This modern apartment is located on the 21st floor of a newly built Swedish skyscraper (Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Alen Cordic for Vastfast) and has amazing views over Gothenburg. While it’s always a bit more challenging to add a unique and characterful touch to a new building rather than a historic apartment, I think the stylists of this apartment did an amazing job of making this interior feel homey.

The apartment consists of a spacious living kitchen with a dining and sofa area overlooking the city. The bedroom has a walk-in closet currently used as a small home office. The interior is modern yet cozy, with a mix of neutral tones and black accents for a contrasting effect.

A spacious living kitchen with a sofa area overlooking the city

The kitchen is built on one end of the living space, allowing a large portion of the floor plan for a cozy sofa area with a beige couch and soft area rug.

The beige sofa is paired with a dark wood coffee table and a mix of brown textiles on the couch, adding a wonderful contrast to the white walls in the living space.

An armchair in front of the window makes for a perfect reading corner with a view and sheer white curtains can blend the abundance of sunlight coming through those large windows.

A grey corner kitchen is planned next to the hallway

A minimal kitchen with light grey cabinets and a white countertop is planned out in a corner layout right next to the entrance of the apartment.

The corner layout leaves the middle of the space free for a round dining table. The light wood table paired with the dark wood dining chairs and brown accessories adds a beautiful warm and dark touch to the light kitchen space.

The countertop material is used on the kitchen backsplash as well and a chrome faucet adds a modern element to the kitchen design.

A white bedroom with brown accents and a walk-in closet

Just like the rest of the apartment, the walls of the bedroom are painted crisp white, making the black and brown textiles and accessories stand out powerfully.

The color palette of the textiles on the bed comes back in the colors of the art print hanging above the bedside table.

A walk-in closet doubles as a home office space and the decor matches the one of the bedroom perfectly.

Entrance area with a custom storage wardrobe

The hallway features a custom wardrobe made out of the same materials as the kitchen, making both functional areas blend into each other. A large wall mirror is great for checking yourself before you leave the house, however, it also reflects some light back into this area of the apartment.

A modern beige tile bathroom with chrome fixtures

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Alen Cordic, for Vastfast

This turn-of-the-century apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem) has a modern kitchen paired with a mixture of modern and antique furniture pieces for a unique and characterful look.

The spacious living room looks very cozy and inviting. A bookshelf custom-built around the bedroom doorway is a nice feature to enhance the space with. The modern white shaker kitchen with grey stone countertops is paired with a vintage dining table and wall cabinet in warm wood tones for an inviting setting.

A cozy living room with vintage furniture pieces and a bookshelf built around the door

The warm and cozy living room features a grey fabric sofa paired with camel linen curtains in front of the window that warm up the daylight coming in.

The sofa is decorated with red, pink, and blue pillowcases, a color palette also used in the art print next to it. Three different vintage lounge chairs decorate the area in front of the sofa and a vintage TV sideboard adds a warm wood tone to the setting.

The custom bookshelf built around the door continues on the small wall next to the fireplace and offers a custom solution for books without taking up too much floor space in the living room.

A modern shaker kitchen with a vintage dining table and chairs

The vintage and antique look of the apartment is continued in the kitchen, where a beautiful round vintage dining table in a warm wood tone is paired with wood chairs in the same tone and a tulip pendant lamp hanging in the center of the table.

The vintage glass cabinet hanging on the wall paired with the selection of art prints finishes off the look of this dining area perfectly.

The L-shaped kitchen layout wraps around the room leaving enough space for the dining area in the middle. The white shaker cabinets are paired with a grey stone countertop including a small backsplash by the wall. The steel backsplash behind the stove offers some extra wall protection while cooking.

A part of the kitchen wall is spared out and made into open shelving for wine and spices, all easily reachable.

A cozy bedroom with a home office spot next to the wardrobe

The bedroom has beige walls and brown linen curtains for a warm and cozy look. The wardrobe is painted in the same color as the walls, making it blend into the space.

