This cozy Scandinavian apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Studio Rydman, photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem) is a perfect example of minimalist yet inviting design, balancing clean lines with the warmth of natural textures.
The blend of greige walls, an off-white kitchen, and natural interior materials makes for a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The functional storage solutions throughout optimize the available floor space to the fullest.
A cozy greige living room with a relaxed look
The soft greige living room walls paired with minimal furniture pieces and large windows that let in an abundance of natural light make this room the embodiment of Scandinavian coziness. The white plush area rug brightens the room, while the neutral-colored sofa and armchair offer a soft spot to relax.
The subtle wood accents in the furniture complement the overall calmness of the space. Decorative elements such as a simple vase with fresh flowers and a cozy throw blanket add warmth and personality.
The living room and kitchen are connected for an open-plan layout. The small wall next to the kitchen is used to hang a minimal TV with an oak wood frame on the wall.
An off-white kitchen with beige walls and a white backsplash
The off-white kitchen cabinets pair wonderfully with the beige walls and the crisp white subway tile backsplash. Where the backsplash meets the wall, a thin open shelf is attached, making a smooth transition between the two surfaces.
A small dining area next to the kitchen, with bright white chairs and a simple table, serves as a cozy spot for meals and casual gatherings, perfectly completing this multifunctional space.
A wooden peg rail attached to the side of the stove is a beautiful detail, perfect for storing away kitchen towels.
The off-white kitchen cabinets are paired with a beige stone countertop and brass hardware for a luxurious look.
A full wall of cabinets makes for lots of storage in the kitchen space.
Beige walls for a calm and comfortable bedroom look
The soft, neutral beige tones on the walls and bedding create a calm and peaceful bedroom setting. The bedroom wainscoting is painted in the same color as the wall. A small ledge allows for displaying small decor pieces and leaning an art print against the wall.
Two wardrobes on either side of the bedroom offer ample storage space. The same hardware as in the kitchen enhances the off-white cabinet doors in this space.
The kids’ room is a delightful mix of fun and function, designed with playful yet calming elements. The sage-green wainscoting on the bottom half of the wall is paired with a delicate green wallpaper design on the top half. The bed nook, framed by soft cushions and pillows, provides a cozy area for sleeping or relaxing.
A practical and inviting hallway
The greige walls continue into the hallway, creating a seamless flow from room to room. A minimalist console table provides a functional storage solution, while a simple mirror reflects light and enhances the feeling of spaciousness.
The soft rug on the hardwood floor adds warmth, making this transitional space feel cozy and inviting.
A classic bathroom with two types of tiles
The bathroom exudes Scandinavian charm with its clean, neutral tones and simple, functional design. Light tiles line the walls, paired with a deep red tile choice for the flooring.
Classic fixtures and a classic sink add a historic touch to the minimal tile choice.
This spacious historic apartment for sale in Sweden (via Alvhem) has a semi-open floor plan connecting the kitchen with the living room with white historic double doors. The white kitchen features handleless white cabinets enhanced with stainless steel appliances and a stainless steel countertop by the sink. This clean palette is warmed up by the spacious light oak dining table and chairs.
The rest of the interior is light and delicate, pairing light wall colors with furniture pieces and accessories in natural tones and materials.
A modern white kitchen paired with an oak dining table and chairs
The white, handleless kitchen looks clean and elegant with its modern cabinets. The stainless steel countertop by the sink paired with the stainless steel appliances and the white tile backsplash give the kitchen design a slight industrial look.
The wall shelves on either side of the stove hood make for an ideal storage spot for wine bottles and glassware. The white and steel palette of the kitchen design is paired with a natural oak dining table and oak Wishbone chairs for added warmth in the color palette.
The kitchen window is decorated with half curtains for a subtle farmhouse elegance.
White walls and a white sofa in an elegant living room design
The living room is decorated in a subtle yet elegant way, with a white couch and off-white area rug blending in with the white walls.
A subtle beige bedroom with wardrobes on each side of the bed
The bedroom is painted in a subtle beige wall color, which makes the white linen bedding stand out powerfully. Two wardrobes on each side of the bed offer a space-saving storage solution for this bedroom. By painting the wardrobes in the same color as the walls, they blend in nicely.
A white sideboard on the opposite side of the bed offers more storage opportunities in this room.
