This beautiful Swedish apartment has a very functional open-concept floor plan which combines a kitchen, hallway, dining room, and living room all into one space. The oak kitchen cabinets stand out against the white walls in the interior, which makes the cabinetry the main focal point of the space.
A hallway, kitchen, and living room combined
The living space has 4 main functionalities: a hallway next to the dining area, a kitchen, and a living area. You can see that an additional wall was constructed next to the sofa area to make space for an extra bedroom.
Even though this living space combines many living areas, the functionalities have been visually separated from each other in an excellent way to create different living zones.
Oak kitchen cabinets combined with white stone countertops and a kitchen island
The beautiful dark oak kitchen cabinets stand out against the white walls of this living space and the wood veins add a contrasting warm texture to the interior design that looks elegant and sophisticated.
The kitchen design contains tall oak cabinets that have all been placed on the wall opposing the living room window. The other side of the kitchen contains lower cabinets only for a lighter look that is finished off with an elegant white shelf.
The waterfall kitchen island visually separates the kitchen from the dining area, yet it also provides a place for two bar stools so you can use it as a breakfast bar.
The white stone countertops and the waterfall countertop on the kitchen island lighten the color palette of the oak cabinets, while the stainless steel faucet adds an elegant touch to the setting.
Light gray wall cabinets and a half wall make a hallway section
Since the apartment door opens right into the main living space without an extra hallway, the owners of this apartment had to get creative. A half wall was added between the dining area and the front door to create a separation between the two areas.
Floor-to-ceiling wardrobe modules in a light grey color were added by the wall for hallway storage and an open hallway storage module was placed right next to the door. By picking out the cabinet doors in a different material from the oak cabinets in the kitchen, the two modules are visually distinct from each other.
An open-concept dining area and living space
The dining and living area has been decorated with light tones and finished off with different wood tones for a natural look.
The wall by the dining table has been finished off with a gallery wall and a small round mirror, which gives it character and elegance.
In the living room, you can find a white base palette that has been finished off with black accents on the armchair, wall lamp, and coffee table.
Warm grey walls and a wall-to-wall wardrobe in the bedroom
The same wardrobe modules as in the hallway can be found in the bedroom as well for an integrated effect. One of the bedroom walls has been completely covered in wardrobe cabinets which provide a lot of storage space.
The bedroom walls have been painted in the same color as the cabinets for a tone-on-tone effect. The beige textiles on the bed combined with the beige curtains add a warm tone to the palette and the gold hardware on the cabinets combined with the gold in the wall lamp adds a luxurious touch.
I’m often drawn to minimalist apartment ideas, yet sometimes they can lack coziness and can often be too clean and minimal to the point of almost looking clinical. This beautiful living space shows minimalist living can have character and personality and it’s an excellent showcase of a cozy and inviting, yet minimalist vibe in an interior.
A minimalist living room with white textiles and a dark wood coffee table
The living space in this beautiful apartment contains the kitchen, dining area, and lounge area by the window. These three functionalities are all combined on a relatively small floor plan, yet by leaving enough white space around the furniture pieces, you still get the impression of a clean and open space, which is a great way of decorating a smaller apartment.
The minimal white sofa is combined with a white area rug and white lounge chair which makes for the perfect white canvas along with the white walls in this minimalist home. To add some contrast, the dark wood coffee table and the stools work perfectly in this setting.
While one of the walls has the TV, you can see that all cables have been built into the wall for a clean look. On the other side a large abstract artwork in grey tones finishes off the setting nicely.
A small dining area based upon essential items
While the dark herringbone floors have been covered almost entirely in the living room to create a lighter palette, in the dining area they are kept exposed for a darker setting.
The dark wood dining table and chairs match this palette perfectly and the small table is the perfect choice for this floor plan.
Clean lines in a white kitchen with calacatta viola marble countertops
The minimal white kitchen is built into a niche area on the other side of the window with cabinets on both sides. The clean lines of the kitchen cabinets are enhanced with beautiful calacatta viola marble on the countertops and the side of the kitchen for an eye-catching effect.
