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25 Small kitchen ideas perfect for studio apartments

21-05-2023

A small kitchen design is one of the key elements to consider when designing a small apartment and it’s most likely also the most challenging one. If you are not blessed with a large sociable space, however, you have no reason to fear, because a tiny kitchen can be just as amazing as a large one!

Below, I have listed the most inspiring small kitchen ideas offering different solutions for layout and planning depending on the type of space you have available in your studio apartment.

Storage opportunity is a key consideration for any kitchen design and it’s just as important as countertop space. Those two main functionalities are crucial elements to take into consideration in any kitchen design, yet you might want to pay extra attention when planning a kitchen on a tiny surface.

A tiny kitchen fitted in a small space

A niche or nook space in your apartment is great for fitting a small kitchen. This beautiful white kitchen with black countertops is finished off with white tiles on all the walls of the niche space, which is such a beautiful finish.

The textured walls create depth and add interest to awkward corners like his one. The open shelving on the wall ensures a lighter layout look, while a the same time offering extra storage spots.

via Historiska Hem

Work with open shelves for a light look

When you have many doors or windows to work with, you’re not left with a lot of wall space meaning you are in need of small space solutions, no matter how much square footage you have available. In this one-bedroom apartment, the kitchen module had to be fitted in between two doorways.

By using lower kitchen cabinets only and working with stainless steel open shelving on the top half, a light look was created that leaves this living and dining space feeling spacious.

via Innerstadsspecialisten

Create more counter space by wrapping the kitchen around a corner

Even though this kitchen is slightly larger and not exactly tiny, it does have easy-to-apply small kitchen ideas you want to keep in mind. By wrapping the kitchen layout around the corner, you provide more space for food preparation and for keeping appliances.

By selecting white cabinet fronts, countertops, and a white backsplash, the design will bounce light back into the room, creating the illusion of a bigger space. Since no upper cabinetry has been added to the layout, a light look is achieved for a larger space that is made cozy with the soft beige wall color on the walls.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Extend your kitchen space into the hallway

Tighter spaces tend to benefit from custom-made solutions to maximize space and that’s exactly the approach you can see on display in this one-bedroom apartment.

By placing all cabinetry on one wall, more room is created for high cupboards that form a long row of storage that can be used for both kitchen and hallway purposes.

The all-white cabinets and countertops function as reflective surfaces for the daylight coming in, creating a bright kitchen that highlights the natural materials in the accessories, table, and flooring.

via Historiska Hem

Interior designer trick: work with different materials

This little space underneath the roof has been used for a beautiful two-tone kitchen including the sink and stove. The walnut cabinet fronts are a focal point in the open space and are complemented with light grey upper cabinets for a light palette.

The larger cupboards on the other wall are placed next to the bedroom entry, optimizing the little space available in this attic home to the fullest.

Styled by Emma Fisher, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors

A small kitchen fitted underneath a sloped ceiling

Attic spaces often require creative small kitchen ideas because not only do you have to overcome little space, but you also have a sloped ceiling to work underneath – such a challenge!

When designing a small kitchen underneath a sloped roof, you should always place higher cupboards where vertical space is available and place less used items in the more awkward spots.

This small kitchen is made in a light and natural color palette with grey countertops, which fits nicely with the rest of the space. I love the way the wooden spoons and the chopping board complement the light oak kitchen cabinets.

Styled by Nouvel Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors

Work with lower and upper cabinets in a niche space

The floor space of this apartment has been used optimally by including the kitchen in the niche space. The niche is filled with both lower cabinets and wall cabinets for ample storage space.

Since the small kitchen fits inside the niche completely, a dining area with a small dining table and two chairs could be placed next to it, all in the same small space.

A small kitchen with grey cabinets fitted inside a niche spot

via Stadshem

A Tiny kitchen in a Small Space that used to be a Closet

This is one of those small kitchen ideas that prove you can build a cooking area in any small space available in your home. What used to be a closet has little to no floor space and an asymmetrical floor plan.

A tiny kitchen built inside what used to be a closet

Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem

Optimize access to appliances in a small kitchen

This narrow galley kitchen makes use of the niche spot available to create more space for moving around freely, yet in addition to this, the oven module has been placed towards the other side for easy access.

Rather than working with just a long and narrow format for the layout, all sides are used for functionality. Like this, you can make a smaller space work for you in an optimal way.

Styled by Van Keppel, photographed by Ozollapa for Historiska Hem

Extend the counter space into your living area with a small kitchen island

Countertop space is often an issue with small kitchen ideas, as the sink and stovetop will already take up a large portion of your counters.

By expanding your kitchen planning into the entire room, you create just the right amount of countertop space combined with an extra seating area for dining as well.

The kitchen walls are covered completely with white tile, which reflects the natural light coming from the window beautifully in this narrow space.

via Unika Hem

Replace cabinet doors with a curtain for a light and playful look

The large window in this compact space takes up a lot of kitchen space, yet you can always use the window sill as a surface to save space in a small kitchen.

By replacing the doors of the lower cabinets with a green linen curtain, the look of this small kitchen design is lighter and more playful.

via Stadshem

Enlarge a small kitchen by using the corner of your living space

Have a niche space available that’s too small? You can always extend the kitchen out of the borders of the niche and create a dynamic room layout with smart storage that makes use of the available space.

By placing the small kitchen in the corner of the room, the room layout is intact, resulting in a very natural flow in the floor plan.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

Use the small kitchen layout as a separator

A U-shaped kitchen is ideal for when you have an open floor plan. This layout also functions as a separator between functional areas and you can use tiling and an open shelf as extra elements to help visually distinguish the kitchen from the rest of the space.

A U-shaped layout can also maximize storage since there are quite a bit of lower cabinets involved and you even have the opportunity to transform the other side of the kitchen into a breakfast bar.

via Sjöman Frisk

Combine the use of vertical space with open shelving

When you have tall ceilings, it’s great to include tall cupboards that extend up to the ceiling for extra storage space just like in this bright white kitchen with black countertops.

