This beautiful white studio apartment has white walls, white ceilings, and white trims and floorboards which give it a very subtle and minimal look that brings out the beautiful turn-of-the-century details of the building.
The decor of this minimal space has been picked out with care, allowing for enough empty floor and wall space to make the space appear bigger than it is.
A living room section with white walls and neutral tones
The living room section has been visually separated from the rest of the studio apartment with a white area rug. The velvet grey sofa adds a beautiful neutral tone to this setting which has been complemented by off-white, beige, and grey tones in the throw pillows and coffee tables.
The green plant on the stool next to the sofa brightens up the look of this section and adds some life to the otherwise modest palette.
A bedroom section in white and beige tints
While the sofa area is comprised mostly of grey tones, in the bedroom section of the space a mixture of beige and white textiles adds a subtle warmth. The beige and white chequered bedcover and the subtle beige tones in the art prints work nicely with all the white, while the warm wood tones on the side table complement the original herringbone flooring in the apartment.
A sage-green hallway adds a pop of color to this white studio apartment
While the rest of the studio apartment has white walls, the small hallway space has been painted in a sage-green wall color that is still modest, yet slightly bold.
From the hallway, you can look into the bright white living space, which really stands out against the colorful hallway space.
This high-end loft seems to be built around the dark grey kitchen island in the space, which has a central location in the main living space of this open floorplan. The modern style of the loft is enhanced by black accent pieces and light grey walls.
A minimal kitchen with a dark grey kitchen island
Since the main part of the kitchen has been seamlessly integrated into the back wall of the loft, it’s the dark grey kitchen island that takes up the most attention. The island also functions as a separator in between the kitchen and living room and the dark grey color of the kitchen cabinets matches the industrial style of the loft apartment.
The main kitchen module consists of two main pillars where the bigger appliances are located in an indented middle section, much like in this kitchen design. Almost all of the dark grey kitchen cabinets are pushed to open, apart from the one that holds the fridge and freezer.
The minimal dark grey cabinets are finished off with a stainless steel countertop, stainless steel backsplash, and a stainless steel faucet for a modern look with an industrial touch.
The side of the main kitchen module integrates seamlessly with the rest of the loft and goes over into a hallway. Behind the wall created by the main kitchen module, you can find the master bedroom.
A large dining table in front of the loft windows
Behind the dark grey kitchen island, you can find a large black marble dining table that can comfortably seat 6 people. To make the view towards the window unobstructed, a large bench has been added on the window side rather than placing 3 more dining chairs in this spot.
The large antique mirror leaning against the dining room wall adds a classic contrast to this modern look.
A living room with grey walls and a loft bed module
The modest yet modern living room decor complements the light grey walls in the space nicely, while subtle black accents in the throw pillows and accessories add visual interest.
In the living room, a loft bed has been integrated which has a dark grey color to make it stand out in the space.
The black and white artwork stands out against the backdrop of the light grey walls.
The loft bed module can be accessed by a ladder that has been attached to one of the pillars, making use of them in a functional way. The black metal of the ladder fits the industrial appearance of the apartment.
Master bedroom with grey walls and a hanging wardrobe
The mixture of white, beige, and wood tones in the master bedroom complements the light grey walls in the space nicely and the standing mirror reflects the space and makes it look bigger.
The hanging wardrobe solution turns a storage opportunity into a design element in the space. I like this effect, though you have to be diligent about keeping all your clothes organized and color-coordinated for this to work well.
A hallway with built-in storage and an eye-catching artwork
The hallway has been painted in the same light grey wall color as the rest of the space, with a niche spot to hang jackets and place shoes. The grey wall is brightened up with a cobalt blue artwork that acts as a true eye-catcher in the space.
A black bathroom with a washing machine built-in
The bathroom has been completely painted in a black color, which has a very dramatic effect on this room without windows.
The washing machine has been built-in behind a black door, which hides away everything you don’t want on display in the bathroom.
This turn-of-the-century Swedish apartment with beige shaker kitchen cabinets has been painted completely with an off-white wall color, which adds a subtle warm tone to the elegant interior.
The interior design is modest yet stylish, with a few eye-catching elements like the cobalt blue painting in the bedroom, the blue paint color in the hallway, and the yellow tones in the living room that enhance the modest wall color.
