This small apartment space definitely has a lot of character coming from the dark green bedroom and the dark grey wall color in the living room. While usually it is recommended to paint smaller spaces with lighter wall colors to make them appear bigger, in this case, the darker wall colors work great in this compact apartment.
A dark grey living room wall for a moody effect
The dark grey living room walls add a dramatic effect to this small living room yet because of the amount of daylight that comes in and the large white trim below the ceiling, the interior still looks and feels spacious.
The combination of the artwork, the vintage coffee table, and the grey velvet sofa add even more character to this space.
The real eye-catcher in the living room is the grey-painted Ikea Ivar cabinet, which is enhanced with a brass top and backsplash for a unique effect.
A black desk and chair in a small home office spot
One wall of the living room is dedicated to a small living room home office spot. Since the black wing doors leading up to the dark green bedroom are so apparent, they are matched with a black office desk and chair that complements the space nicely.
A compact kitchen with an interesting layout
The kitchen and living room are combined in one room. Because of this, the need for a compact kitchen arises that would have all functionality on a small surface. The oven module and fridge have been combined into one block that is accessible from two sides for an elegant, space-saving layout solution.
The kitchen sink has been built inside of a nook in the wall to be able to save as much space as possible. The all-white kitchen contrasts nicely with the dark grey wall color of the living room.
A dark green bedroom with a large white trim
The dark green bedroom wall color works in perfect combination with the dark grey on the walls in the living room and I love the way both wall colors can be seen together. Just like in the living room, a large white trim finishes off the dark green wall color for a lighter effect.
The built-in storage and the wall shelving have both been painted in the same color as the walls for a tone-on-tone effect contrasted by the light beige bedding on the bed.
A small hallway with a mirrored Ikea PAX wardrobe
The hallway is small, yet by using mirrored PAX wardrobe doors, the space looks much larger than it is. The wardrobe has been built inside a nook in the wall for seamless integration in the space.
Styled by Van Keppel, photographed by Ozollapa for Historiska Hem
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Wallpapers can transform a space and add an extra dimension in a way that is hard to achieve with a lick of paint on the wall. Wallpaper can be especially suited for a bedroom decor to achieve the right mood and romantic appearance.
Below you can find my selection of the most inspiring bedroom wallpaper ideas ranging from romantic to more minimal.
A classic William Morris wallpaper design combined with a rattan headboard
This beautiful bedroom has been covered in the Pimpernel design from Morris co which has an impressive effect on the space.
The rattan headboard and the sheer white and beige curtains contribute to this romantic setting and the wallpaper highlights the interesting assymetric floorplan of the room.
Brown tones in the wallpaper and textiles warm up the bedroom design
The white ceiling, floor, and wardrobe are enhanced with a mixture of beige and terracotta in the textiles and a beautiful brown wallpaper that adds an extra dimension to the otherwise modestly decorated space.
The mixture of the different warm tones in the bedding and throw pillows combined with the classic bedroom wallpaper creates a cozy bedroom setting enhanced by the beautiful floor lamp and the vintage art prints on the wall.
When you have enough space in your bedroom, you can cover all walls for an impressive effect. The white trim, ceilings, and floorboards in this bedroom accentuate the wallpaper design and the shades of beige and wood tones in the furniture really pop out against the wallpaper in the background.
Pink bedroom wallpaper in a modern farmhouse bedroom
The large bed has a beautiful fabric scalloped headboard which stands out so nicely against the pink wallpaper design. The patterns and fabrics create a romantic farmhouse style with a modern twist.
While you can apply wallpapers to all walls and cover your entire room for an impressive effect, you can also create an interesting accent wall with your wallpaper design.
This beautiful bedroom has white walls, white floors, and a white ceiling which makes the wallpaper design with blue flowers stand out in such an elegant way. The white bedding, white headboard, and black accents give the bedroom a modern appearance, while the wallpaper adds a romantic touch.
