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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:10:19 +0000 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:17:21 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/renovation Taina and Chris saved Billnäs Gård—not a single wall in this grand log mansion is white Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:10:19 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/billnas-gard https://www.kotona.com/articles/billnas-gard 0 Once a barn, now a lakeside sauna with a stunning slate floor Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:48:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-in-a-former-grain-drying-barn https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-in-a-former-grain-drying-barn 0 Their mother began saving the old family cottage—Elina and her siblings finished the job Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:39:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/siblings-family-cottage https://www.kotona.com/articles/siblings-family-cottage 0 A tiny cabin grows up—and makes room for three generations Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:26:09 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/helena-saine-laitinen-family-tiny-cabin-expansion https://www.kotona.com/articles/helena-saine-laitinen-family-tiny-cabin-expansion 0 Rilla’s IKEA wardrobe hack turned basic storage into a stunning entryway feature Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:37:35 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rillas-ikea-wardrobe-hack https://www.kotona.com/articles/rillas-ikea-wardrobe-hack 0 A sauna in the garage? Recycled materials gave this new build old-fashioned charm Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:18:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-built-at-end-of-garage https://www.kotona.com/articles/sauna-built-at-end-of-garage 0 One big bedroom became a shared room for two brothers—with private nooks and space to play Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:04:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/large-bedroom-makeover-for-two-brothers https://www.kotona.com/articles/large-bedroom-makeover-for-two-brothers 0 One bedroom short? A glass wall and a loft made room for two kids Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/one-space-two-childrens-rooms https://www.kotona.com/articles/one-space-two-childrens-rooms 0 From city kiosk to island hideaway: This old kiosk is now a summer home full of surprises Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:23:43 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/henttonens-old-kiosk-summer-home-lake-saimaa https://www.kotona.com/articles/henttonens-old-kiosk-summer-home-lake-saimaa 0 This 1960s cabin kitchen is now bright and practical—with one cabinet idea the owners especially love Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:25:01 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/1960s-cabin-kitchen-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/1960s-cabin-kitchen-renovation 0 Anni saved a crumbling 1950s cottage: “I hoped as much of the old as possible would be preserved” Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:57:01 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/anni-ihamakis-summer-cottage https://www.kotona.com/articles/anni-ihamakis-summer-cottage 0 12 inspiring homes, villas and cottages in the Finnish archipelago Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/12-inspiring-homes-villas-and-cottages-in-the-finnish-archipelago https://www.kotona.com/articles/12-inspiring-homes-villas-and-cottages-in-the-finnish-archipelago 0 A 1950s cabin on a rocky lakeshore—and its retro colors—won Sanna and Jani over: “This place chose us” Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:22 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sanna-jani-luoma-aho-1950s-cabin-kouvola https://www.kotona.com/articles/sanna-jani-luoma-aho-1950s-cabin-kouvola 0 From chicken coop to whiskey barrel: 5 ingenious sauna transformations Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:47:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/surprising-sauna-transformations https://www.kotona.com/articles/surprising-sauna-transformations 0 A 1960s waterfront sauna was expanded into a year-round island retreat—see the transformation Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/waterfront-sauna-guest-cabin-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/waterfront-sauna-guest-cabin-renovation 0 At this log cottage, hauled-in water, wood heat, and an outhouse are part of the charm: “In winter, we’ve stayed here wearing four pairs of wool pants” Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:50:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-log-cottage-and-barn-in-poytya https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-log-cottage-and-barn-in-poytya 0 Cottage makeover inspiration from the Finnish archipelago: Tina knocked down a cottage wall for a sea view Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:31:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/villa-allunda-in-the-vaasa-archipelago https://www.kotona.com/articles/villa-allunda-in-the-vaasa-archipelago 0 Yellow done right: 3 Finnish houses painted in classic yellow Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:32:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/yellow-houses https://www.kotona.com/articles/yellow-houses 0 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