A kid’s room with a small DIY desk
A bathroom with a mix of tiles and a classic white clawfoot tub
This modernized attic studio apartment for sale in Sweden (via Stadshem) has an A-line roof and windows on both sides for an abundance of natural light coming into the space. The light grey shaker kitchen takes up the entire middle wall of this studio space, allowing for lots of closed storage.
In front of the kitchen, you can find a sofa and dining area decorated in neutral tones that pair well with the elegant color palette of the space.
Opposite the kitchen, in the two nooks underneath the roof, you can find a home office spot and a sleeping area. This way every part of the floor space is used functionally on this small surface.
A light grey shaker kitchen with a beige stone countertop
The light grey shaker kitchen fits perfectly underneath the sloped ceiling in this attic kitchen layout. By placing the large cupboards and upper cabinets below the highest ceiling area, you still can benefit from wall storage in addition to bottom cabinets.
A simple square dining table paired with light oak chairs and a set of black bentwood chairs adds a beautiful contrast to the light kitchen palette.
Next to the dining area, you can find the balcony entrance that allows indoor-outdoor living in the summer.
A living room area with a rattan sofa and striped lounge chair
The sofa area is decorated in a natural color palette as well, with the striped lounge chair standing out and adding a beautiful pattern to the space.
The structured white area rug adds a beautiful texture to this simple living room look and visually separates this area from the rest of the space.
A nook underneath the sloped ceiling is the perfect spot for a small home office space that follows the color palette of the rest of the studio.
A sleeping area underneath the sloped ceiling
The straight wall opposite the kitchen is used for a custom wardrobe made out of the same cabinet material as the kitchen. In the nook next to the balcony, underneath the sloped ceiling, you can find the cozy sleeping space of the apartment.
A bedroom is a great area to be placed underneath the sloped ceiling, as you lay flat there anyway.
The bed is decorated with a mix of beige and brown tones for a warm color palette. The mirror reflects the light from the studio in this lower-lit sleeping section of the apartment.
The rustic interior of this Scandinavian apartment (for sale via Alvhem) is paired with minimal design pieces, warm tones, and natural materials.
The open-plan living and kitchen areas provide a social, airy environment, while the thoughtfully designed bedrooms and practical bathroom offer comfort and utility. The sage green kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, which is an eye-catching element in the corner of the kitchen layout.
A sage-green kitchen with a rustic touch and a walk-in pantry
The kitchen is the heart of the apartment, designed with both function and elegance in mind. The sage-green cabinetry brings a soft, earthy touch, perfectly complementing the light wood finishes and natural textures throughout.
A standout feature is the walk-in pantry, providing ample storage space and adding an element of rustic charm with its open shelving and organized layout.
The white subway tiles and sleek marble countertops balance out the aged brass hardware, creating a warm yet modern cooking space.
A cozy, bright, and inviting living section next to the kitchen
Opposite the kitchen island, you can find the living area, where a soft, neutral palette invites relaxation. The room is bathed in natural light, thanks to large windows that look out onto the surrounding environment.
A plush, fluffy rug covers the floor, providing warmth and comfort underfoot. The modern sofa, combined with minimalist wooden furniture, strikes the perfect balance between elegance and coziness.
Greenery scattered throughout the space adds a fresh touch, making the living room a perfect place for socializing or unwinding after a long day.
A tranquil bedroom with soft grey walls
The bedroom exudes tranquility with its soft, neutral tones and calming design. A large bed adorned with a mix of plush pillows invites restful nights. A sleek, simple shelf above the bed holds decorative items, offering a practical yet aesthetic touch. The bedroom’s large window allows plenty of light to pour in during the day, while sheer beige curtains provide the perfect way to warm up the daylight coming through.
A small built-in wardrobe is integrated into the bedroom wall.
A playful kid’s room with green accents
An entryway with custom storage solution and blue shiplap on the walls
A black and white bathroom with a classic touch
The bathroom maintains the apartment’s minimalist aesthetic with modern fixtures and clean lines. Classic white tiles cover the walls, paired with Victorian floor tiles and contrasting black fixtures for a mix of contemporary and classic elements. A spacious shower area, enclosed in black-framed glass, creates a sleek focal point.
