The variation of height in the spaces beautifully separates the kitchen from the dining area and living room.
The impressive look of the Aurinkometsä style is created with the large windows of the leisure area as well as the combination of garble and pent roofs. The interior of this house, built in middle-Finland, Vaasa, was done in modern style but it is still welcoming and warm.
Soapstone, another natural material, was chosen to accompany the light, slightly translucent log walls. Different kinds of tiles made of soapstone were chosen for the floors and walls of wet spaces. The interior textiles and furniture, on the other hand, have light, natural shades of greys and browns. They add warmth to the otherwise light look.
According to Hannu Määttä, the builder of the house and sales person for Kontio, people who have visited Aurinkometsä have been fascinated. “A lot of people expected a log house to be old-fashioned and dimly lit, and they were surprised by the amount of light, space and light colors in the house”.
The architecture also persuaded three families, who had originally opted for a stone house, to build a log house instead. “The wellbeing enhancing and breathing quality of log are nowadays easy to provide also for those who like modern architecture”.
The corner windows offer a broad view.