A 39sqm historic studio with bold colors
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Located in Stockholm’s Vasastan neighborhood, this small apartment is in a historic building dating from the early 20th century. The building has retained its high ceilings and original hardwood floors. And although the space has a classic design, the current owners of this 39sqm historic studio have chosen a palette of bold colors to give it personality. The balance between historic heritage and modernity is a success.
For years, we’ve been accustomed to seeing small Scandinavian apartments (or even larger ones) decorated in white and light wood. It must be admitted that this choice appeals to a wide audience. Color is harder to work with, and yet in Northern Europe, people love it and use it extensively in interior design. Here, the designers have chosen hues that give this apartment real personality, even if it means surprising some people.
This 39sqm historic studio features a beautiful main room with a semi-open kitchen. It serves two purposes: a comfortable living room and a sleeping area that’s just as cozy. The sleeping area is tucked away in a corner of the living room, virtually separated by a large wall-mounted mirror. Its pale yellow walls create a soft atmosphere, accented by the deep blue of the velvet sofa. The furniture is vintage 1960s style. The bed looks incredibly cozy.
Its kitchen opens onto the living area. The original hardwood floors run throughout the apartment. The molded doors and high baseboards are also typical of the early 20th century. These elements evoke a time when, even in modest housing intended for the city’s working-class families, attention was paid to detail and quality was prioritized. But the apartment also features a much more contemporary color scheme and layout. The vintage furniture highlights these details and preserves the apartment’s historic character while offering decidedly modern comfort. Nothing is erased, instead, two eras are harmonized, retaining the best of both worlds.
Its compact kitchen bursts with color. The cabinets are pink, the walls and ceiling are yellow, and in the background, you can see a green door. The black stone countertop and white tile are more understated. There’s plenty of storage, a real luxury for a studio apartment. It even includes a dining area, freeing up the living room for other uses.
The fully tiled bathroom is much more contemporary than the rest of the apartment. The light-colored tiles reflect light, making the space feel quite bright despite the lack of a window. It’s a very small room, so choosing light colors was essential to prevent it from feeling stifling.
The strength of this apartment lies in its balance between colors, vintage furniture, and some more understated choices. The furniture features 1960s-style lines and pairs well with bold color schemes. This small space boasts an original design without sacrificing harmony or functionality.
We particularly love the contrast between the antique hardwood floors and the more contemporary colors. This blend of heritage and modernity works perfectly in this type of building from the early 20th century. This design proves that you don’t necessarily have to limit yourself to overly safe choices just because you live in a small space. And that you can also embrace originality without creating a jarring mix.
This blend of original colors and historic architecture offers a lesson in interior design for our own classic apartments. It can work just as well in a Haussmann-style space as in a more modern building. Design professionals often suggest that their clients repaint moldings and doors in deep hues rather than keeping them white. This isn’t always well-received, but it’s a valid choice. This Swedish apartment offers a great source of inspiration for anyone who owns an older home in our cities. Taking inspiration from this approach simply involves choosing two or three bold shades and repeating them in every room, from the living room to the entryway.
The apartment is located in Vasastan, a popular residential neighborhood in central Stockholm. Restaurants, cafés, and shops abound in this neighborhood. The nearby Hagaparken offers a place for picnics in the warmer months and ice skating in the winter. This location allows residents to enjoy the peaceful residential surroundings while remaining close to the hustle and bustle of the Swedish capital’s city center.
39sqm
This colorful 39sqm historic studio is for sale at MOHV
For years, we’ve been accustomed to seeing small Scandinavian apartments (or even larger ones) decorated in white and light wood. It must be admitted that this choice appeals to a wide audience. Color is harder to work with, and yet in Northern Europe, people love it and use it extensively in interior design. Here, the designers have chosen hues that give this apartment real personality, even if it means surprising some people.
A dual-purpose living space and a semi-open kitchen
This 39sqm historic studio features a beautiful main room with a semi-open kitchen. It serves two purposes: a comfortable living room and a sleeping area that’s just as cozy. The sleeping area is tucked away in a corner of the living room, virtually separated by a large wall-mounted mirror. Its pale yellow walls create a soft atmosphere, accented by the deep blue of the velvet sofa. The furniture is vintage 1960s style. The bed looks incredibly cozy.
Its kitchen opens onto the living area. The original hardwood floors run throughout the apartment. The molded doors and high baseboards are also typical of the early 20th century. These elements evoke a time when, even in modest housing intended for the city’s working-class families, attention was paid to detail and quality was prioritized. But the apartment also features a much more contemporary color scheme and layout. The vintage furniture highlights these details and preserves the apartment’s historic character while offering decidedly modern comfort. Nothing is erased, instead, two eras are harmonized, retaining the best of both worlds.
Kitchen and bathroom, color and simplicity
Its compact kitchen bursts with color. The cabinets are pink, the walls and ceiling are yellow, and in the background, you can see a green door. The black stone countertop and white tile are more understated. There’s plenty of storage, a real luxury for a studio apartment. It even includes a dining area, freeing up the living room for other uses.
The fully tiled bathroom is much more contemporary than the rest of the apartment. The light-colored tiles reflect light, making the space feel quite bright despite the lack of a window. It’s a very small room, so choosing light colors was essential to prevent it from feeling stifling.
Our take on the decor
The strength of this apartment lies in its balance between colors, vintage furniture, and some more understated choices. The furniture features 1960s-style lines and pairs well with bold color schemes. This small space boasts an original design without sacrificing harmony or functionality.
We particularly love the contrast between the antique hardwood floors and the more contemporary colors. This blend of heritage and modernity works perfectly in this type of building from the early 20th century. This design proves that you don’t necessarily have to limit yourself to overly safe choices just because you live in a small space. And that you can also embrace originality without creating a jarring mix.
A style that speaks to us
This blend of original colors and historic architecture offers a lesson in interior design for our own classic apartments. It can work just as well in a Haussmann-style space as in a more modern building. Design professionals often suggest that their clients repaint moldings and doors in deep hues rather than keeping them white. This isn’t always well-received, but it’s a valid choice. This Swedish apartment offers a great source of inspiration for anyone who owns an older home in our cities. Taking inspiration from this approach simply involves choosing two or three bold shades and repeating them in every room, from the living room to the entryway.
Vasastan, a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of Stockholm
The apartment is located in Vasastan, a popular residential neighborhood in central Stockholm. Restaurants, cafés, and shops abound in this neighborhood. The nearby Hagaparken offers a place for picnics in the warmer months and ice skating in the winter. This location allows residents to enjoy the peaceful residential surroundings while remaining close to the hustle and bustle of the Swedish capital’s city center.
39sqm
This colorful 39sqm historic studio is for sale at MOHV
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