Light Rooms and a Moody Color Palette in a 1930s Apartment

This 1930s apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, is only 45 square meters big. However, large windows flood the rooms with natural light, and an open floor plan makes this one-bedroom apartment feel more spacious.

The apartment lies on the top floor of the apartment building, so it offers nice views of the rooftops and the sky. Thanks to the large windows, the rooms are light, and therefore, the moody color palette doesn’t make the rooms feel dark and small at all.

light living room dark gray walls wooden floor

From the entrance, there is an open layout to the living room. The wide window with the original 1930s limestone windowsill creates an airy atmosphere and offers nice views of the surroundings.

view into living room round table
moody gray living room wooden coffee table

There is plenty of room for a comfortable seating area by the window which is defined by a jute rug.

rustic wooden coffee table
colorful decor living room

The moody gray tones on the walls are paired with brighter colors in the accessories, adding a cheerful tone to the interiors.

gray living room large window colorful art
gray living room art natural light
balcony door

The glass door opens to a spacious balcony.

sunny balcony view
sunny balcony bistro seating
open living room with round dining table

You can clearly see the open layout between the living room and the hall. The hall also features a large mirror that can reflect natural light coming from the large windows. When the door to the bedroom is also open, natural light flows in from two directions.

round dining table shelves

A charming dining area is created next to the sofa with a round table and shelves on the wall.

gallery wall
round table shelves
large mirror hall
green kitchen with square table

The kitchen is the first room you see when you enter the apartment. The walls and cabinets are painted in the same green tone, and there is plenty of room for a large kitchen table.

They paired the moody tones with brighter accents, just like in the living room. The yellow tablecloth and pastel blue chairadds a fresh color pop to the space.

all-green kitchen
green kitchen with niches

Charming niches have been created in the wall for cookbooks and decor.

kitchen niches
kitchen green walls cabinets
gray bedroom large artwork

The bedroom is painted in the same color as the living room, but as this room has a smaller window, it looks darker.

all gray bedroom
gray bedroom built in wardrobes

Two built-in wardrobes offer plenty of storage space. This room also features a large mirror to reflect the morning light coming from the window.

gray bedroom large mirror
gray hallway
gray hallway storage

The hall is welcoming and spacious, directly to the left inside the door there is built-in storage with both a bench, shoe rack and cabinet storage that has been tastefully painted to match the wall color. 

gray hall with storage large mirror Light Rooms and a Moody Color Palette in a 1930s Apartment

The apartment was listed for sale at Alvhem.