Light-Filled Rooms in a Historic Gothenburg Apartment

This charming two-bedroom apartment is located in one of the few turn-of-the-century apartment buildings in the Majorna area of Gothenburg. It is on the third floor and features bright, light-filled spaces with generous ceiling heights and large windows.

The apartment features many original details from the year 1903, when the house was built. The windows, stone benches, mirror doors, stucco, ceiling rosettes, moldings, and parts of the kitchen are original, adding plenty of historic character to the neutral tones spaces.

living room with wooden floor and large windows
serene living room natural light
large windows in serene living room

The living room is decorated in light tones but the paneled walls, wooden floorboards, and large windows flooding the room with light, turn this space into a warm and inviting room.

sunlight streaming in scandinavian living room
living room bookcases and cabinets
living room with floating cabinet

The original features show the history of the apartment and these elements automatically add character to any space.

view into kids bedroom

Wooden double doors separate the living room from the largest bedroom, which is now a children’s room.

double doors to kids bedroom
huge children room with wooden floor

Just as in the living room, this room has white walls with wooden panels, a wooden floor, and ceiling ornaments.

large children room with huge windows
kids bedroom table and large window
natural light flooding into kids bedroom
childrens room with wooden floor and red wardrobe
charming kids bedroom
serene kids bedroom
hallway with green joinery
modern white kitchen with dining table

In the kitchen, old-fashioned charm and modern design meet in a harmonious way. The modern kitchen has smooth white cabinets, white tiles, and a granite worktop.

kitchen table with original built in cabinets

The pantry and serving cabinet – both original from 1903 – are painted in a light gray shade.

light gray and pink bedroom
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The smaller bedroom is now used as the master bedroom with light blue walls and a large rug that adds a cozy vibe.

serene bedroom with light gray wall
hallway with built in wardrobes

The hallway is fitted with built-in wardrobes which are painted in a light muted green shade.

photography by Maria Sahlander for Stadshem