A Light-Filled and Social Studio Apartment in a 1920s Building

On the fourth floor of a beautifully preserved 1929 building, this 37-square-metre apartment feels both intimate and remarkably spacious. The home combines early 20th-century craftsmanship with a thoughtful, modern renovation that allows light, flow, and character to take centre stage.

From the moment you arrive, original details set the tone: parquet and wooden floors, finely crafted joinery, classic stucco, and a delicate ceiling rose all speak to the building’s history.

With its south-facing orientation, generous ceiling height of nearly three metres, and large mullioned windows, daylight moves freely through the apartment throughout the day.

The apartment has been carefully reworked to make the most of every square metre. By opening up the wall between the kitchen and living room, the layout has been transformed into a social, partially open-plan space that feels both welcoming and functional.

The kitchen is a bright and surprisingly generous space for an apartment of this size. A south-facing mullioned window fills the room with light and offers views across the rooftops.

White cabinet doors, some with glass fronts, are paired with wooden worktops and classic white tiles with bevelled edges.

The engineered wood flooring runs seamlessly through the room, and a beautifully preserved original pantry with a mirrored door adds both storage and historical charm.

With the wall between the kitchen and living room removed, the heart of the home opens up into a social, circular floor plan that enhances both light and movement.

The ceiling height of around three metres, combined with original stucco detailing and a ceiling rose, gives the room an elegant feel despite its compact size.

There is ample space for a sofa group, armchairs, and even a small workspace if desired.

Warm gray walls complement the oak parquet flooring, while an exceptional mullioned window with mouth-blown glass draws the eye.

An open bookcase beautifully separates the sitting area from the sleeping nook. It smartly divides the room into separate zones without losing natural light ánd adding storage space at the same time.

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Along one wall, three freestanding wardrobes in period style provide additional storage without disrupting the room’s character.

In the hall, soft gray walls highlight the apartment’s period features, while two original built-in wardrobes provide excellent storage. There is also space for outerwear and a small piece of furniture, making the hall both practical and inviting.

styling by JosefssonLjung and photography by Peter Pousard for Alvhem.