Preserved 1940s Elements and a Renovated Bathroom in a Stockholm Apartment

On the top floor of a 1940s apartment building in Stockholm lies this charming one-bedroom apartment, featuring a preserved 1940s kitchen, a glass balcony overlooking greenery, and unexpected color accents.

The 46-square-meter apartment feels larger than its actual size, thanks to the open-plan layout between the kitchen and living room, as well as windows in three directions. 1940s elements, including kitchen cabinets, built-in wardrobes, and the original parquet floor, have been preserved, adding historic character to the space.

The living room is a cozy and inviting space with light gray walls and the original parquet floor with Dutch joints.

A String Furniture shelving system with closed cabinets, a desk, and shelves has been fitted along one wall, creating a nice home office space. The mirror reflects the light from the balcony doors, adding more natural light to the space.

A glass door opens to a nice glass-enclosed balcony, which is a lovely extension of the living space from Spring to Autumn.

The apartment’s top-floor location and the greenery right outside the door turn the balcony into a wonderful private outdoor oasis. Thanks to the glass enclosure, you can also sit here when the temperature isn’t high.

A wide doorway between the living room and the kitchen creates a more spacious atmosphere. It allows for the placement of a long dining table between the two areas (though the current owners opted for a smaller round table in front of the kitchen window).

The kitchen dates back to the 1940s and is original to the apartment. The wooden countertops, sliding doors, and slanted upper cabinets are traditional for a kitchen built in this period.

The light gray cabinet doors are paired with an oak countertop and white mosaic backsplash tiles.

A kitchen table in front of the window creates a nice spot for breakfast or dinner overlooking the greenery outside. You are really aware of the change in seasons from this apartment.

The serene bedroom has walls painted in Klint’s lovely light blue color, “Forget Me Not”, which is paired with pink-toned textiles.

One wall is fitted with the original 1940s built-in wardrobes with overhead cabinets.

The wall behind the bed is fitted with even more storage space, semi-hidden from view by a light pink curtain.

The small bathroom was recently renovated, featuring walls covered with white Spanish tiles and a checkerboard floor, paired with a pink-painted ceiling.

The mirror is from Dansani, the vanity unit from Haven, and the heated towel rail, mixer, and overhead shower set from Tapwell. 

The hall connects all the rooms in the apartment. The walls are painted in Klint’s fine yellow-beige color “Julia,” and it also features an original built-in closet.

This hanging rack is perfect for a small hallway. It can store multiple coats, and the cabinet underneath can store numerous pairs of shoes.

styling by Gärde and photography by Boukari for Historiska Hem.