A living room in a modest palette with eye-catching artwork
The beige and wood tones in the living room complement the subtle warm tones. in the off-white walls nicely. The modest combination of fabrics and soft furnishings accentuates the eye-catching yellow painting on the wall above the linen sofa.
On the other side of the living room, a large art print of a bird takes up all the attention and the red table lamp adds a subtle color to the modest palette.
A dining area next to a historic fireplace decorated with a wall rug
The oak dining table and chairs fit wonderfully next to the white historic fireplace and the wall-hung rug adds the perfect texture to enhance this corner of the living space.
Beige shaker kitchen cabinets and chrome hardware
The beige-white shaker kitchen cabinets are only a few shades darker than the kitchen walls, which complement each other in a nice way. The white marble countertops and the chrome hardware add a fresh touch to the classic kitchen, while the farmhouse sink and the classic hood cover complete the look perfectly.
The kitchen looks out onto a small balcony where you can eat or have coffee on warmer days.
The bedroom has a very minimal yet cozy design, with a modest warm touch because of the off-white wall color in the space. The warm undertones in the wall color make the white doors and door frames stand out nicely and the same color as the walls also comes back in the linen bedsheets on the bed.
The wood bedside tables add a bit more warmth to the setup while the gold and white wall lamp adds an elegant finishing touch to the bed.
The minimal bedroom design is enhanced by a vintage wardrobe, which has been painted in a sage green color, and an eye-catching cobalt blue artwork that really stands out against the warm off-white wall color in the space.
A hallway painted in a blue wall color
The hallway doesn’t have any direct daylight, which makes it darker, and instead of trying to change this, the darker blue wall color accentuates this darker space in a nice way. The white rice-paper shade, white door frames, and the white painted shelving contrast wonderfully with the blue wall color which has also been applied to the ceiling in this space.
A combination of open and closed storage space fill the hallway and I love that the custom solution for jackets also includes a built-in mudroom bench underneath which shoes can be stored away.
A contrasting bathroom design with a black floor and white tiled walls
The subtle contrast between the black floor tiles and the white subway wall tiles in this classy bathroom works very nicely. The wall tiles don’t go all the way up to the ceiling, leaving part of the wall bare, which has been painted in a very subtle white with green undertones, adding a fresh touch to the space.
The chrome bathroom fittings give the bathroom a classy look that complements the fresh yet contrasting color palette in the space.
Photographed by Ozolappa, styled by Lingsell for Historiska Hem
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This beautiful apartment (for sale via Stadshem) has been completely decorated in a beige color palette. Apart from the occasional wood tone, some red elements, and a few green plants, only tones of beige are used for the interior decoration of this place, resulting in a modest and calming look with a powerful tone-on-tone style that is both elegant and sophisticated.
A beige color palette in a tone-on-tone kitchen
The powerful beige color palette in the kitchen comes back in the wall color as well as in the off-white kitchen cabinets, the beige limestone countertops, and the custom beige wall shelving above the counter.
The darker elements like the pendant lighting, art print, and accessories really stand out against this all-beige color palette and the tone-on-tone look hides the slightly awkward walls in this section of the apartment.
The layout of the kitchen consists of a main section with lower cabinets only, a section with high cupboards that hold the fridge, and a small kitchen island with a stove that separates the open-plan kitchen from the rest of the room.
A dining area in front of the window
In between the kitchen module and the living room, you can find a large dining table in front of the window with sheer white curtains. The beige dining chairs match the setting perfectly and the wood and rattan sideboard adds a beautiful warm tone to the dining area.
A mirror on the wall in between the sofa area and the dining table reflects the beige walls on the other side of the room.
A beige color palette enhanced with red tones in the living room
The beige living room wall color and soft furnishings have been enhanced with red tones in the sofa area. These subtle red tones in the art prints, flowers, and the throw pillow on the off-white sofa work wonderfully in this tone-on-tone palette while the wood tones in the coffee table and lounge chair add extra depth to the palette.
Brown tones contrast with the beige color palette in the bedroom
The beige bedroom walls and the sheer beige curtains in front of the bedroom window are matched by beige and white linen fabrics on the bed and contrasted by brown tones in the throw pillows and on the bedside tables.