The viola marble has also been used to make custom floating shelves located in the negative space on the right side of the kitchen, perfect for displaying small deco items to make to kitchen feel cozy.
The black faucet adds a bit of contrast matching the natural veins in the marble and the off-white walls make the white cabinets and the white trim on the ceiling stand out nicely. The kitchen design matches the neutral tones in the minimalist living room, yet its high-end materials enhance the look of the apartment.
A stripped-down bedroom design with built-in storage space
The cozy minimal bedroom is the most stripped-down of all the rooms in this minimalist apartment with just a few items decorating this simple space. The bed frame and beige fabric headboard are the basis for this clean space and the design is enhanced by the beautiful black metal wall sconces, the black hardware on the built-in wardrobe, and the wood tones at the foot of the bed.
Just like in the living kitchen of this minimalist apartment, a large yet modest artwork decorates the walls of the bedroom. It’s the carefully selected items in different materials and neutral colors that set the design apart and make this apartment elegant and inviting.
A small bathroom covered in white marble
A minimal bathroom decor was the only thing missing on the minimalist apartment checklist and even though the designers had only a small space to work with, the design works perfectly.
The marble tiles in the shower combined with the marble sink and the marble on the toilet work to lift the design and the large and tall mirror helps to create depth and visually makes the space look bigger.
The marble slab on top of the toilet also functions as storage with open shelving behind it to store bathroom essentials. This is a creative solution to save space, no matter how much space you have available.
When combining different functionalities in one room, a glass wall partition is a perfect way to separate the functional areas from each other, while still ensuring natural light to flow throughout the space.
While glass partition walls are often used in small studio homes to create the impression of different rooms, they can also be used to divide a room into smaller areas which each serve a different functionality, just like in this beautiful bedroom.
A contrasting black glass and metal partition wall by the bed
This beautiful bedroom has been divided into two main functional areas. The side of the bedroom by the window contains the bed and a big wardrobe, and the glass wall transforms the floor plan into a visually smaller bedroom. On the other side of the glass partition, however, you can find a home office, which is nicely separated from the rest of the room.
The light-soaped oak wood flooring combined with the sheer white curtains by the window and the white and pink bedding make for a light base palette, which has been contrasted nicely by the eye-catching black metal frame of the glass wall.
The bedroom walls have been painted in a subtle light gray color with a warm undertone, which gives the room a warm base palette that is accentuated by the peachy tones in the duvet cover and the warm area rug behind the bed.
Behind the glass: a pink home office
The other side of the glass wall partition is turned into a home office area with a spacious desk and at the same time, it functions as additional storage for the bedroom. The walls of the home office section have been painted pink, which along with the use of the glass wall, really sets this section apart and visually separates it from the other side of the room.
The bold paint color on the wall is toned down by a neutral color palette in the desk and wooden chair and the accessories and table lamp have all been picked out in a neutral color palette as well.
The mirror by the door reflects the other side of the room, yet it also reflects some of the daylight coming through the windows on the other side. Even though the glass partition ensures daylight can flow freely, this is a nice touch to make sure enough light reaches this home office spot that is placed behind the big wardrobe module.
Greige paint colors are a perfect choice for a calm and tranquil look in the bedroom. Greige, a.k.a gray-beige is a very warm gray that can be perceived as beige depending on the warmth of the natural light coming into a room.
Greige is a neutral wall color that is neither too warm nor too cold, which makes it easy to combine with other colors in your bedroom decor. It’s a great wall color choice for a neutral look that has a little something more than just off-white walls and greige paint colors have been increasingly popular over the past few years exactly for this reason.
Have a look at the inspiring greige bedrooms in the list below and find ideas on how to combine this trendy wall color with the right accessories and soft furnishings. At the bottom of this article, you can find the best greige paint colors to try out a swatch from on your walls.
A greige wall color, white trim, and black accent wall lamp
The bedroom in this beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden has a beautiful shade of greige on the walls, which makes the white trim, frames around the windows and the light hardwood flooring stand out in a nice way.