Green bedroom wallpaper in the entire bedroom space
The small patterns on this wallpaper design add a lot of detail to the room, which is decorated in a modest way. The windows, bedroom furniture, and accessories stand out against the patterns in a beautiful way, while the natural wood tones in the peg rail and the bedside table stand out against the wallpaper design.
The beige-on-beige wallpaper has a modest yet elegant effect on this bedroom. While the minimal colors and fabrics add a modern touch to the interior design of the space, the pattern on both the lampshade and the wallpaper adds a classic touch.
A modern gradient wallpaper transforms a minimal bedroom
This beautiful gradient wallpaper adds texture and depth to this minimal interior design. The wallpaper is the focal point in the space without being too present or elaborate.
The blue wallpaper adds a fresh yet romantic touch to this bedroom decorated in light and warm tones. I love the way the vintage-painted cabinet stands out against the sophisticated backdrop and the mixture of beige and white bedding adds a relaxing vibe to this setting.
The white bedroom storage stands out against the blue tones and makes the space appear more contemporary.
A classic green wallpaper pattern combined with rattan furniture
The rattan bed and sideboard really stand out against this sage green wallpaper and the combination of these elements add a romantic vibe to the space. The round mirror works nicely above the bed with the wallpaper backdrop.
The beautiful wardrobe around the bed works wonderfully in this large bedroom and it’s a great example of how you can use wallpapers in small sections of your interior design. The wallpaper finishes off the wall in the nook created by the wardrobe, functioning as a headboard of sorts.
This bedroom is rather basic and decorated with a mixture of beige and white tones that work well with the warm tone of the hardwood flooring. The beige and brown graphic wallpaper works as an eye-catching accent wall and spruces up the design of the room.
The fresh pattern of the tropical leaves on this beautiful bedroom wallpaper is applied above the white wainscoting for a subtle effect that brightens up the entire space which has been decorated in a modest color palette.
A subtle beige wallpaper combined with beige and black accents
The beautiful beige patterned wallpaper in this turn-of-the-century bedroom creates a wonderful backdrop for the wood mirror, black wall lamps, and the grey fabric headboard. The wallpaper design really adds a subtle personality to the space, further enhanced by the careful selection of furnishings and lighting.
The addition of the two olive vintage lounge chairs is great to relax and read a book at night and the material and color combination pairs up perfectly with the endless leaf pattern on the wall.
There is a large variety of wallpapers available and the design can affect your room in a great way. If you are trying to achieve a modern look, opt for an abstract or geometric design complemented by clean lines in the furniture. For a more glamorous effect in your space, opt for an art deco pattern.
Go for a striped wallpaper design if you want to add classic beauty to your space or go for floral patterns if you want to create a romantic room design.
The effect of wallpaper designs in different bedrooms
The size of the pattern can have an effect on the room as well. Smaller pattern designs will add more detail and they tend to be more subtle, especially in large bedrooms.
Wallpapers with a large pattern on the other hand will be more bold and tend to make smaller bedrooms appear even smaller.
This modern summer house was realized by Norm Architects and is located deep in the Swedish forests. The house used to be a traditional wooden cottage, yet it has now completely transformed into a modern summer house that feels intertwined with nature both in its choice of materials and the views you get from the windows.
The cabin is designed for a simple life, equipped with only the necessities resulting in a rustic, yet refined interior design that carries the signature minimalist style of Norm Architects.
A solid wood kitchen with limestone countertops
The solid wood kitchen cabinets are finished off with warm tones in the limestone countertops, a light grey limewash paint on the walls, and a contrasting black faucet.
Different wood tones in the dining area
The combination of the different dining chairs, the cabinet doors, and the rustic dining table makes for a perfect mixture of wood tones for a rustic and elegant effect in the space that has a modern appearance, yet relates to the traditional history of the cabin.
A minimalistic living room that highlights the view
The living room has large windows to enjoy the forest from. By keeping the furniture and decor in this room minimal, the view is the true focal point in this elegant space.
