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Blue shaker kitchen cabinets and a blue bedroom wall

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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.

A kitchen with blue shaker kitchen cabinets, white marble countertops, 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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A subtle decor in a white studio apartment

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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 white studio apartment with a modest beige and grey color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

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 white studio apartment with a modest beige and grey color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

A white studio apartment with a modest beige and grey color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

A white studio apartment with a modest beige and grey color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

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 white studio apartment with a modest beige and grey color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

A white studio apartment with a modest beige and grey color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

A white studio apartment with a modest beige and grey color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

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.

A hallway with sage green walls

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A dark grey kitchen island in a high-end loft apartment

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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 living space with a dark grey kitchen island

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.

A kitchen with a dark grey kitchen island

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.

A kitchen with a dark grey kitchen island

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 kitchen with a dark grey kitchen island

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 black marble dining table with a bench and oak dining chairs and an antique mirror leaning against the wall

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.

a living room with light grey walls

The black and white artwork stands out against the backdrop of the light grey walls.

a living room with 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.

a living room with light grey walls

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.

A master bedroom with light grey walls

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 master bedroom with light grey walls and a hanging wardrobe
A master bedroom with light grey walls

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 hallway with light grey walls and an eye-catching blue artwork
A hallway with light grey walls and an eye-catching blue artwork

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.

A black bathroom

The washing machine has been built-in behind a black door, which hides away everything you don’t want on display in the bathroom.

A black bathroom with the washing machine hidden behind a door

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Beige shaker kitchen cabinets and off-white walls

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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 with off-white walls, wood furniture pieces and a yellow artwork

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.

A living room with off-white walls, wood furniture pieces and a yellow artwork
A living room with off-white walls, wood furniture pieces and a yellow artwork

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 living room with off-white walls, wood furniture pieces and a big bird artwork
A living room with off-white walls, wood furniture pieces and a big bird artwork

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.

A dining area with off-white walls, historic fireplace, wall rug, oak dining table and chairs
A dining area with off-white walls, historic fireplace, wall rug, oak dining table and chairs

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.

Beige shaker kitchen cabinets combined with off-white walls, white marble countertops and chrome hardware
Beige shaker kitchen cabinets combined with off-white walls, white marble countertops and chrome hardware
Beige shaker kitchen cabinets combined with off-white walls, white marble countertops and chrome hardware

The kitchen looks out onto a small balcony where you can eat or have coffee on warmer days.

Beige shaker kitchen cabinets combined with off-white walls, white marble countertops and chrome hardware

The classic shaker kitchen in farmhouse style is enhanced by a modern art print with blue tones, which brightens up the otherwise modest palette in this space.

Beige shaker kitchen cabinets combined with off-white walls, white marble countertops and chrome hardware

Minimal bedroom decor with off-white walls

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.

A bedroom with off-white walls, off-white bedding
A bedroom with off-white walls, off-white bedding

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 bedroom with off-white walls, off-white bedding, cobalt blue artwork, vintage wardrobe painted sage green
A bedroom with off-white walls, off-white bedding, cobalt blue artwork, vintage wardrobe painted sage green
A bedroom with off-white walls, off-white bedding, cobalt blue artwork
A bedroom with off-white walls, off-white bedding, vintage wardrobe painted sage green

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 hallway with. a blue wall color, white built-in storage

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 hallway with. a blue wall color, white built-in storage
A hallway with. a blue wall color, white built-in storage
A hallway with. a blue wall color, white built-in storage

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.

A bathroom with black floor tiles and white wall tiles, white walls with green undertones, chrome fittings

The chrome bathroom fittings give the bathroom a classy look that complements the fresh yet contrasting color palette in the space.

A bathroom with black floor tiles and white wall tiles, white walls with green undertones, chrome fittings

Photographed by Ozolappa, styled by Lingsell for Historiska Hem

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A full beige color palette throughout this apartment

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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.

Beige kitchen cabinets and beige walls for a tone-on-tone kitchen look with limestone countertops and a kitchen island

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.

Beige kitchen cabinets and beige walls for a tone-on-tone kitchen look with limestone countertops and a kitchen island
Beige kitchen cabinets and beige walls for a tone-on-tone kitchen look with limestone countertops and a kitchen island

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 that separates the open-plan kitchen from the rest of the room.

Beige kitchen cabinets and beige walls for a tone-on-tone kitchen look with limestone countertops and a kitchen island

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 beige color palette in a living kitchen

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 in a living kitchen

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.

A living room with a beige color palette and red tones in the throw pillows and accessories
A living room with a beige color palette and red tones in the throw pillows and accessories
A beige color palette in a living kitchen

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.

A beige color palette bedroom with brown accents

The built-in 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 beige color palette bedroom with a beige wardrobe for a tone-on-tone effect
A beige color palette bedroom with brown accents
A beige color palette bedroom with a beige wardrobe for a tone-on-tone effect

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.

A hallway section in a living kitchen with beige walls

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.