The floating shelves don’t make the layout appear too heavy and they are great for storing cooking utensils, small appliances, and spice jars.

via Historiska Hem

Let the kitchen design come back in the hallway storage space

This compact kitchen has been extended into the hallway area of the apartment to maximize space. The open-plan layout uses light grey cabinet fronts and countertops on both walls, as small spaces tend to work nicely in a neutral palette.

Note that this small kitchen is fitted with a small stove top for only two pots, ensuring more countertop space is available for other items.

via Historiska Hem

A small kitchen with a corner layout

Tiny kitchens tend to make use of any awkward space available and make the most out of it. In this case, this white kitchen has a corner layout to facilitate ample storage space on a small surface and spread over two walls.

The white cabinets paired with the white tiles on the backsplash and the white countertops make the kitchen space appear larger.

A tiny kitchen in a corner layout with white cabinets, a white countertop and a tile backsplash

Styled by Studio Rydman, photographed by Jocke Ono Studio, for sale via Historiska Hem

A niche space in the living room turned into a kitchen to maximize space

This white kitchen with black countertops fits perfectly within a living room niche space and features both upper and lower cabinets with a contrasting black countertop resulting in a modest yet contrasting look that matches the adjacent living room.

A white kitchen with a black countertop fits inside a niche space in the living room wall

styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden, for sale via Alvhem

A small kitchen inside of what used to be a walk-in-closet

This is probably the tiniest of the small kitchen ideas on this list as it includes just the essentials to be able to fit into the small niche space left where there used to be a walk-in closet I assume. The walls of the kitchen space are painted in the same wall color as the rest of. the studio apartment for a cohesive effect.

A grey studio home with a tiny kitchen that fits inside of a niche space in the wall

via Stadshem

A tiny grey kitchen fits inside a small walk-in closet

This is most likely the tiniest of the small kitchen ideas on this list, as this smart and functionality-packed solution fits inside of a small walk-in closet. The grey kitchen cabinets with gold hardware are arranged in a small corner layout, making use of both of the walls in this small area.

A tiny kitchen that fits inside a walk-in closet with light grey cabinets, gold hardware and a subway tile backsplash

The bottom cabinets are paired with open shelving on the top paired with an upper cabinet for a tiny oven. If you need to fit a kitchen in such a small space, you must pick out a small stovetop and a small sink just like in this example.

Photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

A tiny light grey kitchen with open shelving above the doorway

This is one of those small kitchen ideas that truly is adjusted to the space. The high ceilings in this studio apartment are great for including tall cupboards that can provide the entire apartment with storage space and the open shelving above the doorway transforms the kitchen into a bookshelf as well.

The small dining space in front of the kitchen is great for eating dinner, yet it also provides the kitchen with extra workspace, as the countertop space is quite limited.

A tiny kitchen in a studio apartment with light grey kitchen cabinets, white marble countertops and a bookshelf built on top of the door

via Innerstadtspecialisten

A small kitchen fitted in a niche space underneath a sloped ceiling

To maximise space underneath the sloped ceiling in this attic apartment, the light grey kitchen cabinets are fitted inside of a niche space in the wall. The area under the sloped ceiling is great for open shelving to finish the layout of the upper section.

A small light grey kitchen fitted in a niche space of an attic apartment, with open shelving underneath the sloped ceiling

Styled by JosefssonLjung, for sale via Bjurfors

A tiny two-tone kitchen with two-tone walls

This is probably the tiniest of the small kitchen ideas on this list, with a two-tone color palette that resembles the wall paint as well. The upper cabinets are light grey, paired with glass front cabinets right below the ceiling.

The bottom cabinets are dark grey, with a butcher block countertop offering limited counter space in between the small sink and stovetop.

A tiny two-tone kitchen with butcher top countertops

via Picky Living

Make a Tiny Kitchen feel more Spacious with a Mirror

One of the tiniest small kitchen ideas on this list consists of a small cooktop and sink inside a niche space. To make the space feel less cramped, a mirror is applied above the countertop, allowing for natural light to be reflected, making the space feel larger.

A tiny kitchen with a mirror above the countertop making the space feel larger

via Alvhem

Use Ceiling Height like a True Interior Designer

This classic light grey kitchen fits in a small room with high ceilings and a large window lets in abundant natural light. The upper cabinets reach the ceiling to secure all possible storage space on this small surface. The classic stainless steel range hood adds a true focal point to this tiny cooking space.

A small classic grey kitchen with upper cabinets reaching the ceiling and a statement stainless steel range hood

Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Per Orchideén for Historiska Hem

Extend your Countertop over the Heater and use all available Space

This tiny kitchen uses high-end materials, which are even more impressive in such a small space. The countertop reaches over the heater element next to the window, allowing for more counter space on a surface where every inch counts.

A tiny kitchen with the countertop reaching over the heater element to extend counter space

via Sjöman Partners

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Attic apartment with a light grey kitchen

21-05-2023

This beautiful attic apartment has very steep sloped ceilings, which makes the planning of the interior design and layout a bit more challenging, yet by carefully selecting the furniture pieces and their position, the design works nicely in the space.

The light grey attic kitchen has two modules on each side, met by a glass partition fencing off the lowest part of the ceiling used for displaying plants. The glass partition also comes back as a custom solution for separating the bedroom from the rest of the space.

A light grey kitchen underneath a sloped roof with brass hardware and white marble countertops

A light grey kitchen underneath a sloped ceiling

The light grey kitchen has been built underneath the sloped ceiling with upper cabinets starting from where the ceiling height allows it. The light grey kitchen cabinets are paired up with white marble countertops and brass hardware.

The area underneath the roof where no upper cabinets can be placed is filled with open shelving so this surface can be utilized as well.

The area next to the kitchen module where the ceiling touches the floor is too narrow to have a function. Because of this, the interior designer of this beautiful attic apartment placed plants behind a glass partition so this narrow space can still be enjoyed.

A light grey kitchen underneath a sloped roof with a black metal glass partition leading up to the bedroom

The oven and fridge are placed in a step-like layout which could be fitted underneath the angle of the ceiling.

A light grey kitchen in an attic apartment with a glass partition

A small rectangular dining table fills the area in between the two kitchen modules, which are connected by the black metal framed glass wall.

Next to the kitchen module, you can find another glass partition with a swing door that leads up to the bedroom.

