I’m taking a break from festive content today to share a peek inside another inspiring home – this time a gorgeous Stockholm apartment that embodies the soft, minimalist style I love so much.
Set in a 19th-century building in the city’s Södermalm area, it’s calm and uncluttered yet very cosy. The pared-back aesthetic and muted colours allow the beautiful period features to shine through, but the varied textures, earthy undertones and patinated materials give the whole place a sense of warmth. What’s more, there’s a wonderful cohesiveness running through the various rooms, with soothing greys, pale oak, dark brown, brass and splashes of ochre appearing throughout.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the main living space, where the grey upholstery of the sofa and the leather of the armchairs are neatly balanced by the grey fronts and leather handles of the kitchen units. There are also subtle black accents in the lighting, furniture legs and steam-bent Thonet side chairs, adding depth and structure to the otherwise neutral scheme.
The layout here has been done very thoughtfully, too. It’s one large open-plan room, but clever zoning creates defined spaces within it. The sitting area at one end is anchored by a textured rug, with the sofa and chairs facing inwards towards each other for a sociable, intimate feel. A contemporary chandelier (the ‘Drop’ design from 101 Copenhagen) hangs above, adding a focal point without obstructing the stunning bay window. The kitchen at the other end is set back within a niche to give it a little separation, while the dining table is positioned in the centre of the space to provide a neat transition between the two different halves.
The bedroom is just as considered. A huge bank of built-in wardrobes provides lots of storage, meaning the space doesn’t need anything else other than a bed and a stool to lounge on. The serene, airy feel is enhanced by the use of wall-hung bedside tables, which leave more of the floor visible beneath, and by the undressed windows – though if this was my home, I’d hang discreet blackout blinds to pull down at night.
In the second bedroom, a recessed shelving unit acts as a wonderful space to display books and a few favourite objects. Again, there’s little furniture apart from the bed, but a big vintage rug adds a hint of pattern and a lovely layer of cosiness.
Finally, I have to mention the balcony. It’s tiny, but I love the way it’s been dressed like another room of the apartment, with cushions, string lights and a reindeer hide making it look incredibly cosy and inviting. I think I’d happily sit there even in the depths of winter, wrapped up warm with a mug of coffee or a glass of mulled wine in hand!
Photography via Fantastic Frank
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