Light Rooms in a Renovated Historic Apartment in Stockholm

With a flowing and social floor plan, a generous ceiling height of 3 meters, and old high windows in opposite directions, the architectural base of this Swedish apartment is already good.

In recent years, the apartment has been renovated by an architect who added a new kitchen and wardrobes. Original details such as wooden floors and mirror panels in deep window niches have been supplemented with new moldings, stucco, and mirror doors in contemporary style from Järva bygningsvård and the store Sekelskifte.

table against back of the sofa nordroom

The apartment has a great floor plan; the living room is the center of the home, flanked by the kitchen on one side and a bedroom on the other side. That room is now a children’s room, but it could also be an extension of the living room by using it as a snug or a home office.

light scandi living room
light gray scandinavian living room nordroom

The light gray walls, wooden floor, and original window create a calm vibe in the sitting room. Thanks to the double wooden doors, you can create an open social space or close the rooms off if you want privacy and a cozy atmosphere.

living room accent chair
light gray nordic living room
light gray living room
double wooden doors kitchen nordroom
kitchen with light gray walls and cabinets nordroom

The kitchen can be accessed via the hallway and the living room. The cabinets are site-built and paired with a stainless steel worktop from Deco Steel. The cabinets are painted in a muted gray shade, creating a layered gray look in combination with the light gray walls.

gray kitchen with large dining table nordroom

The spacious kitchen is big enough for a large dining table.

gray kitchen with blue dining chairs nordroom
blue dining chairs

The built-in cabinets are home to the freezer and a panty.

view into living room
children room with gray walls desk and blue bunk bed nordroom

The owner used the ceiling height in the apartment to add a loft bed in the children’s room, freeing up floor space for playing.

children bedroom with desk in front of the window nordroom

A great workspace is created under the window with plenty of storage space with the drawers under the desk and shelves above.

blue bunk bed and gray walls
light bedroom with built in wardrobes nordroom

The master bedroom is decorated in a light color scheme and features built-in wardrobes.

bedroom detail
master bedroom with balcony nordroom

The bedroom opens up to a sunny balcony filled with plants.

sunny balcony with planters
sunny balcony filled with plants nordroom
small round dining table balcony nordroom
balcony with bench seating nordroom
bathroom with red tiled floor nordroom

The renovated bathroom features built-in oak cabinets, light gray ceramic tiles from Winckelmann on the walls, and handmade red concrete tiles on the floor.

apartment building hall and spiral staircase nordroom

styling by Lingsell and photography by Orchidéen for Historiska Hem