A Light Filled Duplex Apartment in Sweden

Historic elements and modern living come together in this light-filled turn-of-the-century apartment in Stockholm. The duplex apartment is located on the top two floor of a historic building and in recent years it was renovated by an architect into a beautiful light home.

The original elements like stucco and moldings, deep window niches, and a tiled fireplace add character to the home. The newly constructed attic floor features brick walls and exposed wooden beams.

light kitchen and dining room

The entire home is painted in a light color scheme which makes the home feels fresh and light.

light gray kitchen with island

The kitchen fits nicely into the home’s turn-of-the-century character and yet feels timelessly modern. The bright doors have a simple frame, the fittings are in brass, and a couple of doors are in glass, which gives an open feeling.

kitchen island
kitchen detail
light kitchen with island and butler sink

The kitchen worktop, island, and backsplash are made of white marble which is timeless and stylish.

light kitchen dining room with island
butler sink in light gray kitchen with shelf
scandi dining table with black chairs

The large dining table is placed on a jute rug for a natural look.

dining table with black chairs
teddybear chair
ochre yellow sofa in light living room

Next to the kitchen lies a charming living room where the ochre yellow sofa and tiled fireplace add warmth to the space.

mustard yellow sofa and round fireplace
living room with ochre yellow sofa
serene light living room kitchen
light wooden staircase

The apartment is very well designed, and storage space has been added behind the unique arched doors under the stairs.

living room with slanted ceiling
top floor sitting room with bookshelves under slanted ceiling

The top floor is home to a second living room, which can also be used as a home office, and two bedrooms. The attic floor is wonderfully light thanks to the large skylights.

top floor living room with desk
desk under skylight
bedroom with slanted ceiling and wooden beams

The master bedroom is a lovely room with exposed brickwork and wooden beams.

light attic bedroom with wooden beams

To the right of the bed is a deep built-in wardrobe that is hidden by a curtain.

slanted ceilings bedroom
skylight
nursery with canopy
light graygreen nursery
narrow bathroom shower

The bathroom is small but functional with a shower and marble tiles.

narrow bathroom with marble sink
light hallway with wooden floor
hallway corner with oval mirror
hallway with wardrobes
courtyard balcony

styling by Lindholm and photography by Ono for Historiska Hem