The wardrobe is hidden behind a beige linen curtain, which is slightly warmer than the wall color and both the rice paper pendant light and the black metal wall lamp stand out nicely against this beautiful wall color. As a finishing touch, the warm wood of the bentwood chairs and the bench behind the bed bring out the warm undertones in the paint color.
Both the walls and the wardrobe have been painted in a warm tone of greige in this bedroom. The white floorboards and white ceilings really stand out against this wall color and since the wardrobe doesn’t continue all the way up to the ceiling, the room looks more spacious.
The greige paint color is lightened up by the white wall lamps, white chequered bedding, wall art, and the white Eos feather lamp by Umage. The pale oak bedside tables are attached to the wall for an integrated look and they bring out the warm undertones in the wall color.
A deep greige paint color combined with white floors and ceilings
A darker shade of greige adds so much character to this bedroom with white hardwood flooring. The window frame and heating element have been kept white, along with the ceiling, two elements that really stand out in this room.
The door towards the walk-in closet as well as the custom-built wardrobe have been painted in the same color as the wall for a tone-on-tone effect and the burgundy bedsheets really bring out the warm undertones in the paint color.
A light greige paint color accentuates the natural light in this bedroom
The warm natural light coming into this bedroom is enhanced by the greige paint color with gray undertones on the walls. The white trim and white floorboards really stand out against this wall color and the mixture of beige and gray in the textiles on the bed work well in combination with the color on the walls.
A warm gray paint color combined with a dark gray wardrobe and orange accents
The greige color in this bedroom goes more toward warm gray and has been paired up with a dark gray custom-built wardrobe with chrome hardware for a cooler effect that has been contrasted by the dark wood trim on the artwork and the orange throw pillows on the bed.
A subtle greige paint color gives this bedroom an elegant touch
The light greige color on these bedroom walls is light and elegant and paired up with a light color palette in the textiles and light fixtures for a monotone effect that matches the small size of this space perfectly.
The stripes on the throw blanket stand out against the minimal textures in the rest of the bedroom elements and the white trim on the ceiling really stands out against the beautiful greige shade on the walls.
A warm greige paint color combined with beige accents
The red undertones in this beautiful shade of greige on the walls are brought out even more by the beige striped bedding, the beige artwork, the beige Arum floor lamp, and the rust-colored rice paper lampshade on the ceiling.
The greige paint color works wonderfully to make the turn-of-the-century details of this bedroom stand out and it highlights the beautiful molding on the ceiling.
Greige walls with yellow undertones combined with a mustard velvet headboard
The deeper shade of greige on the walls in this bedroom results in a moody effect that is enhanced by the deep color palette in the artwork, the honey-colored velvet headboard, and the black wood bench behind the bed.
The general moody vibe in this room has been lightened by the sheer white linen curtains in front of the windows, the white bedding, and the light area rug underneath the bed.
This bedroom has such a simple, effortless, and elegant look. The greige wall color has yellow undertones and makes the white hardwood flooring and white trim stand out in a nice way. The white also comes back in the sheer curtains, the bedding, wall lamps, and the bedside tables.
While the whites light up the palette in a nice way, the subtle beige throw blanket and the pale oak J39 chair in the corner add a bit of warmth to the palette.
A warm greige paint shade complemented by warm wood tones in the vintage desk
The warm shade of greige in this bedroom has red undertones, which are brought out even better by the vintage desk made out of warm wood in the corner. The white textiles on the bed and in front of the window lighten the palette and make the greige wall color stand out even more.
A greige paint color with red undertones for a warm effect
The gray undertones in this greige wall color work so nicely in this small bedroom. The white wardrobe, curtains, and bedding lighten up the palette, while the black side tables and the black tones in the artwork add a bit of contrast to the look.
A greige wall to bring out the crown molding on the ceiling
When you have such beautiful crown molding in your bedroom, you better highlight it and an easy way to do this is to select a wall color that is darker than the color of the trim just like in the case of this beautiful turn-of-the-century bedroom.
