From bottom to top
Notice how tastefully the plates are hung on the wall. We say this because in our homes we often see panels of plates and dishes on a vertical plane, but, unfortunately, this does not always look advantageous. And all because there must be a concept. In this case, objects (even watches) are selected not only by color, but also by the type of geometric pattern. But the bottom-up, ascending arrangement is especially important.
Additional benefits
The advantages of a house using Swedish technology include:
- duplicate heating system;
- heat pump and boilers using various fuels;
- warm floor;
- radiators in the walls;
- heat recovery;
- conditioning;
- fireplace.
In addition, water supply systems, treatment facilities, and energy supply make it possible to do without connecting to centralized communications networks.
water supply diagram in a frame house
Construction of a house takes place in a few weeks, and the prices are quite cheap. You can order and buy a house of the size that you like best. Such prefabricated structures are supplied from Sweden from the manufacturing plant.
One extra
How boring it is when all the chairs are the same! Let's make it a rule and agree - at least one chair should be extra. Let him be similar to the others, but still different. Highlight it with at least a cape, pillow, blanket or sandpaper.
Purchasing process
You must, of course, begin the process of purchasing real estate in Sweden by choosing a suitable property and making a decision to purchase it. Next, open an account at a local bank. The procedure for opening an account is based on a four-digit personal number of a citizen of the country; for non-residents, an account can be opened on the basis of a visa.
Next, a preliminary agreement is signed, the key details of which are the parties signing the agreement, the name and description of the property, the value of the property, the conditions for transferring ownership rights, and the amount of the deposit. Before signing the preliminary contract, it is necessary to pay a security deposit in the amount of 10% of the cost. When the preliminary contract has been signed, it is advisable to conduct an expert assessment of the property with the involvement of independent specialists. This condition is optional, but it will save the buyer from further problems with heating, sewerage and gas pipelines. If defects are found, then only if there is a corresponding report from experts, you can demand compensation from the seller, a reduction in the value of the object, or even terminate the contract altogether.
The signing of the main contract and payment of the full cost of the object occurs after agreeing on all issues regarding the expert assessment of the condition of the object. By signing the contract, the buyer does not become the registered owner of the property (registered rights have priority in Sweden), but receives rights to the property. To register ownership of real estate, you must contact the National Land Registry. Upon completion of the registration procedure, the new owner will be issued a certificate of transfer of ownership - Lagfart.
Transformations
More and more often you can see how a staircase becomes a shelving unit (or a shelving unit becomes a staircase). There is lightness and elegance in this transformation, and in general it is very convenient. As for such transformations in general, the chest replacing the table, although not new, is from the same series.
Real estate in new buildings
The state strictly controls the number of facilities under construction in order to preserve nature and its pristine beauty as much as possible. This is partly why demand in the market significantly exceeds supply and the cost of real estate in Sweden is steadily increasing.
A two-room apartment in a new building in Stockholm will cost about 315 thousand euros, and a small one-room apartment with an area of only 33 square meters will cost 145 thousand. Nine out of ten such apartments are purchased with a mortgage. in Sweden it is quite humane: the average mortgage lending rate is only 2-4%, if there is collateral, without collateral - 5-18%.
Replays
Design is also an art, so the techniques are almost the same as in literature, for example, lexical repetition.
By definition: lexical repetition is a stylistic figure consisting of the deliberate repetition of the same word or speech structure in a visible area of the text. Lexical repetitions of various types are widely used to add expressiveness to a literary text.
And then the bunnies called: “Can you send some gloves?” And then the monkeys called: “Please send me the books!”
As for the interiors, it’s more of a figurative repetition, i.e. repetition of a form or image in a visible area of space. Do you see the legs of the chairs, table, floor lamp? It's a deliberate coincidence that gives this living area its contours.
Detailed work plan
This important process involves several steps, and none of them should be skipped.