The built-in wall-to-wall wardrobe in the bedroom has the same color as the walls which makes it look very integrated inside the room. The wardrobe continues over the doorway towards the bathroom as well, to be able to utilize the lost space on top of the door.
A small hallway section in the kitchen
The entry door of the apartment comes out straight into the living kitchen, so the rounded wall has been turned into a small hallway section using the Muuto dots as wall hooks.
Beige limestone in the bathroom to match the beige color palette in the rest of the apartment
The bathroom features half-tile walls paired with a beige paint color that matches the aesthetics of the rest of the apartment.
The beautiful white floors in this one-bedroom apartment are accentuated by beautiful greige walls with white trim for a soft and elegant effect in this stylish space. The carefully selected furniture and accessories enhance the look of this small home and the natural color palette in the materials works in perfect harmony with the wall color.
A spacious sofa area by the window
The area in front of the window has been used for the sofa, which is a lovely spot for it. The windows are framed by two beautiful off-white linen curtains with a black trim, which is a color combination that also comes back in the fabric pendant light above the warm wood coffee table.
The white sofa combined with the light grey armchair and the light beige area rug brightens up the deeper color of the greige walls and brings out the warm undertones in the paint color.
A sleeping area framed by greige walls with white trim
In the sleeping area, the greige wall color is really apparent as the bed is placed where two greige walls meet. The white trim is about the same size as the white floorboards, which frames the greige wall color nicely.
By placing the bed in the corner of the combined living and sleeping space, and hanging both an art print and a wall shelf in this section, it’s visually separated from the rest of the space.
The simple wooden wall shelf stands out nicely against the greige background provided by the beautiful wall color and is a perfect spot for keeping books and small decor pieces by the bed.
A white sideboard stands out against the greige wall color
The white flooring is matched by a white Ikea Havsta sideboard that blends in, yet stands out against the greige wall at the same time. The brown and greige tones in the art print and in the table lamp complement this setting nicely, while the vintage ladder leaning against the wall adds a warm tone to this corner.
A warm and contrasting kitchen dining area
While the main living space has greige walls with white trim, the kitchen and hallway in this apartment have white walls that reflect the daylight coming in through the windows.
The vintage round dining table combined with the J39 chairs in light oak and the black bentwood chairs make for a wonderful setting that contrasts with the white walls and the sheer white curtains in front of the window.
A small hallway with white walls
The hallway benefits especially from the white walls and white floors, since no direct daylight can enter this section of the apartment.
The simple oak wood peg rail, wall mirror, and elegant light wood bench stand out nicely against the all-white backdrop in the hallway.
Grey is a perfect color choice for your kitchen cabinets. Whether you go for dark gray cabinets or light grey kitchen cabinets, you will achieve a timeless look that is similar to a white kitchen, yet the darker tone on the cabinets will add a bit more depth to the color palette of your space than white cabinets can.
Light gray kitchen cabinets tend to work nicely with a contrasting worktop, or white marble countertops for a more subtle look. Finish the look off with brass, black, or chrome hardware to push the look more toward a warm, contrasting, or modern direction.
Below you can find a selection of my favorite grey kitchen cabinet ideas with a modern look. Some of the examples use affordable Ikea Veddinge fronts, meaning some of these beautiful grey kitchens don’t even have to break the bank.
Subtle shaker cabinets with modern black accents
The light grey color on these subtle shaker cabinets works so well in this space with off-white walls and a mixture of natural wood tones in the flooring and the dining section.
The white marble countertops, black wall lamp, and black faucet add a lovely contrast to this setting, while the stainless steel hood and chrome hardware add a modern touch.
Modern light gray cabinets with black marble countertops
This modern kitchen has light gray cabinets with a cool undertone that pairs up so nicely with the impressive black marble countertops and backsplash. The material of the cabinets is brought back in the form of a wall shelf as well, which functions as the perfect trim for the black backsplash at the same time.
The black faucet adds the finishing touch and makes the whole space feel more modern.
A combination of light and dark grey kitchen cabinets with a gray kitchen island
This kitchen combines a multitude of storage opportunities built into the apartment walls. The kitchen remodel was made interesting by combining two different tones of grey on the cabinets of the main kitchen model and that of the high storage cupboards.
