European Country Interiors: Swedish Farmhouse Style Now!

Ready to check into this amazing upstate New York airbnb in a fabulous location? A charming mix of rustic European country style with antiques and Nordic sensibilities elevate this Swedish farmhouse converted from a barn. Time to get inspired and dream a little.

Rustic bath with soaking tub and stripe curtains. Swedish farmhouse interiors and Nordic charm in barn converted to guest house in Hudson Valley by Gun Nowak.

Rustic Swedish Country Hudson Valley Barn Conversion

Homeowner: Gun Nowak of FACE Stockholm; Photos: Country Living (Annie Schlechter); Air bnb

Grey barn exterior with vintage patio furniture. This guesthouse with Swedish farmhouse interiors (Gun Nowak) and Nordic charm is in the Hudson Valley.

The Barn is a renovated space with an open sleeping loft, and beautiful floor-to-ceiling views overlooking the Catskill Mountains.

Grey painted floors, shiplap walls, and slipcovered furniture with antiques in Swedish farmhouse living space of barn converted to guest house in Hudson Valley - Gun Nowak. (Country Living)

Upstate New York Barn With New Life

If you have traveled to the area, then you know! I was fortunate enough to enjoy the Hudson Valley for vacation and a writer’s workshop a couple of years ago.

Exposed wood framing, painted floors, shiplap walls, and slipcovered furniture with antiques in Swedish farmhouse living space of barn converted to guest house in Hudson Valley - Gun Nowak. (Country Living)

Published in several interior magazines including Country Living and AirBnB Magazine, this amazing guest house is full of light.

Mismatched dining chairs, gray painted floors, shiplap walls, and rustic vintage painted furniture in Swedish farmhouse dining area of barn converted to guest house in Hudson Valley - Gun Nowak. (Country Living)

What fun to explore 14 acres of open fields, walking paths, and also a garden with mature trees.

Outdoor dining area and Catskills landscape beauty at a converted barn guesthouse by Gun Nowak.

There is a private swimmable pond, and notice the glorious landscape:

Pond and peaceful Catskill mountainscape in Germantown, New York - at guesthouse of Gun Nowak.

The Barn has central air, a charming bathtub, and kitchenette.

Rustic white Swedish farmhouse mini kitchen with painted wood floors in a converted barn guesthouse in upstate NY - Guy Nowak in Country Living.

Do you admire the pale gray painted floors as I do?

Scandinavian style inside a beautiful barn converted into a guest house in New York by Gun Nowak.

Where is This Rustic Swedish Country Getaway?

This true Hudson Valley escape is only two hours from NYC, and historic details such as these remain intact:

White shiplap walls, Swedish farmhouse style and a mix of vintage in a converted barn guesthouse in NY (Country Living).

New windows added in the renovation allow the scenery to be all the art and interest one could need.

Aerial view of living room with Swedish farmhouse decor style in barn converted to guest house in Hudson Valley - Gun Nowak. (Country Living)

Isn’t it magical with its Scandinavian-inspired design elements and airy loft-like feel?

Beautiful antique painted daybed and painted wood floors in a converted barn in NY - Country Living.

The owner’s (Gun Nowak) antiques add a layer of chic elegance and elevate the whole experience.

Cheerful Swedish touches such as red stripes and casual slipcover in a rustic barn converted to guesthouse in NY - Gun Nowak in Country Living.

The property is said to be just right for two guests.

Bedroom loft with a mix of rustic antiques, shiplap, and light grey painted wood floor - in a Hudson Valley barn converted to guesthouse - Gun Nowak in Country Living.

There are two queen beds located right next to each other up on the loft.

Scandinavian charm in a barn with loft and a mix of vintage treasures with a sea of white - Country Living (Gun Nowak).

(The vacation listing indicates there is no privacy so the guest house is intended for one couple only).

Antique French chairs mix with rustic farm table with candelabra and artful accents in a barn converted to guest house in Hudson Valley - Gun Nowak. (Country Living)

Modern Country Style With Nordic Charm

I think the kitchenette (equipped for basic cooking) may be my favorite part of the renovation! Notice how no space was wasted or walled off in this lovely airy space:

Rustic Swedish farmhouse white kitchenette with freestanding work table in a converted barn guesthouse in NY - Country Living (Gun Nowak). — In case you love cloud-like living with antiques and modern amenities.

And I love that I can’t see a monstrous refrigerator anywhere! It’s all floating, ethereal, and pure Nordic understated genius.

Grey painted floors, shiplap walls, and antiques in Swedish farmhouse loft of barn converted to guest house in Hudson Valley - Gun Nowak. (Country Living)

Imagine waking up to those views…

Are you also thinking about checking in?

White painted oversized antique leaning mirror in bedroom area of rustic loft in barn converted to guest house - Gun Nowak. (Country Living) — Photo Gallery of a lovely Swedish country home in New York.

The Barn is located in the hamlet of Germantown, five minutes from Main Street.

Yellow accents on white sofa, shiplap walls, and antiques in Swedish farmhouse living space of barn converted to guest house in Hudson Valley - Gun Nowak. (Country Living) — In case you love painted floors, white decor, and rustic mixed with pretty!

Germantown has James Beard nominated Gaskins restaurant, Otto’s Market for groceries, and a handful of independently owned shops.

Nordic French style in a rustic dining area of upstate NY guesthouse in Country Living. — Swedish farmhouse style, European Country charm with rustic elegance, as well as a mix of antiques

All I can say is WELL DONE, GUN NOWAK AND TEAM!

Swedish farmhouse style in a lovely guest house that was once a barn - Country Living. — Inspiring Swedish Farmhouse interiors in a New York Barn Conversion

If you have a moment to tour a different style home that is full of rustic elegant ideas for living with antiques and mixing in new…

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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