Original Features in a Colorful Midcentury Apartment in Sweden
On the top floor of a midcentury apartment building in Sweden’s second city, Gothenburg, this charming two-bedroom apartment pairs typical midcentury elements with a fresh yellow kitchen, art, and color.
High ceilings, a corner fireplace, large windows, and a parquet floor laid in a Dutch pattern give this home that typical 1940s Scandinavian style. This solid base is paired with a lovely color palette, design classics, and plenty of colorful art lining the walls.
The apartment has a wonderful open-plan living space that makes the apartment feel much larger than its 61 square meters. The cooking area and sink are hidden behind the wall, so from the sitting area you only see sunny yellow cabinets.
The living room is spacious enough for a comfortable sitting area, defined by a large rug, and a dining table close to the kitchen.
One wall features long bookshelves made of String furniture, paired with colorful art around the television, which makes it blend in.
The light color on the walls gives the space a fresh appearance, while the parquet floor and fireplace add warmth and the art and kitchen cabinets add a vibrant color pop.
A midcentury-style fireplace stands in the corner of the room, creating a warm ambiance during the evening. A round table with classic Scandinavian chairs connects the living room and the kitchen.
Plenty of natural light flows into the kitchen space through the large living room windows, but the yellow hue of the cabinets also helps to create a sunny feeling.
The yellow cabinets are paired with a granite worktop and midcentury-style square white backsplash tiles. A double row of upper cabinets makes the most of the high ceilings, while a lavender-colored island with blue stools adds a seating spot for morning breakfast or socializing during dinner parties.
The kitchen is tied together with a colorful rug from IKEA and Raw Color’s Tessamans collection.
The stainless steel plate rack is from HAY.
The purple shade from the kitchen’s bar island returns in the master bedroom, where the walls are painted in this soothing shade.
The tapestry above the dresser is from FERM Living.
The bedroom features the original built-in wardrobes painted in the same color as the walls.
The second bedroom is now used as a home office with a desk and shelving system created with String furniture. The room is painted in a lovely green shade and opens onto a courtyard balcony.
The apartment’s top-floor location lets you see a lot of sky from the balcony. The corner bench offers plenty of seating and a cozy spot with soft pillows. String lights create a cozy atmosphere in the evening.
This bedroom also features built-in wardrobes, fitted around the door, and painted in the same color as the walls.
The hall is painted in a terracotta hue, creating a warm entrance to the midcentury apartment. A shoe and hat rack provides storage space for coats and shoes, while closed cabinets add more storage space.
The apartment was listed for sale at Alvhem.