Spotted on My Scandinavian Retreat: A small, weathered cabin on the island of Gotland, in Sweden, with an open-plan living area and a sleeping loft for guests; summer living at its simplest.

Above: An outdoor table serves as a sideboard for a plein-air meal.

Above: A glassed-in dining porch provides shelter from the elements.

Above: The whitewashed wood interior is stripped down and simple.

Above: A Scandinavian palette prevails in the bedrooms: a mix of pale blues and grays.

Above: The sea is visible from almost every room in the cabin.