Mysa Hus: Embrace Scandinavian Culture with This Hygge Home
Some homes are designed for square footage. Others for resale value. But Mysa Hus was created with something else in mind entirely: a feeling. Inspired by Scandinavian culture and grounded in wellness, warmth, and simplicity, Mysa Hus represents a shift in how we think about Hygge homes.
What’s in a Hygge Home?
From 2021 to 2024, Hygge was everywhere — from books and candles to blankets and lifestyle blogs. And while we love what a Hygge home stands for, we wanted to take a slightly different path. We chose the Swedish word Mysa — a term that carries the same principles of comfort, coziness, and being present, but with a name that felt fresh and less tied to a trend. Mysa isn’t just a style; it’s a mindset. And it’s what guides every detail of this home.
Designed for Light
Most lake homes are built to frame the water. But with Mysa Hus, we designed around sunlight. The entire home orients south to maximize natural light — because light, more than anything, sets the tone for how we feel in a space.
Large triple-pane Pella windows fill every room with sunshine while keeping out sound. A wellness studio on the south side gets full sun throughout the day. And we installed circadian rhythm lighting — a smart system that shifts in brightness and tone to mirror the sun’s path and support our body’s natural sleep-wake cycles.
Indirect lighting was also key: soft light that bounces off walls, filters through linen shades, and warms every space without being harsh or artificial.
Materials
Every inch of Mysa Hus was designed with natural, non-toxic materials that support healthy living.
Exterior: Warm, weather-tough cedar — a nod to both Minnesota cabins and Scandinavian design
Floors & Trim: Rustic white oak, solid and timeless
Countertops: Natural stone, chosen for both texture and durability
Walls: Plaster finishes that reflect light with a soft, organic glow for a sense of balance
We’ve worked closely with a healthy-home consultant to avoid harmful glues, solvents, and off-gassing materials. Even the furniture will be free of synthetic dyes and petroleum-based fabrics.
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Wellness Built In
This isn’t a home with a gym tacked on — wellness is baked into every choice. A saltwater pool replaces harsh chlorine with a gentler option. Rockwool insulation and triple-pane windows dampen sound, creating an atmosphere of peace and quiet. And every room is designed to support rest, gathering, connection with nature, and presence.
Bedrooms are intentionally on the small side — not because we cut corners, but because we wanted to encourage social connection in the shared spaces. Mysa Hus is a place where family and friends naturally gather. Where mornings start slow, and evenings end by the fire.
Speaking of Fire…
One of the boldest decisions we made was including a real wood-burning fireplace. In passive home design, this is often discouraged — but to us, it’s a symbol of intentionality. Lighting a fire isn’t convenient. It takes time and effort. But that’s the point. It invites you to slow down, unplug, and just be.
Who’s This Home For?
This home is ideal for young families desiring a stronger connection, health-conscious homeowners, and people who are rethinking what home means to them. Before we even broke ground, we had people reaching out after reading about the project in Lake Minnetonka Magazine. It’s clear that this idea — living with more intention — is resonating.
Over the next 20 years, we hope to build 15–20 homes under the Mysa Hus name. Each one a little different, each one rooted in the same guiding philosophy: natural, warm, thoughtful living.
Embrace Scandinavian Culture
We’re not claiming to be Scandinavian culture design experts — we’re learning as we go, and growing through the process. But the collaboration behind Mysa Hus and the response from the community have made it one of the most rewarding projects we’ve ever taken on!
We’re building homes that support the way people want to live. And we’re just getting started.