The interior of the bedroom is kept simple, with a fabric headboard, fabric pendant light, and a large area rug underneath the bed to add lots of texture to the space.
A barely there greige paint color for a subtle and elegant effect
This bedroom has been painted in a light gray wall color with a subtle beige undertone, which gives the interior a subtle yet elegant look in combination with the pale hardwood flooring.
The warmer wood tones in the bedside tables and the frame of the art print combined with the warm beige throw blanket add some extra warm tones to the mix, while the plant in the window adds a fresh green touch.
The red undertones in this greige paint color add a warm glow to the bedroom that is matched by the beige fabric pendant light and artwork on the wall.
The sage green bedsheets combined with the green plant on the nightstand add a fresh touch to the color palette, while the black accents on the bedside tables and small accessories add a bit of contrast to the look.
A subtle greige paint color highlights the historic features in this bedroom
The soft greige paint colors in this living room and bedroom accentuate the ornate historic detailing on the door frames and the crown molding.
The wall color pairs up nicely with the soap-washed hardwood flooring and the mixture of textiles on the bed adds a romantic touch to the interior which is enhanced by the fabric pendant dangling from those high ceilings.
A greige wall color makes the white artwork stand out
The greige wall color in this bedroom has been paired up with beiges in the fabrics and soft furnishings in this bedroom for a calming and sophisticated vibe. The white art piece by Anette Hallbรคck really stands out against this wall color, while the black table lamp adds a bit of contrast.
A neutral greige wall color combined with a blue accent art piece
The greige shade in this bedroom goes more towards a light gray, yet it still has very warm undertones that are contrasted beautifully with the blue tones in the artwork next to the bed.
The gray and white textiles on the bed combined with the dark gray area rug complement the look very nicely, while a narrow white trim on the ceiling brings out the wall color even better.
The warm greige walls in this bedroom bring out the white crown moldings on the ceiling and the curtains match the wall color for a tone-on-tone look.
The warm undertones in the paint color are accentuated by the gold wall lamps and the warm tones in the artwork, while the orange blanket on the bed adds a beautiful pop of color to the mix.
Some of the best greige paint colors to try out paint samples from
Below you can find a selection of my favorite greige paint colors. They include warmer and cooler shades and lighter or darker variants.
Since greige is quite a tricky color to get right and the undertones that show will highly depend on the kind of daylight a room gets, I always recommend trying out paint swatches first and leaving them for a while so you can take a look at the paint color at different times during the day.
This beautiful one-bedroom attic apartment has been painted almost entirely in a light gray paint color, which is complemented with dark grey kitchen cabinets and a black marble countertop for a contrasting effect.
Even though the apartment has slanted ceilings, it has been decorated in a functional way, leaving enough space for the different functionalities, without making the interior design feel too cramped.
A living kitchen with dark gray cabinets and slanted ceilings
The light gray wall color is applied to the walls, slanted ceiling, and the top ceiling for an integrated effect that adds a bit of a moody touch to the light oakwood flooring. The wall behind the kitchen counter is the only one that was kept white, which makes the contrast with the dark gray cabinets even stronger.
The kitchen features black hardware, a black hood, and black marble countertops which add clean and contrasting lines to the gray kitchen cabinets. Only one higher cupboard is placed on the side away from the window, where there is enough ceiling height. The rest of the kitchen only includes lower modules and open shelving is attached underneath the sloped ceiling for a lighter look.
The dining table has been placed in front of the windows, where a lot of natural light comes in. The light oak wood table is paired up with black Ant chairs from Fritz Hansen and a black Flowerpot pendant light. These black accents complement the details in the kitchen nicely and the small area rug underneath the table visually separates the dining area from the rest of the living kitchen.
A light palette living room with light gray walls
Opposed to the dining table, you can find the living room, which has a white fabric sofa and a light area rug to contrast the light gray paint color on the slanted walls. In this section of the space, you can also find black accent pieces like the coffee table and small accessories.
The Etcetera lounge chair adds a sculptural touch to the living room and the Flos Aim pendant is a perfect solution for this living room, as it can adapt to any sloped walls or slanted ceilings.
