Gray Tones and a Classic Kitchen in a Swedish Apartment

This spacious two-bedroom apartment lies on the top floor of an early 20th-century apartment building in Gothenburg. The 90 square-meter apartment was recently renovated, adding a new, stylish kitchen and painting all rooms in various gray hues.

On one side, the apartment is wrapped around the central staircase, meaning the kitchen and the smallest bedroom have charming rounded walls. The gray tones on the walls are paired with white-pigmented wooden floorboards, and the living room and bedroom have a traditional Swedish fireplace.

large windows light gray walls living room
gray living room large windows

The living room has two large windows overlooking a small part at the front of the building. It also floods the living area with natural light.

light gray living room with fireplace

In the corner of the room stands the original rounded fireplace, adding character and warmth to the living room.

living room fireplace
gray living room with dining table

In the corner of the room stands a round dining table topped with the Drop Bulb chandelier by 101 Copenhagen.

living room table fireplace
living room and bedroom in a row

Double wooden doors separate the living room from the bedroom. Having the living room and the master bedroom in a row (divided by wooden doors) is a common layout in these older Swedish apartments.

bedroom dark gray walls

The spacious bedroom also has two large windows facing the park. Original elements like the wooden floor, a ceiling rose, a fireplace, and deep window niches show the history of the apartment.

gray nightstand
dark gray bedroom fireplace

The walls in the bedroom are painted in Jotun’s “Gray Slate”.

dark gray bedroom with white desk
bedroom home office

A simple home office has been created in the corner of the apartment, using a white desk and a shelf.

bedroom wardrobe
bedroom view through apartment

The bedroom can also be accessed via the hall. In the hall, there is also a door leading to a dressing room.

view into kitchen
stylish kitchen brass fittings

The kitchen was renovated a couple of years ago in a style that matches the original architecture of the apartment. The classic gray cabinets are paired with brass knobs and fittings and a Carrara marble countertop and backsplash.

courtyard balcony

From the kitchen, you can access a lovely courtyard balcony.

balcony bistro table
kitchen marble countertop shelf
stylish light kitchen wooden table

A vintage wooden folding table and wishbone chairs create an intimate dining area in the kitchen. There is an open layout between the kitchen and hall, adding a wonderful sense of space.

open hall toward kitchen
nursery with built-in wardrobes

The second bedroom is now a cozy children’s room with walls painted in Jotun’s “Antique Gray” and built-in wardrobes with brass knobs painted in the same color.

gray nursery rounded wall

This room and the kitchen have a lovely rounded wall from the communal staircase.

nursery built-in wardrobes and built-in bookshelves

The old doorway that used to lead to the master bedroom has been turned into built-in bookshelves.

white bathroom hexagon floor tiles

The bathroom is small and smartly planned with storage niches and shelves. The white wall tiles and hexagon floor tiles are classic and timeless.

white bathroom built-in shelves
gray hall large round mirror
gray hall wooden floor
entry hall rounded wall Gray Tones and a Classic Kitchen in a Swedish Apartment

The hall is painted in Jotun’s “Vallmofrö” and pairs Moroccan floor tiles with the original wooden floorboards.

The apartment was listed for sale at Alvhem – styling by JoseffsonLjung & photography by Peter Pousard