A small living room in a niche space of the attic apartment

The living room is fitted in a niche space next to the kitchen, making it crucial to only select the necessary furniture pieces. The sofa is placed at an angle and is combined with a beautiful light oak dining table and a big plant to complete this cozy setting.

A living room underneath a sloped roof with a simple layout

A small bedroom underneath a sloped ceiling

The bedroom is decorated in a minimal and simple way, with beige tones and a black accent wall lamp that resonates with the black metal of the glass partition.

A bedroom in an attic apartment with beige tones and a round mirror reflecting the daylight, black metal glass partition

A bedroom in an attic apartment with beige tones and a round mirror reflecting the daylight

A round mirror reflects the daylight coming in from the window and the open shelving provides some storage space away from the sloped ceiling.

A bathroom with glossy white subway tiles

The simple bathroom design features chrome fittings combined with glossy subway tiles for an elegant, timeless look that works nicely in a small space.

A bathroom with chrome fittings and glossy subway tiles on the wall

A staircase hallway with a window bench in front of the round attic apartment window

When you live in an attic apartment where not all areas can be optimally used, you have to get creative. In front of this beautiful round attic apartment window, the owners of this place created a custom seating bench with storage underneath it from which the view can be enjoyed.

Styled by Copparstad, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem

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19 loft bed ideas for small-space living

20-05-2023

When you live in a small space or studio apartment, loft beds can be great to optimize floor space and utilize the vertical space available to ensure all needs and functionalities are met within the square footage available. In this post, I have collected my favorite loft bed ideas, each one as creative as the next.

While small spaces are obvious candidates for the integration of a loft bed, they can save space in any type of apartment. You can use a loft bed to create a guest bedroom, a cozy nook for reading, a kids’ room, or for a home office spot.

A loft bed with integrated storage underneath the stairs

This beautiful studio apartment with white walls has an integrated loft bed on top of the small kitchen, which provides a second level for sleeping in this small space. The custom staircase to access the loft space has been fitted with white cabinet doors so this empty space can be utilized as storage.

I think this is one of those loft bed ideas where every bit of square footage has been used up in a smart way, turning a small room into a functionality-packed private space.

A studio apartment with a loft bed on top of the kitchen and extras storage space in the staircase

via Fantastic Frank

A pink studio apartment with a loft bed on top of a wardrobe

The loft bed in this pink living room is built on top of a walk-in wardrobe. The loft beds’ wall is painted in the same pink color, integrating it nicely into the space and creating a cozy spot next to the sofa for hanging art prints and displaying accessories.

via Alvhem

A wooden loft bed with integrated storage space beneath

This is one of the smartest loft bed ideas in the list in my opinion, as it makes such clever use of the space available to integrate ample storage space. The loft bed integrates nicely with the kitchen module in the living space, as it’s made out of the same plywood material,

On the top level, you can find a cozy bed with integrated bookshelves in the wall, while the area on the bottom of the elevated bed integrates a rotating wardrobe and a combination of open and closed storage modules.

via Historiska Hem

Pack Your Loft Bed with Functionality and Storage Opportunity

This functionality-packed loft bed idea includes a spot to sleep on top, with storage in the DIY staircase and a TV mounted on the side to complete the living room. The space underneath the bed is turned into a home office, which offers a perfect place when you need extra privacy to work from home.

The style and color palette of the space are a true inspiration as well, with the white walls making the room appear spacious and the neutral colors warming up the palette and creating a cozy atmosphere.

A functionality packed loft bed with a home office space underneath it and storage opportunity in the DIY staircase

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Peter Pousard, via Alvhem

A beige studio apartment with an integrated loft bed

All the walls in this small space are painted in a subtle beige wall color, including the additional wall created when constructing the loft bed. This unified wall color integrates the loft bed nicely with the sitting area and I love the way the white ladder and the white details in the bed frame stand out against the beige wall color.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

Transform your Hallway with Added Functionality on Two Levels

This historic hallway has the ceiling height to integrate a loft bed on top of a full-size office desk. The loft itself includes a small door where the ladder comes out and a window, which makes it an ideal tree-house-type hideaway for a kid.

A hallway desk with a loft bed on top that looks a little like a tree house

via Ferm Living

A tiny studio apartment with a low-level loft bed

Loft beds tend to work best if you can work in a space with high ceilings, yet if you don’t have high ceilings to work with, you can reduce the height of both levels for a more natural look.

The sofa area beneath the loft bed is low, yet a very cozy place has been created with a built-in bookshelf and a space for the TV. Imagine this space without the extra room created by the loft beds’ integration: you would need to compromise the sofa for the bed to be able to fit a small bed in the living area.

A loft bed in a small studio apartment with a sofa area and a TV underneath it

via Innerstadspecialisten

A pink loft bed with an elaborate staircase

This beautiful loft bed takes advantage of the area underneath the custom staircase to the fullest, integrating a wide plethora of additional storage options. The area underneath the loft bed includes a dining table, which can also be used as a desk during work hours.

Styled by Lind, photographed by Ostling for Historiska Hem

A loft bed on top of the kitchen

On top of the white kitchen built-ins in this apartment with black walls, you can find a wall-to-wall loft bed that integrates an entire bedroom with storage opportunities.

Even though this is one of those loft bed ideas for which you would definitely need a contractor and a lot of ceiling height, the result opens up the living space in such a crucial way, allowing both levels to be able to take advantage of the daylight coming in through those large windows.

via Entrance Makleri

Make your loft beds’ paint color blend in and your ceiling stand out

This beautiful mint green custom solution includes a desk and wardrobe underneath the actual bed, optimising the rather small room. The custom structure is a real eye-catcher in the space. By painting the sofa in a soft pink color, the room gets extra character and the bed frame stands out even more.

A mint green custom loft bed stands out against a soft pink ceiling color

Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem

A small loft bed on top of a walk-in-closet

The bed frame of this loft bed is simple, as the white walls on each side have been used to support the bed itself. With the addition of a simple ladder, a second level is created for the bed, allowing the space underneath to be used for a walk-in-closet.

via Alvhem

A wall-to-wall loft space above the dining room

Another one of those loft bed ideas that are constructed with the help of a contractor, opening up the space and allowing the area above the dining area to be used as an additional bedroom space.

