INSPIRING
Thanks to the breathtaking views from its Cornish clifftop position, this home is the perfect coastal escape, full of salvaged and softly aged pieces, raw materials and natural finishes that reflect the landscape and create a cosy and stylish home with soul
HOME PROFILE
WHO LIVES HERE Linda Dannvin, an interior designer originally from Sweden THE PROPERTY A single-storey two-bedroom 1960s property in Marazion, Cornwall
With its setting atop a cliff, surrounded by constantly changing sea and sky views, the atmosphere in Linda Dannvin’s Cornwall cabin frequently shifts with the weather and the tides. To balance this, she has created a constant and considered mood inside her coastal retreat, so it feels spiritually connected to the landscape yet grounded and comfortable for day-to-day living.
When she first visited the property, which was then a tired and run-down bungalow, Linda could see beyond the jaded decor and overgrown garden, but it was the paddock in front that sealed the deal. The sight of grazing horses and donkeys to welcome her home from her frequent travels was the final tick on her wishlist. She knew that this bolthole base would become a place where she could rest, relax and regenerate between work commitments.
Inspired by her native Sweden and many adventures abroad, Linda created a holiday feeling throughout the house – a happy cultural clash of beach, Scandi and chilled-out island vibes. Aware that the bungalow’s interior could easily resemble a box, Linda went about adding character with measured architectural details, while embracing unfinished elements and raw materials that would normally be hidden away. Steel roof beams have been left exposed and highlighted with blush-hued paint, while the ceilings and some walls retain their raw plaster finish. Linda also introduced reclaimed elements, such as worn timber and window shutters, for an old-meets-new feel.
Furniture and fittings mirror the salvaged building materials, with vintage and distressed elements bringing a lived-in look to counter the formerly stark space. Peeled and puckered paintwork, gnarled woods and oxidised metal add a steadying, satisfying feel wit
