirky and fun sense of humor!
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