The secret behind a colorful Swedish interior
Slate blue, burgundy, black marble, and period hardwood floors, this Swedish interior shows how to use color boldly yet with style
This Stockholm apartment is bursting with color yet remains harmonious. Slate blue, coffee brown, and powder pink, three rooms, three colors, it took some daring. But this Swedish interior has successfully moved away from an all-white palette while remaining elegant and inviting. Let’s discover its secret...
The living room often takes center stage in a home. So, special care is taken with its decor. Here, we discover the first color: a slightly cool slate-blue-gray from Jotun called “Natural Blue.” It pairs with the well-preserved vintage herringbone parquet (the apartment dates back to the 1930s), which largely contributes to the room’s beauty. The color allows the moldings in this classic interior to stand out even more, which wouldn’t have been the case with white.
The built-in bookshelf spanning an entire wall, painted in the same shade, functions as a personal gallery. Ceramics, books, small trays, everything stands out clearly against this colored backdrop.
As for the furniture, the style leans toward the contemporary, with a Bertoia wire chair placed next to an original coffee table. Made of veined pink marble, this is the second piece of furniture that catches your eye. Massive, rather tall for a table that’s supposed to be low, with its slightly irregular contours, it’s a rare find. A three-arm articulated chandelier, inspired by Serge Mouille’s design, adds a graphic and light touch to the ceiling.
The atmosphere changes completely as you step into the kitchen. Gone is the blue, the cabinet fronts feature a lacquer finish in a deep burgundy-tinged brown from Jotun, called “Coffee.” The cabinets are paired with veined gray marble countertops. The contrast works perfectly, and while quite original, the kitchen remains universally appealing.
A black-striped rug under the dining table contrasts with the warm tones of the furniture. The pendant light with smoked glass spheres provides ample light, essential above the dining area. Lightweight, designer white chairs surround the table. Each one is unique, bearing the signature of Jacobsen or Panton.
The living room and kitchen open up to each other, creating a double-height living space. Their colors harmonize beautifully, even as they contrast. This layout makes daily family life pleasantly easy. Access to the balcony from the kitchen makes it easy to have lunch outside. Overlooking the greenery, this balcony offers a true green oasis in the city, a place to unwind as if living in nature.
The master bedroom exudes serenity. It is decorated in a very classic style, with light oak hardwood floors, built-in wardrobes painted in off-white, and a Japanese paper pendant light. On the bed, the crinkled linen sheets feature shades of gray, tobacco, and powder pink. It also opens onto this balcony, from which you can immerse yourself in the greenery.
The second bedroom is smaller and takes a different approach. Powder pink walls, a sage green desk, plants spilling over the windowsill, and a burgundy velvet chair. The atmosphere is more vibrant, more personalized.
It’s a rather luxurious room, with its black lacquered ceiling, gray marble on the floor and walls, and walk-in shower. It plays the card of bold contrast, and it works. The black ceiling lowers the ceiling height in a way that, paradoxically, makes the space feel more intimate rather than smaller. A pop-art painting leaning against the mirror adds an unexpected touch, breaking the room’s neutral tone.
The entryway is spacious in this Swedish home, it’s also classic with its antique hardwood floors, paneling, and white walls. It’s a practical and chic space, perfectly equipped to welcome residents and visitors. A raw wood bench provides a place to sit and take off shoes, while a minimalist coat rack holds clothing. And to liven up the walls, two or three framed posters are hung. Understated, functional, and well-proportioned, this entryway is both practical and elegant.
What makes this apartment interesting to us is the harmonious result we see here. Each room has its own identity and color, with carefully chosen furniture. The balance between the rooms is real, even though the colors seem almost opposite.
The slate blue of the living room, the burgundy brown of the kitchen, and the pink of the small bedroom might have seemed like a jarring combination to some. Nothing could be further from the truth; this visit leaves one with a sense of balance and total serenity. The secret to a Swedish interior like this lies in the balance between color, thoughtful modernization, and antique elements.
Vasastan isn’t the most photographed neighborhood in Stockholm. Here, you’ll find brick buildings from the late 19th century rather than classic Haussmann-style structures. But it is a residential neighborhood, with numerous well-maintained parks, where families love to live.
In this residential area, the old buildings have been well-preserved, and most apartments retain their original woodwork and period hardwood floors. It is a neighborhood that can be described as bourgeois, in the best sense of the word.
Slate blue, burgundy, black marble, and period hardwood floors: this Swedish interior shows how to use color boldly yet with consistency and style.
