This beautiful, modernized turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden (for sale via Alexander White) features a mixture of white and brown tones for a contrasting color palette highlighted by the gorgeous natural light coming through those large historic windows.

The open-plan living room features a mixture of beige and brown furniture and soft furnishings, which is a color combination that also comes back in the kitchen. The dark wood kitchen cabinets add a lot of contrast to the space, while the beige cupboards, white marble, and stainless steel add variety to the material mixture.

A combined living and dining room decorated in beige and brown tones

The living room consists of a beautiful oval dining table in white marble, which is paired with brown fabric dining chairs. The brown fabric also comes back in the teddy lounge chair next to the beige sofa and the dark wood floating shelves on the wall match with the wood of the asymmetric coffee table.

The red and white wall lamps add a pop of color to this natural setting which comes back in the flowers on both the dining and the coffee table.

The small wall between the kitchen and the living room is the perfect spot to hang the TV on the wall. A minimal wall cabinet underneath the TV provides storage space while blending in with the white wall in the background.

a two-tone kitchen with beige and dark wood cabinets

The kitchen with white walls is characterized by dark wood kitchen cabinets, paired with beige tall cupboards opposite the window. The intricate details on the white marble countertop on the waterfall kitchen island are contrasted by the clean lines of the stainless steel countertop on the sink module.

The beige linen curtains pair nicely with the beige cupboards in the kitchen and balance out the darker tones in the setting.

A floating shelf above the kitchen counter provides a perfect spot for displaying pretty ceramics and other decoration objects.

A minimal bedroom with an eye-catching headboard fabric

The minimal yet cozy bedroom setting features white walls paired with white curtains and a black and white floral headboard. The red bedside table is the only pop of color in this setting and it stands out against the black-and-white color palette.

The black and white lamp matches the black and white floral pattern on the headboard and the throw pillows on the bed.

A wardrobe with an integrated nursing table

The second bedroom combines a guest bed with a nursery and the wardrobe turns into wall shelving with an integrated changing table by the door.

An elegant bathroom with micro-cement walls and a shower niche

The bathroom has micro-cement walls, which results in a concrete bathroom look that is reflected in the two mirrors on the walls. The reflection in the mirrors adds an extra dimension to this small area and makes it appear bigger.

The walk-in shower has two shower niches on top of each other to store soap and shampoo bottles.

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This gorgeous turn-of-the-century apartment (Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for sale via Alvhem) has an eye-catching combination of a cool sage green tone on the walls in the bedroom, paired with a beige tone in the living room. Since both rooms are adjacent, these wall colors can be observed together for a beautiful play between cool and warm.

The white kitchen with black countertops adds a wonderful contrast to the soft beige walls in the kitchen space and the elegant beige dining area is so modest it almost blends in with the walls.

In the bedroom, the sage green walls are paired with a custom wardrobe in the same color and a vintage secretary desk that is a true focal point in the interior.

An elegant living room with light beige walls and a black accent sideboard

The beige living room walls are paired with a modest palette in the furniture and textiles for a calm and elegant look that is finished off with a classic crystal chandelier. The light grey fabric sofa blends in with the wall color for a subtle effect.

The seating area features a black sideboard, which really stands out against all the light colors in the living room.

A white kitchen with black countertops and a white subway tile backsplash

The white kitchen with black countertops is the perfect addition to the soft beige walls in this spacious interior. The black color on the countertops comes back in the black detail on the cabinet hardware and the kitchen is finished off with a beautiful white subway tile backsplash that goes higher up behind the stove.

The budget-friendly IKEA Bodbyn cabinets are paired with classic materials to give the kitchen design a high-end appearance.

The upper glass kitchen cabinets are perfect for storing cups and glasses, while also allowing the layout of the kitchen to appear less heavy.

An elegant oval kitchen dining table in front of the balcony window

Opposite the kitchen, you can find a large dining area with a subtle oval dining table with a beige tablecloth that blends into the wall color. While the kitchen itself provides the space with a powerful contrast, the dining area has a modest and elegant look.