All walls, floors, and ceilings are painted white in this stylish apartment, including the loft bed stairs and banister, which gives the apartment a larger appearance and ensures the light coming from one side of the apartment is reflected on every surface.

via Alvhem

A small bedroom floating over a living room

The sleeping area floats like a cool fort underneath the living room ceiling and is accessible through a minimal white ladder. A bunk bed like this is often used in a kid’s room, however, it also works well in small studio homes with high ceilings.

I think this is one of the most interesting loft bed ideas on the list, as the support of the bed is attached to the ceiling, giving it a floating impression in the room.

A floating loft bed inside a studio home with beige walls

Styled by Studio Rydman, photographed by Jocke Ono Studio, for sale via Historiska Hem

A plywood loft bed with a home office underneath

A niche space in the room features a plywood loft bed that is attached to the surrounding three walls and therefore doesn’t need a supporting pillar. The wood ladder matches the plywood construction perfectly and the double mattress seems to fit the structure perfectly.

Underneath the bed, you can find a cozy home office section. Since you are sitting down at a desk most of the time, this type of room functionality is perfect for a lower ceiling area.

A plywood loft bed with a home office underneath

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

A bright white studio home with a duplex level for the bed

This crisp white studio home has a high ceiling, allowing for a loft level for the bed right above the doorway towards the kitchen. The bedroom section on top of the loft even includes a TV and the area underneath the loft is the perfect spot for a desk.

The minimal white staircase fits with the minimal structure of the loft bed and the bottom of the loft includes spotlights.

A bright white studio home with a duplex level for the bed

via Alvhem

A loft bed with storage underneath the staircase in a small room with high ceilings

If your room is small, yet you have impressive ceiling height to work with, just like is the case in this space, a loft bed might be the perfect solution to combine functionalities in your space.

In the example below, you can see a custom loft with a creative staircase that also functions as a combination of closed and open storage space for the room. The area underneath the loft bed is turned into a spacious desk area and the custom woodwork structure is painted in the same color for an integrated effect in the space.

A loft bed with open and closed storage in the custom staircase

Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Fredric Boukari for Historiska Hem

Add The Bedroom on Top of the Bathroom and the Kitchen

On top of this corner kitchen, you can find a loft bed with a railing that matches the other materials used in the space. The kitchen is constructed on top of the upper cabinets for an integrated effect and the daylight coming from the large window brightens up both the bedroom and the cooking space.

A corner kitchen with a loft bed on top, with walnut materials

via Entrance Makleri

Finish a white loft off with oak wood details for a stylish effect

This loft bed example goes from wall to wall over a doorway, freeing up space for a wardrobe underneath. The main structure of the bed is painted white to blend in with the walls. The ladder, custom storage, and railing are made out of elegant oak wood to make them stand out.

A loft bed with an elegant oak ladder, railing and custom storage

Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem

Work with a Floating Loft Bed for a Lighter Look

In this beautiful studio home example, the floating loft bed is attached to one side of the room next to the kitchen, leaving enough ceiling height for a full-size kitchen next to it. The storage cabinets underneath the loft bed are used as a staircase, perfectly combining two functionalities.

A loft bed with a staircase made out of storage cabinets

Styled by Anna van Keppel, photographed by Dana Ozollapa for Historiska Hem

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A terracotta accent wall in the kitchen

20-05-2023

While this entire Swedish apartment is styled and decorated to perfection, it’s the terracotta accent wall in the kitchen dining area that stands out to me the most. The rest of the space has been decorated with a mixture of greige, beige, and grey wall colors complemented by a wide array of vintage furniture in different wood tones.

A terracotta accent wall in a kitchen dining room area with a black wall lamp and open shelving painted in the same color as the wall

A kitchen dining area with a terracotta accent wall

The layout of this beautiful galley kitchen is slightly awkward, with a hallway-like layout that leads up to the window where you can find a small dining area. This section of the kitchen gets so much attention because of its terracotta accent wall, which is so apparent compared to the white and wood color palette in the kitchen.

The simple wall shelf with brackets above the dining table was painted in the same color as the wall for a tone-on-tone look, making the elements on the shelf stand out in a nice way. The black Marseille wall lamp from Nemo Lighting stands out in this beautiful setting and the small round dining table fits perfectly in front of the window.

An off-white kitchen finished off with wood tones

Since the terracotta accent wall takes up all the attention when looking into the kitchen, the kitchen design itself has a more modest color palette. The combination of the off-white kitchen cabinets paired up with the wood countertop and the wood hardware warms the space up, while the stainless steel adds a modern touch.

A kitchen with off-white cabinets, wood hardware, wood countertops

The warm wood tones in the kitchen materials pair up nicely with the white-soaped hardwood flooring and the combination of white and beige walls.

A cozy greige living room with different wood tones

The living room has a greige wall color that warms the interior design up in a subtle way and makes the beautiful white crown molding on the ceiling stand out. The combination of different wood tones in the vintage furniture pieces spread throughout the living room makes for an interesting mix in the palette.

A living room with greige walls and different wood tones in the vintage furniture

A grey bedroom with a dark grey wardrobe

From the greige living room, you can peek into the bedroom through two beautiful wing doors. I love the combination of the greige living room walls with the grey walls in the bedroom. The two spaces work very nicely together and complement each other’s color palettes.

A bedroom with dark grey walls and a mixture of yellow and beige tones in the textiles and artwork

The dark grey wardrobe pairs up nicely with the grey wall color and the grey bar cart next to the bed that functions as a bedside table complements the palette nicely as well. The mixture of beiges and yellows in the textiles and artwork contrast nicely with the cool undertones in the grey paint.

A bedroom with dark grey walls and a mixture of yellow and beige tones in the textiles and artwork, dark grey wardrobe

A bedroom with dark grey walls and different wood tones

via Stadshem

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17 Shiplap backsplash ideas for a modern farmhouse kitchen look

19-05-2023

A Shiplap backsplash tends to give your space a farmhouse kitchen look, yet when combining it with more modern elements, this effect can be more modest and subtle. Adding shiplap backsplashes doesn’t have to completely transform your kitchen, it can be a subtle design detail as the kitchens in this list will show you.