Custom built-ins finish off this modern summer house
The oak wood that is used for the kitchen cabinets can be found in the custom built-in modules that are integrated into the walls. The combination of the warm oak of the cabinet doors with the warm hardwood flooring and the original wood beams work in perfect balance.
A custom window seat to enjoy the forest surroundings
A large custom window seat spreads along the entire length of the large window overlooking the forest, offering a prime spot to enjoy the changing leaves over the season.
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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.
Blue shaker kitchen cabinets combined with white marble and chrome
The navy blue kitchen stands out in this light-flooded turn-of-the-century apartment. The dark blue cabinets are complemented with white marble countertops and finished off with a stainless steel hood and chrome hardware.
The kitchen has been fitted mostly on the large wall without any windows, while the stove and hood have been added in the section in between the windows, completing the functional kitchen layout in an elegant way.
An open shelf in the same dark blue color has been added to the open wall above the sink for a nice spot to display accessories. By not placing upper cabinets in this section, the layout is kept light and airy.
A large kitchen dining table in front of a glass partition
Part of the old white kitchen built-ins are still intact and offer additional storage space for cups and plates next to the blue shaker cabinets on the other side.
The half-glass partition has also been painted white. This modern way of dividing the kitchen from the living room includes classic wainscoting elements that can be found in the rest of the space for an integrated look.
A 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.
On the one side of the living room, you can observe the dark blue of the kitchen cabinets, while on the other side, you can peek into the bedroom with the blue walls.
The glass doors leading up towards the guest bedroom share similar historic detailing that complements the glass partition nicely.
A two-tone blue wall in the bedroom
The blue bedroom wall spreads out over the top half of the room, giving it a subtle contrast that can easily be seen from the living room. The bottom half has a white paint color and is finished off with moldings that fit the historic look of the apartment nicely.
The blue details in the art print hanging above the bed complement the wall color in such a nice way.
What used to be a doorway has now been transformed into an open bookshelf that stands out so nicely against the dark blue wall color.
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.
The upper part of the walls is painted in a modest beige wall color that comes back in the textiles and accessories throughout the space. The black desk, table lamp, and accessories add a nice contrasting element to the interior design.
Black and white floor tiles in a simple hallway
The hallway walls are painted white and an elegant white coat rack integrates smoothly in this setting. The black and white floor tiles are what stand out the most in this space.
This beautiful white studio apartment has white walls, white ceilings, and white trims and floorboards which give it a very subtle and minimal look that brings out the beautiful turn-of-the-century details of the building.
The decor of this minimal space has been picked out with care, allowing for enough empty floor and wall space to make the space appear bigger than it is.
A living room section with white walls and neutral tones
The living room section has been visually separated from the rest of the studio apartment with a white area rug. The velvet grey sofa adds a beautiful neutral tone to this setting which has been complemented by off-white, beige, and grey tones in the throw pillows and coffee tables.
The green plant on the stool next to the sofa brightens up the look of this section and adds some life to the otherwise modest palette.
A bedroom section in white and beige tints
While the sofa area is comprised mostly of grey tones, in the bedroom section of the space a mixture of beige and white textiles adds a subtle warmth. The beige and white chequered bedcover and the subtle beige tones in the art prints work nicely with all the white, while the warm wood tones on the side table complement the original herringbone flooring in the apartment.
A sage-green hallway adds a pop of color to this white studio apartment
While the rest of the studio apartment has white walls, the small hallway space has been painted in a sage-green wall color that is still modest, yet slightly bold.
From the hallway, you can look into the bright white living space, which really stands out against the colorful hallway space.
This high-end loft seems to be built around the dark grey kitchen island in the space, which has a central location in the main living space of this open floorplan. The modern style of the loft is enhanced by black accent pieces and light grey walls.
