A Small Apartment with Calm Brown, Green, and Yellow Walls

A turn-of-the-century apartment building in Stockholm is home to a charming apartment where the walls are painted in calm brown and light yellow shades. With a floor plan of only 32 square meters, it’s definitely not a big house, but walls have been removed to create a more open and flowing layout that actually doesn’t feel that small.

Every room in the house has its own color, so even though it’s a pretty open apartment, every room has its own feeling. One thing they have in common is that all three rooms are painted in a calm color that together creates a harmonious and inviting home.

living room with brown walls and wooden floor nordroom

The wall between the kitchen and the living room has been removed to create one big open living space with three large windows letting in natural light. The deep windows showcase the age of the apartment and add a historic touch.

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The walls in the living room are painted in a warm rusty brown shade which are paired with light furnishings and a light original wooden floor.

open plan living and kitchen with brown and yellow walls nordroom
light brown walls living room

A pocket door between the living room and the bedroom saves space while also creating a private sleeping corner.

open plan living room kitchen with yellow and brown walls nordroom
kitchen with white cabinets yellow walls and round wooden table nordroom

Through the wide opening in the living room, you enter the kitchen with modern white cabinets, a stainless steel worktop, and a porcelain sink. The room also features an original built-in pantry for extra storage space.

kitchen with pale yellow walls and round wooden table nordroom

The area in front of the window lends itself perfectly to a kitchen table. I always prefer a round table, which is also displayed in this home.

pale yellow walls and round wooden table nordroom
kitchen with pale yellow walls and round table nordroom

The light cabinets and tiles are paired with a lovely light yellow paint color on the walls.

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open plan living room with light brown walls nordroom
tiny bedroom with half painted wall nordroom

From the living room, you enter the tiny bedroom, which is just wide enough for a small double bed. The rooms are half-painted gray and white, and two shelves serve as nightstands. The pink bedding adds a soft color accent to the room.

small bedroom with hooks
hallway with floor to ceiling cabinets and coat hanger nordroom

The hallway space is used for extra storage, with floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and a small niche for coats and shoes. The hallway is color-drenched, with walls painted in light green and the ceiling painted in dark green.

styling by Lindholm and photography by Johanson for Historiska Hem