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William morris wallpaper in a Scandinavian interior

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This beautifully decorated apartment in Sweden has not one but two rooms fully covered in wallpaper designed by William Morris and the effect is just impressive.

While we usually see William Morris’ wallpaper and fabric designs in more traditional interiors (think London townhouses), in this apartment, they have been mixed up with Scandinavian touches for a more toned-down and minimal look that is still full of character and personality.

Pimpernel wall paper from Morris Co designed by William Morris in a master bedroom with a Scandinavian touch

A mix of wallpaper designs and a minimal Scandinavian touch

The main bedroom has been covered with the Pimpernel design, while the guest bedroom is a perfect showcase of the natural forms in the Willow Boughs minor design. The living room and the kitchen have a more minimal look with painted walls in a natural color palette.

The patterns and colors in the wallpapers add a lot of texture to the interior, which has been toned down by a modest Scandinavian interior design with a mixture of Danish classics, vintage pieces, and fabrics in soft and natural tones.

Pimpernel wall paper from Morris Co designed by William Morris in a master bedroom with a Scandinavian touch

Pimpernel wallpaper from Morris co

The master bedroom has been covered in the Pimpernel design from Morris co, which has an impressive effect on the interior of this room. The popular design inspired by the natural world is feminine yet robust and the complex structure of the pattern was chosen by William Morris personally to decorate his Kelmscott manor.

The warm tones in the flowers in the bedroom wallpaper come back in the beautiful mixture of textiles on the bed, in the natural wood tones of the furniture, and in the textile lampshade next to the bed.

The light oak bench behind the bed combined with the textured area rug give the bedroom a light Scandinavian look which contrasts the Morris co wallpaper nicely.

Pimpernel wall paper from Morris Co designed by William Morris in a master bedroom with a Scandinavian touch

Pimpernel wall paper from Morris Co designed by William Morris in a master bedroom with a Scandinavian touch

Pimpernel wall paper from Morris Co designed by William Morris in a master bedroom with a Scandinavian touch

Pimpernel wall paper from Morris Co designed by William Morris in a master bedroom with a Scandinavian touch

Off-white walls and vintage pieces in the living room

The living room has been painted in a subtle off-white wall color that makes the white trim on the ceiling stand out in a subtle way. The light hardwood flooring is darkened by the dark beige area rug underneath the warm grey sofa and the mixture of warm wood and beige textiles makes the interior look cozy and inviting.

The daylight coming through the windows is softened out by the sheer beige curtains and the vintage furniture pieces add a lot of character to the space. The floating shelves by the bedroom doorway are built all the way up to the ceiling, which gives them an impressive look.

A living room with off-white walls, beige soft furnishings and vintage furniture

A living room with off-white walls, beige soft furnishings and vintage furniture

A living room with off-white walls, beige soft furnishings and vintage furniture

A living room with off-white walls, beige soft furnishings and vintage furniture

A simple dining area in the kitchen with greige walls

While the kitchen itself is a bit outdated, I think the dining area really makes up for it. The kitchen walls are painted in greige, which is paired up with a beautiful round oak dining table and white Ant chairs from Fritz Hansen.

The white area rug lightens up the color palette in the kitchen and the String shelf is the perfect place to gather glass containers in the kitchen.

A kitchen dining area with greige walls, String shelf, Fritz Hansen Ant chairs

A more modest wallpaper design in the guest bedroom

While the wallpaper in the main bedroom has quite a bold design, for the guest bedroom combined home office space a more modest William Morris design was chosen.

The Willow Boughs minor design has a subtle look that is perfect for smaller spaces and depicts patterns of delicate willow leaves that is also available as fabric designs. William Morris designed this pattern in 1887 and it’s so impressive to see it in so many interiors still today.

Willow Boughs wall paper from Morris Co designed by William Morris in a guest bedroom with a Scandinavian touch

Willow Boughs wall paper from Morris Co designed by William Morris in a guest bedroom with a Scandinavian touch

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Hendrik Linden for Alvhem

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Dark gray walls in an elegant one-bedroom apartment

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This small one-bedroom apartment in Sweden has been painted entirely in a dark gray paint color, which brings out the elegant turn-of-the-century details of the building. The soft gray walls accentuate the white moldings and floorboards and they bring out the old heaters and the beautiful rounded windows that bring in so much daylight.

The apartment used to be one big room, but while doing the remodeling, the interior designers added a wall to separate the bedroom from the living kitchen. To ensure the bedroom gets a bit of daylight, a glass partition has been inserted above the door.

The medium gray walls are a shade lighter than in this dark gray apartment, yet they are dark enough to add a bit of moodiness and character to the interior.

A living kitchen with dark gray walls, beige curtains, charcoal gray velvet sofa, green textiles, gray minimal kitchen

A dark gray living kitchen with a minimal design

Rather than working with one dark gray accent wall, the entire place has been painted in the same color, including the built-in kitchen. This tone-on-tone look gives the apartment an elegant and sophisticated look.

