Bold Teal Walls and Antiques in a Turn-of-the-Century Apartment

The third floor of a turn-of-the-century building in the chic Östermalm area in Stockholm is home to this magnificent, boldly-colored apartment. The one-bedroom apartment features beautiful original elements like two tiled fireplaces, high baseboards, and a light wooden floor, creating an inviting atmosphere.

These beautiful period elements are paired with a modern, bold color palette and antique furniture. The walls in the entire apartment (excluding the hall) are painted in a vibrant teal shade paired with a purple sofa and colorful textiles. It’s bold and it’s beautiful!

teal living room bookcases around window

The space has been opened, creating a large open-plan living space with a sitting area in one corner, a dining spot, and a kitchen in the opposite niche.

The sitting room features a beautiful traditional Swedish fireplace in the corner.

teal green living room built-in bookshelves around windows

Light flows in through three large windows with deep window niches. The entire wall has been fitted with custom, built-in bookshelves, providing plenty of storage as well as a nice statement piece in the living room.

colorful living room built-in bookshelves fireplace teal colored walls

The light wooden floor and white ceiling provide a calm touch to the interiors. The owners certainly didn’t shy away from adding more color to the rooms, as it features a beautiful blend of colorful textiles, from dining chair seat cushions to the beautiful late 19th-century silk ikat chapan from Uzbekistan behind the sofa.

teal living room double doors to bedroom

The other side of the living space is home to an antique round dining table.

teal apartment dining table double bedroom doors

Did you think the owners had opted for a neutral-colored kitchen? I don’t think so! The doors of the stylish Kvänum kitchen are painted the same color as the walls. The bold-colored cabinets are paired with a mirror backsplash, a marble countertop, and brass knobs.