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- Kristin Håverstad
A Royal terrace
When Tina wanted to breathe new life into her 40-year-old cabin, she chose Royal impregnated wood from Marnar Bruk. To create life and contrast, she chose the colour Weather Grey for the decking boards and the winches for the railing.
- "I also have another ulterior motive," says Tina before continuing: "If you like the grey patina that comes with time, it will require even less maintenance when the colour turns grey naturally.
- Choosing good quality materials with a long and sustainable lifespan is important. "I find wood comfortable to walk on and surround myself with. In addition, you get a clean and tidy outdoor space where you can move in and out without dragging a lot of dirt.
The terrace doubles the size of the cabin
- One of the goals with this terrace was to create a nice transition between the terrace and the living room now that we put in a new terrace door and "opened up" and let nature in with larger windows. The footprint of the cabin almost doubles in the summer with a nice and maintenance-free terrace right outside the door.
- I'm already looking forward to seeing how the colours and patina change and bring the wood to life," says Tina.
Read more about what Tina likes best about the colour Storm Grey here.
Living wall for cosy corners
On one side of the terrace, Tina wanted to create a cosy seating area. When the carpenter suggested building a dense wall with cladding, instead of trusses, Tina was immediately convinced.
- It can get pretty chilly here when the weather gods aren't on our side, but this living wall makes a cosy corner when the wind blows," says Tina.
- The difference between new and old is striking. The weather is harsh here in the mountains, and we have deliberately chosen a wood that has a long lifespan and requires minimal maintenance. We couldn't be happier with the result," concludes Tina Stuestøl.
Want to see more photos and films from Tina's cabin project?
Take a look at her Instagram profile @interiorwife. There's a lot of inspiration there, showing before, during and after, under the highlight: "From 1981 -> 2024".