The walls of the kitchen space have been finished with white tile from top to bottom and the kitchen island with the wooden bar stools separates the kitchen section from the rest of the open-plan apartment.
Light gray cabinets combined with a brown limestone countertop
This beautiful kitchen design features neutral light gray cabinets in combination with brown limestone countertops that add a warm tone to the setting.
The stainless steel appliances work so nicely in combination with the rest of the neutral color palette, while the black cabinet hardware adds a welcome touch of contrast to make the look interesting.
Light gray shaker cabinets with grey marble countertops
This majestic shaker kitchen with crown molding wrapped around the upper glass cabinet doors has a very classic look with a few modern elements mixed in.
While the shaker cabinets themselves have a classic look, because an under-mount sink was selected rather than a farmhouse sink and modern materials like chrome and brass are added, it has a modern look and feel to it as well.
Light gray kitchen cabinets enhanced with gold hardware
The subtle light grey cabinets in this kitchen are combined with white marble countertops and finished off with gold hardware on the cabinets and in the wall shelf brackets for an elegant effect.
Light gray kitchen cabinets tend to stand out against white walls in a subtle way when combined with white countertops, which makes this a perfect material combination for a subtle yet elegant kitchen look.
Minimal light grey cabinets with a white subway tile backsplash
This beautiful kitchen features Ikea Veddinge cabinet fronts, which are very affordable, yet the minimal and modern look has an expensive effect on the space.
The walls are finished off with a white subway tile backsplash and gold hardware for a clean yet elegant effect that brings out the subtle gray cabinets, while the stainless steel appliances add another material to the gray palette for an interesting effect in the interior design.
Light grey shaker cabinets in a kitchen with white floors and white walls
The classic kitchen has very light gray kitchen cabinets that are almost white, yet they stand out in such a subtle way against the white walls, white ceiling, and white floor in this interior.
The open shelving on the wall has the same color as the grey shaker cabinets a stainless steel countertop combined with a white marble countertop makes the kitchen design unique.
Blue tones and brass hardware spruce up the light gray cabinets
The material and color palette with which you finish off your grey kitchen cabinets defines the visual interest of the interior design of your kitchen. The brass details and the blue Series 7 chairs take up all the attention in this otherwise modest kitchen design with flat panel cabinets.
Minimal light grey cabinets for a modern kitchen look
In this minimal kitchen, the Ikea Vedding fronts are finished off with a warm limestone countertop, black hardware, a black hood, and a stainless steel faucet for a modern, contrasting effect.
The small white shelf on the wall with the little horse print above it finishes off the look nicely and adds a personal touch.
A classy kitchen with gray cabinets and gold hardware
The beautiful light grey shaker cabinets with the white tile backsplash and the grey marble countertops fit perfectly with the turn-of-the-century details in this gorgeous interior.
The gold hardware complements the ornate detailing in the historic fireplace and the kitchen island fits perfectly in this spacious kitchen with a light wood floor.
A traditional light grey kitchen combined with warm wood tones
While a grey palette can sometimes look a little cold or too neutral in a space, when combined with a variety of warm wood tones like in this spacious kitchen, these versatile colors together can result in a stylish kitchen look.
Warm gray cabinets against gray walls for a soft effect
The warm grey cabinets in this kitchen blend into the warm grey wall color on the walls, which is matched up by a warm limestone countertop to finish off the look.
The white plank floors work well with the variety of warm grey shades and the kitchen decor transforms this space into a stylish and inviting interior.
Minimal light grey kitchen cabinets and brass hardware for a modern style
The white subway tile backsplash and the gold hardware finish off this minimal light grey kitchen in an elegant and subtle way, without sacrificing the modern look and feel brought on by the flat panel cabinets with white countertops.
A balance between soft beige walls and grey cabinetry
The grey shaker cabinets in this gorgeous kitchen have a subtle cool undertone, which complements the soft beige wall color above the kitchen counter nicely.
The white marble countertops are paired with a small marble backsplash and the stainless steel appliances and the light wood floor add a modern style element to the kitchen design.