A minimal kitchen, gray cabinetry, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, chrome faucet

The push-to-open kitchen cabinetry has a minimal appearance which pairs up nicely with the white marble countertops and the thin marble backsplash protecting the gray walls.

A minimal kitchen, gray cabinetry, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, chrome faucet

The kitchen covers almost the entire wall and cabinets on both the bottom and the top offer a lot of storage space, which is so crucial in a small apartment.

A minimal kitchen, gray cabinetry, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, chrome faucet

The stainless steel faucet and appliances finish the kitchen look off nicely and the upper cabinets don’t go all the way up to the ceiling so you can still notice the beautiful crown molding above the kitchen design.

A minimal kitchen, gray cabinetry, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, chrome faucet

A living and dining area with a sophisticated look

Even though the living room, dining room, and kitchen have all been included in one and the same room, the space doesn’t look cramped, while still allowing for all those functionalities to find a place.

The black velvet sofa combined with the green and gray velvet throw pillows add even darker tones to the dark walls with wainscoting, while the light gray area rug lightens up the palette. The light-soaped hardwood flooring adds a lighter tone to the space in general and it seems to reflect the natural light coming from the windows.

The living room includes a small dining area, which has strategically been placed in between the two beautiful windows, which are decorated with beautiful sheer beige curtains to warm up the daylight coming in.

Both the dining table and coffee table are the O table design from Ox Denmarq and I love the way the green in the throw pillows comes back in the green velvet Beetle chairs from Gubi, this is a nice touch to the interior design.

The brass accents add an elegant touch to the neutral color palette and the gray wall color in the entire room. These brass and bright color details also serve as the main focal point in the living room section of the space.

A living room with dark gray walls, beige curtains, charcoal gray velvet sofa, green textiles
A living room with dark gray walls, beige curtains, charcoal gray velvet sofa, green textiles
A living room with dark gray walls, beige curtains, charcoal gray velvet sofa, green textiles
A living room with dark gray walls, beige curtains, charcoal gray velvet sofa, green textiles

A niche space bedroom with the wardrobe hidden behind velvet curtains

The gray bedroom has been placed in the niche space that was created by adding a wall inside the big space, but you can notice there is no door allowing the light to flow from one room into the other. This open layout combined with the glass panels on the top makes sure the bedroom gets at least a little bit of daylight.

The wardrobe has been hidden behind a beautiful velvet curtain that goes wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling and I love the way the blue velvet comes back on the throw and in the velvet pouf that has been used as a nightstand next to the bed.

A bedroom with dark gray walls, blue velvet curtain, blue velvet textiles, beige headboard, glass partition
A bedroom with dark gray walls, blue velvet curtain, blue velvet textiles, beige headboard
A bedroom with dark gray walls, blue velvet curtain, blue velvet textiles, beige headboard

A tone-on-tone dark gray look in the hallway

The hallway has a charcoal gray wall tone which has been combined with a tall wardrobe and a lower sideboard in the same color. Since the hallway doesn’t get any daylight, the XL round mirror not only serves as a way to check the outfit before leaving the apartment, but it also reflects some of the daylight coming from the windows and it makes the smaller space appear bigger.

Also in the hallway, the brass accent pieces add visual interest to the gray wall color scheme and I love the way the brass comes back in the door handles of the tall wardrobe for a modern look.

A hallway with dark gray walls, gray wardrobe, gray sideboard, tone-on-tone look, brass accent pieces
A hallway with dark gray walls, gray wardrobe, gray sideboard, tone-on-tone look, brass accent pieces

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Light gray walls and a gray kitchen in a bright historic apartment

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The light gray wall color in this beautiful turn-of-the-century Swedish apartment complements the light-soaped hardwood flooring and the white ceilings in an elegant way, bringing out the historic details of the building.

While the living room and bedroom have both been painted in a light gray paint color, the kitchen has been kept white, allowing the warm gray cabinetry combined with the beige limestone countertops to stand out in an optimal way.

A living room with light gray walls, white furniture, beige accessories

A light gray paint color in the light-flooded living room

The gray walls in the living room have subtle blue undertones, which gives the space a fresh touch without being too overpowering. The warm textiles on the white sofa combined with the beautiful brown marble coffee tables and the sheer beige curtains in front of the window add a warm color palette to the space, which contrasts nicely with the blue undertones of the walls.

A living room with light gray walls, white furniture, beige accessories

The sofa, armchairs, area rug, and Ikea Besta TV unit all have been picked out in a white color, which adds a bright base palette to the living room design that pairs up perfectly with the light-soaped hardwood floors.

The large standing mirror on the side of the living room without any windows reflects the daylight coming in and it makes the room visually appear bigger.

A living room with light gray walls, white furniture, beige accessories
A living room with light gray walls, white furniture, beige accessories
A living room with light gray walls, white furniture, beige accessories

A kitchen with warm gray cabinets and an inviting dining area

The kitchen can be seen from the living room and rather than also going for gray walls in this space, the designer opted to keep the walls white in this room.

