A Fresh 1920s Apartment with White Floorboards and Exposed Brick

On the fifth floor of a 1920s building in Gothenburg lies this charming apartment with white-painted floorboards and exposed brick walls. The 55 square meter apartment pairs charming original details with contemporary Scandinavian furnishings.

The apartment was thoughtfully renovated, preserving as many of the original elements as possible. However, the 1920s home also feels fresh and modern thanks to the open floor plan, light-filled spaces, contrasting materials, and large windows and high ceilings.

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The open-plan living space is a bright and airy room with white-painted narrow floorboards and white walls that reflect the light coming from the large windows beautifully.

The white tones are paired with light, earthy-colored textiles and natural materials.

The exposed brick wall along one side beautifully contrasts with the white and neutral tones. It adds a nice raw element to the space. The gilded mirror adds even more contrast, paired with the modern furnishings in the rest of the room.

The large dining table in front of the window perfectly connects the sitting room with the kitchen.

The kitchen has a simple design with white cabinet doors, a wooden countertop, and white backsplash tiles that meet a white-painted brick wall.

An original serving cabinet in the kitchen nods to the 1920s past.

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Through double glass doors, you enter a calm and charming bedroom space.

The bedroom is painted in a dark beige tone by Jotun, creating a warm cocoon in the white apartment.

The small room fits a double bed with a floating nightstand on one side.

The bathroom is small, functional, and elegant, where white tiles meet a plaster feature wall behind the toilet. Floor tiles from Morocco add a nice pattern to the space, while the chest of drawers and the mirror cabinet add storage.