A Light Color Palette and Large Windows for a Bright Early 20th-Century Apartment
On the third floor of an early 20th-century apartment building in Stockholm’s Södermalm area, this beautiful, renovated apartment features bright interiors, period elements, and a large balcony.
The 82-square-meter apartment has been renovated in recent years, preserving original elements such as high skirting boards, ceiling moldings, wall panels, and a ceiling rosette, while adding modern additions, including site-built furnishings like kitchen cabinets and bookshelves.
The apartment has a semi open-plan kitchen and living room that forms the heart of the home.
On one side, there is a stylish kitchen made from solid wood by Lappvattnet’s carpentry. The white cabinets are topped with a marble countertop.
Next to the cooking area is space for a large dining table under the large, original window overlooking the courtyard.
A niche in this area features floor-to-ceiling cabinets that house the fridge, paired with built-in shelves.
A wide opening leads you to the second area in this open-plan space. The entire apartment features a light wooden floor from 1913.
A charming seating area has been created using light-colored furnishings and textiles. The large mirror reflects light coming from the large windows, making the room feel brighter and bigger.
From the sitting area, glazed doors open onto a sheltered south-facing balcony. A lovely extension of the living area in the warmer months.
The largest bedroom is (just as the entire apartment) decorating in a serene palette of light neutrals paired with custom built-in furniture.
About Södermalm – Stockholm
Södermalm (or Söder in short) is an island just south of Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan). It has transformed from an impoverished area at the beginning of the 20th century into the most trendy neighborhood in Stockholm (and one of the coolest areas in the world, according to Vogue).
What to do: Södermalm is known for its cozy cafés, restaurants, and shops (including many vintage shops such as Beyond Retro and Grandpa). The island also offers beautiful views from the city. Walk up on Mariaberget or Skinnarviksberget and snap a picture of Sweden’s most beautiful city, or go for a swim at Långholmen.
Museums: Fotografiska Museum, Stockholm City Museum
You can take a guided 2-hour tour of Södermalm to fully immerse yourself in this trendy area. And if you’re interested in the brewery history, take a guided walk that includes a beer tasting at a secret location.
Where to stay: Stockholm Stadshotell, Hotel Frantz, NoFo Hotel
The apartment has two smaller bedrooms. This one is painted in a soft pink hue, paired with the Dancing Crane wallpaper by Borastapeter.
A small built-in desk fits perfectly into the niche.
The third bedroom also features a built-in desk paired with light beige walls and animal wallpaper.
The light color palette continues into the bathroom, where white tiles are paired with marble floor tiles. The room features porcelain from Burlington and Heritage.
The smallest room in the house also has built-in furniture for coats and shoes to keep the entry tidy. There is also a spacious walk-in wardrobe for extra storage space.
styling by Van Keppel and photography by Uno for Historiska Hem.