Warm, welcoming, and spectacular. These are the perfect words to describe the home of Matt and Heidi Horton. This house is inspired by a Nordic longhouse, a long, narrow building where the Vikings lived in the 9th century. It is also jam-packed with amazing Scandinavian interior design concepts that make this small house even more interesting. On the outside, the small house looks striking and intriguing!
It was made of top-grade, long-lasting materials and was also cleverly designed.The couple made good use of the rest of the half-acre section by creating beautiful gardens and a functional greenhouse. According to Heidi, they are trying to be as self-sufficient as possible; hence the idea of growing their own food.Heidi also gifted herself with the opportunity of working in the comfort of her own home by building a separate studio work office.
On the one hand, Matt takes pleasure in doing some handy work at their massive garage area. Matt shared that they were inspired to build a longhouse-inspired home during their holiday in Monaco and they stayed in an Airbnb with a similar vibe. They also realized that they were living in an 800-square-meter house but were only living in like a third of it. Now, they have a smaller house but they were able to make it cozier and more functional.
The modern interior design of the house is proof of it. Most small houses are narrow and crowded but Heidi’s and Matt’s house is very spacious inside. The mishmash of the plywood with the concrete floors makes the space warm and welcoming. Their lounge makes of a comfy space with a great-sized sofa and well-made chairs. Because the style of the house is Scandinavian, its modern interior design is also minimalist; with no unnecessary rooms, furniture, or clutter.
The entire space is bright and inviting, with plenty of open space. For a more relaxing atmosphere, there is a low-emission woodstove around the corner, which also works well when the temperature is very low. The cozy and welcoming atmosphere is still present in the kitchen. Heidi believes that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so they made it a space that they would both enjoy. They have everything they need, including a stovetop, dishwasher, and microwave.
Heidi began using their kitchen for cooking demonstrations as part of her business because it is very functional. They also have a pantry stocked with enough spices and goods to feed an army. Another amazing feature of this home is the kitchen island with a sink, which allows the couple to connect with their guests while they are cooking.
The kitchen countertop is made of Formica laminate sheets, but according to Matt, many people mistake it for marble. Moving on, there is a nice compact hallway design that leads to a room where the couple keeps their extra food. “I put some shelving in because I was accumulating a lot of preserves and sauces and jams and stuff,” Heidi explained.
The rest of the house includes a clean, cozy bathroom and a lovely, one-of-a-kind bedroom. With soft hues and modern décor, both rooms give a homey feeling and amazing modern interior design. Heidi revealed that the cost of building the house was approximately $220,000, which was well worth it because they now have their dream home, which is also their forever home.
“Living in a small home has taught me a lot about the life that you get to love and making sure that you’re adoring it rather than just getting caught up in the day-to-day stuff like when you live in a big house, which makes you really conscious, and making sure that you’re living your best life day to day.”