White shiplap underneath a sloped roof

Kitchens underneath a sloped roof always require smart design solutions. In this cozy attic kitchen, the shiplap backsplash continues up until the point where the ceiling gets sloped, which adds a nice visual effect to the space.

The ceiling and walls above the shiplap have been treated with a beautiful limewash paint color. This combined with the brown floor and the wood dining table and chairs gives the space a subtle rustic touch.

Styled by Lind, photographed by Öhstlin for Historiska Hem

Ceiling-high vertical shiplap backsplash

The light gray cabinets in this kitchen are finished off with a white shiplap backsplash that continues on the wall behind the kitchen dining table. The white and gray color combination also comes back in the tile pattern painted on the kitchen floor.

via Entrance Makleri

Tone-on-tone shiplap kitchen backsplash

The sage green kitchen cabinets in this beautiful farmhouse kitchen are complemented with a shiplap backsplash and a range hood in the same sage green paint color for a tone-on-tone look that has been finished off with a stainless steel stove, and a dark pink kitchen island.

The limestone countertop adds a modern texture to the kitchen design, while the farmhouse sink and the rail with the copper pans add a classic farmhouse touch to this dream kitchen.

via Cupboards and Goods

White cabinets combined with white shiplap

The white glass cabinets combined with the white backsplash make this classic farmhouse kitchen light and airy, while the bottom sage green cabinets pair up so nicely with the green wallpaper on the wall at the dining table.

The bottom cabinets have wood paneling as well, matching the pattern of the shiplap kitchen backsplash in an elegant way and the space is even finished off with a shiplap ceiling.

via Historiska Hem

Farmhouse-style cabinets finished off with tone-on-tone shiplap

This farmhouse kitchen is finished off with a sage green kitchen backsplash made out of shiplap and brass hardware combined with brass details on the stainless steel stove top to add some elegance to this classic design.

Photographed by Lisa Wikstrand, styled by Helen Sturesson for Kulladal

White shiplap walls on top of white marble countertops

Rather than going for a yellow backsplash, the kitchen was finished off with off-white shiplap boards that make the white trim on the ceiling and the white countertops stand out. The off-white makes the kitchen design look calm and elegant, while the brass peg rail and the brass sconces finish the look off nicely.

via Alvhem

A sage green shiplap backsplash on one side of the kitchen

If you don’t want your kitchen backsplash to be the same in your entire kitchen, you can always opt for a single wall made out of shiplap. By painting the shiplap in the same color as the kitchen cabinets, the look is subtle and down to earth.

A sage green shiplap backsplash combined with white countertops and a white shiplap ceiling

Styled by Annica Clarmell and Emma Fischer, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

White shiplap backsplash behind the white cabinets on the top half

The white cabinets on the top in this kitchen layout are hung up against a kitchen backsplash made out of white shiplap for a subtle effect that brings out the beautiful historic window trim in the space.

On the other side of the kitchen a tile backsplash is used by the white range hood, also covered in tiles for more variety in the interesting material palette.

A farmhouse kitchen with sage green cabinets, white upper cabinets, white shiplap backsplash

Styled by Johanna Bradford, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Shaker cabinets finished off with an off-white shiplap backsplash

The off-white shiplap kitchen backsplash is the perfect finishing touch to this sage-green kitchen with beige limestone countertops and chrome hardware. The interior design of the shaker cabinets is quite minimal and modern, yet by applying the shiplap, it gets a traditional farmhouse touch.

via Stadshem

White shiplap backsplash with white shaker cabinets

The white shaker cabinets, white shiplap kitchen backsplash, and white door frames in this kitchen stand out brightly against the subtle sage green wall color.

Only a small part of the kitchen has been treated with shiplap, which makes its effect even more subtle. The fluted design of the foot of the table mimics the lines in the shiplap, which makes them match together so nicely.

Photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Vertical shiplap on the kitchen walls

The shiplap kitchen backsplash in this space has been painted in a sage green tone that is just a few shades lighter than the color of the cabinets, which has an interesting effect on the space.

The shiplap is continued over the entire kitchen walls for an impressive effect and the contrast of the black countertops and the black lamps adds a modern touch.

To finish the look off, a peg rail was added that spreads over the entire length of counter top.

via Nordiska Kök

A horizontal shiplap backsplash in off-white

While all the examples in the list so far use vertical shiplap, this sage green kitchen has an off-white horizontal shiplap backsplash that pairs up nicely with the stained wood countertop and brings out the white crown molding on the ceiling.

On the section by the window, where no upper cabinets are installed, the shiplap goes all the way up, while on the other side, it functions as a backsplash in between the lower and upper cabinets.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

A gray marble countertop combined with a white shiplap kitchen backsplash

The white shiplap backsplash is very subtle in combination with the white walls and the white shaker cabinets, yet by placing wooden planks on top, it serves as a subtle focal point in the space.

The gray marble countertop and the black hardware add a contrasting modern element to this otherwise farmhouse-style kitchen design.

via Entrance Makleri

A shiplap kitchen backsplash on one side of the kitchen

This kitchen uses two color palettes on each side. The off-white cabinets on the left are finished off with a white range hood on a white wall, while the right side of the kitchen has been painted in a sage green color.

The sage green cabinets have been finished off by a sage green shiplap backsplash that also serves as a backrest for the seating bench by the dining table.

via Alvhem

A shiplap backsplash behind a wood floating shelf set

The shiplap kitchen backsplash in this kitchen was added above a narrow white marble backsplash and integrates seamlessly with the open shelving in the same color. Since the walls have been painted in the same color well, it’s the white marble that really stands out in this kitchen design, yet the shiplap really adds a subtle farmhouse touch.

Photographed by Adam Haglund, styled by Helen Sturesson for Kulladal

Shiplap boards on the entire wall above the kitchen

The walls in this two-tone kitchen have been finished off with off-white shiplap boards in the same off-white color as the upper cabinets and the open shelving for a light look. The bottom cabinets have a darker green color, which is contrasted by a white countertop and a beautiful stainless steel stove and range hood.

via Alvhem

A Yellow Farmhouse Kitchen with a Beige Shiplap kitchen backsplash

The light yellow kitchen cabinets in this beautiful farmhouse kitchen are paired with a beige stone countertop and a beige shiplap backsplash that complements the color palette. The black lamps and appliances add a beautiful touch of contrast to the setting.