Pine is a lightweight, durable wood that’s versatile and easy to customize. If you aim to create a warm, rustic-inspired look in your kitchen, this material is an excellent choice for cabinetry. From a cozy pantry to upper and lower cabinets, check out the photos of these elegant cooking spaces with pine kitchen cabinets for some unique decor and design inspiration.
Keep Kitchen Colors Consistent
Pine is naturally light, so carrying that color scheme throughout your space makes sense, like the kitchen in the example below. The stone counters and backsplash are warm shades of brown, allowing everything to blend nicely without looking too monotone. An even lighter-toned wood floor adds to the design theme, and the limewashed walls are also presented in a soft, subtle shade of tan to match the cabinets.
The lower cabinets or drawers here feature a unique design that makes it easy for the homeowner to open and close them. The utilitarian-inspired style gives a sense that the person who lives here is a true chef. These cabinets appear handmade, and you can see the incredible workmanship on display with every detail.
While pine kitchen cabinets often tend to be simplistic in style, they’re elevated in this space thanks to the mixture of other textures. Simple white tile on one wall creates a focal point, while the unique plastered walls in the rest of the room give it a splash of modern appeal.
The section of built-in shelves filled with decor like small sculptures and vases also brings this kitchen a sense of individuality and personality.
If you’re going for a cabin look, apply pine wood in the rest of the cooking space as well. This beautiful cabin kitchen is finished with pine slabs on the walls and ceilings, paired with a grey cement floor for a modern aesthetic.
The warm wood furniture and window frames stand out against the white-soaped pine kitchen.
Pair Pine Cabinets with other Colors for a Versatile Look
Pine wood is extremely versatile and easy to combine with other cabinet colors. Here, the lower cabinets are picked out in a sleek black, while the section of upper cabinets remains in their natural pine wood state to create a two-tone kitchen look.
The use of stone, globe pendant lighting, and gray walls brings everything together to make this kitchen a warm yet modern space.
Try Knotty Pine Kitchen Cabinets for a Playful Component
Instead of “traditional” pine wood, this kitchen features cabinets constructed of knotty pine, which gives it a fun and unique touch. The mixture of browns and different patterns in the wood turns any boring cooking space into a unique place. Open shelving on the wall above the sink provides a place for plates, bowls, and other necessities within easy reach.
If you’re planning a kitchen design, every element counts, including the small details. Here, the light-colored pine wood kitchen cabinets are simple and warm, but the black hardware lends a sense of drama. Not only does it help to visually break up the space, but it also adds functionality and a subtle modern touch.
From a piece of furniture or a single pantry cabinet to the entire kitchen, pine doesn’t have to be a boring material choice. We love the style featured here with a “floating” cabinet design surrounded by a thin slab of stone all the way around. An incredibly dramatic chandelier hanging above really contributes to this kitchen’s impressive modern style.
Leaving pine wood in its natural state will highlight the grain of the material, creating an almost ethereal, sculptural effect. You can purchase pine wood yourself and build kitchen cabinets DIY, which is what this reference appears to do. Note how each of the cabinet fronts showcases the pine wood’s grain all going in the same direction for a cohesive, uniform aesthetic.
The cabinetry in this kitchen seems DIY and the owners drilled holes in the doors to open them rather than using hardware for a modern touch. The lower cabinets are kept in their neutral wood tone, while the upper cabinets are painted grey. This contemporary look stands out against the historic pantry cabinet next to it.
The subtle color palette is so on point in this historic apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Grey Deco for Stadshem). The living room has a cool grey wall color, which is accentuated by the mix of brown and blue tones in the textiles and art prints used on and around the white sofa.
The minimal white kitchen with black countertops on the other side of the space fits the layout well and leaves out a space in the middle for a round dining table.
Cool grey walls in a living kitchen with a white sofa
The curved historic living room walls are accentuated by using a cool grey wall color with blue undertones, which bring out the historic white doors and the curved crown molding underneath the white ceiling. What used to be a doorway is closed up and transformed into an elegant shelving module next to the dining table.
The white fabric couch stands out against the subtle wall color in the background. A mix of blue and brown tones in the textiles on the sofa and the art prints on the wall bring out and contrast the blue undertones in the wall color at the same time.
A white kitchen with black countertops and a round dining table
The kitchen is built in front of the original window sill, allowing for two large green plants to be on display in front of the windows.