The bed features a red fabric headboard and a mix of warm textiles. The two vintage side tables with a white marble top fit this romantic bedroom setting perfectly.

The wardrobe is built from floor to ceiling, offering lots of valuable storage space in the bedroom.

In between the wardrobe and the window, there is a small spot available for a vintage table that can be used as a home office spot or makeup table. The large round wall mirror makes this small section of the bedroom look bigger.

Red floral wallpaper in an entryway with an assymetric floorplan

A small kid’s room with warm beige walls and tones of red

A classic bathroom with different white tiles

The bathroom features white glossy subway tiles on the wall, paired with a mix of black and white hexagon tiles on the floor for a beautiful pattern.

Even in the bathroom, you can find a vintage furniture piece, tying the look of the different rooms together.

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

This wonderful townhouse that was for sale in Palma (via Fantastic Frank) is a design lover’s Mediterranean dream come true. The house features warm and rustic elements paired with modern pieces for a wonderful mix of contemporary details and historic heritage so clearly still present in the house.

The ground floor features an open-plan kitchen and living space with a beige and white original tiled floor and wooden beams underneath the high ceilings. The kitchen pairs well with the wood tone of the beams, while the understated dining and sofa areas make for a cozy yet stylish living space.

A living kitchen with warm wood cabinets and a checkered tile floor

The shared kitchen and living space opens up to the beautiful garden with a striped swimming pool (pictured below). The wood beams in the living room paired with the historic doors and fireplace set the stage for a classic interior decorated with a careful selection of contemporary furniture pieces.

The warm wood kitchen is paired with a thick stone countertop and stone backsplash with integrated shelving. This warm kitchen color palette pairs wonderfully with the beams and the beige and white checkered flooring.

A natural bedroom with a seating area in the hallway

The bedrooms on the second level of the townhouse are decorated modestly, highlighting the historic details of the building.

A seating area with two pastel pink lounge chairs takes a proud place in front of the balcony window.

A mix of different stones, copper fixtures, and vertical wall tiles in a modern bathroom

While the beige marble soaking tub is the highlight of this warm-toned bathroom design, the sandstone tiles and half-tiled walls placed in a vertical orientation all contribute to a soft aesthetic. The copper fixtures finish the look off perfectly.

A classic vanity with wooden cabinetry and a white marble sink pairs well with a simple wood frame mirror for an elegant historic style.

A majestic entryway with a historic metal staircase

The mix of terrazzo in the hallway is paired with a vintage sideboard and a vintage mirror to match the period look of the space.

An elegant outdoor area with a striped swimming pool

Simple daybeds and white umbrellas line an eye-catching pool with a striped pattern in the tiling for a modern Mediterranean appearance.

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The real eye-catcher in this beautiful home for sale in Sweden (Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Sawsonov for Historiska Hem) is the gorgeous green kitchen with beige stone countertops and chrome hardware. The L-shaped kitchen functionally separates the living and cooking areas.

The soft beige walls and warm wood tones in the rest of the living space add a unique character to the home that looks very personal and inviting.

A green kitchen with beige stone countertops and stainless steel elements

The green kitchen cabinets stand out against the soft beige walls in a powerful way. The L-shaped kitchen layout allows the kitchen to extend from the small niche space into the living area. Yet, at the same time, it also functions as a visual separator between the two functional areas.

The minimal green cabinets are paired with stainless steel hardware and appliances and a stone countertop for a modern look. The two classic pendant lights above the counter add an elegant touch to the setting.

The L-shaped layout is arranged with the fridge right next to the window and a series of plants bring out the vibrancy of the green cabinets even more.

A sofa and dining area with a variety of warm wood tones

The sofa and dining area right next to the kitchen island features a warm and inviting mix of different wood tones in the dining table, dining chairs, coffee tables, and the String bookshelf against the wall. This warm mix complements the soft beige walls and beige curtains and makes the light couch color stand out.

The other side of the living room features a vintage dresser painted in the same color as the wall to make it blend in. A mix of vintage accessories and a fiddle fig tree decorate this simple corner perfectly.