A yellow farmhouse kitchen is enhanced with a beige shiplap backsplash that complements the color palette perfectly

Home of Hannes Mauritzson, via Entrance Makleri

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A dark green bedroom in a small apartment

19-05-2023

This small apartment space definitely has a lot of character coming from the dark green bedroom and the dark grey wall color in the living room. While usually it is recommended to paint smaller spaces with lighter wall colors to make them appear bigger, in this case, the darker wall colors work great in this compact apartment.

A dark grey living room wall for a moody effect

The dark grey living room walls add a dramatic effect to this small living room yet because of the amount of daylight that comes in and the large white trim below the ceiling, the interior still looks and feels spacious.

The combination of the artwork, the vintage coffee table, and the grey velvet sofa add even more character to this space.

A dark grey living room with white trim, grey sofa, vintage coffee table

The real eye-catcher in the living room is the grey-painted Ikea Ivar cabinet, which is enhanced with a brass top and backsplash for a unique effect.

A dark grey living room with white trim, grey Ikea Ivar cabinet with brass top

A black desk and chair in a small home office spot

One wall of the living room is dedicated to a small living room home office spot. Since the black wing doors leading up to the dark green bedroom are so apparent, they are matched with a black office desk and chair that complements the space nicely.

A home office spot with grey walls, black doors, black desk and chair

A compact kitchen with an interesting layout

The kitchen and living room are combined in one room. Because of this, the need for a compact kitchen arises that would have all functionality on a small surface. The oven module and fridge have been combined into one block that is accessible from two sides for an elegant, space-saving layout solution.

A white kitchen with white countertops and a sink built inside a nook in the wall, oven an fridge module combined

A white kitchen with white countertops and a sink built inside a nook in the wall

The kitchen sink has been built inside of a nook in the wall to be able to save as much space as possible. The all-white kitchen contrasts nicely with the dark grey wall color of the living room.

A dark green bedroom with a large white trim

The dark green bedroom wall color works in perfect combination with the dark grey on the walls in the living room and I love the way both wall colors can be seen together. Just like in the living room, a large white trim finishes off the dark green wall color for a lighter effect.

A dark green bedroom with a beige headboard, beige bedding

The built-in storage and the wall shelving have both been painted in the same color as the walls for a tone-on-tone effect contrasted by the light beige bedding on the bed.

A dark green bedroom with a beige headboard, beige bedding, dark green wall shelves, dark green cabinet doors

A dark green bedroom with a beige headboard, beige bedding, dark green wall shelving

A small hallway with a mirrored Ikea PAX wardrobe

The hallway is small, yet by using mirrored PAX wardrobe doors, the space looks much larger than it is. The wardrobe has been built inside a nook in the wall for seamless integration in the space.

A greige hallway with a mirrored Ikea PAX wardrobe reflecting the space to make it look bigger

Styled by Van Keppel, photographed by Ozollapa for Historiska Hem

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15 Bedroom wallpaper ideas for a romantic touch

18-05-2023

Wallpapers can transform a space and add an extra dimension in a way that is hard to achieve with a lick of paint on the wall. Wallpaper can be especially suited for a bedroom decor to achieve the right mood and romantic appearance.

Below you can find my selection of the most inspiring bedroom wallpaper ideas ranging from romantic to more minimal.

A classic William Morris wallpaper design combined with a rattan headboard

This beautiful bedroom has been covered in the Pimpernel design from Morris co which has an impressive effect on the space.

The rattan headboard and the sheer white and beige curtains contribute to this romantic setting and the wallpaper highlights the interesting assymetric floorplan of the room.

via Historiska Hem

Brown tones in the wallpaper and textiles warm up the bedroom design

The white ceiling, floor, and wardrobe are enhanced with a mixture of beige and terracotta in the textiles and a beautiful brown wallpaper that adds an extra dimension to the otherwise modestly decorated space.

via Alvhem

A classic beige wallpaper for a modest look

The mixture of the different warm tones in the bedding and throw pillows combined with the classic bedroom wallpaper creates a cozy bedroom setting enhanced by the beautiful floor lamp and the vintage art prints on the wall.

via Entrance Makleri

Patterned wallpaper decorating all four walls

When you have enough space in your bedroom, you can cover all walls for an impressive effect. The white trim, ceilings, and floorboards in this bedroom accentuate the wallpaper design and the shades of beige and wood tones in the furniture really pop out against the wallpaper in the background.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Hendrik Linden for Alvhem

Pink bedroom wallpaper in a modern farmhouse bedroom

The large bed has a beautiful fabric scalloped headboard which stands out so nicely against the pink wallpaper design. The patterns and fabrics create a romantic farmhouse style with a modern twist.

Styled by Johanna Bradford, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

A modest effect with a wallpaper accent wall

While you can apply wallpapers to all walls and cover your entire room for an impressive effect, you can also create an interesting accent wall with your wallpaper design.

This beautiful bedroom has white walls, white floors, and a white ceiling which makes the wallpaper design with blue flowers stand out in such an elegant way. The white bedding, white headboard, and black accents give the bedroom a modern appearance, while the wallpaper adds a romantic touch.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik Karlsson for Alvhem

Green bedroom wallpaper in the entire bedroom space

The small patterns on this wallpaper design add a lot of detail to the room, which is decorated in a modest way. The windows, bedroom furniture, and accessories stand out against the patterns in a beautiful way, while the natural wood tones in the peg rail and the bedside table stand out against the wallpaper design.

via Lundin

A classic beige pattern for a modest effect

The beige-on-beige wallpaper has a modest yet elegant effect on this bedroom. While the minimal colors and fabrics add a modern touch to the interior design of the space, the pattern on both the lampshade and the wallpaper adds a classic touch.

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Jens Eliasson for Bjurfors

A modern gradient wallpaper transforms a minimal bedroom

This beautiful gradient wallpaper adds texture and depth to this minimal interior design. The wallpaper is the focal point in the space without being too present or elaborate.