A spacious bedroom with sage green walls

The sage green walls in the bedroom make the intricate crown molding underneath the ceiling and the historic details on the white porcelain fireplace stand out in a powerful way. The textiles and furniture pieces in white and beige tones add a subtle note to the powerful wall color.

The mirror by the bed makes this spacious bedroom appear even bigger and the white frame matches the rest of the interior details.

The wardrobe has been painted in the same color as the walls for an integrated effect. The storage module is placed on top of a floor module that has the same height as the floorboards so it looks like it has been built in.

The vintage secretary desk has a reddish wood tone, which stands out perfectly against the sage green bedroom walls. The combination of three different wood species in the hardwood floor, desk chair, and antique piece results in an eye-catching home office corner in this fresh bedroom enhanced with green plants.

A minimal daybed by the window adds a place for lounging in front of the bedroom window.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for sale via Alvhem

This gorgeous and minimal home (for sale at Eie, photographed by Dag Sandven belongs to Catrine Svellingen, located in Norway. The white walls come back throughout the apartment, where they are contrasted with a variety of brown and wood tones.

The kitchen is the central hub of the apartment, with the oval kitchen dining table standing in between the kitchen itself and the living room. The dark wood kitchen cabinets paired with the beige stone countertop add a beautiful dark tone to the apartment, which comes back in the sofa color as well.

The bedrooms have been decorated in a very minimal way, while the bathrooms in cement and marble have a modern, stylish appearance.

A minimal kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a light wood oval dining table

The white walls of the kitchen are contrasted with beautiful dark wood kitchen cabinets without cabinet hardware. The dark wood of the cabinets also comes back in the simple floating shelf above the kitchen on the right side, where a beautiful selection of ceramics and interior objects is displayed.

The dark wood of the cabinets is contrasted with a gorgeous beige stone countertop with an elaborate texture and a white undermount sink with a white faucet that blends into the white kitchen walls.

The delicate beige curtains by the kitchen window filter the daylight coming into the space and make it softer and slightly warmer.

The combination of the dark wood kitchen cabinet with the light hardwood flooring is finished off with an oval dining table in oak wood and a mixture of different dining chairs for an interesting look.

To give the kitchen layout a lighter appearance, the high cupboards containing the larger appliances are white, blending in with the kitchen walls so that they don’t take up a lot of space visually.

A minimal living room with white walls and a brown sofa

The living room is decorated in an elegant, yet minimal way and just like in the kitchen, the walls are all painted white. The white furniture pieces and fluffy white area rug create the perfect backdrop for the brown Togo sofa, which really stands out in this interior.

Behind the sofa, a small part of the wall has white-painted exposed brick, which adds a wonderful texture to the setting. The white Flos 265 wall lamp and the small white artwork decorate the wall above the sofa in an elegant yet subtle way.

A wood and white wall shelf is the perfect spot for displaying a selection of books, accessories, and a table lamp that adds coziness to this corner at night.

A minimal bedroom with an open wardrobe setup

The grey bedframe and the wood bedside table are the main elements that stand out in this minimal master bedroom. The white pendant lamp, white bedlinen, and white wall lamp blend in with the white walls, resulting in a very minimal appearance.

The small wall next to the bed is filled with an open wardrobe module that contains four hanging modules and two sets of drawers.

A guest bedroom with an exposed brick wall

The minimal guest bedroom is decorated with warmer textiles: beige linen curtains and a terracotta bedspread add a beautiful contrast to this space.

The same open wardrobe as the one used in the master bedroom can be found against the white-painted exposed brick wall in the guest bedroom.

A modern hallway where a concrete floor meets a hardwood floor

The modern hallway is defined by the combination of a concrete and hardwood floor, which meet in a curved line. The wall mirror is great for checking your outfit, yet it also reflects daylight into the low-lit hallway space.

Minimal built-in hallway cupboards blend into the white walls and fill the hallway with ample storage opportunity.

A contrasting bathroom with marble tiles on the wall

The black sink and faucet stand out against the white marble tiles in the bathroom, which is reflected in the large custom mirror above the sink.