Pale yellow bedroom walls and a subtle decor

The pale yellow paint color used in the bedroom gives this light-flooded room a vibrant yet subtle touch. The subtle addition of different colors and accessories makes this bedroom look unique and inviting.

The peg rail and wall shelf attached next to the bed are painted in the same color as the wall to make them blend in nicely.

The right side of the bedroom features a walk-in closet that can be hidden behind a sheer white linen curtain when it’s not in use.

A kid’s room with terracotta walls

The kid’s room has a deep terracotta wall color that makes it so unique, which is perfectly fitting for a children’s space. Even the heater element is painted in the same color as the wall, for a cohesive effect.

The bedding has a similar tone to the wall color, which makes the effect of this dark mood even more powerful.

A simple bathroom with beige wall and floor tiles

A small beige hallway with white IKEA wall storage modules

Styled by Styled by Lindholm Design, photographed by Sawsonov for Historiska Hem

This three-bedroom apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson For Alvhem) is decorated in a neutral color palette with brown tones throughout the different rooms.

The living kitchen with an island in the middle has light grey kitchen cabinets paired with countertops in light wood and stainless steel. The white subway tile backsplash with black grout is enhanced by a soft beige wall color on top, which complements the kitchen nicely.

A light grey L-shaped kitchen with a peninsula island

The spacious L-shaped kitchen layout includes a peninsula kitchen island in between the two windows for extra storage and countertop space.

Light grey kitchen cabinets are paired with a stainless steel countertop by the sink and light wood countertops in the rest of the kitchen. The elegant chrome cabinet hardware matches the other metal elements in the kitchen perfectly.

The white subway tile backsplash with black grout is a stylish way to protect the wall from scratches. The backsplash only goes halfway, however, and the area on top is painted in a soft beige wall color.

Next to the kitchen island, you can find a round dining table with oak dining chairs and a vintage cabinet that is great for holding glasses and dinnerware right next to the dining area.

Opposite the dining table, the sofa area finds its place. The color palette of this area contains natural tones paired with beige and brown, pairing well with the rest of the living kitchen.

A bedroom with off-white walls and brown tones

The main bedroom is painted with an off-white wall color, which brings out the high ceiling and the white crown moldings. To follow the color palette of the living space, brown tones in the furniture and textiles are used to decorate the otherwise neutral interior.

A butterfly lounge chair placed in the corner of the bedroom makes for a perfect spot to read a book before bed.

A wardrobe with classic white doors and gold hardware finds a perfect spot in a niche space in the wall, optimally utilizing the floor space.

A guest bedroom paired with a small home office spot

The smaller guest bedroom has a similar color palette and the same wardrobe as the main bedroom.

A black desk paired with an oak chair makes for a perfect home office spot in the guest bedroom.

A white hallway decorated in black and brown tones

Subway wall tiles and hexagon floor tiles paired with a grey bathroom vanity

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson For Alvhem

This majestic villa near Amsterdam (which was for sale via Fantastic Frank) is decorated modernly, using warm and natural materials throughout the spacious rooms flooded with daylight. The ground floor features a spacious dining room with an oval dining table, a living room in a warm color palette, and a contemporary kitchen in a dark wood tone paired with an impressive stone countertop.

The second floor holds the bedrooms and another living area. The classic yet modern bathroom has a beautiful grey tile on the walls and flooring, paired with a grey vanity.

A dining room with mustard walls and an impressive oval dining table

You can access a spacious dining room with mustard limewash walls and a beautiful hardwood floor through the intricate wood frame glass doors with rounded corners.

The mustard walls are paired with yellow dining chairs around the modern oval dining table for a coherently warm look.

A living room with beige walls and yellow couches

The beige walls in the living room accentuate the historical details on the white ceiling and the woodwork around the windows. The yellow couches complement the beige walls perfectly, while the green plants add a fresh touch to the color palette.

