A Social Open-Plan Living Space in a Cozy 19th Century Apartment

Perched high in a stately 1884 building, this beautifully renovated three-room apartment seamlessly blends the rare magic of old-world charm with modern sophistication. Spanning approximately 71 square meters, the home radiates light, warmth, and character from the moment you step inside.

Every inch of this turn-of-the-century treasure has been thoughtfully reimagined by the current owners, who have skillfully opened up the kitchen and living room to create a sense of air and flow. The result is a seamless blend of past and present, where history breathes through every detail and contemporary design brings a fresh, stylish energy.

The apartment’s classic features remain proudly intact: deep window niches that frame the city beyond, elegant stucco work and ceiling rosettes, and a generous ceiling height that enhances the sense of space and grandeur.

These timeless elements are complemented by a carefully curated palette of warm tones and premium materials, each chosen for both comfort and elegance.

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Four large south-facing windows flood the open-plan living space with natural light.

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You can see that this space used to be two separate rooms, as only the sitting area features beautiful stucco framing the ceiling and a ceiling rosette. These period features stand out beautifully against the soft beige walls.

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The cozy sitting area is defined by a large textured rug, while the television is hidden in a nice gallery wall.

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The sitting room also opens up to the smallest bedroom on the right.

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Connecting the sitting room and the kitchen is a round dining table, lighted by a burgundy red hanging lamp by Muller van Severen.

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The Kvänum kitchen features hand-painted muted blue-gray doors with contemporary fittings. The cabinets are paired with a limestone countertop.

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A clever niche in the cabinets stores cutting boards.

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The room features a beautiful, warm wooden floor paired with a beige-gray hue on the walls.

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The smallest bedroom can be accessed via the living room. It is now a charming children’s room with a warm plum-colored walls and glass doors opening to a balcony.

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I adore the large antique wardrobe with mirror doors.

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The room also features a built-in closet with a door that is painted in the same plum shade as the walls.

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The master bedroom is a calming space with a deep blue-gray shade on the walls.

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The combination of patterns in the bedding creates a cozy and warm atmosphere. A simple floating shelf with a drawer serves as the nightstand.

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One wall is fitted with wardrobes featuring classic doors that provide plenty of storage. The wooden hooks on the other wall are also perfect for hanging clothes and bags.

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The hall features a classic red and white checkered floor, which suits the late 19th-century building period of the apartment so well. Storage cabinets and coat storage have been fitted in the niche, featuring a storage bench topped with Kinnekulle limestone.

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The apartment is listed for sale at Alvhem.