The shower is finished with a shower niche for storing shampoo and body wash and also here you can find black fixtures for a nice contrast with the white marble tiles.

A guest bathroom with a beige concrete look

The guest bathroom is finished with a beige micro-cement which has been applied on both the walls and on the cabinet doors of the storage above the toilet.

The home of Catrine Svellingen (@mykindofstyling), photographed by Dag Sandven for sale at Eie

This beautiful home (styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Henrik Linden, for Alvhem) in Sweden has the most wonderful selection of both old and new furniture, which enhance the gorgeous turn-of-the-century details in the window frames, ceiling moldings, and door frames.

The spacious adjacent living room and dining room are decorated with a beautiful selection of old and new furniture pieces, with the blue-painted vintage cupboard on which the vinyl player sits being the bright focal point in the entire space.

The kitchen and master bedroom are decorated in a modest and natural color palette with a cozy and inviting look.

A natural color palette living room with a bright pop of blue

The color palette in the living room consists of a mix of beige and grey in the textiles and soft furnishings, which also comes back in the colors of the gallery wall above the sofa. The large beige area rug underneath the light grey sofa adds a lot of texture and the subtle light grey wall color makes the white crown molding underneath the ceiling stand out beautifully.

The vintage cupboard for the vinyl player is painted in a bright blue color that stands out against the modest color palette used in the rest of the room.

A vintage surfboard decorates the corner of the living room and adds a unique touch.

The blue of the vintage side table comes back in the colors of the vintage map of South America on the wall.

A spacious dining room with a vintage dining table

The dining and living room are connected to each other with beautiful historic double doors, from which you can take a peek into the other room. Because of this, it’s important that the color palettes of each of the rooms match each other.

The dark wood dining table rests on a natural rug and is paired up with a mixture of different dining chairs for a unique effect.

The colors of the dining room are in perfect harmony with the color palette applied to the living room interior.

A large mirror leaning against the dining room wall reflects the space and makes it appear even bigger. The wood tones of the piano and the bookshelf complement nicely with the rest of the dining room furniture.

The living room gallery wall can be seen from the dining table and is framed by the beautiful double interior doors.

A dark wood kitchen with greige walls

The dark wood kitchen is a bit dated, however, by focusing on a beautiful design at the kitchen dining table, the space gets a modernized look.

The greige walls in the kitchen are paired up with a beautiful mixture of wood tones and an elegant fabric pendant light dangling above the dining table.

A cozy bedroom in beige tones with a vintage touch

The master bedroom is decorated in a similar color palette as the other rooms, with a beautiful mixture of beige and brown tones around the bed, beige curtains by the window, and vintage furniture pieces for storage.

The polka dot wall rug provides a beautiful and alternative way to decorate the wall space above the bed.

The vintage sideboard works well in front of the beautiful backdrop created by the subtle light grey wall color on the bedroom walls.

A kid’s bedroom with a palm pattern wallpaper

The kid’s room is the most colorful room in the apartment, as it has eye-catching wallpaper with a bold palm pattern. Also here, you can find a vintage piece: the desk in front of the window matches the style of the rest of the apartment furniture and is perfect for homework.

A hallway with shoe storage underneath the steps of the stairs

The hallway connects the kitchen and living room with each other, which are on a different level, resulting in a staircase with two steps in the entryway. The area underneath these steps is hollow and perfect for storing shoes as a way to optimize storage space.

Twelve pairs of shoes fit perfectly underneath the steps of the small hallway staircase.

A beautiful gallery wall decorates the wall of the hallway.

Styling by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photography by Henrik Linden, for Alvhem

This beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden (for sale via Alvhem) has a light color palette, enhanced with wood tones and a few blue accents paired with white walls throughout the interior to optimally reflect the daylight coming in through those large windows.

The living and dining rooms are included in one space, which is separated from the kitchen with an additional wall, allowing for a half-open layout where the kitchen is still in a separate area, yet easily accessible and part of the same space.

The bedroom includes an impressive wardrobe that goes wall-to-wall and a two-person workspace fills the area by the window.

