A Cozy and Light Early 20th-Century Apartment in Gothenburg

Tucked high up in the building and wonderfully quiet, this turn-of-the-century apartment feels like a small retreat above the city. Classic details, like generous ceiling heights, soft stucco walls, and elegant mirrored doors, immediately set the tone and catch the light as you move through the space.

The apartment isn’t very big, but it’s full of personality. Warm wooden floors run throughout, tying each room together, while a carefully chosen colour palette adds a soft, harmonious rhythm. Every surface has been thoughtfully planned, making the home feel both stylish and effortlessly practical.

The living room is a beautiful, welcoming space with light, Scandinavian furnishings and layered textiles to create a cozy vibe.

Two huge windows flood the room with natural light, enhanced by the light color palette.

A large, fluffy white rug defines the sitting area, while the round dining table with butter-yellow chairs is perfect for dinner with friends or for working from home.

Classic, double wooden doors separate the living room and the apartment’s only bedroom.

The bedroom is a charming space painted in a soothing green shade and features the original built-in closet with paneled walls in one corner.

Another large window makes this room also very bright and there is enough space for a desk or a sitting area.

In the kitchen, simple white cabinets are paired with a wooden countertop and white backsplash tiles. The walls are painted in a lovely shade of pink, and another large window overlooks the courtyard.

A double row of upper cabinets makes the most of the high ceilings in these older apartments.

A cozy breakfast nook is created in front of the window. You could make it even cozier with a bench decorated with layered textiles.

In the hall, the original wooden floorboards are painted white. A custom built-in storage cabinet with a bench is practical and stylish.

styling by Emma Fischer and photography by Jonas Berg for Stadshem.