A Muted Color Palette in a Charming Late 19th-Century Apartment
On the second floor of a late 19th-century apartment building in the Södermalm area of Stockholm lies this beautiful one-bedroom apartment featuring period elements, modern renovations, and high ceilings.
With a ceiling height of 3 meters, large windows, and a light color palette, the apartment feels wonderfully bright and is a calm haven in the middle of a busy city. The home has an open-plan living space, perfect for social gatherings, while the bedroom faces the quiet courtyard for a peaceful night’s rest.
The living room is spacious and social, with room for a comfortable seating area and a dining table. On one wall, a site-built bookcase has been fitted next to the original fireplace.
Three large windows in a row bring in plenty of natural light, and the walls are painted in a beige shade with a yellow undertone called “Ginseng” by Jotun.
The new built-in bookcase is made in a style matching the original joinery from the late 19th century.
There is space for a dining table in the corner connecting the living room and the kitchen.
A small island with bar seating and storage drawers is used as a subtle divider between the kitchen and the living room.
The kitchen is made from IKEA frames paired with Picky Living doors painted in a pale green shade. The cabinets are topped with Jura grey limestone countertops and a black faucet.
The combination of a display shelf and a double row of upper cabinets makes the kitchen feel spacious while also adding plenty of storage.
The kitchen walls are painted in a gray-beige color called ‘Space’ by Jotun.
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 hall is painted in the same gray-beige color as the kitchen. It features built-in wardrobes and a dark-stained double IKEA dresser.
The spacious bedroom faces the quiet courtyard, allowing for a good night’s rest. The walls and wardrobes are painted in a calming gray-green shade.
Double glazed doors lead out to a spacious balcony with room for a bistro dining set and lounge furniture.
It has a nice view of the various period buildings surrounding the courtyard.
The bedroom features a custom-made wardrobe wall from Deco Form.
In the corner of the room stands another original fireplace, with a mid-century style desk next to it, featuring a red HAY Rey chair.
The apartment’s bathroom is small but practical, with a shower featuring two storage niches and classic white subway tiles on the walls and dark gray hexagon floor tiles.
The entry hall features wooden floorboards painted in a classic red-and-white checkerboard pattern. The entry also features three built-in wardrobes offering plenty of storage space.
styling by Van Keppel and photography by Uno for Historiska Hem.