A spacious dining area in front of the living room window

The living and dining areas are connected to each other with a long section of Ikea Besta wall cabinets that spread over the entire back wall. The String shelf adds a spot for books and the light color palette is enhanced with natural beige tones and a combination of wood and hemp in the two rugs.

A living room with a brown sofa and a lovely combination of art prints

The brown sofa in the living room is paired with a modest gallery wall in brown and blue tones, which mimics the color palette in the textiles on the sofa.

A round mirror on the wall reflects the space and the daylight coming in through the dining room windows.

A white kitchen separated from the living room with a half wall

Rather than include the kitchen and living room in one space, a half-wall is built between the two sections to create a half-open layout.

The white kitchen cabinets are paired with simple stainless steel hardware and beautiful white marble tiles arranged into a subway pattern.

A niche space with a limewash accent wall

While you can opt to paint your interior wall in a beautiful limewash paint, in this case only the area inside of the niche space where there used to be a doorway is treated with limewash, for a beautiful grey accent in the space from which the round mirror stands out.

A bedroom with light grey walls and blue bedding

The light grey bedroom walls pair nicely with the white-washed hardwood flooring in the space and I love the way this wall color stands out against the white trim underneath the ceiling. The brown fabric headboard is paired up with a mixture of beige, white, and blue bedding. This combination of warm and cool tones adds an interesting contrast to the bed.

The bed fits perfectly between the wall and the wardrobe, still allowing for two bedside tables to be placed on either side of the bed.

A wall-to-wall built-in wardrobe in the same color as the wall

The elegant wardrobe is spread over the entire bedroom length, creating ample storage space for clothes in the bedroom. The upper cabinets that are reachable with a step ladder only can be used to store away items that are less used. The wardrobe doors are painted in the same color as the bedroom walls, for a tone-on-tone effect that is finished off with small stainless steel knobs.

A two-person workspace in front of the bedroom windows

When you both work from home, it’s often smart to include a double desk so you have a larger home office. The space in front of the window includes a large table top on Ikea trestle legs and two wood chairs. This white and wood combination also comes back in the String Pocket shelf on the wall where office accessories can be stored.

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This beautiful, spacious apartment with a wall of historic windows letting in an abundance of sunlight has one large room which contains all functionality, and two loft spaces: one for sleeping on top of the kitchen and one for lounging on top of a storage module.

Having such high ceilings means you have to utilize the height of the room, which the interior designer of this space took by heart. The living space includes a custom storage module that goes all the way up to the ceiling where you have a lot of artwork and accessories on display. On the side of the dining table, an impressive XL mirror covers the entire wall, making the space appear twice as big.

A living room lounge area with a custom storage module filled with art pieces

The sofa area includes a black sofa, paired up with an impressive custom open shelf with assymetric open shelves where a beautiful mixture of contrasting art prints and accessories are displayed. The bottom of the bookshelf has cabinet doors to store away small items in the apartment.

A spacious dining area reflected in an impressive XL mirror

On the other side of the sofa, you can find a beautiful rectangular oak wood dining table which is paired up with black dining chairs and a fiddle fig tree in the corner. The real eye-catcher in this area, however, is the massive XL mirror wall that makes the space appear twice as big.

If you look closely, the mirror consists of many smaller panels mounted very closely together, resulting in one mirror wall that stops right below the trim underneath the ceiling.

A white kitchen with a mirrored backsplash underneath a loft bed

On the other side of the window, the kitchen and bedroom are stacked on top of each other. The loft bed on top of the kitchen can be accessed from the custom-built stairs next to the dining table and since the ceilings are so high in this apartment, both room functionalities seem spacious.

The white kitchen cabinets are paired up with a mirrored backsplash, which makes the kitchen space appear bigger. The impressive Monstera by the end of the bed adds a wonderful green touch to this setting and functions as a room separator of sorts.

A loft lounge area on top of a storage module

On the other side of the kitchen, you can find a wardrobe module with white cabinet doors and a loft lounge area The custom staircase is integrated within the structure of the storage solution and you can even enter the storage on the bottom through a little door.