Creating a competent project
Drawings are also done independently when people who do not understand construction want to implement their plans. But the best solution to create the most complete scheme that complies with SNiP is to turn to the services of specialists.
They:
• will take into account absolutely all aspects;
• will adopt innovative techniques focused on low energy consumption and rational use of square meters;
• they will professionally wrap the format of country life in a convenient and beautiful “packaging” with a minimalist facade design.
Foundation
Creating the foundation is a complex and responsible process that sets the tone for the successful implementation of the entire project. In this case, many factors are taken into account, including the geological picture of the site, the height of groundwater, the size of the object, etc.
Usually, pile-grillage foundations are installed (reliable, inexpensive, quick to install, and evenly transfer the load to all supports). Holes for piles are made using a drill. Filling them with concrete, install the formwork for the reinforcement.
After the piles have been filled with concrete, formwork should be installed in which the reinforcement will be laid. Then, when everything is ready, everything is poured with concrete. Further work begins in 5 days.
Strapping, insulation and flooring
• After tying and waterproofing the foundation (using waterproofing, bitumen mastic and roofing felt), liquid insulation is placed, and roll insulation is placed on it, the beds are attached, aligning their edges with the foundation height.
• Then dry boards are laid, and a second layer is placed on them (to hide the cracks).
• Wrapping boards are attached to them, placed on edge, and nails are attached to their base.
• Then the floor is insulated using various methods (for example, inexpensive polystyrene foam 15 cm wide).
• After insulation, a sub-plank floor and a layer of plywood are laid.
An insulated Swedish stove is the best option for a frame made in this format. This element is expensive for us, but it will become a barrier to the cold, hide various communications and form the basis of a “warm floor”.
You should know it! To make even stronger sound insulation and thermal insulation, you can lay gypsum fiber sheets.
Walls
The assembly of buildings involves the use of walls with cross-insulation and a thickness of 265 mm (for buildings with permanent residence) and 200 mm (for summer cottages in the off-season).
The production of this element is mainly made from timber of natural moisture. Installation is carried out with:
• uniform distribution of loads;
• compliance with the correct joining of the corners of adjacent walls;
• using the so-called “Scandinavian” angle (preferred);
• insulation (for example, mineral wool);
• vapor barrier (this is either polyethylene film or some special development).
Important! Since high-prefabricated structures are used for assembly, it is completed very quickly.
Floors (interfloor, attic)
To install them, builders most often resort to I-beams with a cross-section in the form of a rectangle or standard timber. You can use heat and sound insulating materials.
The task of floors, as in any other building option, is to ensure that all horizontal surfaces have the specified rigidity parameters.
Roof
This stage of construction work is as important as the rest. The shape of the roof can be almost any and is assembled from wooden rafters (flat, broken, flat, straight, single and double slope). Waterproofing materials are placed on it, ventilation, heat and vapor barrier are arranged.
Since truss systems are mass-produced in Sweden and other European countries, you can choose the roof structure that is most suitable in shape and size.
Ready-made farms are sold complete with a building box. The choice of roofing material is decided by the customer, based on his preferences and the contents of his wallet.
By the way! Frame roofs built with a Swedish slope use a special system of trusses on serrated plates. Due to this, any structural element will be fixed in the desired position without any problems.
Engineering Communication
Their laying is one of the most important stages of construction (either independently or performed by a team of professionals). This process has been greatly simplified. But, nevertheless, it is advisable that a specialist deal with it.
After all, the customer, upon completion of the work, must enter the house and begin to live here, taking advantage of all the benefits of civilization.
By the way! When manufacturing any element of a future building at the factory, exits for utility lines are made in advance. And nothing - neither wires nor pipes spoil the appearance of the interior, because, firstly, they assemble perfectly and without additional alignment, and secondly, they are hidden under the casing.
Windows and doors
These elements must be remembered at the design stage. They should not only match the interior of the facade, but also provide reliable protection from cold and drafts. Therefore, it is important to insulate them, like walls, accordingly.
