Renovation Time to get your home in shape! Whether you're tackling minor updates or major renovations, our clear, professional instructions make the process a breeze. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:19:54 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:11:21 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/renovation 5 Finnish houses that will make you fall for red ocher Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:19:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/red-ocher-painted-houses https://www.kotona.com/articles/red-ocher-painted-houses 0 “The end result looks more original than the original”: Maria revives a 1970s fireplace with moss‑green tile Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:20:29 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/1970s-fireplace-makeover https://www.kotona.com/articles/1970s-fireplace-makeover 0 A joyfully colorful apartment makeover—“I made a decision no one ever recommends” Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:37:30 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/colorful-apartment-like-a-bag-of-candy https://www.kotona.com/articles/colorful-apartment-like-a-bag-of-candy 0 Sauna in solid rock: a light-filled bath in a 1930s basement Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:32:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-carved-into-stone https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-carved-into-stone 0 A staircase becomes a sauna: see the before & after photos Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:39:04 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/jaw-dropping-sauna-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/jaw-dropping-sauna-renovation 0 Eeva-Maija brought an abandoned forest ranger’s cottage back to life—“Everything here is still almost the same as before” Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:07:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/eeva-maija-lindqvist-crown-forest-rangers-cottage https://www.kotona.com/articles/eeva-maija-lindqvist-crown-forest-rangers-cottage 0 Old-world outside, modern inside: this 150-year-old sauna stuns with an aspen shingle feature wall Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:24:34 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/150-year-old-sauna-in-pulsa https://www.kotona.com/articles/150-year-old-sauna-in-pulsa 0 Luxurious yet practical: 1990s townhouse bath becomes a modern home spa Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:28:21 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/townhouse-bathroom-makeover https://www.kotona.com/articles/townhouse-bathroom-makeover 0 “The roof looks straight and I don’t smell mold,” Satu reasoned—then bought an abandoned house to make it her home Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:37 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/satu-tolvanen-renovates-an-abandoned-house-into-a-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/satu-tolvanen-renovates-an-abandoned-house-into-a-home 0 This wooden villa was a treasure chest waiting to be saved—with the Finnish president next door Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:14:02 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/wooden-villa-in-helsinki https://www.kotona.com/articles/wooden-villa-in-helsinki 0 One person’s trash is another’s treasure: 8 smart reuse ideas for DIY and remodeling Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:30:21 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/leftovers-reused https://www.kotona.com/articles/leftovers-reused 0 From old farm to idyllic retreat: Mia and Mikko’s hard work at Villa Mandala paid off Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:30:10 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/villa-mandala https://www.kotona.com/articles/villa-mandala 0 7 painting hacks: how a plastic bag and a paint edger might save the day Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/anni-alatalo-column-on-painting-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/anni-alatalo-column-on-painting-renovation 0 Nenna, 22, transformed a run-down post-war house into her first home: “There will still be enough work for decades” Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:32:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/nenna-jokinen-22-renovates-a-run-down-post-war-house https://www.kotona.com/articles/nenna-jokinen-22-renovates-a-run-down-post-war-house 0 Tour Grandpa Aaro’s whimsical cottage world—complete with a spruce treetop sunroom Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:23:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/aaro-vatanens-whimsical-cottages https://www.kotona.com/articles/aaro-vatanens-whimsical-cottages 0 Squirrels in the attic, a cellar about to collapse: 4 condemned houses rescued by bold renovators Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:49:55 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/condemned-houses https://www.kotona.com/articles/condemned-houses 0 Cowboy wallpaper, a hidden race track—how a dim alcove turned into a cozy kids’ room Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:52:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cabins-alcove-turned-cozy-kids-room-mini-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/cabins-alcove-turned-cozy-kids-room-mini-renovation 0 From a walk-in closet to a children’s room: Mira and Eetu’s creative transformation topped off by a showstopping mural Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:51:35 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/walk-in-closet-renovated-into-childrens-room https://www.kotona.com/articles/walk-in-closet-renovated-into-childrens-room 0 My renovation list right now: 3 small-budget updates that make a big difference Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:43:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/3-small-budget-renovations https://www.kotona.com/articles/3-small-budget-renovations 0 Tiny bathroom, big style: Amanda’s rosy reno with a spot for every jar Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:31:23 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/tiny-bathroom-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/tiny-bathroom-renovation 