A round dining table fits perfectly in the section between the sofa and kitchen areas. Walnut dining chairs add a lovely dark wood element to this section of the interior.
A white bedroom with beige textiles and a gallery wall above the bed
The white bedroom walls make this room look spacious, while the beige curtains and textiles on the bed add a warm touch to the color palette. The small gallery wall above the bed adds a unique character to the bedroom look.
A small table paired with a black work lamp makes for a perfect home office spot in the bedroom.
Dark bathroom tiles paired with light wood bathroom furniture
The modern bathroom features black wall tiles for a dramatic effect. The white porcelain elements and the light wood storage cabinets stand out against the backdrop of the black bathroom tiles.
This historic apartment that was for sale in Sweden (Photographed by Spinell for Historiska Hem) has a statement black kitchen that is enhanced with a black countertop and black backsplash for a contrasting look against the light grey walls and intricate white crown molding below the ceiling.
The black dining table and chairs, which are part of the kitchen space, are paired with an IKEA Besta storage module in natural wood and a light grey sofa decorates the living area for a subtle look.
A black kitchen with black countertops, black hardware, and a black backsplash
This fully black kitchen has a very impressive effect on the space. By pairing black cabinets with black countertops, a black backsplash, and black hardware, an impressive contrasting effect is achieved with the light grey kitchen walls.
The backsplash is finished off with a floating shelf on top and three more floating shelves are added to the area right next to the window as well. The section opposite the window is used for large appliances to keep the layout in the rest of the kitchen focused on the bottom layout for a lighter look.
The black marble countertops add a beautiful natural texture to all the black elements in the kitchen.
The other side of the kitchen is a great spot for a dining area, with the black table and chairs matching the look of the kitchen materials.
An IKEA Ivar cabinet with open and closed storage adds a warm wood tone to all the black and grey in this setting and offers a great storage spot next to the dining area.
A living room with light grey walls and a grey sofa
The living room features light grey walls paired with a grey fabric sofa and natural wood tones in the rest of the furniture pieces for a calm and tranquil look.
A hallway with dark grey curved walls and a custom curved wall shelf
A light grey bedroom with curved walls and a custom wardrobe around the door
The curved walls in the bedroom are accentuated by the light grey wall paint with a large white trim below the ceiling. Another IKEA Ivar cabinet finds its place in the apartment, offering a soft wood tone in the bedroom as well.
The bed is made with a mix of grey textiles, complementing the wall color perfectly.
A custom wardrobe built over the bedroom door allows optimal use of floor space for storage possibilities.
A square tile bathroom with black fixtures and terrazzo elements
This modern yet cozy attic apartment for sale in Sweden (via Stadshem) pairs modern Scandinavian design principles with an open and airy look and feel. The muted greige walls, light hardwood flooring, and sleek furniture pieces create a warm, minimal aesthetic that is both functional and stylish.
The apartment was renovated with a focus on maximizing light, with many skylights strategically placed to let an abundance of natural light into the space.
A modern two-tone kitchen in a corner layout
The light greige colored kitchen cabinetry is paired with dark wood panelled upper cabinets for a contrasting look. Sleek gold hardware adds a touch of luxury, while the white marble countertops enhance the room’s sophistication.
The skylight above the dining table floods this area with natural light, making it an ideal spot for meals, doing some work, or enjoying a nice cup of coffee. The simple dark wood dining table and chairs allow the focus to be on the exceptionally designed kitchen.
A living section with a beige sofa and black and brown accents
The abundance of natural light flowing through the skylights in the living room section bounces off the light interior palette in the sofa area. The neutral tones of the walls pair well with the light oak floors and the beige sofa, which is dressed with a beautiful combination of throw pillows.
A striking piece of art on the wall adds a touch of personality without overwhelming the room. The minimal glass coffee table on top of the fluffy area rug complements the clean lines of the modern interior.
A niche spot underneath the sloped roof is used to integrate storage space behind cabinet doors that are made flush with the wall.
A minimal white bedroom with curved walls and brown tones
The bedroom has a cozy yet serene look, which is created by using soft and neutral tones. Light beige bedding is paired with throw pillows in shades of brown and taupe for a warm and textural effect.