The warm grays that can be seen on the kitchen cabinets combined with the beige limestone countertops add a lot of warmth and texture to the backdrop created by the white walls.

When doing the kitchen renovation and planning, the owners created a layout that’s centered around a single wall that contains both upper and lower cupboards, in combination with a small kitchen island that is mounted against the wall.

This layout divides the large kitchen into two areas and creates an extra space to place the dining table with access to the balcony.

The warm gray and beige tones in the kitchen are complemented by a warm color palette in the dining area furniture and accessories. The warm tones of both the artwork and the furniture add depth to the space and the sheer beige curtains warm up the light coming through those windows.

A kitchen with warm gray kitchen cabinets, beige limestone countertops, stainless steel hardware, kitchen island
A kitchen with warm gray kitchen cabinets, beige limestone countertops, stainless steel hardware, kitchen island
A kitchen with warm gray kitchen cabinets, beige limestone countertops, stainless steel hardware, kitchen island
A kitchen dining area with warm wood tones, beige statement artwork
A kitchen with warm gray kitchen cabinets, beige limestone countertops, stainless steel hardware

Light gray paint colors on the walls and wardrobes in the small bedroom

The long and narrow bedroom space is a bit more challenging to decorate, yet by placing the wardrobe modules at the entrance of the room, a hallway of sorts is created where all clothes can be stored. The layout of the bedroom opens up towards the window and fits the bed exactly.

The gray kitchen and the light grays in the living area are matched by gray walls in the bedroom as well for a cohesive effect throughout the apartment. The wardrobes at the entrance of the bedroom have been painted in the same gray color as the walls, which integrates them into the space even better.

The gray palette has been lightened up by white bedding and just like in the living room, a warm color palette in the textiles and accessories gives this space a warm and inviting look.

A bedroom with gray walls, gray wardrobes, white bedding, beige accessories
A bedroom with gray walls, gray wardrobes, white bedding, beige accessories
A bedroom with gray walls, gray wardrobes, white bedding, beige accessories

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem

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A glass room divider separates the hallway from the living room

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I have written about this Swedish apartment here before, but since it got an entirely updated look, it was definitely worth sharing this beautiful home again. Especially the living space got quite the update, and it’s nice to see how different interior designers approached the same space.

The living room and hallway are separated by a room divider, which is made of a wall on the bottom and a glass partition on the top, a perfect solution that allows for natural light to flow throughout the rooms. Moreover, because the room divider is made of glass, it makes the apartment feel more spacious.

A living space with off-white walls, black dining table and chairs, Togo sofa, Ikea Besta cabinets

A living room with a glass room divider

Glass room dividers are great for separating rooms with different functionalities from each other, yet usually, the glass room dividers you see go from floor to ceiling and include a glass door.

In this Swedish apartment, the glass room divider is only used on the top half of the wall for a more subtle effect. Still, though, the effect of the modern black metal frame in this minimal interior is impressive.

The rest of the interior in the living space has been kept minimal and in neutral colors, with off-white walls, and a beige couch combined with a warm color palette in the artwork and in the furniture.

The black metal of the glass room divider comes back in the black furniture like the coffee table and the dining chairs. The metal and glass cabinet fits the look perfectly and it has found the perfect spot next to the glass partition wall in the same materials.

A living space with a glass divider wall separating the hallway

A living space with a glass divider wall, Ikea besta cabinets

A living space with off-white walls, black dining table and chairs, Togo sofa

A living space with a glass divider wall, Ikea besta cabinets

A living space with off-white walls, black dining table and chairs

A dark gray kitchen with marble countertops and a copper hood

The kitchen has a minimal yet characterful look. The clean lines in the dark gray cabinet fronts pair up nicely with the impressive white marble countertops and backsplash.

The waterfall marble countertops on the kitchen island enhance this look even more and the copper hood is the finishing touch in this kitchen, matched with copper pendant lighting above the counter.

The layout of the kitchen has been planned on both walls that don’t have a window. The main part of the kitchen has only lower cupboards, while the other wall has a higher module with full-length cupboards to integrate the appliances and storage space.

A kitchen with dark grey cabinet fronts, white marble countertops, copper exhaust, waterfall kitchen island

A kitchen with dark grey cabinet fronts, white marble countertops, copper exhaust, waterfall kitchen island

A kitchen with dark grey cabinet fronts, white marble countertops, copper exhaust, waterfall kitchen island

A kitchen with dark grey cabinet fronts, white marble countertops, copper exhaust, waterfall kitchen island

A kitchen with dark grey cabinet fronts, white marble countertops, copper exhaust, waterfall kitchen island

A dark gray bedroom with a white ceiling

The dark gray wall color in the bedroom contrasts so nicely with the white trim and the impressive white ceilings and windows in this room. The dark gray color complements the light oak hardwood flooring in a nice way and the dark gray curtains match this palette perfectly.