A minimal kitchen with a dark grey kitchen island
Since the main part of the kitchen has been seamlessly integrated into the back wall of the loft, it’s the dark grey kitchen island that takes up the most attention. The island also functions as a separator in between the kitchen and living room and the dark grey color of the kitchen cabinets matches the industrial style of the loft apartment.
The main kitchen module consists of two main pillars where the bigger appliances are located in an indented middle section, much like in this kitchen design. Almost all of the dark grey kitchen cabinets are pushed to open, apart from the one that holds the fridge and freezer.
The minimal dark grey cabinets are finished off with a stainless steel countertop, stainless steel backsplash, and a stainless steel faucet for a modern look with an industrial touch.
The side of the main kitchen module integrates seamlessly with the rest of the loft and goes over into a hallway. Behind the wall created by the main kitchen module, you can find the master bedroom.
A large dining table in front of the loft windows
Behind the dark grey kitchen island, you can find a large black marble dining table that can comfortably seat 6 people. To make the view towards the window unobstructed, a large bench has been added on the window side rather than placing 3 more dining chairs in this spot.
The large antique mirror leaning against the dining room wall adds a classic contrast to this modern look.
A living room with grey walls and a loft bed module
The modest yet modern living room decor complements the light grey walls in the space nicely, while subtle black accents in the throw pillows and accessories add visual interest.
In the living room, a loft bed has been integrated which has a dark grey color to make it stand out in the space.
The black and white artwork stands out against the backdrop of the light grey walls.
The loft bed module can be accessed by a ladder that has been attached to one of the pillars, making use of them in a functional way. The black metal of the ladder fits the industrial appearance of the apartment.
Master bedroom with grey walls and a hanging wardrobe
The mixture of white, beige, and wood tones in the master bedroom complements the light grey walls in the space nicely and the standing mirror reflects the space and makes it look bigger.
The hanging wardrobe solution turns a storage opportunity into a design element in the space. I like this effect, though you have to be diligent about keeping all your clothes organized and color-coordinated for this to work well.
A hallway with built-in storage and an eye-catching artwork
The hallway has been painted in the same light grey wall color as the rest of the space, with a niche spot to hang jackets and place shoes. The grey wall is brightened up with a cobalt blue artwork that acts as a true eye-catcher in the space.
A black bathroom with a washing machine built-in
The bathroom has been completely painted in a black color, which has a very dramatic effect on this room without windows.
The washing machine has been built-in behind a black door, which hides away everything you don’t want on display in the bathroom.
This turn-of-the-century Swedish apartment with beige shaker kitchen cabinets has been painted completely with an off-white wall color, which adds a subtle warm tone to the elegant interior.
The interior design is modest yet stylish, with a few eye-catching elements like the cobalt blue painting in the bedroom, the blue paint color in the hallway, and the yellow tones in the living room that enhance the modest wall color.
A living room in a modest palette with eye-catching artwork
The beige and wood tones in the living room complement the subtle warm tones. in the off-white walls nicely. The modest combination of fabrics and soft furnishings accentuates the eye-catching yellow painting on the wall above the linen sofa.
On the other side of the living room, a large art print of a bird takes up all the attention and the red table lamp adds a subtle color to the modest palette.
A dining area next to a historic fireplace decorated with a wall rug
The oak dining table and chairs fit wonderfully next to the white historic fireplace and the wall-hung rug adds the perfect texture to enhance this corner of the living space.
Beige shaker kitchen cabinets and chrome hardware
The beige-white shaker kitchen cabinets are only a few shades darker than the kitchen walls, which complement each other in a nice way. The white marble countertops and the chrome hardware add a fresh touch to the classic kitchen, while the farmhouse sink and the classic hood cover complete the look perfectly.
The kitchen looks out onto a small balcony where you can eat or have coffee on warmer days.
The bedroom has a very minimal yet cozy design, with a modest warm touch because of the off-white wall color in the space. The warm undertones in the wall color make the white doors and door frames stand out nicely and the same color as the walls also comes back in the linen bedsheets on the bed.
