A lesson in Scandinavian and vintage decor in a two-bedroom apartment
A tour of a 1960s two-bedroom apartment where the Scandinavian and vintage decor is worthy of interior design magazines
Hidden away in a 1965 building near two parks is one of those Scandinavian interiors that makes you want to completely rethink your own home. This 69sqm two-bedroom apartment, even though it isn’t located in one of those classic buildings that make Stockholm’s streets so beautiful, is well-designed enough to inspire us.
Large windows are featured in the various rooms. Their size creates an almost entirely glass wall in the living room. This is a characteristic of post-war Swedish buildings. Architects of the time had already understood the importance of the connection between interior and exterior for creating a comfortable living space. It’s a concept that has endured in contemporary architecture.
The kitchen and living room form a single open space. No partitions, just a continuous space that works equally well for dining as it does for relaxing in the living area. The decor, which is both Scandinavian and vintage, seems to have been frozen in time since the building was constructed. It is full of color. It is a far cry from the beautiful but sometimes overly understated and timeless interiors we often see today, in the “quiet luxury” or design style.
The master bedroom features French doors opening onto the east-facing balcony. Morning light streams in directly and lluminates the green walls. A small walk-in closet is built into the room. This type of built-in storage, designed during construction, prevents the accumulation of bulky furniture. The second bedroom showcases a very current decor trend: the custom-made bunk bed. Made of wood, it blends into the room like an architectural fixture.
The entryway holds a surprise: the floor is made of Kolmård marble. This Swedish marble, quarried since the 17th century in the eastern part of the country, features characteristic green and black veins. It is found in high-quality buildings constructed between the 1950s and 1970s in Sweden. And as in many older buildings, the entryway is spacious. The owners took advantage of this to install a mid-century-style bookcase, a great way to make use of this often underutilized space.
69m2
This 69sqm two-bedroom apartment in Stockholm is for sale at Historiska
Windows that let in a flood of light
Large windows are featured in the various rooms. Their size creates an almost entirely glass wall in the living room. This is a characteristic of post-war Swedish buildings. Architects of the time had already understood the importance of the connection between interior and exterior for creating a comfortable living space. It’s a concept that has endured in contemporary architecture.
The kitchen and living room form a single open space. No partitions, just a continuous space that works equally well for dining as it does for relaxing in the living area. The decor, which is both Scandinavian and vintage, seems to have been frozen in time since the building was constructed. It is full of color. It is a far cry from the beautiful but sometimes overly understated and timeless interiors we often see today, in the “quiet luxury” or design style.
The bedrooms, and their clever use of space
The master bedroom features French doors opening onto the east-facing balcony. Morning light streams in directly and lluminates the green walls. A small walk-in closet is built into the room. This type of built-in storage, designed during construction, prevents the accumulation of bulky furniture. The second bedroom showcases a very current decor trend: the custom-made bunk bed. Made of wood, it blends into the room like an architectural fixture.
The entryway and its Kolmård marble
The entryway holds a surprise: the floor is made of Kolmård marble. This Swedish marble, quarried since the 17th century in the eastern part of the country, features characteristic green and black veins. It is found in high-quality buildings constructed between the 1950s and 1970s in Sweden. And as in many older buildings, the entryway is spacious. The owners took advantage of this to install a mid-century-style bookcase, a great way to make use of this often underutilized space.
69m2
This 69sqm two-bedroom apartment in Stockholm is for sale at Historiska
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