Johanna lives with her family in a beautiful old house, Prästgården in Jäla, where she builds, gardens, decorates, and works towards becoming self-sufficient in food.

Creativity has shaped Johanna's entire life, and she remembers how, as a child, she would often rearrange her room and how much she enjoyed the sense of change. She even had an extra windowsill for all the cuttings she collected.

She explains how she thrives and enjoys the process of planning and creating—the journey itself. The final result isn't as important to her. She admits that she starts many things but finishes a bit fewer. That's where her husband, Kristoffer, comes in. He usually makes sure that the results are both completed and well done. "We're the perfect duo," Johanna says.

We asked Johanna to describe her interior design style: "I don't have a specific style. I care very little about trends. I want a cozy, inviting home but with balance. It shouldn't have too few items so that it feels bare, but not too many to make it cluttered and impractical. When I decorate, I trust my eye. I test, rearrange, and test again until I'm satisfied."

For someone who hasn't seen my home, I would say it leans towards a rustic country style. The walls are a mix of patterned wallpapers and solid colors, a blend of old and new. It's not overly colorful, but accents are added where I feel they fit and a bit according to the season.

Johanna always has a clear vision of how she wants a room to look and feel before she starts. One of her tips is to save lots of images. Look at them, then repeat the same process, but narrow it down to a maximum of 10 images. That's when you can usually pinpoint what you're looking for and how you want a room to feel. After that, it's time to focus on the details. Which wallpaper will you choose? What color will you pick from the wallpaper for the trims and woodwork? What textiles and furniture will fit?