The wood bedside tables add a bit more warmth to the setup while the gold and white wall lamp adds an elegant finishing touch to the bed.
The minimal bedroom design is enhanced by a vintage wardrobe, which has been painted in a sage green color, and an eye-catching cobalt blue artwork that really stands out against the warm off-white wall color in the space.
A hallway painted in a blue wall color
The hallway doesn’t have any direct daylight, which makes it darker, and instead of trying to change this, the darker blue wall color accentuates this darker space in a nice way. The white rice-paper shade, white door frames, and the white painted shelving contrast wonderfully with the blue wall color which has also been applied to the ceiling in this space.
A combination of open and closed storage space fill the hallway and I love that the custom solution for jackets also includes a built-in mudroom bench underneath which shoes can be stored away.
A contrasting bathroom design with a black floor and white tiled walls
The subtle contrast between the black floor tiles and the white subway wall tiles in this classy bathroom works very nicely. The wall tiles don’t go all the way up to the ceiling, leaving part of the wall bare, which has been painted in a very subtle white with green undertones, adding a fresh touch to the space.
The chrome bathroom fittings give the bathroom a classy look that complements the fresh yet contrasting color palette in the space.
Photographed by Ozolappa, styled by Lingsell for Historiska Hem
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This beautiful apartment (for sale via Stadshem) has been completely decorated in a beige color palette. Apart from the occasional wood tone, some red elements, and a few green plants, only tones of beige are used for the interior decoration of this place, resulting in a modest and calming look with a powerful tone-on-tone style that is both elegant and sophisticated.
A beige color palette in a tone-on-tone kitchen
The powerful beige color palette in the kitchen comes back in the wall color as well as in the off-white kitchen cabinets, the beige limestone countertops, and the custom beige wall shelving above the counter.
The darker elements like the pendant lighting, art print, and accessories really stand out against this all-beige color palette and the tone-on-tone look hides the slightly awkward walls in this section of the apartment.
The layout of the kitchen consists of a main section with lower cabinets only, a section with high cupboards that hold the fridge, and a small kitchen island with a stove that separates the open-plan kitchen from the rest of the room.
A dining area in front of the window
In between the kitchen module and the living room, you can find a large dining table in front of the window with sheer white curtains. The beige dining chairs match the setting perfectly and the wood and rattan sideboard adds a beautiful warm tone to the dining area.
A mirror on the wall in between the sofa area and the dining table reflects the beige walls on the other side of the room.
A beige color palette enhanced with red tones in the living room
The beige living room wall color and soft furnishings have been enhanced with red tones in the sofa area. These subtle red tones in the art prints, flowers, and the throw pillow on the off-white sofa work wonderfully in this tone-on-tone palette while the wood tones in the coffee table and lounge chair add extra depth to the palette.
Brown tones contrast with the beige color palette in the bedroom
The beige bedroom walls and the sheer beige curtains in front of the bedroom window are matched by beige and white linen fabrics on the bed and contrasted by brown tones in the throw pillows and on the bedside tables.
The built-in wardrobe in the bedroom has the same color as the walls which makes it look very integrated inside the room. The wardrobe continues over the doorway towards the bathroom as well, to be able to utilize the lost space on top of the door.
A small hallway section in the kitchen
The entry door of the apartment comes out straight into the living kitchen, so the rounded wall has been turned into a small hallway section using the Muuto dots as wall hooks.
Beige limestone in the bathroom to match the beige color palette in the rest of the apartment
The bathroom features half-tile walls paired with a beige paint color that matches the aesthetics of the rest of the apartment.
The beautiful white floors in this one-bedroom apartment are accentuated by beautiful greige walls with white trim for a soft and elegant effect in this stylish space. The carefully selected furniture and accessories enhance the look of this small home and the natural color palette in the materials works in perfect harmony with the wall color.