The mixture of beiges, whites, and grays in the textiles on the bed and in the small gallery wall adds a soft textural effect to the space and the Akari 10A lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi is a real eye-catcher next to the bed.

A bedroom with dark gray walls, white ceilings, a mixture of beige and white textiles, dark gray curtains, Akari floor lamp

A bedroom with dark gray walls, white ceilings, a mixture of beige and white textiles, dark gray curtains

A bedroom with dark gray walls, white ceilings

A bedroom with dark gray walls, a a gray built-in wardrobe, white ceilings

A bathroom with a black tiled floor and white subway tiles on the wall

In the bathroom, you can find a glass door dividing the shower from the rest of the bathroom. Both of the glass room dividers in this apartment are visually similar and tie the design of the entire apartment together nicely.

The black hexagon tiled floor combined with the white subway tiles used on the walls in this bathroom add a lot of contrast to the space, which is finished off by an XL round mirror and a copper faucet that makes a visual connection to the copper details in the kitchen.

A bathroom with a glass and metal shower divider, black hexagon floor tiles, white subway tiles on the walls, XL round mirror, black sink module, copper faucet

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Modern farmhouse decor in a Swedish villa

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This beautiful home belongs to Swedish blogger Johanna Bradford, decorated in modern farmhouse style with a Scandinavian touch and lots of beautiful vintage finds. The house has such great character and personality and each room is designed very differently from the others.

The interior designer and owner of this house integrated modern farmhouse-style elements with modern and vintage pieces, natural materials, and one-of-a-kind pieces to add interest.

A modern farmhouse-style dining room in a light color palette

The white flooring and the off-white wall color in this beautiful dining room form the perfect backdrop for the natural wood tones in the vintage dining table and the J39 chairs in natural oak.

The fabric lampshade above the table adds a classic, rustic appeal to the space without being too overpowering and the clean white bookshelf fits perfectly on the wall next to the window.

The farmhouse aesthetic comes back in the impressive vintage vitrine on the other side of the room, which has been painted in a subtle grey color. The modern bar cart with red tones adds a contemporary spin to this cozy space with a happy mixture of style elements.

A dining room with a modern farmhouse decor, vintage dining table, fabric lampshade, vintage vitrine cabinet

A dining room with a modern farmhouse decor, vintage dining table, fabric lampshade,  modern bar cart

A dining room with a modern farmhouse decor, vintage dining table, fabric lampshade, vintage vitrine cabinet

An eclectic combination of textures and prints in a modern farmhouse living room

While the hardwood floor of the dining room has been painted white, the living room has the original hardwood flooring, however, a statement textural area rug covers almost the entire living room surface.

The natural elements in the fabrics, different types of wood, and the clean lines in the furniture add a modest touch to the space, which has been spruced up by the bold pattern on the sofa in this modern farmhouse living room.

A living room with a modern farmhouse decor, pattern sofa

A living room with a modern farmhouse decor, pattern sofa

A sage green and white shaker kitchen with a shiplap and green tile backsplash

The kitchen has a beautiful green color palette, which is one of the examples I also included in the list of the most inspiring kitchens in green. The shaker cabinet fronts add a classic farmhouse look to the space, which is modern at the same time.

The window side of this modern farmhouse kitchen has been covered with a white shiplap backsplash, white upper cabinets, and a marble sink with a gold faucet for a more classic farmhouse style.

The backsplash on the other side of the kitchen however has been covered in deep green backsplash tiles for a modern touch, finished off with white tiling on the hood above the classic stove. This mixture of sophisticated color and rustic texture makes the kitchen design very unique, all while still fitting the modern farmhouse decor of the house perfectly.

The dining area in the kitchen has classic farmhouse furniture combined and I love the way the green of the kitchen color palette comes back in the subtle gingham pillow on the bench.

A sage green kitchen with a modern farmhouse decor, shiplap backsplash, white upper cabinets

A sage green kitchen with a modern farmhouse decor, green tiles

A sage green kitchen with a modern farmhouse decor, shiplap backsplash, white upper cabinets

A sage green kitchen with a modern farmhouse decor, green tiles

A sage green kitchen with a modern farmhouse decor, vintage round kitchen table

Shiplap walls in the hallway for a subtle modern farmhouse design

The hallway walls have been completely covered in off-white shiplap and the custom bench and coat rack have been painted in the same color as the wall for an integrated effect. The antique round table in the middle of the hallway matches the design style of this modern farmhouse hallway.

A hallway with a modern farmhouse decor, shiplap walls, vintage table

Pattern wallpaper and a fabric headboard in the bedroom

The beautiful pink pattern bedroom wallpaper combined with the classic crystal chandelier and the antique bedside tables set the stage for this beautiful modern farmhouse bedroom. A few modern elements like the fabric headboard, the clean lines in the black reading lamps, and the minimal white wool rug make for a great contrast between styles.