Styled by Lingsell, photographed by Borgelin for Historiska Hem

Double interior doors are a great way to create an open-plan floor layout in a small space, which can still be closed for privacy when needed. You can find interior double doors in a variety of different shapes, styles, sizes, colors, or wood species to match your interior decor and room materials. You can even opt to add glass panels.

Below, you can find my favorite interiors with double doors. Most of them are historic, yet they are great inspirations for the effect you can achieve in your interior.

Double doors with a grey-stained wood species

The interior doors in this beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment connect a kitchen and living room, which both have white-stained hardwood flooring. The grey color palette in the kitchen also comes back on the living room wall paint behind the sofa, making the grey stain on these double doors the perfect addition to this setting.

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Double interior doors painted in a glossy dark blue color

The glossy blue double doors in this majestic interior frame the minimally decorated bedroom in a light grey color palette.

The door slab color varies from the white door frame and the blue wall color, which results in a beautiful material combination. The brass door handle adds the finishing touch and stands out against the blue gloss treatment on the door.

If you like to change your interior, you can vary your door color and adjust it along with the color of your walls.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

White double doors against light grey walls

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Exposed wood double doors lead up towards a bedroom with blue walls

The blue bedroom walls are framed by beautiful exposed wood double doors with a white door frame. The living room has grey walls, which pair up nicely with the rest of the color palette in the space. By placing the hinges on the side of the living room, ample space is available for storage possibilities in the bedroom.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Alen Cordic for Bjurfors

Crisp white double doors frame a white bedroom with black accents

This cozy yet minimal white bedroom has historic white double doors leading up to it, which pairs up nicely with the white walls and the white bedding. The black throw pillows, grey velvet area rug, and the black bench behind the bed really stand out from this setting.

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White double doors with beautiful molding

The double doors in this beautiful living room and bedroom with light grey walls have unique molding on top, which gives them an even more impressive effect in the interior. The white color on the door comes back in the tall floorboards, window frames, and ceilings for an integrated effect in this home.

via Skandia Maklarna

Simple white double doors matching the historic detailing in the apartment

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

Distressed wood double doors for a rustic effect

If you happen to bump into historic doors (check for availability and prices in your area), you can go for the distressed look like in this example and only strip off part of the paint. This will add a rustic effect to your interior.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi for Alvhem

Double sliding doors in a sage green interior

The sage green living room and sage green bedroom in this historic apartment are separated by sliding double doors that are the true focal point of this home.

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White double doors match the white crown molding

This spacious interior with light greige walls and beautiful white crown molding is enhanced by double doors with intricate molding on top that gives you a peek into the bedroom with the same wall color.

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White double doors frame the sage-green bedroom

The sage green bedroom can be seen from the living room with light grey walls through elegant white double doors. The green color palette in the bedroom comes back from the large plant in front of the living room window, connecting both spaces visually together.

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White double doors stand out against the dark grey walls

The grey walls in the living room and dark grey walls in the bedroom are framed by crisp white interior doors, a white ceiling, and a white plank wood floor.

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Distressed wood double doors frame a pastel and grey bedroom setting

The light grey bedroom walls paired up wist pastel pink bedding result in a very delicate bedroom color palette, which is enhanced by the distressed wood on the two doors leading up to the bedroom.

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Untreated wood double doors pair nicely with black limewash bedroom walls

The beautiful untreated interior double doors connect the white living room with a gorgeous bedroom with black limewash walls. The contrast between black and white in the bedroom is enhanced by the addition of the wood tones in the doors, which results in effortless sophistication.

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What stands out the most to me in this beautiful apartment for sale in Sweden, is the black limewash wall in the bedroom, which can be seen from the wooden double interior doors in the living room.

The living room lies between the kitchen and the bedroom, making the large wood dining table the center point of the apartment. The brown tints and green plants work well with the beautiful exposed brick wall in the living space.

The simple kitchen design features light grey kitchen cabinets, paired with a wood countertop, brass hardware, and a tiled backsplash that goes up to the ceiling.

