A spacious, tastefully decorated 44sqm studio apartment with an alcove bedroom
This spacious, well-decorated 44sqm studio, with its alcove bedroom and separate kitchen, offers plenty of inspiration
This spacious 44sqm studio apartment was built in the 1960s. Architect Nils Lönnroth designed the building in which it is located in keeping with the Swedish ideal of the time: functional, bright, and pleasant to live in. Nearly sixty years later, it still lives up to all the promises of that era. And it offers a floor area that is no longer found in small apartments without a separate bedroom.
The first thing you notice upon entering the living room is the wallpaper. Wide gray and white stripes give the room character, avoiding the all-white look common in studio apartments. Opposite it, white-painted paneling runs the full height of the wall, and the contrast between the two surfaces works well.
The fabric sofa, featuring black polka dots on an ecru background, catches the eye. It’s a piece you often see in typical Scandinavian interiors. It offers a change from solid-colored fabrics, and this graphic design evokes European textile design from the 1950s and 1960s. The light oak coffee table with a lattice top pairs well with this boldly patterned sofa. It’s simple and fairly tall, as is often the case in Scandinavian countries (which sometimes surprises the others European countries).
The white shag rug adds a little extra touch of softness. It significantly warms up the entire space and lightens the very dark, almost black, stained hardwood floor that runs throughout the entryway and hallway. Its contrast with the light walls and cream-colored wainscoting is a success.
The alcove is a room within a room, and it’s very practical. It allows you to set the bed apart without sacrificing the sense of open space. A curtain can close off this area to separate it from the living room. It’s a smart and cost-effective solution compared to installing a glass partition. The decor is cohesive, featuring understated colors that promote relaxation. Its gray-and-white checkered bedding, the pillows in earthy tones, and the pastel-hued landscape poster in a natural wood frame, everything comes together to create a serene atmosphere.
The kitchen cabinets are from IKEA, featuring dark, almost anthracite-colored fronts with a timeless look. Its countertop mimics gray granite, and the white ceramic tiles are classic. It’s a fairly neutral choice, enlivened by the dining area, which has much more charm with its white round table, paired with bistro chairs in sage green lacquered wood.
A black industrial pendant light hangs just above the table. And on the wall, a botanical poster featuring sunflowers is simply framed. Together, these elements create a rather lively kitchen, despite the choice of standard furniture.
The adjoining glass-enclosed balcony is the apartment’s real highlight. It’s accessible directly from the kitchen. Its layout is minimalist yet practical, featuring a white bistro table, a folding chair, and a few potted plants. The trees it overlooks are immense, with dense, luminous foliage. Thanks to the glass enclosure, you can enjoy this natural setting all year round.
The bathroom follows the apartment’s color scheme. What sets it apart is the black-and-white checkered tile border, without it, the space would be comfortable but unremarkable. A few natural accents, stone, wood, a green branch in a vase, and a raffia laundry basket, round out the look.
The color palette, greige, white, gray, and warm browns, is typical of the “Scandinavian style”. It’s a design that remains very popular here. IKEA, which now has stores in every country in the world (or almost every one), helped us become more familiar with it and adopt it. And even though we’re leaning toward other styles now, it still has its fans because it’s easy to replicate and remains affordable. Of course, this is true if you shop at stores like IKEA or JYSK, for example.
The Scandinavian style has actually been around for years with much less accessible brands, such as Bo Concept, Muuto, or even Bolia.
An apartment like this one reminds us that you can live in a small space with furniture from big-box stores (or almost) and turn it into a true urban retreat with a polished decor.
Bromma is a Stockholm district with a reputation for being quiet. It’s neither the historic center with its ochre-colored facades nor the noisy neighborhood known for student nightlife. It’s a residential, tree-lined neighborhood with brick apartment buildings dating back to the Social Democratic “Folkhemmet” project, an initiative aimed at providing decent housing for all.
The building itself has been given a yellow classification by the Stockholm City Museum, meaning it is of definite heritage interest. It isn’t listed in the strict sense, but it is recognized. This may come as a surprise, as its geometric lines don’t seem particularly remarkable.