The design of the kitchen cabinets also comes back in the bedroom, where a custom-built wardrobe integrates seamlessly with the modern farmhouse decor. The green plants and green curtains add another color to the palette and I love the abundance of natural light that comes through those bay windows.

A bedroom with a modern farmhouse decor, pink pattern wallpaper, fabric headboard, crystal chandelier

A bedroom with a modern farmhouse decor, pink pattern wallpaper, fabric headboard, crystal chandelier, built-in wardrobe

A bedroom with a modern farmhouse decor, pink pattern wallpaper, fabric headboard, crystal chandelier

A classic bathroom design with an integrated sauna

We can see the farmhouse-style kitchen design come back in the sink area of the bathroom as well, where the shiplap walls have been paired up with a simple round mirror and white marble countertops. The beige hexagon floor tiles have a brown trim that adds a beautiful graphic touch to the space.

This large bathroom consists of two sections: a sink section with storage and a seating area and a section with a bathtub and a sauna.

The modern black metal doors of the sauna contrast nicely with the classic look of the tiled-in bathtub which is finished off with white marble borders and chrome fittings in the tub and shower with subway tile walls.

A bathroom with a modern farmhouse decor, round mirror, chrome hardware, hexagon tile floors, white marble countertop

A bathroom with a modern farmhouse decor, tiled bathtub

A bathroom with a modern farmhouse decor, round mirror, chrome hardware, hexagon tile floors, white marble countertop

A bathroom with a modern farmhouse decor, tiled bathtub, sauna, black glass metal doors

A bathroom with a modern farmhouse decor, tiled bathtub, farmhouse shower

Modern farmhouse decor ideas you can easily try out in your own home

Modern farmhouse homes like this one can be characterized by a combination of old and new, which can be paired up with reclaimed wood, vintage pieces, and neutral color palettes.

While the effect is more apparent when you transform your entire space, a modern farmhouse look can already be achieved by adding a few modern farmhouse decor elements like a pendant lamp, a vintage dining table, a wallpaper accent wall, or a jute rug. Starting small also gives you time to judge whether you like these decor ideas and if fit your space.

Styled by Johanna Bradford, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

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A studio apartment with light gray walls

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This beautiful studio apartment has four functionalities combined into one rather small space. The kitchen, dining area, living room, and bedroom are all combined on a small amount of floor space, yet the different functional areas work very nicely together and the living space doesn’t feel cramped.

Even though this apartment has a separate bathroom, it doesn’t have a separate bedroom like in this beautiful home for example, which makes it a studio apartment rather than a one-bedroom apartment.

The kitchen and living area are combined into the space in front of the windows, while the sleeping space and hallway are combined perfectly together, including all the apartment functionalities into a self-contained space.

A studio apartment with light gray walls, round dining table with oak chairs, black sofa

The secret to decorating small studio apartments: visually separate functional areas

When decorating studio apartments, your goal should be to create an efficiency apartment in terms of functionality. There really is no square footage/meters available for extras, so you have to be very selective in what you included in the limited floor and vertical space you have available.

You can fit a lot of functionality into studio apartments like this one, as long as you select small furniture to ensure empty space around the pieces as much as possible and you work with smart ways to separate the functional areas from each other.

Work with an area rug, group artwork in certain functional sections of the home, or strategically place lamps to indicate the beginning and end of a functional area.

A kitchen that fully optimizes the available wall space

The limited space in this studio apartment has been used largely for a small kitchen that fits most of one of the walls of the room. The light gray cabinet fronts match perfectly with the white floor and the light gray walls in the same color and the white stone countertop goes well with the white ceilings.

The layout of the kitchen consists of both upper and lower cabinets to optimize the available storage space and the gray and white palette has been finished off with gold hardware in the cabinet pulls and faucet. The one-wall kitchen layout optimizes the available floor space in this studio home.

A small studio apartment with a light gray kitchen with white countertops and gold hardware
A small studio apartment with a light gray kitchen with white countertops and gold hardware
A small studio apartment with a light gray kitchen with white countertops and gold hardware

A dining room area in between the kitchen and sofa

The space in front of the window of the one-room studio apartment is the perfect spot for a beautiful round dining table combined with the Betty chairs in light oak from &Tradition.

The sheer white curtains in front of the window add a lighter shade to the gray walls, which gives the room a soft touch. The fabric of the curtains is matched by the tablecloth on the table which ties together the look of the dining area.

A small studio apartment with a light gray kitchen with white countertops and gold hardware, dining table

A black sofa combined with a hemp rug and a wood coffee table

To separate the sofa area from the dining area and kitchen, which are both in very close proximity to each other, a natural hemp rug was used. Other than visually separating the functional areas, this rug also adds a warm and textural touch to the studio apartment interior.

The black sofa adds a lot of contrast to the otherwise gray and white palette, which has been paired up with wood tones in the footstool, coffee table, and the frames of the art prints.

The white and beige textiles on the black sofa provide the space with a beautiful contrast, while the white Flowerpot lamp, also from &Tradition, contributes to visually separating the sofa from the dining area.