A DIY home office in a niche space next to the kitchen
In the niche space next to the kitchen, a DIY desk offers a perfect home office spot and it also makes this niche spot useful. The desk is made out of a simple wood plate that is cut to size and two wall brackets.
Just like in the rest of the space, the black accents add contrast to the gray paint color on the slanted ceiling. The black Panthella table lamp and the black stool really seem to pop out against the gray backdrop.
A low-ceiling bedroom with light gray walls
The attic bedroom has much lower ceilings than the rest of the space, which makes it the perfect spot to sleep. By painting the entire room in the same color, a clean and simple look is created that is enhanced by the mixture of different textiles on the bed.
The brass Valerie Objects wall lamp fits perfectly underneath the slanted ceiling and adds an elegant touch to the light gray space.
This beautiful light-flooded apartment in Sweden combines beige and greige wall colors with bright accent colors in the accessories for an exciting look that’s elegant and inviting at the same time.
While the dining and living room are painted in a soft beige wall color, the white walls in the kitchen are complemented with light grey kitchen cabinets with white countertops, brass hardware, and a white subway tile backsplash.
A living room with a beige palette and bright red and light blue accents
While beige walls usually bring to mind a calm and toned-down interior design, in the case of this living room, the calming beige tones are enhanced with pops of red, bright orange, pink, and light blue in the accessories and art prints to make this room pop.
The light wood floor is covered with a fluffy white area rug which sets the beige wall color apart more from the floor. The white crown moldings on the ceiling pop out against the beige and the beautiful black Vertigo lamp from Petit Friture adds a lovely contrast to the ceiling.
The mixture of red, pink, and light blue tints in the throw pillows on the grey fabric sofa add a wonderful pop of color to the setting and the red, beige, and pink tones come back in the set of art prints on the wall as well.
A beige dining room with red touches and a crystal chandelier
Next to the living room, you can find a dining room that has been painted with the same beige wall paint for an integrated effect between both rooms. The rectangular wood dining table is placed on a thin off-white area rug and the black CH24 wishbone chairs designed by Hans Wegneradd a wonderful contrast to the space.
The crystal chandelier that hangs above the middle of the dining table is an impressive piece that matches the historic details in this room and I love that the black of the dining chairs comes back in the metal sideboards.
Just like in the living room, tints of red, pink, and orange add a bright pop and the round mirror reflects the space and the daylight coming through those beautiful windows.
The combination of both upper and lower cabinets with high cupboards on the wall by the kitchen door provides ample storage space and I love that the kitchen cabinets go over into open shelving for cookbooks towards the window. The L-shaped kitchen layout works perfectly in this large space.
The small dining area in the kitchen combines a simple round white table with cognac leather dining chairs and subtle pops of color that are coherent with the look of the rest of the apartment.
A greige bedroom with a pop of orange
The bedroom has greige walls for a combination of moody tones that are a bit darker than the rest of the apartment. The gold wall lamps and the tones in the art print above the bed add more warmth to this setting, while the bright orange throw blanket on the bed adds a pop of color.
This stunning apartment in a turn-of-the-century building in Sweden (Styled by Mia Laaksonen, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem) has the most beautiful historic features, which are perfectly integrated into the interior design of the place. The walls of the kitchen and living room have been painted in a light gray paint color, while the bedrooms have a green or beige coat of paint.
Apart from the colorful accents in the blue velvet sofas in the living room, the interior has been decorated mostly with a neutral color palette, highlighting the beautiful crown molding, wall paneling, and floorboards of this historic building.
A gray shaker kitchen with green-gray countertops and brass hardware
The beautiful gray kitchen with its green-gray backsplash and marble countertops fits perfectly in the space. The kitchen walls have been painted in the same gray wall color as the kitchen cabinets, which makes it look very integrated into the interior.
The brass accents in the hardware on the kitchen cabinetry add a lovely focal point and the white crown molding in the kitchen is not original. You can see that it follows the layout of the upper cabinets, which means it must have been applied together with the kitchen remodel.