A spacious sofa area by the window
The area in front of the window has been used for the sofa, which is a lovely spot for it. The windows are framed by two beautiful off-white linen curtains with a black trim, which is a color combination that also comes back in the fabric pendant light above the warm wood coffee table.
The white sofa combined with the light grey armchair and the light beige area rug brightens up the deeper color of the greige walls and brings out the warm undertones in the paint color.
A sleeping area framed by greige walls with white trim
In the sleeping area, the greige wall color is really apparent as the bed is placed where two greige walls meet. The white trim is about the same size as the white floorboards, which frames the greige wall color nicely.
By placing the bed in the corner of the combined living and sleeping space, and hanging both an art print and a wall shelf in this section, it’s visually separated from the rest of the space.
The simple wooden wall shelf stands out nicely against the greige background provided by the beautiful wall color and is a perfect spot for keeping books and small decor pieces by the bed.
A white sideboard stands out against the greige wall color
The white flooring is matched by a white Ikea Havsta sideboard that blends in, yet stands out against the greige wall at the same time. The brown and greige tones in the art print and in the table lamp complement this setting nicely, while the vintage ladder leaning against the wall adds a warm tone to this corner.
A warm and contrasting kitchen dining area
While the main living space has greige walls with white trim, the kitchen and hallway in this apartment have white walls that reflect the daylight coming in through the windows.
The vintage round dining table combined with the J39 chairs in light oak and the black bentwood chairs make for a wonderful setting that contrasts with the white walls and the sheer white curtains in front of the window.
A small hallway with white walls
The hallway benefits especially from the white walls and white floors, since no direct daylight can enter this section of the apartment.
The simple oak wood peg rail, wall mirror, and elegant light wood bench stand out nicely against the all-white backdrop in the hallway.
The subtle decor in this small one-bedroom apartment in Sweden works so nicely against the white walls and makes the space appear bigger than it actually is. The main room in the apartment contains a sofa section, a sleeping area, and a small home office spot, without it feeling crowded and this is mainly because of the light color palette and the subtle decor in the space.
Natural tones and subtle decor in the sofa area
The sofa area is marked by a beautiful wall rug above it, which adds so much texture to the white walls. The Ikea Soderhamn sofa with a Bemz custom cover* works nicely with the off-white area rug and the round oak wood coffee table adds a beautiful warm tone to the setting.
An Ikea Malm dresser is used as a sideboard in the living room, while also offering ample storage space for clothes since this room also has a sleeping area.
A stylish sleeping area with a gallery wall and lots of textiles
Even though the bed stands relatively close to the other functional areas in this one room, it’s visually separated from the other areas by wedging the bed in between a gallery wall and a small wooden bedside table. The warm color palette in the textiles and the prints enhance the white palette of the bedsheets and the walls, while the wall lamp adds the perfect reading light above the bed.
A home office spot in natural tones
Right next to the sofa, you can find a small home office spot made out of an Ikea Lisabo desk in light wood and an &Tradition Pavillion chair in walnut wood with a black frame. I love the way the light and the dark wood complement each other against the white walls.
The standing mirror reflects the home office spot and makes the space appear bigger.
A simple white kitchen and a cozy dining area
The kitchen is simple, yet the accessories make it look interesting and personal. The white subway tile backsplash combined with the white cabinets and the black countertop gives the space a contrasting look, while the open shelving adds a nice spot to display accessories.
The small round HAY Copenhagen dining table combined with the white Ant chairs blend into the white plank floors, while the wood detailing on the table legs and the single bentwood chair adds a soft tone to the setting.
The black Flowerpot pendant above the table adds a lovely point of contrast that also comes back in the elegant art print on the wall. Part of the original kitchen that used to be in the apartment is also still present and I love the play between vintage and new in the two kitchen modules.
The peg rail by the dining table is a stylish visual element against the white walls, makes for a subtle decor and you can use it to store pretty kitchen essentials: win-win.