A studio apartment with light gray walls, round dining table with oak chairs, black sofa

A strategically placed wardrobe as a room divider between the hallway and bedroom area

There are many ways of separating rooms or functional areas in a studio apartment. You can work with a glass wall partition or another custom-built solution to separate the rooms, yet you can also implement easier solutions like hanging a curtain or strategically placing a piece of furniture like the wardrobe in this studio apartment.

The wardrobe is placed at the foot of the bed, with the doors facing toward the hallway section of the studio apartment. This way, instead of walking straight into the room, you pass a small hallway created by the wardrobe itself and the wall on the other side. At the same time, it also fences off the bedroom from the rest of the space and gives it its own area.

The white and beige color palette on the bedsheets and in the accessories complements the light gray walls in such a lovely way, matching the overall color palette in the rest of the studio apartment.

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

via Stadshem

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A blue and beige living room palette

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Apart from the kitchen, this beautiful Swedish apartment has been painted entirely in different shades of beige, for a warm look that complements the hardwood flooring and historic features in the architecture. The beige and blue living room palette comes back in the rest of the apartment as a red thread that ties together the interior design.

The modest base color palette in the interior design has been enhanced with subtle pops of blue throughout the space that add multiple focal points to the subdued hues of the beige palette. This play between dark and light blue amongst the warm neutrals makes the decor of the space interesting and characterful.

A blue and beige living room with a white sofa, wood furniture, blue accents, beige walls, beige curtains, gallery wall

Light and dark blue living room details against beige walls

The living room has been painted in a subtle beige color with yellow undertones, which makes the crown molding, historic fireplace, and white window frames stand out in a lovely way, while also complementing the warm wood tones in the floor.

The blue living room details enhance the neutral palette in the living space and the pops of blue, orange, beige, and brown in the gallery wall add a lot of depth to the interior. The mixture of blue and beige throw pillows on the white Ikea Soderhamn sofa complement the look nicely, while the green plants add a vibrant touch to the space.

The warm wood tones in both the coffee table and the lounge chair match the darker tones in the art prints, while the sheer beige curtains warm up the daylight coming through those big historic windows.

A blue and beige living room with a white sofa, wood furniture, blue accents, beige walls, beige curtains, gallery wall
A blue and beige living room with a white sofa, wood furniture, blue accents, beige walls, beige curtains, gallery wall

Pale sky blue walls in the kitchen

The beige color palette with blue accents in the living room comes back in the design of the kitchen as well, however here the blue palette takes over. Faded sky-blue walls adorn the kitchen walls, which have the effect of an accent wall against the white kitchen.

The blue paint color elevates the look of the aged kitchen design and spruces it up in a way. This can be done with a darker shade of blue as well, strengthening the contrast with the white kitchen.

The vintage wood dining table combined with the bright white accent chairs and the white runner rug lighten up the color palette and give the kitchen a fresh touch.

A white kitchen with blue faded sky blue walls, vintage dining table, white accent chairs

A white kitchen with blue faded sky blue walls, vintage dining table, white accent chairs

A beige palette in the bedroom

Even though blue accents are absent in the bedroom design, the room decor still ties in together nicely with the rest of the apartment because of the overall beige palette.

The beige paint color is more muted and has more of a red undertone, which gives the bedroom a warm, yet more subtle look which is brightened up by a lovely combination of white and beige bedding, green plants, and warm wood tones in the wall shelf and bedside tables.

Even though the bedroom could benefit from a simple blue rug or blue artwork like in this beautiful bedroom, it also works nicely with a purely beige palette and has a calmer appearance.

A neutral beige bedroom with beige and white textiles, green plants, warm wood side table, string pocket shelf in walnut
A neutral beige bedroom with beige and white textiles, green plants, warm wood side table, string pocket shelf in walnut
A neutral beige bedroom with beige and white textiles, green plants, warm wood side table, string pocket shelf in walnut

A hallway combined with a home office with blue accents

Beige and blue, the two colors that are decorating this apartment and tie the rooms together can also be found in the hallway space, which is used as a home office at the same time.

I think the combination of different functionalities in the hallway is great for utilizing limited floor space and in this particular hallway, there is enough space to fit both a desk and hallway storage.

The subtle blue accessories on the desk and in the art print next to the String shelf go nicely with the other colors in the palette and the beige walls and curtains provide a soft, warm backdrop for these beautiful blue accents.

A hallway combined with a home office in a warm neutral palette with beige walls and blue accent pieces, Fritz Hansen series 7 chair
A blue and beige living room palette

How to achieve beige and blue living room ideas in your own home

Cool and warm tones can create such a wonderful contrast in your interior and they tend to give your home a sophisticated look. Combine your warm-toned furniture with white walls and blue soft furnishings like a blue area rug, or subtle blue classic stripes in a throw pillow to add this play between shades, or work with beige or blue wall colors to add a perfect base palette to contrast with your accessories.