A spacious hallway with a beige tile floor

The white walls in the hallway contrast nicely against the darker tone of the walls in the dining room. The rattan pendant lights add a whimsical touch to the setting, which pairs well with the vintage wall shelving in a dark wood tone.

The white-painted staircase leads up to the bedrooms on the second level.

A dark oak kitchen with dark grey walls

The contemporary kitchen consists of different kitchen modules separated from each other. The walnut cabinets paired with the impressive stone countertops work well in this spacious floor plan.

Both the walls and ceiling are painted in a dark grey paint color for an impressive color-drenched effect.

The custom kitchen dining table is attached to wall storage and shares the same material palette as the kitchen.

A family room on the second floor

A spacious bedroom with custom wardrobe modules

The main bedroom has a subtle warm grey wall color and a metal frame bed. The custom walnut wardrobe modules share the same look as the downstairs kitchen cabinets.

A guest bedroom underneath an A-line roof

A grey bathroom with a clawfoot tub

The impressive grey color palette in the bathroom is realized by the grey tiles on the floor and on half the wall. The impressive clawfoot tub adds a beautiful historic element to the space.

A cool grey vanity with chrome details finishes off the bathroom look perfectly.

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This beautifully renovated historic apartment for sale in Sweden (via Stadshem) has a combined living and bedroom area that works in a spacious and elegant way. The bed is built inside of a niche space inside the wall and separated off with beige curtains on either side for an elegant effect.

The rest of the spacious living space with light grey walls features a mix of brown and beige modern furniture with green plants and carefully selected accessories.

A combined living and sleeping space with a bed nook

The spacious living and sleeping area is located in a large room with three windows, which provides the space with a lot of daylight. The area in front of the window is used for a spacious sofa area featuring a beige sofa, an off-white area rug, and a brown armchair.

The sheer white curtains frame the largest window frame and the modern white pendant lamp adds almost a sculptural effect to this living room.

On the other side, next to the apartment hallway, you can find a cozy bed nook with a lowered ceiling and beige curtains to separate the two functional areas from each other.

The small bed fits the bed nook perfectly and the bedside table and bedside rug make their way out of the niche space, making the area feel bigger.

The wall next to the hallway is a perfect spot for a home office area. A small wood desk paired with a black chair and an elegant round mirror is placed next to a cork cabinet that can hold paperwork and office supplies.

A simple kitchen with a cozy dining area

The kitchen space is rather large and can fit a 4-person round dining table in front of the balcony window. The mixture of black and white textiles and chairs adds a beautiful contrast here.

Two subtle art prints and an elegant pendant light complete the look of this cozy dining setup.

A small hallway with a large wall mirror

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This light-flooded apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Mimmi Staaf, photographed by Jocke Ono for Historiska Hem) has a large living kitchen with a long row of tall windows letting in an abundance of natural light. The cooking and living areas are separated from each other with a non-bearing module that contains the TV on the living room side and the fridge on the cooking side.

The bedroom, which lies right next to the living kitchen, is painted in a pastel yellow wall color and decorated with a few yellow accent pieces just like the bathroom in this apartment.

A large living kitchen with a beige sofa and neutral yet cozy decor

The light beige fabric sofa stands proud on top of an off-white area rug in the middle of the living space. The black sideboard behind it adds a lovely contrast to the setting, while the wooden coffee table and vintage leather armchair add a few warm tones to the look.

A large wall rug decorates the wall behind the leather armchair. The brown tones in the rug pair well with the rest of the living room interior.

A vintage lamp paired with a few carefully selected decor pieces makes the black sideboard shine.

A kitchen and dining area with a separator module in the middle

The cooking area is a bit higher than the rest of the space, separating the two areas naturally. To module in front of the kitchen makes the separation between functional areas even more apparent, while at the same time offering a great spot for the TV facing the sofa.

On the other side of the module, you can find the fridge and other appliances.

The warm wood dining table and chairs pair nicely with the wood kitchen cabinets and find a perfect spot in front of one of the windows.