A small wardrobe hidden behind a wall makes for an ideal spot to plan your outfit.
A home office with a modern and minimal desk and chair
A beige limestone bathroom design with a shower niche
Beige limestone tiles line the walls and floor of this modern bathroom, creating a calming, spa-like atmosphere. The dark wood vanity paired with a sleek basin adds a bit of contrast against the beige tiles. The circular mirror above the sink adds an elegant touch, which is accentuated by the light ring around it.
The shower area features two shower niches, which are perfect for storing soaps.
If you’re pondering a bathroom remodel, you can change everything from the wall color and tub or shower to the sink, vanity, flooring, and more. When it comes to adding bold elements to this space, terrazzo tiles and flooring are a unique choice.
This versatile material is made of a mixture of small pieces of glass or stone, a binder, and your choice of an array of beautiful colors suitable for any space. If you need inspiration for your bathroom, explore these creative terrazzo bathroom ideas to create a playful and contemporary look.
Make it Cohesive with Terrazzo Tile Walls
Rather than just using it for the floor, the homeowner chose to apply terrazzo tiles to the walls as well. This carries the design up from the floor to the wall and up to the ceiling. Not only does this design technique make a bathroom look and feel more cohesive, but it allows you to keep this beautiful material consistently applied throughout the entire bathroom.
Install terrazzo in a bathroom with lots of natural light to help highlight this material’s beautiful texture and blend of colors.
The use of grey terrazzo tiles and a bright white floating vanity creates an instant sense of contrast. An elongated mirror with a white frame also makes this space a distinctively modern bathroom.
The light grey terrazzo floor and walls work together to carry the color scheme throughout the bright bathroom, and large drawers with matching white hardware add style and tons of extra storage to make the space more functional.
This modern grey bathroom completely changes with the addition of a bright LED light surrounding the large round mirror.
Not only does it highlight the beauty of the speckled grey terrazzo wall and floor, but it elevates the bathroom’s already modern style. Adding this unusual light makes it easy to create a welcoming yet refined light-filled bathroom.
In this chic and simple bathroom, the homeowner opted to install terrazzo on the shower walls instead of the floors. This instantly delineates between the rest of the room and the shower space which gives the stand-up shower a high-end, elevated look and feel.
Using dark gray floors throughout the bathroom keeps things grounded, while the stylish terrazzo makes this pretty bright bathroom a welcoming place for bathing and unwinding.
In this bold contemporary bathroom, the homeowner installed green skinny tiles along the wall for a colorful, cheeky backsplash. However, they mixed other unique materials by adding dark greenish colored terrazzo highlighted with other colors for a truly dramatic aesthetic.
A simple white sink and faucet serve their function while allowing the tile and colorful spotted terrazzo to shine in this unique, eye-catching bathroom. If you want to get creative, try other options like pink tiles for the backsplash and a pink sink for a completely different vibe.
This stylish minimalist space features a catchy terrazzo floor that carries through to the sunken built-in bathtub for a fluent look that seems to blend the two seamlessly.
Simple yet modern bathroom decor adds functionality and a fun, sculptural element to this elegant bathroom. If you’re thinking of designing a pretty modern bathroom clad with terrazzo, this is an excellent example of how to do it in style.
This cool modern bathroom is loaded with fun, playful features like the mint green curved wall and a trio of oval-shaped wall mirrors just above the vanity and sink. A floating vanity is painted purple for another fresh pop of color, and the white top adds a sleek finishing touch.
The warm wall color goes well with the classic, bright terrazzo flooring infused with subtle specks of gray. A rattan vanity painted in a vibrant color or a classic wood-stained vanity in a unique hue would also look interesting here.
Create a Bold and Dramatic Design with Terrazzo Tiles
Instead of traditional white walls, this homeowner opted for various shades of black, white, and gray. The stunning white and black terrazzo installed throughout the shower complements the other features in the room, including the black trim on the glass shower’s matching door frame, the black sink, and the black fixtures and hardware.
Adding stylish gray glazed wall subway tile throughout the rest of the space makes for a really elegant and elevated terrazzo bathroom.
There are plenty of white square tiles to be found in this mostly minimalist neutral bathroom, but the designer also proved that you don’t have to use just white surfaces by adding slabs of terrazzo as shelving.