If you like this look, but you prefer your blue accents a bit more subtle, you can work with a mainly beige palette, with a single blue touch in every single room. You can also go the other direction and go for a mainly blue color palette, which works great in a bedroom and finish it off with warm tones in the accessories.

If this color combination is a bit too daring for you, you can always try with a single accent chair, a throw pillow on your sofa, or other small pieces to get a feeling for the color palette in your interior. Stay away from large furniture pieces if you are unsure since they are more pricy and benefit from a timeless look.

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Maria Sahlander for Bjurfors

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Light grey wall colors and an exposed brick wall in a historic apartment

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I love the different textures and materials contrasting with the historic details in this turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden. The crown molding has been paired up side to side with different wall treatments for an interesting effect.

The light grey paint colors combined with the limewash paint in the white kitchen and the exposed brick wall in the living room result in an interesting mix full of character and personality that pairs up nicely with the elegant yet minimal decor in the space.

A living kitchen with beige limewash paint and exposed brick walls

The basic white kitchen has a stainless steel countertop and appliances, which are really minimal and almost basic by themselves, yet by combining them with the beige limewash walls and the exposed brick in between the windows, the look becomes so interesting.

A living space with a white kitchen and exposed brick walls, wood dining table, black bentwood chairs
A living space with a white kitchen and exposed brick walls, wood dining table, black bentwood chairs

The dining room area connects the living room with the kitchen and its’ long rectangular design in wood fits perfectly with the warm palette in the space. The black bentwood chairs add a bit of contrast to the otherwise warm look that matches the color of the hardwood floors.

A living space with a white kitchen and exposed brick walls, wood dining table, black bentwood chairs

Just like the crown molding, the original borders, and frames of the historic windows are intact. To accentuate these beautiful white window trims, the walls in between the windows have exposed brick.

While you can achieve an exposed brick wall by using wallpaper, or by constructing new brick walls, in this case, what you see are the literal building blocks of the building, exposing walls that are actually brick and at the same time, another historic element of the architectural structure.

A living space with a white kitchen and exposed brick walls, wood dining table, black bentwood chairs
A living space with a white kitchen and exposed brick walls, wood dining table, black bentwood chairs

Light grey paint colors in the living room and bedroom

Since the limewash paint and the exposed brick already add a lot of warmth and texture to the space, the rest of the living kitchen has been painted in a subtle light grey paint color with a slightly cool undertone that contrasts with the warm elements in the space.

The living room has been decorated with furniture and soft furnishings in black and dark grey tones, which are lightened up by a mixture of beige textiles and a light fluffy grey area rug that bring out the beautiful brick wall in the background.

The XL round wall mirror next to the black sofa reflects both the room and the daylight coming through the windows and adds extra depth to the living space.

The dark brown historic fireplace in the corner looks so impressive and the light grey paint color on the walls brings out the light hardwood flooring, which is the element with the lightest color in the space and the basis for the interior design of the apartment.

A living space with a white kitchen and exposed brick walls, wood dining table, black bentwood chairs, black sofa
A living space with a white kitchen and exposed brick walls, wood dining table, black bentwood chairs
A living space with exposed brick walls, black sofa, off white fluffy area rug, XL round mirror
A living space with exposed brick walls, black sofa, off white fluffy area rug, XL round mirror

Light grey walls combined with white elements in the bedroom

The bedroom has been painted in a lighter grey paint color, which is paired up with a white wardrobe and white textiles for a light look. The beige bedding and beige fluffy area rug underneath the bed add a warm touch to the space, which stands in subtle contrast with the color on the wall.

The vintage desk turns the bedroom into a small home office as well and I love the dark antique wood against the light hardwood flooring in the bedroom.

The light grey paint color makes the white crown molding and the historic white wing doors stand out in a wonderful way. The white glossy wardrobe doesn’t take up much space visually while providing ample storage space and the large mirror by the bed adds an extra dimension to the space as it reflects the living room and makes the space visually bigger.

A bedroom with light grey walls, beige bedding, beige fluffy area rug, white pendant, XL mirror
A bedroom with light grey walls, beige bedding, vintage desk
A bedroom with light grey walls, beige bedding, vintage desk
A bedroom with light grey walls, beige bedding, beige fluffy area rug, white pendant, white wardrobe
A bedroom with light grey walls, beige bedding, beige fluffy area rug, white pendant

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Fredrik Karlsson for Alvhem

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Ferm Living decorates a suite at Villa Copenhagen

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Danish design firm Ferm Living recently decorated a suite in Copenhagen’s rather new yet already renowned design hotel Villa Copenhagen. In what used to be the Central Post & Telegraph head office in 1912, the past, present and future come together. The architectural heritage of the building is used for a contemporary hotel setting with suites and rooms in different designs.

The residential suite designed by Ferm Living is designed to be a home away from home and consists of two bedrooms and a living room area.

