Located in a century-old building in Stockholm, this 29sqm studio is well laid out. It features a mezzanine and colorful decor. These two elements are just what it takes to make it stand out from the ordinary. Inside, time has spared the essentials. This is because the renovation was respectful of its past. The building that houses it is typical of the city’s historic streets. It remains a…
There are apartments that aren’t measured in square meters. This small 40sqm duplex is measured in height. Located in Stockholm’s Vasastan neighborhood, in a building constructed in 1889, it has unusual proportions. The ceiling soars to nearly four meters. The arched windows feature deep recesses. A spiral staircase as the centerpiece Upon entering the living room, you immediately see the…
In Gothenburg’s Vasastaden neighborhood, this 56sqm Haussmann-style two-room apartment is located in an ochre-brick building dating back to 1892. This classic building features original details that give it its charm, including moldings, rosettes, cast-iron radiators, and a Gothic glass partition that serves as the standout feature of the interior. A living room with classic Scandinavian…
In this apartment, the herringbone parquet floor creaks softly underfoot and sets the tone. The light wood glass doors separate the rooms while allowing the eye to wander. In southern Stockholm, this 1950s apartment fully asserts its identity. The current owners chose to renovate without erasing the past, taking a thoughtful approach. They preserved the soul of the space while revealing its…
This 55sqm vintage apartment combines hardwood floors, checkerboard tiles, and two cleverly designed bedrooms thanks to its high ceilings. On paper, it doesn’t seem very big, but in reality, the clever use of space makes all the difference. Here, nothing feels cramped, even though the sleeping area is limited. The trade-off lies in the living spaces, which are quite spacious for such a small…
Perched on the top floor of a small building in Mörtnäs, on the island of Värmdö in Sweden, this 34sqm attic apartment is organized on a simple principle: the angles of the roof are not obstacles. On the contrary, the unusual spirit of the place gives it the feel of a truly warm refuge, and attic decor is not so difficult to achieve. Attic spaces and their undeniable charm As soon as you…
54sqm for an apartment, on paper, it doesn’t sound very exciting. And yet, this one, located in a charming neighborhood in Stockholm, offers a lesson in unique yet understated decor that’s truly inspiring. With its high ceilings, the apartment already has everything to charm you before you even lay eyes on the decor. You walk in, and you don’t feel the actual square footage. You feel the…
This 37sqm Art Nouveau studio is located in a Swedish building featuring typical early 20th-century architecture. The city of Gothenburg is full of these beautiful buildings, and this small, well-decorated space is situated in one of them. Blue is the unifying theme As soon as you enter, this color makes its presence known in the pretty 1970s-style floral wallpaper, Eldblomman Gray-Blue. A…
In a brick building typical of the city of Gothenburg, we discover this 91sqm apartment, with its generous spaces, Scandinavian decor, and creaky hardwood floors. Inside, it has fortunately retained details that renovations haven’t erased, such as the ceiling moldings and this charming floor that has weathered the years. The high ceilings also evoke a bygone era. The double living room for…
This charming 1920s vintage home, with its red facade and white window frames, sits right on the edge of a nature reserve in Sweden. Just twenty minutes from Stockholm, it offers its residents a bucolic setting. It is a house with soul, built with care, thought out down to the smallest detail. It has been renovated with respect for what was there from the beginning. Its owners weighed every…