A gradient bedroom wallpaper in a modern and minimal bedroom design

Styling by Emma Fisher for Stadshem, photos by Jonas Berg

A blue pattern in a warm bedroom color palette

The blue wallpaper adds a fresh yet romantic touch to this bedroom decorated in light and warm tones. I love the way the vintage-painted cabinet stands out against the sophisticated backdrop and the mixture of beige and white bedding adds a relaxing vibe to this setting.

The white bedroom storage stands out against the blue tones and makes the space appear more contemporary.

via Entrance Makleri

A classic green wallpaper pattern combined with rattan furniture

The rattan bed and sideboard really stand out against this sage green wallpaper and the combination of these elements add a romantic vibe to the space. The round mirror works nicely above the bed with the wallpaper backdrop.

via Historiska Hem

A small wallpaper section as a headboard

The beautiful wardrobe around the bed works wonderfully in this large bedroom and it’s a great example of how you can use wallpapers in small sections of your interior design. The wallpaper finishes off the wall in the nook created by the wardrobe, functioning as a headboard of sorts.

A bedroom wallpaper inside a bedroom nook functioning as a headboard

via Alvhem

A graphic beige and brown wallpaper accent wall

This bedroom is rather basic and decorated with a mixture of beige and white tones that work well with the warm tone of the hardwood flooring. The beige and brown graphic wallpaper works as an eye-catching accent wall and spruces up the design of the room.

via Alvhem

A tropical touch in a neutral color palette

The fresh pattern of the tropical leaves on this beautiful bedroom wallpaper is applied above the white wainscoting for a subtle effect that brightens up the entire space which has been decorated in a modest color palette.

A tropical green wallpaper above white wainscoting in a white and grey bedroom

via Entrance Makleri, the home belongs to Sara Margaretah

A subtle beige wallpaper combined with beige and black accents

The beautiful beige patterned wallpaper in this turn-of-the-century bedroom creates a wonderful backdrop for the wood mirror, black wall lamps, and the grey fabric headboard. The wallpaper design really adds a subtle personality to the space, further enhanced by the careful selection of furnishings and lighting.

The addition of the two olive vintage lounge chairs is great to relax and read a book at night and the material and color combination pairs up perfectly with the endless leaf pattern on the wall.

via Alvhem

How to select bedroom wallpapers

There is a large variety of wallpapers available and the design can affect your room in a great way. If you are trying to achieve a modern look, opt for an abstract or geometric design complemented by clean lines in the furniture. For a more glamorous effect in your space, opt for an art deco pattern.

Go for a striped wallpaper design if you want to add classic beauty to your space or go for floral patterns if you want to create a romantic room design.

The effect of wallpaper designs in different bedrooms

The size of the pattern can have an effect on the room as well. Smaller pattern designs will add more detail and they tend to be more subtle, especially in large bedrooms.

Wallpapers with a large pattern on the other hand will be more bold and tend to make smaller bedrooms appear even smaller.

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Modern summer house in the Swedish forest

18-05-2023

This modern summer house was realized by Norm Architects and is located deep in the Swedish forests. The house used to be a traditional wooden cottage, yet it has now completely transformed into a modern summer house that feels intertwined with nature both in its choice of materials and the views you get from the windows.

The cabin is designed for a simple life, equipped with only the necessities resulting in a rustic, yet refined interior design that carries the signature minimalist style of Norm Architects.

Solid wood kitchen cabinets combined with limestone countertops and a black faucet

A solid wood kitchen with limestone countertops

The solid wood kitchen cabinets are finished off with warm tones in the limestone countertops, a light grey limewash paint on the walls, and a contrasting black faucet.

Different wood tones in the dining area

The combination of the different dining chairs, the cabinet doors, and the rustic dining table makes for a perfect mixture of wood tones for a rustic and elegant effect in the space that has a modern appearance, yet relates to the traditional history of the cabin.

A dining room created with a mixture of different wood tones

A minimalistic living room that highlights the view

The living room has large windows to enjoy the forest from. By keeping the furniture and decor in this room minimal, the view is the true focal point in this elegant space.

A minimal living room design with a forest view

Custom built-ins finish off this modern summer house

The oak wood that is used for the kitchen cabinets can be found in the custom built-in modules that are integrated into the walls. The combination of the warm oak of the cabinet doors with the warm hardwood flooring and the original wood beams work in perfect balance.

A custom window seat to enjoy the forest surroundings

A large custom window seat spreads along the entire length of the large window overlooking the forest, offering a prime spot to enjoy the changing leaves over the season.

A large window seat with a forest view in a modern summer house

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11 Pink kitchen ideas for a bold yet stylish look

17-05-2023

Pink is quite a daring choice for a kitchen, yet it can be so stylish at the same time. You can go for a classic or modern look in this color and below I have compiled a list of the pink kitchen designs that I find most inspiring.

Not entirely sure such a bold choice like painting your kitchen pink is the right fit for you? Go for pink walls like in the last example, or add detail like a pink toaster, a pink fridge, or other pink appliances for a more subtle effect.

Dusty pink kitchen cabinets combined with white marble countertops

The pink hue on these beautiful shaker cabinets goes in the direction of a grey shade, which makes it much more subtle. By finishing off the pink kitchen with a white marble countertop, chrome hardware, white walls, and a stainless steel hood the effect is modern yet elegant at the same time.

Additionally, by using wall colors of multiple spaces, an unexpected pop of blue joins the beautiful color palette, which is a real focal point when looking into the hallway from the pink kitchen.

via Entrance Makleri, home belongs to Sara Margaretah

Continue the Pink Palette on the walls and other Kitchen Elements

This bold kitchen with pink cabinetry has a cozy window seat with integrated storage. The walls are painted in a pink tone that’s a few shades lighter for a bold effect. By pairing the pink with burgundy and green elements, a unique color palette is achieved in the space.

Pink cabinets paired with pink walls and a window seat

Photographed by Walti Hösli for Entrance Makleri

A pastel kitchen with modern pink cabinets

This cheery kitchen in pastel pink has been fitted on both sides of a rather narrow space, making the pink tone stand out even more. The pastel pink combines nicely with the gold faucet and the grey herringbone tiling in the space and the wood borders finish the look off nicely.

via Reform

A pink kitchen with shaker cabinets and a pink wall

In addition to the pink shaker cabinets in this beautiful space, the grey walls above the sink are paired up with pink walls for an impressive effect.