A beige living room with curvy furniture, gallery wall, patchwork curtains

A living room with soft curvy furniture pieces

The soft and curvy furniture in beige goes so nicely with the light and darker beige wall and wainscoting colors, for a soft and delicate look and color palette. The true focal point of the suite, however, is the impressive gallery wall that has been spread on the entire wall at the small dining table with a mixture of art pieces and sculptural wall pieces from different artists.

The quilted curtains are a true design element on their own and pair up so nicely with the color palette of the room. The ceiling has been painted in a butter-yellow color that complements the wall color nicely.

A beige living room with curvy furniture, gallery wall, patchwork curtains

A curvy sofa in front of modern patchwork curtains in beige tints with a round rug

A beige living room with curvy furniture, gallery wall, patchwork curtains

A curvy sofa in front of modern patchwork curtains in beige tints with a round rug

An office corner with the Feve desk

The office corner design fits well into the organic design language of the living room, with the Feve desk being the center of this functional corner. The design requires little space and fits perfectly in this area of the suite combined with the Arum table lamp and a few delicate wall shelves to finish off the look.

A home office corner with the Ferm Living Feve desk and Arum table lamp

A home office corner with the Ferm Living Feve desk and Arum table lamp

A mixture of textiles and black accents in the bedroom

The bedroom has a rich mixture of textural fabrics on the bed, in the curtains, the headboard, and on the decorative rug on the wall. Together with the area rug and the beige pouf by the end of the bed, they form the perfect backdrop for black accent pieces in the wall lamps, side table, and the details in the pillows.

A beige bedroom with patchwork curtains, beige textiles, black accents

A beige bedroom with patchwork curtains, beige textiles, black accents
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Grey walls in a loft apartment with a grey kitchen

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This beautiful and spacious loft apartment in Sweden has been decorated completely in grey, combined with a neutral color palette for a modest yet stylish look. The loft consists of a large living kitchen with a dining room, and two bedrooms, all well-lit since the attic windows get an abundance of natural light.

Rather than going for a feature wall here and there, the entire loft apartment has been painted in the same subtle gray color combined with a few cohesive and strategically placed storage opportunities for a modern look and feel with a classic touch that looks thought-through and elegant.

The gray color on the walls is slightly darker than this subtle light gray painted apartment, yet it’s also not as dramatic as the dark gray paint color used in this beautiful interior.

A spacious living room combined kitchen with light gray walls

The living kitchen has a light gray paint color, while the doors and floorboards have a darker gray treatment which really makes them stand out against the walls. The sloped ceilings have been painted in the same paint color as the gray walls, but the ceiling itself has been painted white, which gives the impression of higher ceilings and more light.

The round dining table, the focal point of the room, has been placed in front of the large attic window going out onto the balcony, which really is an ideal spot for it. The warm wood tones in the furniture warm up the gray walls in a lovely way and the pointy roof above the window visually separates the dining area from the rest of the space.

A living room in warm hues to contrast the gray walls

The cream-colored sofa, the wood tones in the lounge chairs, and the subtle brown and beige tones in the throw pillows add a lovely warm touch to the light gray walls in the living room interior design.

The off-white area rug matches the color palette of the textiles and it also visually separates the living room area from the rest of the space together with the plissé pendant light above the coffee table.

A dark gray kitchen with a quartz countertop

The dark gray shaker-style IKEA Bodbyn kitchen matches the color of the doors and floorboards, which gives the living space an integrated effect. The granite countertops and stainless steel hardware add a fresh touch to the kitchen design, while the wood accent pieces match the hardwood floors.

The layout of the kitchen is planned with the larger modules containing the oven and the fridge on either side, with a split in lower and higher cupboards in the middle. The glass vitrine-style cupboards on the top give the layout a lighter look with clean lines coming back in the shaker cabinet fronts.

Light grey walls and warm textiles in the master bedroom

Just like in the living room, the light grey walls of the bedroom have been softened out and warmed up with a variety of different tones in the textiles on the bed, headboard, and large area rug. The light oak wood of the bench behind the bed and the lounge chair adds a natural touch to the interior design.

On the wall opposed to the bed, you can find a custom-built low board made out of the same dark gray cabinet fronts as the ones in the kitchen. The cupboards have been finished off with grey marble countertops and stainless steel hardware and I imagine they provide ample storage space seeing as they go wall to wall.

A guest bedroom with the same gray walls

Also in the guest bedroom, the kitchen cabinetry comes back as a form of storage, though here it’s a smaller one than the one in the master bedroom. The color palette in this small space goes in line with the one in the rest of the apartment, yet the dark details on the bedside table add depth to the look.

Custom storage in the hallway

The wall color in the hallway shares the same color as in the rest of the apartment and also here the interior designer included a custom-built storage opportunity in the form of a tall wardrobe to hold jackets and shoes.

A light gray open shelf sits comfortably against the perfect backdrop of grey on the wall and holds a few pretty decor objects to finish the look off nicely.

Hallway storage in a loft apartment with light grey walls

via Alexander White

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