The interior designer planned the upper kitchen cabinets in this L-shaped layout only at the walls furthest away from the windows for a light and airy effect. The floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinets next to the built-in hood have glass fronts, for a typical classy shaker look. The backsplash behind the stove protects the wall from splatters and matches the countertop material.
A round dining table adds warmth in front of the gray walls
The light wood tones of the round dining table and dining chairs stand out so nicely against the backdrop of the light gray walls and the white-soaped hardwood floors.
The window frames and floorboards have been painted in a darker gray color and the XL round mirror on the wall reflects the natural light coming in through those windows in the dining room area.
Light gray walls combined with a darker gray paint on the doors in the living room
The wainscoting in the living room has been painted in the same color as the light gray walls, yet the ornate door frames are painted in a darker gray to make them stand out. Just like in the other rooms, the crown molding is painted white to match the color of the ceiling.
The classic look of the historic details in this interior is matched by two classic sofas in blue velvet on each side of the room. The light grey fluffy area rug fills the space with a beautiful texture and the crystal chandelier adds the finishing touch to this room.
A bedroom with muted green walls and a built-in wardrobe above the bed
The muted green bedroom walls can be seen from the living room and the beautiful custom-built wardrobe around the bed has been painted in the same color as the wall for an integrated effect and a tone-on-tone look. The wardrobe has not been built all the way up to the ceiling, so you can still observe the white moldings above it.
The niche space in between the custom wardrobes is perfect for the bed and the two brass accent reading lamps above the pillows finish this setup off nicely. The mixture of light and dark gray throw pillows on the bed and the area rug on the floor add a lot of texture to the clean lines of the wardrobe.
On the other side of the room, you can find a small bedroom home office spot, which consists of a vintage desk that has been painted and a light grey paint color that complements the wall color nicely. Just like in the kitchen, the round mirror is a beautiful addition to this corner and it ensures more light can spread throughout the room.
A small kids’ room inside of a walk-in-closet
The small walk-in closet next to the bedroom has been transformed into a small kids’ room. By creating custom storage space for the clothes around the bed, this small space could be transformed and made into an extra room The beige feature wall of this tiny space can be observed from the bedroom and living room and really stands out.
A spacious kids’ room with a canopy
From the kitchen, you can access the second bedroom, which has also been transformed into a kids’ room. The gray walls in this room are complemented by a green fabric canopy above the bed and just like in the other rooms, the floorboards and door frames are made to stand out with a darker gray color and the light gray walls form the perfect backdrop for the soft furnishings and accessories in this space.
While there is a certain appeal to minimalist interior design, to some, including myself it can easily feel cold and clinical, without many personal touches.
While there is certainly something to be said about the advantages of leading a minimalist, clutter-free lifestyle, including how you decorate your home, warm minimalism combines clean lines and uncluttered surfaces with a cozy, warm look that makes a room personal and inviting.
A warm minimalist living room in warm and neutral tones
The living room in this beautiful turn-of-the-century Swedish apartment has been decorated with a warm minimalist approach. While the furniture and accessories have been picked out mindfully, leaving ample white space around each space, the interior design still exuberates a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
The simple aesthetic of the light grey fabric sofa with organic shapes has been complemented with a travertine coffee table and two beautiful Cuba lounge chairs in oak and natural linen. The white fluffy area rug fills a large surface area in the space and adds character and a beautiful, warm textural effect.
The warm tones in the furniture and accessories complement the warm color of the historic fireplace perfectly and the gallery wall adds the perfect focal point to this warm minimalism style.
The living room and kitchen are connected by two arch doorways and the space in between them is the perfect spot to strategically place the TV. This way it doesn’t take up such a prominent space in the interior, yet it can still be comfortably watched from the sofa.
White shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen
While warm minimalism takes over the interior look of the living room, the kitchen has a subtle farmhouse look created by the white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and the small white subway tile backsplash behind the stove.
The white shaker cabinets are finished off with stainless steel hardware, grey marble countertops, and a kitchen island with a sink in the middle of the space that separates the kitchen from the dining area.