The subtle decor in this small one-bedroom apartment in Sweden works so nicely against the white walls and makes the space appear bigger than it actually is. The main room in the apartment contains a sofa section, a sleeping area, and a small home office spot, without it feeling crowded and this is mainly because of the light color palette and the subtle decor in the space.
Natural tones and subtle decor in the sofa area
The sofa area is marked by a beautiful wall rug above it, which adds so much texture to the white walls. The Ikea Soderhamn sofa with a Bemz custom cover* works nicely with the off-white area rug and the round oak wood coffee table adds a beautiful warm tone to the setting.
An Ikea Malm dresser is used as a sideboard in the living room, while also offering ample storage space for clothes since this room also has a sleeping area.
A stylish sleeping area with a gallery wall and lots of textiles
Even though the bed stands relatively close to the other functional areas in this one room, it’s visually separated from the other areas by wedging the bed in between a gallery wall and a small wooden bedside table. The warm color palette in the textiles and the prints enhance the white palette of the bedsheets and the walls, while the wall lamp adds the perfect reading light above the bed.
A home office spot in natural tones
Right next to the sofa, you can find a small home office spot made out of an Ikea Lisabo desk in light wood and an &Tradition Pavillion chair in walnut wood with a black frame. I love the way the light and the dark wood complement each other against the white walls.
The standing mirror reflects the home office spot and makes the space appear bigger.
A simple white kitchen and a cozy dining area
The kitchen is simple, yet the accessories make it look interesting and personal. The white subway tile backsplash combined with the white cabinets and the black countertop gives the space a contrasting look, while the open shelving adds a nice spot to display accessories.
The small round HAY Copenhagen dining table combined with the white Ant chairs blend into the white plank floors, while the wood detailing on the table legs and the single bentwood chair adds a soft tone to the setting.
The black Flowerpot pendant above the table adds a lovely point of contrast that also comes back in the elegant art print on the wall. Part of the original kitchen that used to be in the apartment is also still present and I love the play between vintage and new in the two kitchen modules.
The peg rail by the dining table is a stylish visual element against the white walls, makes for a subtle decor and you can use it to store pretty kitchen essentials: win-win.
The green living room takes up all the attention in this beautiful Swedish apartment. Along with the blue wall color in the bedroom and the warm yellow paint color in the hallway, the variety of wall colors is what makes this apartment one-of-a-kind.
Neutral furniture pieces and accessories against green living room walls
The green living room wall color immediately stands out in this beautiful space. Apart from the wall color though, the living room decor has been kept very modest and in neutral tones.
The white fabric sofa, combined with the light wood coffee table, white area rug, and the wood tones in the other furniture lighten up the warm hardwood flooring, while the green walls add a fresh touch to the space.
The vintage table by the window stands out very nicely against the rich wall color and the beige tones in the artwork pop right out of the paint on the walls.
The living room includes a small white round dining table combined with classic Artek 66 dining chairs. The white open shelving matches the dining table and the brown and beige tints in the artwork on the wall warms up the palette in this corner.
Green shiplap walls in the kitchen
The same color palette as in the living room also comes back in the kitchen, where the shiplap walls have been painted in the same green color. The open shelving holding cups above the dining table has also been painted in the same green for an integrated look.
A blue bedroom wall color combined with subtle brown tones
The bedroom has a beautiful blue wall color which adds a cool tone to the bedroom. This cool tone is contrasted with subtle brown tones in the accessories and in the artwork above the bedside table, while the red table by the window adds a beautiful pop of color.
A warm yellow wall color brings out the dark wood tones in the hallway pieces
The hallway, from which all rooms and thus all wall colors can be seen, has been painted in a more subtle yellow paint color that complements the rich wall colors used in both the bedroom and living room.
The yellow wall color brings out the darker brown tones in the wood of the side table and the coat rack, while the white doors and ceilings stand out nicely against this darker wall color.
A pop of blue in the built-in hallway closet
The blue wall color that was used in the bedroom also comes back on the walls of the small built-in closet which can be accessed from the hallway. By painting this section of the apartment in a color as well, all the walls have a rich color tone for a characterful effect.
The light grey walls with white trim in this apartment set the perfect scene for a subtle decor that looks characterful and stylish at the same time. The subtle black accents and light wood tones combined with a great selection of art prints on the wall work so nicely against the barely-there grey wall color and the white-soaped hardwood flooring.