A beige bathroom with limestone tiles and beige walls

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Greige walls with white trim and white floors

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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 bedroom section in a studio apartment, wood wall shelf, greige walls, white trim, throw pillows

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 living room section in a one-bedroom apartment with greige walls and white trim, white sofa, wood coffee table

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, and hanging both an art print and a wall shelf in this section, it’s visually separated from the rest of the space.

A bedroom section in a studio apartment, wood wall shelf, greige walls, white trim, throw pillows

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 bedroom section in a studio apartment, wood wall shelf, greige walls

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 white Ikea Havsta sideboard against a greige wall, vintage ladder, art prints
A white Ikea Havsta sideboard against a greige wall, vintage ladder, art prints

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 kitchen dining area with white walls and white floors, vintage round dining table, J39 chairs, black bentwood chair
A kitchen dining area with white walls and white floors, vintage round dining table, J39 chairs, black bentwood chair

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.

A hallway with white walls and white floors, oak peg rail

The simple oak wood peg rail, wall mirror, and elegant light wood bench stand out nicely against the all-white backdrop in the hallway.

A hallway with white walls and white floors, oak peg rail, light wood bench, wall mirror

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White walls and subtle decor in a one-bedroom apartment

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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.

A one-bedroom apartment with white walls and a subtle decor, beige sofa, wall rug, oak coffee table, Ikea Malm dresser

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.

A one-bedroom apartment with white walls and a subtle decor, beige sofa, wall rug, oak coffee table

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.

An Ikea Malm dresser with a subtle decor against a white wall

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 sleeping area in a stylish one-bedroom apartment with a subtle decor

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 home office spot in a one-bedroom apartment, subtle decor, light wood desk, walnut chair, standing mirror

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.

White kitchen with white subway tile backsplash, black countertops
White kitchen with white subway tile backsplash, black countertops

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.

A small white round dining table with white chairs, black Flowerpot pendant

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.

A small white round dining table with white chairs, black Flowerpot pendant
White kitchen with white subway tile backsplash, black countertops
A vintage kitchen storage module painted white

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.

A small white round dining table with white chairs, black Flowerpot pendant
White kitchen with white subway tile backsplash, black countertops
A vintage kitchen storage module painted white

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A green living room and a blue bedroom

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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.

A living room with green walls and a neutral color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

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.

A living room with green walls and a neutral color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings
A living room with green walls and a neutral color palette in the furniture and soft furnishings

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.

A dining room with a green wall, white round tulip dining table, Artek 66 chairs

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 kitchen with a green shiplap wall

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 bedroom with blue walls, red side table
A bedroom with blue walls, white fireplace
A bedroom with blue walls, red side table

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.

A hallway with yellow walls and brown furniture pieces

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 hallway with yellow walls and brown furniture pieces

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.

A walk-in closet with a blue wall and red floor

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell for Kvarteret Makleri

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Light grey walls with white trim in a subtle interior

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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.

A living room with light grey walls with white trim, modest decor, neutral warm color palette

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.

A living room with light grey walls with white trim, modest decor, neutral warm color palette

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.

A living room with light grey walls with white trim, modest decor, neutral warm color palette

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.

A living room with light grey walls with white trim, modest decor, neutral warm color palette

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 living room with light grey walls with white trim, modest decor, neutral warm color palette

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 living room with light grey walls with white trim, modest decor, neutral warm color palette

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.

A soft looking dining area with a light wood dining table, mixture of light and dark wood dining chairs

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 with subtle light grey walls and a natural color palette, deep blue artwork above the bed
A bedroom with subtle light grey walls and a natural color palette, deep blue artwork above the bed
A bedroom with subtle light grey walls and a natural color palette

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.

A bedroom home office spot with wood tones

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Studio apartment dividers: 9 ways to separate living and sleeping areas

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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.

  • A curtain on a ceiling rod as a room divider in a ceiling apartment
  • A curtain on a ceiling rod as a room divider in a ceiling apartment
  • A curtain on a ceiling rod as a room divider in a ceiling apartment

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem – see the full studio home tour here

A shelving unit to separate an open floor plan

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 half-open book shelf to separate a studio apartment
  • A half-open book shelf to separate a studio apartment

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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.

  • A folding screen as a studio apartment room divider
  • A folding screen as a studio apartment room divider
  • A folding screen as a studio apartment room divider

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A canopy to visually divide a 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.

A studio apartment with a canopy to separate the bedroom from the rest of the apartment

Styled by LinnĂ©a H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem – see the full home tour here

Add a temporary wall as a room divider

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.

  • A temporary wall as a studio apartment room divider
  • A temporary wall as a studio apartment room divider

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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.

A glass partition wall as a studio apartment room divider

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Use an existing nook as a sleeping space

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.

A studio apartment with a nook for the bedroom

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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.

A studio apartment with a bedroom separated from the hallway with a wardrobe at the foot of the bed, room divider wardrobe

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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.

  • Under-bed storage to separate the bedroom from the rest of the studio apartment
  • Under-bed storage to separate the bedroom from the rest of the studio apartment

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