0 Lisa and Patrik transformed an abandoned log house into a gem—“The work takes time, and that’s how it should be” Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/19th-century-log-house-in-kruunupyy https://www.kotona.com/articles/19th-century-log-house-in-kruunupyy 0 A designer’s surprise: this bedroom got a color refresh and a functional upgrade Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/dark-bedroom https://www.kotona.com/articles/dark-bedroom 0 A washing machine door is now a window: Sanna and Petri’s inventive outhouse makeover Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:30:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/recycled-outhouse https://www.kotona.com/articles/recycled-outhouse 0 Suvi tames the child’s bedroom clutter: “Now the little one has something like their own treehouse to sleep in” Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:53:24 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/loft-bed-for-the-childs-room https://www.kotona.com/articles/loft-bed-for-the-childs-room 0 You won’t believe these 4 idyllic backyard saunas started as dilapidated shacks Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:14:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/four-renovated-backyard-saunas https://www.kotona.com/articles/four-renovated-backyard-saunas 0 Garage turned into a red velvet and gold-saturated entertainment center! Mikko and Annastina’s home movie theater is a dream come true Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:51:59 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/garage-to-entertainment-center https://www.kotona.com/articles/garage-to-entertainment-center 0 Teardown house, tight budget, and toddlers—Sohvi and Teemu’s bold rescue of the forgotten log house Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:42:48 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/forgotten-house-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/forgotten-house-renovation 0 From abandoned to beloved: Päivi and Petri turn a rundown sauna into a hot tub oasis with terraces Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:38:02 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cottage-sauna-building-and-yard-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/cottage-sauna-building-and-yard-renovation 0 An ’80s charmer: archways, paned windows, and bay windows steal the show in this renovation Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:07:46 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sanja-and-heikki-80s-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/sanja-and-heikki-80s-home 0 One clever idea, three big wins: Heidi and Arto add an indoor toilet, storage, and a second entrance Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:54:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/building-a-porch-for-a-cottage https://www.kotona.com/articles/building-a-porch-for-a-cottage 0 Barn, pigsty, hay shed—and finally a sauna lounge! Check out Jenni and Jani's atmospheric sauna renovation Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:07:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-sauna-in-a-former-barn https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-sauna-in-a-former-barn 0 Once-abandoned log cabin became a bright, spacious home: “I got it for cheap, so I wouldn’t have lost much even if there had been unpleasant surprises” Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:21:47 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/from-a-once-abandoned-little-log-cabin-came-an-incredibly-spacious-home-i-got-it-cheap-so-i-wouldnt-have-fallen-far-even-if-there-had-been-unpleasant-surprises https://www.kotona.com/articles/from-a-once-abandoned-little-log-cabin-came-an-incredibly-spacious-home-i-got-it-cheap-so-i-wouldnt-have-fallen-far-even-if-there-had-been-unpleasant-surprises 0 “It was a bit daring and naive to buy an old farm”: a seven-year log house renovation Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:10:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-seven-year-log-house-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-seven-year-log-house-renovation 0 A fixer-upper coaching inn becomes their first home: “We took the house’s age into account, but we don’t want to live in a museum” Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:19:48 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/renovation-of-old-coaching-inn https://www.kotona.com/articles/renovation-of-old-coaching-inn 0 A 200-year-old Bollsta Farm invites time to stand still: “We don’t want to modernize the house; we want it to breathe its own life” Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:48:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/at-bollsta-farm-returning-to-the-past-is-easy https://www.kotona.com/articles/at-bollsta-farm-returning-to-the-past-is-easy 0 A 100-year-old log house traveled 60 kilometers—now crowned by a “crazy and expensive” copper tub Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:48:03 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/100-year-old-house-moved https://www.kotona.com/articles/100-year-old-house-moved 0 If I had to spend the night in any store, I’d choose a hardware store Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:13:41 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/katri-jaalamaa-column-hardware-stores https://www.kotona.com/articles/katri-jaalamaa-column-hardware-stores 0 Goodbye dull walls: 10 illusion wallpapers and herringbone patterns to transform your space Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:13:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/distinctive-wall-surfaces https://www.kotona.com/articles/distinctive-wall-surfaces 0 Heidi and Arto’s creative cottage makeover: from sauna to sleeping nook, from dressing room to kitchen Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:55:06 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/heidi-and-arto-cottage-makeover https://www.kotona.com/articles/heidi-and-arto-cottage-makeover 0 I love interior design TV shows—but why can’t we be upfront about the costs? 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