The layout of the kitchen had to be planned out around the curved wall by the window, which is quite the challenge, yet by placing the lower cabinets in an L-shape by the window, the straight walls could be filled with high cupboards and a stainless steel hood.
The white subway tile backsplash has only been applied to the area behind the stove, yet it adds a beautiful texture to the white cabinets and it makes the gray countertop stand out in a nice way.
A curved wall shelf has been added to the white farmhouse kitchen, which must have been quite the challenge to get right, yet it ties the design together wonderfully.
An impressive wall-to-wall bookshelf in the dining area
The dining area is placed on the other side of the kitchen island and in this section the open shelving going wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling combined with the vintage dining table really add character. The perfect combination of dining area and home library.
The warm wood of the dining table and chairs contrast nicely with the white kitchen island and the &Tradition Betty chairs have the same material combination as the lounge chairs in the living room, which is a niche touch.
A small DIY home office spot
In between the living room and the kitchen, you can find a small home office spot constructed in front of a niche space where floating shelves have been added. The simple DIY desk is attached to the wall with wood brackets and fits this small space perfectly.
The natural materials in the wood desk and the vintage chair turn this functional space into an elegant section of the apartment that matches the warm minimalism present throughout the interior.
A cozy yet minimal master bedroom
The natural elements and the warm yet light color palette in the bedroom make this room cozy, while still having a minimalist appearance. The beige and earthy colors in the textiles add a warm touch to the white bedframe and the light gray walls in the space, while the warm beige Umage feather lamp adds both texture and warmth to the setting.
A home office spot combined with a walk-in-closet
When you walk from the master bedroom into the walk-in closet, you will find a second small home office spot with a beautiful antique desk. The light gray paint color on the desk matches perfectly with the subtle gray wall color in this space and the mirror reflects the space and the natural light in a beautiful way.
A guest bedroom with a subtle, warm color palette
The guest bedroom is stripped down to the essential functionality, with just a bed, bedside table, and peg rail decorating the space, yet the warm color palette and the textures in the fabrics and wallpaper create a beautifully warm, and inviting setting in this space.
This beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden is really quite something. The building has the most impressive historic architectural details that make it one of a kind and the minimal yet eclectic interior design style complements these beautiful features perfectly.
The living and dining room has a beautiful hardwood ceiling with ornate detailing in a warm wood tone, which takes away all the attention when entering the space, while the rest of the apartment has a more modest look. The neutral color palette in the eclectic interior design complements the historic details perfectly, without overpowering them.
A subtle eclectic style in a gorgeous living room with wood ceilings
Since the elaborate detailing in the ceiling of the living room adds so much visual interest to the space, the color palette has been kept very neutral to complement the warm wood tones.
The large rectangular dining table by the window forms the perfect neutral base in combination with the parquet flooring, while the warm wood dining chairs add an additional wood tone to the mix.
The organically shaped wood art piece in the middle of the table is the focal point in the dining area, and I love that this piece gets reflected in the mirror hanging between the two windows.
The polka dot sofa is paired up with polka dot throw pillows, an elegant marble coffee table set, and a subtle black and white area rug that brightens up the warm wood tones in this section of the living room.
The long wall shelf on the wall is ideal for displaying accent pieces, while the two mirrors on each side of the room reflect the natural light coming through those big windows. The area above the sofa has been decorated with a gallery wall and I love the subtle color palette in the wall art, which goes nicely with the different styles of furniture in this space.
The design style of this space integrates clean lines and a sleek minimalist feel with an eclectic design style, which perfectly summarizes eclectic minimalism.
A minimal kitchen combined with vintage pieces for an eclectic interior design
The eclectic minimalism decor style is continued in the two-tone kitchen as well, where new elements are combined with vintage pieces. The two-tone kitchen cabinets give the interior a modern look, yet by adding a vintage upper cabinet and vintage plate shelves on top of two of the kitchen modules, the kitchen gets a subtle eclectic feel with lots of character.