44sqm
This spacious 44sqm studio apartment with an alcove bedroom is for sale at Historiska
The living room
The first thing you notice upon entering the living room is the wallpaper. Wide gray and white stripes give the room character, avoiding the all-white look common in studio apartments. Opposite it, white-painted paneling runs the full height of the wall, and the contrast between the two surfaces works well.
The fabric sofa, featuring black polka dots on an ecru background, catches the eye. It’s a piece you often see in typical Scandinavian interiors. It offers a change from solid-colored fabrics, and this graphic design evokes European textile design from the 1950s and 1960s. The light oak coffee table with a lattice top pairs well with this boldly patterned sofa. It’s simple and fairly tall, as is often the case in Scandinavian countries (which sometimes surprises the others European countries).
The white shag rug adds a little extra touch of softness. It significantly warms up the entire space and lightens the very dark, almost black, stained hardwood floor that runs throughout the entryway and hallway. Its contrast with the light walls and cream-colored wainscoting is a success.
The bedroom alcove
The alcove is a room within a room, and it’s very practical. It allows you to set the bed apart without sacrificing the sense of open space. A curtain can close off this area to separate it from the living room. It’s a smart and cost-effective solution compared to installing a glass partition. The decor is cohesive, featuring understated colors that promote relaxation. Its gray-and-white checkered bedding, the pillows in earthy tones, and the pastel-hued landscape poster in a natural wood frame, everything comes together to create a serene atmosphere.
The kitchen
The kitchen cabinets are from IKEA, featuring dark, almost anthracite-colored fronts with a timeless look. Its countertop mimics gray granite, and the white ceramic tiles are classic. It’s a fairly neutral choice, enlivened by the dining area, which has much more charm with its white round table, paired with bistro chairs in sage green lacquered wood.
A black industrial pendant light hangs just above the table. And on the wall, a botanical poster featuring sunflowers is simply framed. Together, these elements create a rather lively kitchen, despite the choice of standard furniture.
The adjoining glass-enclosed balcony is the apartment’s real highlight. It’s accessible directly from the kitchen. Its layout is minimalist yet practical, featuring a white bistro table, a folding chair, and a few potted plants. The trees it overlooks are immense, with dense, luminous foliage. Thanks to the glass enclosure, you can enjoy this natural setting all year round.
The bathroom
The bathroom follows the apartment’s color scheme. What sets it apart is the black-and-white checkered tile border, without it, the space would be comfortable but unremarkable. A few natural accents, stone, wood, a green branch in a vase, and a raffia laundry basket, round out the look.
What this 44sqm studio can inspire
The color palette, greige, white, gray, and warm browns, is typical of the “Scandinavian style”. It’s a design that remains very popular here. IKEA, which now has stores in every country in the world (or almost every one), helped us become more familiar with it and adopt it. And even though we’re leaning toward other styles now, it still has its fans because it’s easy to replicate and remains affordable. Of course, this is true if you shop at stores like IKEA or JYSK, for example.
The Scandinavian style has actually been around for years with much less accessible brands, such as Bo Concept, Muuto, or even Bolia.
An apartment like this one reminds us that you can live in a small space with furniture from big-box stores (or almost) and turn it into a true urban retreat with a polished decor.
The neighborhood
Bromma is a Stockholm district with a reputation for being quiet. It’s neither the historic center with its ochre-colored facades nor the noisy neighborhood known for student nightlife. It’s a residential, tree-lined neighborhood with brick apartment buildings dating back to the Social Democratic “Folkhemmet” project, an initiative aimed at providing decent housing for all.
The building itself has been given a yellow classification by the Stockholm City Museum, meaning it is of definite heritage interest. It isn’t listed in the strict sense, but it is recognized. This may come as a surprise, as its geometric lines don’t seem particularly remarkable.
44sqm
This spacious 44sqm studio apartment with an alcove bedroom is for sale at Historiska
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