84sqm
This apartment is for sale at Entrance
The living room, the first room, embraces blue
The living room often takes center stage in a home. So, special care is taken with its decor. Here, we discover the first color: a slightly cool slate-blue-gray from Jotun called “Natural Blue.” It pairs with the well-preserved vintage herringbone parquet (the apartment dates back to the 1930s), which largely contributes to the room’s beauty. The color allows the moldings in this classic interior to stand out even more, which wouldn’t have been the case with white.
The built-in bookshelf spanning an entire wall, painted in the same shade, functions as a personal gallery. Ceramics, books, small trays, everything stands out clearly against this colored backdrop.
As for the furniture, the style leans toward the contemporary, with a Bertoia wire chair placed next to an original coffee table. Made of veined pink marble, this is the second piece of furniture that catches your eye. Massive, rather tall for a table that’s supposed to be low, with its slightly irregular contours, it’s a rare find. A three-arm articulated chandelier, inspired by Serge Mouille’s design, adds a graphic and light touch to the ceiling.
The kitchen: a bold choice of nearly burgundy brown
The atmosphere changes completely as you step into the kitchen. Gone is the blue, the cabinet fronts feature a lacquer finish in a deep burgundy-tinged brown from Jotun, called “Coffee.” The cabinets are paired with veined gray marble countertops. The contrast works perfectly, and while quite original, the kitchen remains universally appealing.
A black-striped rug under the dining table contrasts with the warm tones of the furniture. The pendant light with smoked glass spheres provides ample light, essential above the dining area. Lightweight, designer white chairs surround the table. Each one is unique, bearing the signature of Jacobsen or Panton.
The living room and kitchen open up to each other, creating a double-height living space. Their colors harmonize beautifully, even as they contrast. This layout makes daily family life pleasantly easy. Access to the balcony from the kitchen makes it easy to have lunch outside. Overlooking the greenery, this balcony offers a true green oasis in the city, a place to unwind as if living in nature.
Bedrooms with two distinct atmospheres and characters
The master bedroom exudes serenity. It is decorated in a very classic style, with light oak hardwood floors, built-in wardrobes painted in off-white, and a Japanese paper pendant light. On the bed, the crinkled linen sheets feature shades of gray, tobacco, and powder pink. It also opens onto this balcony, from which you can immerse yourself in the greenery.
The second bedroom is smaller and takes a different approach. Powder pink walls, a sage green desk, plants spilling over the windowsill, and a burgundy velvet chair. The atmosphere is more vibrant, more personalized.
The gray marble bathroom with a daring ceiling
It’s a rather luxurious room, with its black lacquered ceiling, gray marble on the floor and walls, and walk-in shower. It plays the card of bold contrast, and it works. The black ceiling lowers the ceiling height in a way that, paradoxically, makes the space feel more intimate rather than smaller. A pop-art painting leaning against the mirror adds an unexpected touch, breaking the room’s neutral tone.
A spacious entryway
The entryway is spacious in this Swedish home, it’s also classic with its antique hardwood floors, paneling, and white walls. It’s a practical and chic space, perfectly equipped to welcome residents and visitors. A raw wood bench provides a place to sit and take off shoes, while a minimalist coat rack holds clothing. And to liven up the walls, two or three framed posters are hung. Understated, functional, and well-proportioned, this entryway is both practical and elegant.
What Planète déco loves about this Swedish interior
What makes this apartment interesting to us is the harmonious result we see here. Each room has its own identity and color, with carefully chosen furniture. The balance between the rooms is real, even though the colors seem almost opposite.
The slate blue of the living room, the burgundy brown of the kitchen, and the pink of the small bedroom might have seemed like a jarring combination to some. Nothing could be further from the truth; this visit leaves one with a sense of balance and total serenity. The secret to a Swedish interior like this lies in the balance between color, thoughtful modernization, and antique elements.
Vasastan, a pleasant neighborhood in Stockholm
Vasastan isn’t the most photographed neighborhood in Stockholm. Here, you’ll find brick buildings from the late 19th century rather than classic Haussmann-style structures. But it is a residential neighborhood, with numerous well-maintained parks, where families love to live.
In this residential area, the old buildings have been well-preserved, and most apartments retain their original woodwork and period hardwood floors. It is a neighborhood that can be described as bourgeois, in the best sense of the word.
Slate blue, burgundy, black marble, and period hardwood floors: this Swedish interior shows how to use color boldly yet with consistency and style.
84sqm
This apartment is for sale at Entrance
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