I think the simplicity and minimalism of the modern kitchen cabinetry complement the elaborate aesthetic of the vintage pieces and both create an interesting mix of styles.
The large kitchen window has been painted in the same color as the lower kitchen modules for an integrated effect. The green color also comes back inside the beautiful vintage vitrine cabinet and adding color in such a strategic place, makes your eye focus on it immediately.
The small round dining table combined with the black Fritz Hansen Ant chairs has found the perfect spot in front of the window and I feel it ties the layout of the room together nicely.
Eclectic minimalism in a neutral color palette bedroom and home office space
The color palette of the bedroom is probably the most neutral one in this apartment. The ceiling and the crown molding have been painted in a beige paint color, while the walls have been kept white. The ceiling color accentuated the asymmetry of this spacious bedroom, which contains both a bed and a home office area.
A large rug with a soft texture and black-and-white patterns separates the sleeping area from the office functionality while the long sideboard adds extra storage space in front of the window. The two vintage Louis Poulsen Panthella table lamps add variety to the interior and two art prints with deep colors are hung up above them.
The vintage desk combined with the vintage linen cabinet adds a different aesthetic to the home office area, which makes this room a perfect mixture of eclectic minimalism elements. The Flos Snoopy lamp in black and the Dora Maar vase from Jonathan Adler are the perfect accent pieces needed to finish off this home decor and they are the finishing touch to the natural elements in the wood tones of the furniture and soft furnishings.
Styled by Lingsell, photographed by Sylwan for Historiska Hem
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This studio apartment in Sweden has a separate bathroom and a small hallway that is used as a home office spot as well, yet the main functionalities are all combined in one room rather than a separately available bedroom like is usually the case in a slightly bigger one-bedroom apartment.
The kitchen is the central element of this studio apartment and it covers the entire wall from left to right and floor to ceiling. Optimally using vertical space like this is a great tip for decorating studio apartments, especially if you are working with high ceilings just like in the case of this beautiful home.
A ceiling-high kitchen with beige cabinets to optimize wall space
One of the walls of the kitchen and living area is filled entirely with a beautiful kitchen in a minimal design with beige kitchen cabinets combined with white laminate countertops and black hardware.
When you don’t have a lot of floor space available, just like in this living space, it’s crucial to optimize storage space where possible. Those tall cupboards and upper cabinets that go all the way up to the ceiling look very modern and sleek, yet at the same time, they also offer storage opportunities for this micro apartment.
The fact that the kitchen cabinets touch the ceilings only accentuates the ceiling height of this studio apartment, which in turn makes it visually more spacious: a goal you want to achieve when decorating studio apartments.
A dining room area in front of a rounded window
The beautiful, large rounded window is one of the most impressive features of this studio apartment as it fills the small space with an abundance of natural light. The limited space in front of the window has been used for a small round dining table, which complements the no-nonsense style of the kitchen perfectly and seats 4 people.
The small round HAY CPH20 dining table combined with the J39 chairs in light oak wood goes very nicely with the light gray walls and the beige kitchen cabinets. The window sill does double duty as a seating area as well, which is a perfect solution for combining functionalities on small square footage/meters.
Living and sleeping area separated by a rattan folding screen
When decorating and planning the layout of studio apartments, you should always try to find a nice way of dividing the functional areas and separating them from each other. This is the case for both a small and large room in fact.
The white fabric sofa combined with the white coffee table and the warm beige area rug goes very nicely with the light gray wall color with which all the walls in this studio apartment have been painted.
The area rug, artwork on the wall, and the floor lamp by the sofa all contribute to visually separating the functional areas from each other, while the room divider made out of rattan actually creates a separate bedroom area in the layout. Folding screens like this are so easy to use and they don’t require any remodeling, which is great when decorating a rental.
The sleeping space of the studio apartment is small, yet sufficient and the foot of the bed has been decorated with a beautiful gallery wall, which goes all the way up to the ceiling. Just like the kitchen, this beautiful combination of art prints accentuates the ceiling height of this beautiful studio apartment.
