A Dividing Wall with Flea Market Windows Creates a Cozy Sleeping Niche in this Apartment
On the first floor of an early 20th-century apartment building in the popular Aspudden neighborhood in Stockholm, this small apartment pairs turn-of-the-century charm with light-filled interior spaces.
High baseboards, creaking wooden floors, deep window sills, and espagnolette locks bring plenty of historic charm to this 38-square-meter apartment. The light color scheme and modern furnishings turn this small home into a comfortable place in the city.
The living room is an inviting and fresh space with white-painted floorboards, light gray walls, and a huge window offering views of the leafy Botvidsparken.
The entire apartment is decorated using light color tones and natural materials, creating a serene look that also feels warm. The white IKEA sofa is a timeless piece in any type of home.
A large jute rug and layered cushions add texture to the space, while the greenery from the park right outside the home has also been brought inside with a lovely green bouquet on the coffee table.
The “Croquis” drawing by Lena Wigers hangs on the wall behind the sofa.
The space next to the large window has been fitted with a built-in bookcase.
The room has been divided into two smaller ones, creating a cozy sleeping alcove. The dividing wall has been fitted with old flea market windows, allowing natural light to flow into the bedroom area.
The small sleeping niche has just enough room for a double bed, and the ceiling height has been taken advantage of by fitting cabinets high on the wall, as well as open shelving in a niche behind the bed.
For such a small apartment, it has a surprisingly large kitchen with another large window, this one facing the leafy communal courtyard.
The kitchen was added during the latest renovation, with much respect for the apartment’s history while also adding modern conveniences.
Simple white cabinets are topped with a gray counter while classic square white tiles are used as the backsplash.
The kitchen has enough room for a large dining table under the window, creating a wonderful place for breakfast and dinner parties with views of the greenery.
The short wall has been fitted with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, hiding the fridge and adding more storage space.
The tilework runs all the way up to the ceiling, adding a bistro vibe to the kitchen. The mirror in the hall is strategically placed opposite the large kitchen window, reflecting light into the hall.
The bathroom is renovated in a timeless style, featuring a shower and wall-mounted cabinets with space for a washing machine underneath.
The apartment is listed for sale at Skandia Mäklarna.