Light grey walls with white trim in a stylish living room
The white fabric Ikea Soderhamn sofa with a custom Bemz slipcover* combined with the structured white area rug covering a large section of the flooring in the living room provide the space with a white canvas for the round black coffee table and subtle colors in throw pillows on the sofa.
The light grey walls set the white trim and the white ceiling apart in a subtle way and also make the white fabrics in the space more apparent.
The light wood daybed fills the space in front of the windows. The wood tones of the flooring and daybed pair up so nicely together.
The beige and brown tones in the art prints jump out in front of the light grey wall color and match the color palette of the mix of throw pillows on the sofa.
The black and gold wall lamp finishes off the living room look nicely and adds a focal point to the wall behind the sofa.
A white bookshelf combined with a large round mirror on the wall opposite of the sofa reflects the space nicely, while the black metal border of the mirror adds a bit of contrast.
A cozy dining area combining light and dark wood tones
The light wood of the hardwood flooring has been continued on the beautiful round dining table and two of the dining chairs for a soft and warm look and feel matched by the soft pastel tones in the artwork on the wall. The light wood tones are contrasted by two bentwood chairs in dark wood tones to add interest to the look.
Light grey walls with white trim in a bedroom with an accent art print
The bedroom shares a similar color palette as the living room, yet with more grey tones on the bed and dark wood tones in the furniture. The deep blue artwork above the bed adds a beautiful contrast to the light grey walls and the beige curtains warm up the daylight coming through the bedroom windows.
A bedroom home office corner in warm wood tones
The wall opposite the bed is the ideal spot for a small home office spot and also here a combination of white and wood tones results in a soft and subtle look.
When you live in a small studio apartment, you have to get creative with how you decorate. From selecting a color palette that makes it seem like you have more square footage available, to selecting smaller and functional furniture pieces and finding the right studio apartment dividers to create the appearance of a separate living space and bedroom area.
A curtain on a ceiling track as a room divider
A curtain is one of the easiest studio apartment dividers you can implement and it’s also the most flexible one. You can easily create separation by closing the curtain when you need it and allowing natural light to flow freely into the space when you leave the curtains open.
The living room and bedroom area in this studio apartment is separated by open shelving that functions as a room divider and lets through some of the daylight coming into the living room.
The bottom half of the bookshelf is solid and functions as a headboard for the bedroom area that includes two sockets. Because of the high ceilings, the bookshelf is continued over the two entryways going over the bed.
A folding screen as a room divider in an open space
A foldable screen is probably one of the most flexible room dividers, as it can be folded when it’s not needed or moved around for a flexible way of separating different functional areas in the interior.
Folding screens come in a variety of designs and you can pick out a room divider that fits the color palette and style of your studio apartment.
I always find a bed canopy a bit magical and it adds such an impressive style element to any interior. While this type of room divider works best with higher ceilings, it adds the impression of separation without actually fencing off a functional area.
Adding a temporary wall requires a bit more structural changes to your studio apartment, yet along with a glass partition, it’s a room divider that has the most finished result. You can add the wall so the newly created nook fits the bed exactly for a seamless look.
Use a glass partition as a room divider that lets the daylight through
Glass partitions are great room dividers, as they separate the living space visually, while still allowing for the daylight to flow freely throughout the space. You can place a fixed glass room divider combined with curtains just like in this studio apartment, or you can add sliding doors to enter the sleeping area.
This is an easy room divider solution, but your floor plan has to be made for it from the beginning. Existing nooks make for a great bedroom area and there is no need to add an extra room divider.
You can go a little further and paint the nook in a different color than the rest of the studio apartment to make the separation more apparent.
Strategically placed furniture pieces make great room dividers
Storage units and furniture pieces are always a necessity, especially in small studio apartments where every piece of clutter is easily noticed. By placing your wardrobe or clothing rack in a strategic spot so it can act as a room divider, you combine two functionalities into one.
Use under-bed storage to elevate the bed from the rest of the studio apartment
You can visually separate your sleeping space from your living room by adding under-bed storage to your bed. This places the bed higher than the other furniture, like the dining area in this apartment, and it will naturally look and feel more separated.