By the way! The insulating layer is a necessary part of the wall “pie”. External walls will be warmer with mineral wool 25-30 cm thick, and ceilings - up to 50 cm.
Wall decoration
Is the last stage. For exterior finishing, bricks, facing stones, edged boards and eurolining are used. The wood is primed and painted.
For rough finishing, drywall is used in the middle, and for finishing, wallpaper, decorative plaster and other means are used.
Window shelves, ceiling glasses
And here are two more good ideas at once: firstly, a shelf stretched across the window, and secondly, a ceiling lamp surrounded by glasses. Of course, if your window is not on the sunny side, then it is better not to experiment like this, but the idea itself is interesting.
What kind of real estate and for how much can you buy in Stockholm and the regions?
Apartments in Stockholm are, of course, a dream. The uniqueness of the capital of Sweden, which is located between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, is that the urban areas are located on islands and are connected by many bridges. Such an intricate plot of city lines makes Stockholm exceptionally picturesque.
Local authorities care about the harmony of development, so new high-rise buildings are built mainly on the outskirts. Although it would be a stretch to call them high-rise – a maximum of 12 floors. Basically, seven- and eight-story buildings predominate.
Real estate prices in Stockholm can vary from 3,000 euros, if you focus on new comfortable houses in the city center and acceptable options based on price-quality ratio. In the very center, the price per square meter in a historical building after major renovation can reach 7,000 euros per square meter. On average, the cost per square meter of living space is 5,000 euros.
Real estate prices in Sweden in the city of Gothenburg, which is an industrial center and at the same time the main seaport, are slightly lower than in the capital. Purchasing houses in cities such as Gothenburg, Malmo, and also in ski resorts has become popular not so long ago, especially among Russians. However, Swedish ski resorts still remain underestimated by CIS citizens, and often unfairly.
Real estate in Sweden on the islands is considered elite, as the houses are located in recreational areas near large waters. The most popular is Marstrand, a town that attracts yachtsmen from all over the world with the regatta held here. Gotland and Öland are also equally popular. It is on the island of Öland that the summer residence of the Swedish royal family is located.
Sweden has always been famous for stability and prosperity, so buying real estate here is easy and pleasant (of course, if you have enough money). And since the state controls the real estate market, you can be sure that the property you choose really costs as much as they ask for it, and high prices are caused solely by demand, which is many times higher than supply. By the way, real estate prices have not fallen even during the recent crisis, so investing in real estate in Sweden is considered extremely promising.
Danish houses
It cannot be denied that using items from well-known, reputable brands in decoration is a good idea. The Danes from ferm LIVING describe their mission as “reviving the heritage of Scandinavian design.” Hexagon shelves and houses are simple and cute; they will unobtrusively decorate any children's corner.
This is for the collection!
The owners of this house have their own collection of nesting dolls - and it’s immediately obvious! This is how it should be, if you have a collection that is precious to you, it definitely needs to find a place. Even if it seems that it is not there, you just need to think about it and establish a shelf where no one suspects.
Milk, water and other drinks
Swedes drink a lot of milk. A carton of milk is considered an equivalent substitute for lunch and is sometimes drunk right at the workplace. Children are almost forcefully taught to drink milk with their food. It is considered healthy and tasty. If not with milk, then wash down your food with water at all costs.
Swedish milk is very tasty, just like grandma's in the village, even though it is sold in cardboard packages. Swedish water is also so pure and tasty that you won’t even want to drink anything else.
In many countries it is considered harmful to drink during meals, but certainly not in Sweden. Swedish newspapers shout in chorus about the benefits of water, print reports on how much you need to drink at what body weight and in what weather.
When you see a doctor, the first question they ask you is: how many liters a day do you drink? And no matter what number you name, they will definitely say: “That’s too little!” Then the doctor tells scary stories about what will happen if you don’t start drinking more.
Swedes recognize only one juice - orange.
Swedes love kvass and are ready to consume huge quantities of it.