Just a hint of dark red in the linen tablecloth on the beautiful round dining table, on the door frame, and in the wall lamp adds variation and texture to the color pink that takes up almost the entire kitchen.

via Historiska Hem

A blush pink kitchen with a pink terrazzo countertop and stainless steel kitchen island

The interior designer of this beautiful modern kitchen went for an all-pink kitchen look that is contrasted by a modern stainless steel kitchen island.

The pink terrazzo countertops and pink backsplash finish the look off nicely and the same pattern of pink terrazzo also comes back in the module with the seating bench for an integrated look.

via Himlekok

Pink kitchen in shaker style

While pink kitchens can be bold and loud in their design, they can also be classy and elegant like in the example below. By combining the pink tones on the cabinets with white paint inside the glass cabinet, dark wood on the kitchen island, and a few bright colors in the accessories, a one-of-a-kind look is created.

via Artilleriet kitchen studio

Black and pink cabinetry combined with a peach tone on the walls

The pink fridge and oven module in this kitchen stands out against the black kitchen cabinets in the main kitchen design. This interesting combination has been finished off with a peach wall color and a black marble dining table and chairs.

The brass faucet and hardware, which come back in the gold accessories as a centerpiece on the dining room table create extra elegance in this beautiful space.

via Skeppsholmen

Pair Dusty Pink Cabinets with Dark Butcherblock Countertops

These classic shaker kitchen cabinets have a dusty pink color, which pairs beautifully with the vertical beige-brown tiling on the backsplash and the dark butcher block countertops. The stainless steel faucet and the black hardware finish the kitchen design off perfectly.

A dusty pink kitchen paired with beige-brown vertical tiling on the backsplash and dark butcher block countertops

via Stadshem

Pink cabinets combined with a blue countertop

The pastel pink kitchen cabinets in this modern space are paired up with a blue countertop. This is a clever way of adding colors to your space without them being too overpowering as the rest of the room has been painted in a neutral tone.

via Reform

A pink accent wall and pink shelving complement a black kitchen design

While the main part of this kitchen is based around the classic black kitchen cabinetry, it’s the pink wall that makes the design stand out. The pink color has also been used on custom open shelving above the dining table, which integrates with the walls perfectly.

via Historiska Hem, first seen on Bolig Magasinet

A pale pink kitchen with a classy look

The shade of pink used in this kitchen is very subtle and could be defined as a warm beige with red undertones as well, depending on the light and from which direction you look at it.

The classic shape of the cabinetry combined with the subtle color sets the white walls and white ceiling apart and makes the black lamps stand out in a nice way.

Styled by Hannah Heyman and Pernilla Sciarrati, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

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Blue shaker kitchen cabinets and a blue bedroom wall

17-05-2023

This beautiful open-plan apartment (for sale via Alvhem) is centered around the eye-catching living kitchen with blue shaker kitchen cabinets that stand out so nicely against the all-white walls and the warm wood herringbone flooring in the living section of this place.

The blue of the kitchen cabinets comes back in the bedroom wall color, which is a nice effect that can be seen when standing in the living room.

A kitchen with blue shaker kitchen cabinets, white marble countertops, chrome hardware

Blue shaker kitchen cabinets combined with white marble and chrome

The navy blue kitchen stands out in this light-flooded turn-of-the-century apartment. The dark blue cabinets are complemented with white marble countertops and finished off with a stainless steel hood and chrome hardware.

The kitchen has been fitted mostly on the large wall without any windows, while the stove and hood have been added in the section in between the windows, completing the functional kitchen layout in an elegant way.

An open shelf in the same dark blue color has been added to the open wall above the sink for a nice spot to display accessories. By not placing upper cabinets in this section, the layout is kept light and airy.

A large kitchen dining table in front of a glass partition

Part of the old white kitchen built-ins are still intact and offer additional storage space for cups and plates next to the blue shaker cabinets on the other side.

The half-glass partition has also been painted white. This modern way of dividing the kitchen from the living room includes classic wainscoting elements that can be found in the rest of the space for an integrated look.

A dining room in front of a glass partition wall, oak dining chairs

A minimal living room lies in between the kitchen and the bedroom

The living room connects the kitchen, bedroom, and guest room together, which means it has windows or doorways on each of the walls. This makes it slightly more challenging to decorate, so by keeping the living room decor simple, it functions best.

A simple living room with dark hardwood herringbone flooring, glass partition wall, grey sofa

On the one side of the living room, you can observe the dark blue of the kitchen cabinets, while on the other side, you can peek into the bedroom with the blue walls.

The glass doors leading up towards the guest bedroom share similar historic detailing that complements the glass partition nicely.

A two-tone blue wall in the bedroom

The blue bedroom wall spreads out over the top half of the room, giving it a subtle contrast that can easily be seen from the living room. The bottom half has a white paint color and is finished off with moldings that fit the historic look of the apartment nicely.

Two-tone walls in a master bedroom with a dark blue section that adds lots of contrast

The blue details in the art print hanging above the bed complement the wall color in such a nice way.

What used to be a doorway has now been transformed into an open bookshelf that stands out so nicely against the dark blue wall color.

Two-tone walls in a master bedroom with a dark blue section that adds lots of contrast and a book shelf made out of an old doorway

A guest room in beige tones with black accents

The small guest room can be entered through the glass doors in the living room. The space is small, yet there is enough floor space to accommodate both a guest bed and a small office spot.

Two-tone walls in a guest room with a home office decorated in beige tones with black accents

The upper part of the walls is painted in a modest beige wall color that comes back in the textiles and accessories throughout the space. The black desk, table lamp, and accessories add a nice contrasting element to the interior design.

Black and white floor tiles in a simple hallway

The hallway walls are painted white and an elegant white coat rack integrates smoothly in this setting. The black and white floor tiles are what stand out the most in this space.

A small hallway with black and white floor tiles and a simple yet classy white coat rack

via Alvhem

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