Doing this brings in some more texture and visual interest along with everyday functionality. You don’t have to use just neutral light colors here. Instead, try going even bolder with blue terrazzo, purple terrazzo, or other forms of colorful terrazzo to make your space stand out.
The neutral terrazzo in this minimalist bathroom looks stylish and sleek. However, the homeowner installed bright gold fixtures that gleam brightly against the otherwise beige walls and floor.
Rather than installing just a single floating timber vanity, they also added the terrazzo to the entire sink, except one singular drawer. The results in a decidedly simple yet chic contemporary bathroom that exudes a feeling of luxury without being too overdone.
This gray and white airy bathroom features a large size with a sleek and modern black soaker tub. An array of gold hardware adds to the bathroom’s elegant aesthetic. Terrazzo tiles in white and gray cover the floors, while the same gray and white terrazzo tiles are incorporated into the floating vanity’s sinks.
This unique gray and white terrazzo sink carries the design from the vanity area to the floors, while the rest of the vanity matches the white walls for an excellent example of pure contemporary bathroom design.
Wide planks of white wooden shiplap line the walls of this bathroom, giving it a splash of rustic appeal. The grey terrazzo with tiny flecks of white brings everything together beautifully, and it’s added to the walls as a simple backsplash as well as on the sinks.
This beautiful bathroom showcases the use of terrazzo tiles in a way that’s stylish without being too cold or modern. You don’t need to install this material everywhere to enjoy the beauty of a terrazzo bathroom.
This smaller bathroom doubles as a laundry room, so every inch of space counts. The homeowner opted for classic white subway tile throughout, while the dark green terrazzo flooring adds the perfect amount of drama.
Since this bathroom doesn’t have much natural light, they opted to install a wall mirror with LED for more lighting. Although the space is small, it proves you can still enjoy the beauty of terrazzo flooring in any bathroom. If you’re not a fan of green, try a more neutral hue like rust-colored terrazzo.
Incorporate Bold Terrazzo for an Ultra-Modern Bathing Space
This bold warm-colored bathroom is chock-full of modern elements from the unique light fixtures to the fluted, textured walls. An oval tub and matching white sink punctuated with matte black hardware echo the modern design.
Terrazzo tiles were added about halfway up the wall behind the sink, toilet, and white sculptural bathtub, while the upper section has textured walls, giving this ultra-modern terrazzo bathroom a bold, dramatic vibe. A rust vanity would also look incredible in this space.
Grey and white terrazzo flooring in a modern white bathroom
This modern white bathroom has a rather minimal aesthetic, with a white vanity, simple white wall tiles, chrome fixtures, and an LED ring around the modern oval mirror. The grey and white terrazzo tiles on the floor add a subtle yet playful effect to the space.
This renovated studio loft with black elements for sale in Sweden (Photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem) proves that as long as you have height to work with, you don’t need a large surface to make a home functional.
The black window in this loft home is paired with a small black kitchen, a black metal staircase, and a black dining table and chairs. The apartment has white walls and light hardwood flooring that make for a strong contrast with all the black elements in the space.
A black studio kitchen paired with a black dining table and chairs
The small kitchen with black cabinets is finished off with a stainless steel countertop and black backsplash for a contrasting look in the space. The kitchen module leaves space for a hallway section in this studio apartment.
The black kitchen and black metal staircase are paired with a black round dining table and black leather dining chairs to match the look. Chalkboard paint is used on a section of the wall with the edges left uneven for a rustic effect.
A black metal staircase leading up to a loft bedroom
The black metal staircase features a gallery wall decorating the way up to the bedroom. By using glass as the railing for the second level, light from the window can reach this functional area more easily.
The loft level features a sleeping area with a wardrobe decorated in beige, pink, and black tones for an elegant effect. A wood panel wall paired with a walnut TV sideboard integrates the TV opposite the sofa area.
The area next to the staircase is used for a sofa section and the blue velvet sofa fits perfectly in this area behind the bed.
A small hallway section with black shelving for storage
A modern bathroom with beige limestone and a light wood vanity
The beige limestone tiles in this modern bathroom have different patterns. The large wall tiles are paired with herringbone bathroom floor tiles for an interesting effect in the space.
The limestone tiles and stainless steel fixtures are paired with a light wood vanity that also hides away a washing machine.
