Angie Persson
As the owner and principal designer of Swell Décor in Charlotte, Angie Persson brings over 20 years of experience in interior design. Her passion for design was sparked in childhood, inspired by her mother’s love for antiques and home transformations. With a deep appreciation for both Southern charm and Scandinavian aesthetics, her design approach blends timeless elegance with a fresh, modern perspective.
While design school taught Angie the basics, she realized real life experiences and experimenting are the best ways to learn. She does not always follow textbook rules when designing spaces. The juxtaposition of old and new elements that tell a story speaks to her more than a prescriptive design formula.
Extensive global travels, particularly summers spent in Sweden, have influenced Angie’s distinctive style, which embraces creativity beyond traditional design rules. She believes in crafting beautiful, livable spaces that reflect her clients’ personalities, fostering a collaborative designer-client relationship built on trust.
Whether starting with a blank slate or curating a space rich with history, Angie finds joy in every project, guiding it from concept to completion. Beyond her work, she enjoys antiquing, traveling with her family and continuously evolving her own home with new inspirations.
Eat: Restaurants in Båstad
Ferdinand Vinbar
Farm to table restaurant and wine bar—one of our favorite local hangouts!
Köpmansgatan 15
+46 431 100 30
Båstad Golfklubb
The best lunch—they serve Swedish meatballs every day.
Boarpsvägen 212
+46 431 783 70
Papas
Located in the harbor area with great food and views.
Hamngatan 6
+46 431 789 89
Kaj’s Fisk & Rökeri
We always go here to pick up freshly smoked salmon to bring home and eat with boiled potatoes and roe sauce.
Hovshallavägen 19
+46 431 36 50 25
Solbackens Wåffelbruk
Best Swedish waffles, and the first place I ever went to in Båstad. The scenery is idyllic, overlooking the ocean with tables scattered around on the hill near the restaurant, so you can choose where to sit and have a good view. Waitresses bring the waffles to you on china plates.
Italienska vägen 135
+46 431 702 00
Boathouse
Fresh bread in the mornings and great for a family meal by the water!
Strandpromenaden 45C
+46 73 412 19 00
Pizzeria Picasso
Kebab pizza is our favorite (made with shaved kebab meat).
Köpmansgatan 96
+46 431 791 88
Stay: Båstad Hotels
Hotel Skansen
Located in the harbor and next door to where the tennis stadium is, this landmark hotel has a great rooftop infinity pool and cold house spa. You always see this hotel in photos of Båstad.
Kyrkogatan 2
+46 431 55 81 00
Hotel Riviera Strand
Rivieravägen 33
+46 431 785 00
Airbnb
There’s a great variety of accommodations in and around Båstad on Airbnb.
Shop: Local Gifts + Specialty Shops
Kisek
Favorite antique shop on the oldest and most beautiful street in town, “Agardhsgatan.”
Agardhsgatan 43
+46 70 727 77 21
Köpmansgatan
High-end clothing store for women.
Köpmansgatan 20
+46 431 717 00
No21
Both everyday clothing and festive attire.
Köpmansgatan 21
+46 431 707 50
Studio J
Charming local florist and home shop.
Köpmansgatan 18
+46 72 745 91 73
Bjäre Bokhandel
Best bookstore—one of my favorites.
Köpmansgatan 12
+46 431 700 01
Play: Things to do in Båstad
Norrviken
Just five minutes outside of Båstad, this magnificent park features beautiful gardens and houses—it’s like a mini Biltmore House and a must-see. Lovely gardens, restaurant, cafe and ice cream place. Try the pork sandwich at the Chocolaterian. There’s also a great home store, art museum and playground.
Kattviksvägen 233
+46 431 30 21 00
Båstad Golfklubb
Golf enthusiasts will want to check out this club.
Boarpsvägen 212
+46 431 783 70
Spa at Hotel Skansen
The spa at the Skansen features a rooftop and cold bath house.
Kyrkogatan 2
+46 431 55 81 00
HIKING AND BIKE RIDES
Båstad has lots of trails for outdoor pursuits.
Skåneleden Trails
Biking in Skåne
SHORT TRIPS BY CAR
Hovs Hallar
10-minute drive
This nature reserve has hiking and gorgeous views. It’s my kids’ favorite place to go. Walk as far as you can. On the way, if you like warm smoked salmon, there is a fisherman who sells the best in the world. When you are driving to Hovs Hallar, you will pass a sign beside his driveway that reads “Fisk” (it is an experience to go here if you can find it). It is called Kaj’s Fisk & Rökeri. I suggest getting enough for the group and serving with boiled potatoes and “romsås.” You can get this sauce (a traditional, delicious pink sauce with caviar) from Tempo.
Torekov
Approximately 15-minute drive to the end of the peninsula
This small fishing village has restaurants and cute houses. It’s nice to walk around and see everything. Eat at Swensons (great meatballs). You can also take a ferry to the island of Hallands Väderö. For antique furniture and vintage textiles, visit Helena Rääf Inredning.
Mölle
About 40 minutes away
Do this day trip if you can fit it in—it’s a great outing. Mölle has a great harbor. Grab a drink at the Salty Dog Bar or at the Grand Hotel up on the hill with beautiful views. Ransvik (restaurant on the sea) is also very nice, on the water and close to the lighthouse. Great hiking around this area as well. On your way to Mölle, stop and drive through the quaint harbor town Arild. Also on your way to Mölle, there is a great lunch spot (one of my favorites). Flickorna Lundgren offers the best Swedish scene with a thatched roof, classic Swedish costumes for waitresses and the best bakery ever. You must try the vanilla hearts, bullar and coconut macaroons. Check hours online.
DAY TRIPS
Copenhagen
Tivoli and Nyhavn are our favorite spots. Copenhagen has so many things to do—check it out online.
Gothenburg
Also a great day trip, Gothenburg is Sweden’s second-largest city and features Dutch-style canals.