A bedroom with pastel yellow walls and yellow bedding

The pastel yellow bedroom walls are contrasted by the two black floor lamps and magazine holders next to the bed. The yellow bedding brings out the yellow undertones in the paint color nicely.

The bedroom wardrobe is hidden behind a linen curtain, making it less apparent in the space.

A hallway with a yellow door and a wall-to-wall wardrobe

A simple white bathroom with yellow accents

Styled by Mimmi Staaf, photographed by Jocke Ono for Historiska Hem

This beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment with many large windows for sale in Sweden (via Alvhem) has an open-plan living kitchen with warm beige walls and brown cabinets for a warm and inviting look. The wall between the kitchen and living area was removed to create an open floor plan with the dining table between the two functional areas.

The small bedroom is painted in a dramatic dark green wall color that makes the white ceiling paint color stand out. In contrast, the hallway is painted in a sand color, including the wardrobe for a tone-on-tone effect.

Brown kitchen cabinets paired with beige walls and beige stone countertops

The push-to-open brown kitchen cabinets contrast against the light wall color and go up to the ceiling for an impressive effect and lots of storage in the space.

The beige stone countertops complement the brown tone of the cabinets perfectly, while the black faucet adds a bit of contrast to the palette.

Against the living room wall, larger cupboards are placed that hold the large appliances out of the way from the main kitchen element.

The dining table paired with natural oak dining chairs stands out against the dark brown tone of the kitchen and adds a warm natural touch against the white-soaped hardwood flooring.

A mirror reflects the space and the light coming in through the windows, making the room appear larger.

A white sofa paired with an elegant wall rug and a white area rug set the stage for a natural wood coffee table and a dark-tone vintage glass cabinet that adds a unique character to the room.

Dark green walls in a small bedroom space

The small bedroom has a dramatic look because of the dark green bedroom wall color, from which the mix of beige textiles on the bed stands out powerfully.

The wall color contrasts with the white ceiling, the white door, and the simple white wardrobe providing storage for clothes.

A sand-colored entryway with a built-in wardrobe in the same tone

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This historic apartment for sale in Sweden (Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem) is renovated in a modern and minimal way, and decorated with a few subtle additions that make the interior style of this space inviting yet clean and minimal at the same time.

The large living kitchen has cream kitchen cabinets that match the color of the walls. Opposite the kitchen, you can find a spacious dining area and on the other side, the sofa area finds a spot. The custom wardrobe built in the hallway features a small home office in the middle, optimally utilizing this space.

A cream-white kitchen with beige limestone countertops

The minimal cream-white kitchen cabinets are paired with a warm beige limestone countertop, black appliances, and a black faucet for a modern look.

The spacious dining table with Wishbone chairs fits perfectly in front of this window and the black pendant light adds a beautiful contrast to the setting.

Two subtle black wall lights above the kitchen counter provide a minimal form of task lighting while cooking.

Even though the kitchen doesn’t have upper cabinets, the stove hood is covered with the same material as the kitchen cabinets, blending in with the wall color behind it.

A small pantry next to the kitchen is great for added storage since the kitchen has been kept quite minimal.

A sofa area with warm tones and a white couch

Opposite the dining table, you can find a sofa section with a white couch that stands out against the subtle wall color.

A leather armchair and a wooden wall shelf add a beautiful warm touch to the living kitchen and the shelf holds a nice collection of objects and ceramics,

A hallway with a built-in home office

This open-plan layout features a hallway that flows over into the living kitchen and the bedroom. A large standing mirror reflects this low-lit space and makes it look and feel more spacious.

A wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling wardrobe offers lots of storage space in the hallway. The middle of this wardrobe functions as a custom closet home office desk. The materials used for the cabinets and worktop are the same as the ones used in the kitchen.

A minimal bedroom with a custom shelf inside the wall

The soft beige wall color in the bedroom is matched by white bedding, curtains, and a pendant light for a light and bright effect. The green plants add a beautiful fresh touch to the interior.

The custom shelf built inside the wall replaces bedside tables in this small bedroom and can hold books and other essentials.

Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem