A Cozy Family Home in a Semi-Detached Early 20th-Century House
In the oldest part of the Enskede area in Stockholm stands this charming semi-detached family house built in 1906. It was initially built as two separate dwellings, but the first floor has been merged with the ground and basement floor of the residence, creating a charming family home with three bedrooms on the first floor.
Period elements from the year of construction like wooden floorboards, fireplaces, doors, and joinery have been preserved, and in the dining room the original brick wall has been exposed, adding a raw period feature to the room.
The living room is a cozy space with black-painted floorboards, white walls, and windows facing the garden in two directions. The corner with the sitting area and television used to be an open veranda, but it has been added to the living area, creating a larger indoor space.
Glass doors open to a southwesterly terrace, and in the summertime it creates a wonderful sense of indoor/outdoor living.
On the other side of the living room, you can see an original Swedish fireplace (a kakelugn), and bookshelves that have been fitted around the open doorway leading to the dining room.
One of the walls in the dining room showcases the exposed brickwork, creating a nice raw, original element to the space. The wall is also fitted with a custom-built cabinet, adding plenty of storage and creating a nice spot to showcase art, plants, and decor.
There is an open connection to the kitchen. The kitchen cabinets are from IKEA paired with light gray doors by Järfälla Kitchen, and dark gray painted floorboards.
The large window niche facing the garden has been fitted with a charming bar table with two stools. It’s the perfect spot for breakfast or a cup of tea in the afternoon while looking out over the garden.
In the hallway, double doors (seen on the left) hide the wooden staircase leading to the first floor.
The first floor is home to three bedrooms with slanted ceilings and wooden floorboards. The master bedroom is a cozy room with a nice painted timber wall including a storage ledge.
The dormer window is perfectly suited for a desk or a vanity table.
There is a connecting door between the master bedroom and one of the children’s room, though this room can also be accessed via the hall.
The room is charming with a slanted ceiling and storage space has been fitted underneath it, which can be hidden from view with a curtain.
The third bedroom, with gray painted wooden floorboards, has its own private balcony and a cozy niche for the bed.
The house has a simple bathroom with white tiles, a bath, and a separate shower.
The wooden terrace that can be accessed via the living room is spacious enough for lounge chairs and a table.
Further on in the garden is a larger deck with a large sofa, a dining table, and a small swimming pool.
styling by Copparstad and photography by Boukari for Historiska Hem.