A Light-Filled Functionalist Apartment in Stockholm

Swedish functionalist architecture is all about light, air, and greenery, and that is clearly visible in this one-bedroom apartment in Stockholm. The apartment was built in the 1930s and features a generous ceiling height, fourteen windows, and views of lush trees.

Wooden floorboards, mirror doors, moldings, and windows have been preserved from the year the apartment was built. This is paired with a new kitchen in functionalist style and a classic bathroom with green marble tiles.  

The living room is wonderfully bright thanks to the large corner window that offers views of the natural scenery outside. Every now and then, a deer can be spotted on the moss-covered stone slabs.

The apartment has a floor size of only 49 square meters, but the light atmosphere in the rooms and the open, social floor plan make the rooms feel so much bigger.

In the living room, there is plenty of space for a large dining table and a comfortable lounge area. One wall is fitted with bookshelves, instantly adding a lot of personal character to the space.

The owners added a curtain rail to the wall between the living room and kitchen. The classic Josef Frank Hawai curtain can be drawn to hide the kitchen from view.

The kitchen is designed in a typical functionalist style with light gray doors and classic tick locks and handles. The classic cabinets are topped with a jumble-patterned laminate countertop with a wooden strip.

In front of the large window is space for a small kitchen breakfast table. The deep window sill provides extra storage space for books, fruit, and decor.

The bedroom is just as wonderfully bright and airy as the rest of the apartment. The owners kept the room neutral with white walls, a wooden floor, a wicker headboard, and light pink bedding.

A white curtain hides wardrobes from view. A built-in wardrobe is fitted in the passage connecting the living room, bedroom, and bathroom.

The bathroom is classic and practical with where white subway tiles are paired with green marble floor tiles.

The spacious hall is fitted with two built-in wardrobes and hooks to store coats.

styling by Rydman and photography by Johansson for Historiska Hem.