A Swedish Duplex Apartment Inspired by A Danish Summer House
The top two floors of an early 20th-century apartment building in Sweden have been transformed into a wonderful, light duplex apartment with an attic living space inspired by Danish summer houses.
The current owners have completely transformed this apartment. The top floor has been added to the apartment, which is turned into a bright open-plan living space with a large roof terrace offering wonderful views of the surroundings.
The lower floor houses the bedrooms and the open-plan kitchen and dining room. While the top floor is a modern space with some details of the historic architecture, the lower floor is more traditional. This apartment showcases a wonderful blend of styles, charm, and choice of materials.
We are starting the tour on the top floor, which has been turned into a wonderful living space where historic architecture and modern design elements meet.
The exposed wooden beams and brickwork show the history of the 1920s apartment. The floor is covered with solid wooden planks with different widths, creating a laid-back rustic feel.
The large glass sliding doors to the terrace and smaller windows on either side turn the space into a wonderful bright area.
The terrace is a magnificent addition to the living space. Thanks to the top floor location, the terrace is private and you have a wonderful view of the rooftops. The iron vitriol-treated wood paneling blends beautifully into the house’s exterior, and the lighting from Louis Poulsen creates an atmospheric glow when darkness falls.
The newly manufactured doors from Nordbergs Snikeri are inspired by the original architecture.
A lovely home office has been created in front of the staircase windows.
Glass doors with wooden frames open into this smaller room, which is now a music room, but it can also be a cozy bedroom.
The bathroom on the top floor is a calm and luxurious haven with exposed brickwork showcasing the history of the apartment. An Italian limestone floor is paired with mother-of-pearl mosaic tiles.
The bathroom comes with a bathtub from Bette and brass fittings from Tapwell and Vola.
The original wooden staircase with a charming round window leads you to the lower floor of the apartment.
The heart of the home is this open-plan living/dining room and kitchen. The feel here is more traditional than the upstairs rooms with a parquet floor, a vintage rug, and antique furniture.
The kitchen has been updated in recent years but retains its old-fashioned charm. The cabinets are recently painted in a charming green shade.
The subtle wallpaper is inspired by Danish summer cottages.
The lower floor has two equally sized bedrooms. The master bedroom paired wooden floorboards with a blue features wall and natural toned bedding.
The HK Living Lobby Stool Bloom is used as a nightstand.
The second bedroom is turned into a bright children’s room with a bunk bed and a lovely play area created with striped canopy.
styling by Emma Fischer & Annica Clarmell and photography by Walti Hösli for Entrance Mäkleri.