A neutral color palette living room with a variety of brown tones and an exposed brick wall

In the living room, the double interior door that leads up to the bedroom stands out against the white walls. The beautiful wood texture in the doors pairs nicely with the different wood tones at the dining table and frames the black limewash walls in the bedroom.

One of the walls in the living room has exposed brick, which provides the space with a lovely texture. The Golden Photos in the living room corner branches out over the wall and over the wooden double doors, which adds a lovely green touch to the interior design.

The brown fabric sofa is paired up with a beige textural area rug and a mixture of neutral tones in the throw pillows, art prints, and accessories for a modest and calm look.

The vintage dining table with a mixture of chairs is placed in between the kitchen and the bedroom. This spot gets a lot of daylight through these two windows, which have been decorated with a variety of beautiful accessories.

A light grey kitchen with a tiled backsplash

On the other side of the bedroom, you can find a kitchen with light grey kitchen cabinets and wood countertops. The simple cabinetry is enhanced with brass hardware and the kitchen walls and backsplash are covered in an elegant white tile for a beautifully finished look.

A bedroom with a black limewash wall

Going for a black or dark grey bedroom wall color can have a very unique effect on a space. In this particular bedroom design, the walls are covered in black limewash paint, which results in a beautiful wall texture from which the accessories, green branches, and artwork stand out.

The black limewash wall contrasts nicely with the white shelf on the wall, the white side table, and the beautiful white table lamp. The limewash wall is framed beautifully by the white floorboards and the white trim underneath the ceiling.

A cozy sitting area next to the bed adds a cozy element to the space.

The entire bedroom wall is filled with a custom-built wardrobe in white, which brightens up the dark paint color along with the white bedding on the grey velvet bedframe.

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You often see a variety of wood tones in kitchen designs, yet brown kitchen cabinets, just like in this beautiful apartment for sale in Sweden, are not something you see very often. The beautiful open-plan kitchen shares a room with the kitchen dining table with the compact kitchen on just one wall.

The bedroom includes a custom built-in wardrobe around the bed as a space-saving storage solution and dark green walls that contrast nicely with the white wardrobe modules. The hallway has a soft pink wall color that can be seen from the kitchen living space.

Brown kitchen cabinets paired up with beige walls and white marble countertops

The beige wall color in the living kitchen is paired up with dark brown kitchen cabinets that add a beautiful warm tone to the setting. The white marble countertops stand out against this dark cabinetry, while the chrome hardware and faucet add another material quality to the mixture.

The kitchen cabinets go all the way up to the ceiling and are finished off with cabinet molding for a smooth transition towards the white ceiling.

Since the kitchen is built on a single wall, the use of both upper and lower cabinets ensures ample storage space.

The pink wall color of the hallway can be seen from the kitchen and complements the color palette of the brown kitchen cabinets perfectly.

A dining area with open shelving and a vintage glass cabinet

The vintage round dining table fits perfectly with the brown kitchen cabinets and the dark brown dining chairs finish the setting off perfectly.

The historic fireplace in the middle of the room visually separates the dining room and the wall on the right side of the fireplace is covered entirely with an impressive combination of open shelving on which a beautiful collection of accessories is displayed.

A cozy living room with a mixture of colors in the accessories and textiles

The living room is painted with the same beige wall color as the living kitchen. The white fabric sofa in combination with the white area rug provides the space with a white canvas that can be decorated with subtle colors in the accessories and throw pillows.

A bedroom with dark green walls and a wardrobe above the bed

The bedroom is characterized by a custom-built wardrobe that goes around the bed and leaves out a cozy niche space where a custom headboard and a wall lamp fit in. The contrast between the white wardrobe and the white wainscoting against dark green the walls of the bedroom is very stong and powerful.

A vintage glass cabinet in dark wood stands out against the dark green wall color in the bedroom.

A hallway with pink walls

The hallway is painted in a light pink wall color, perfect for a room that doesn’t get direct daylight. The paint color, however, is just dark enough so that the white trim on the ceiling and the white door frames stand out nicely.

A custom-fit wardrobe in a dark color provides the hallway with extra storage space and adds contrast against the light pink walls.

Styled by Lindholm, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem