Norm Architects recently carried out the renovation of a modernist family home outside of Copenhagen with a focus on highlighting the modernist qualities of the architecture, while also bringing in clean lines and natural materials resulting in a calm and minimalist refuge to escape everyday life.
The original building combined stucco with clean lines, not committing entirely to modernism and resulting in a directionless mix of styles. Norm Architects decided to remove the stucco to bring out the streamlined qualities of the structure and to ultimately highlight its minimalistic qualities.
A minimal living room looking out over the lake
The true focal point of the living room, and of the entire house for that matter, is definitely the custom-built daybed by the large window looking out over the lake. The daybed covers the whole width of the wall behind the window, adding such a clean line to this living room.
On the other side of the room, a fireplace has been fitted with a large marble floating shelf, which has only a few design elements on top and really draws attention towards the fireplace itself, which takes a less prominent space inside the wall.
A minimal oak kitchen with an impressive dark marble kitchen island
The kitchen fits the space very well with its minimal appearance. The oak wood cabinet fronts combined with the tick wood countertops and a layout that’s solely focused on bottom cabinets add a simple aesthetic to the space that is enhanced with the impressive dark marble kitchen island combined with elegant bar stools.
Marble and oak in the bathrooms
The bathrooms in this house are a true showcase of luxurious minimalism. The dark marble sink has been built into two oak cabinets for a framed look combined with black hardware and an XL round mirror. The grey marble comes back in the other bathroom areas as well for a dark and minimal, yet cohesive look.
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Living in an attic home or loft apartment has so many benefits: no upstairs neighbors, a killer view, and lots of daylight just to name a few. However, unless you are living in a luxurious penthouse, often these apartments are placed underneath a sloped roof, which makes it considerably more of a challenge to decorate the loft interior.
The main focal point of the living room is the grey corduroy sofa, which has been decorated with a selection of throw pillows in orange, grey, and terracotta colors. The couch is strategically placed in the location with the most ceiling height and a sizeable textural area rug lightens up the hardwood flooring of the apartment. The glass Gubi Pedrera coffee table is a great choice for this interior as it doesn’t obstruct the open view you have in this large living room.
In the space underneath the attic windows, where the ceiling is a little lower, a daybed has been placed. Since this is a spot where you would typically lie down, you would not be bothered by the lower ceilings in this spot. A wall lamp is a great choice for this corner since it can be placed independently of how sloped the ceilings are.
On the other side of the living room, you can find a beautiful vintage black leather lounge chair combined with black metal shelving (It’s two Ikea Vittsjö TV shelves combined next to each other) with a classic Louis Poulsen Panthella table lamp and a combination of natural tones in the accessories and art prints.
A black kitchen optimized for the available space
Designing the kitchen layout is probably the most challenging in an apartment with sloped ceilings, yet if you do have some areas where the ceilings are higger, this is definitely where you should place the majority of the kitchen. The fridge and one taller storage module have been placed by the wall with the tallest ceilings, while the lower kitchen components are placed underneath the sloped roof.
The black kitchen cabinets contrast nicely with the white stone countertops and the white walls of the apartment and the mostly lower kitchen layout ensures a light look which is so beneficial for an awkward layout like this one.
The beautiful round wood dining table combined with the CH24 wishbone chairs works wonderfully in the space by the window and a Ferm Living plant box is placed by the window, which is an otherwise dead space that can’t really be used for many other functionalities.
A bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and reading nook
Just like the other rooms in this apartment, the bedroom has sloped ceilings as well, yet in this case, they are used for a custom-built wardrobe that has the same cabinet fronts as the black kitchen.
The area by the window next to the wardrobe has been transformed into a cozy reading nook: a perfect allocation of functionality for an otherwise difficult-to-use nook.
Optimized hallway storage on a small surface
When you live in an apartment with an awkward layout, you have to embrace all possible storage opportunities and that’s exactly what has been done in the rather small hallway of this place. A large mirror combined with a low shelf and a wall system for jackets behind a linen curtain in a niche offers great extra storage space for jackets and shoes.
While it’s a solution often used in small businesses, offices and conference rooms, glass dividers are a great option for residential spaces as well, especially for smaller homes that can take the most advantage of the benefits from glass partition walls: their ability to let through daylight and to make an interior visually larger.
By dividing up the different areas with glass wall systems of any kind, you can maximize space without having to sacrifice a well-lit interior. Usually, glass partition walls remain in place entirely or are based upon sliding doors, and swing doors to offer a more flexible setup.
Below you can find a compilation of different glass partition walls to take inspiration from. If you are thinking about installing similar wall systems in your interior, it’s best to get quotes from local firms as these partition walls are always custom made so they fit the space perfectly and they require professional installation.
A contrasting glass and metal swing door system
This glass partition system consists of two foldable panels that look great open or closed and visually separate the bedroom from the living space without having to compromise on the flow of light. The gallery wall on the darker wall above the bed is a real focal point in the bedroom and it’s nice that this can be admired from the rest of the apartment.
While most of the examples of partition walls you will see in this list have a black metal frame, you can also go for a white frame that looks more minimal and less intrusive in the space. Especially when the walls are painted in a light color, this is a great option to consider.
Styled by Lingsell, photographed by Laye for Historiska Hem
Large glass partition walls and a single door separate the kitchen from the rest of the interior
While an open-plan kitchen has many advantages, it might also be nice to be able to close off this section of the interior without having to compromise on daylight and the feeling of space. Odors from cooking can be blocked by a glass wall without obstructing the view and the open-plan layout.
Styled by Anna Mårselius, photographed by Erik Lefvander for Residence
Glass partitions inside a black frame highlight the doorway
This minimal glass wall visually separates the living room and kitchen, while also adding a modern and contrasting visual element to the space. The frame continues on the sides and the top of the panels for an integrated effect.
Styled by Alexandra Ogonowski, photographed by Erik Lefvander for Residence
Glass partitions fitted in an irregular form
The open-concept design of this attic apartment makes it feel bright and spacious, yet it’s always nice to be able to separate the bedroom from the rest of the space. Glass partitions are always custom made, since there are so many options, but even more so because of the sizing and special requirements of the room.
A glass wall combined with a curtain for visual privacy
While glass walls are great for dividing up small spaces, they work perfectly when combined with a curtain to achieve visual privacy. The glass wall functions as a divider in this studio home and adds a lovely contrast to the space.
Replace an entire surface with a glass wall for an impressive effect
The glass and metal wall in this bedroom is a great design feature and it’s a great example of how a glass wall can look with the curtains closed. The combination of the black metal with the glass and the textile results in an interesting design element in the space.
While glass partition walls tend to let in a lot of natural light, it also might be an option to combine the best of both worlds and opt for a half-wall half-glass solution. The bottom half of the wall in this apartment turns the lounge area into a cozy nook, while the glass partition ensures that daylight flows into the bedroom area behind it.
A glass window combined with a small swing door in a small apartment
This small kitchen and bedroom space has been divided by two partition walls for a modern effect that lets through so much natural light. The interior window above the kitchen counter has been fitted with open shelving in front of it, which can be seen from the bedroom.
A large glass wall to separate the wardrobe from the bedroom
While glass partition walls can be great solutions for small space living, they can add a modern look and feel to a larger space as well. The horizontal glass panels accentuate the length of the room in an elegant way, while the curtain adds the possibility of privacy.
A glass partition window to bring natural light into the kitchen
While glass partitions usually go from floor to ceiling, it can also be an option to have glass panels in an interior window, just to let in light towards the other room like in this beautiful example.
Without the glass in between both rooms, both the bedroom and the kitchen would look even smaller than they are.
A static glass wall with swing doors in an interior with high ceilings
The high ceilings in this one-bedroom apartment are accentuated by the wall with glass partitions and two doors going from the hallway into the bedroom for a modern look and feel. While the bedroom can be accessed through the glass doors, there is the original door on the other side of the space as well.
Two glass partitions combined for an impressive effect
Not one, but two glass partitions separate the bedroom in this apartment from the living kitchen. The floor-to-ceiling glass partition with a door functions as the transparent entry point for the bedroom, while the interior window on the other side allows daylight to flow from the bedroom into the kitchen.
Note that the glass dividers of the partition wall are spaced out further apart than the ones of the window.
A glass wall with a seamlessly integrated swing door
This one-bedroom-apartment has an L shape, which lends itself perfectly to create a glass partition wall. The door fits seamlessly into the wall, giving it a very integrated look when closed.
Glass partitions and a solid metal component to integrate the bed
To maximize space, the glass partition wall in this beautiful studio apartment is placed very closely behind the bed, while still achieving a beautiful separation between functional areas. The glass dividers are combined with a solid metal component on the bottom which boxes the bed in.
Half partition walls as a visual indication of different room functionalities
When using fixed glass solutions, usually you create a wall or a separator of some sort, however, in this example, the kitchen is kind of ‘framed’ with walnut partition walls on each side of the beautiful entryway to give a visual indication of two separate functionalities.
Glass partition walls to maintain an open layout in a spacious apartment
You can see all the way from the living room, into the bedroom in this beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment, and placing a solid bedroom wall would obstruct this wide view. The glass dividers in between the dining room and the bedroom in this place don’t obstruct the view, while still creating an additional room.
Fixed glass solutions on different angles for an interesting effect
The visual separator between the kitchen and the home office of this apartment has been mounted on two colliding walls, to create a more spacious look and feel. The many glass panels and black glass dividers add a dramatic look to the interior and strengthen the contrast between the light beige kitchen and the darker grey home office.
A solid wall combined with glass partitions and a swing door
The beautiful kitchen in this apartment wouldn’t get a lot of daylight if it weren’t for the glass separation. Low walls were constructed on both sides of the room with glass on top, leaving out a space for a door in the middle for a contemporary yet classy look that matches the architecture of the building.
Glass panels and a swing door separate the bedroom from the living area
The second horizontal beam from the top also shapes the top of the doorway, which gives a clean effect when the door is open, while the dark curtains behind the glass offer the possibility of separating the bedroom from the rest of the space completely.
The glass dividers are shaped into vertically long components, accentuating the ceiling height of the interior. The kitchen is placed in a narrow space leading up to the bedroom, which would look very awkward without any type of separation.
Half wall and half glass panels to divide the space
The glass panel in between the hallway and living space adds a subtle industrial touch to this Scandinavian interior. By placing the wall in this spot, an actual hallway space is created and you don’t enter the apartment in the living room anymore.
Swing doors in a seamless wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling installation
The look of this one-bedroom apartment is spacious thanks to the glass wall that has been seamlessly integrated between the bedroom and the living kitchen for a modern look with added contrast.
The glass window panel in this beautiful apartment has been fitted in above the kitchen backsplash, to allow daylight to flow in from the bedroom. The glass window on top of the bed makes for a beautiful visual element in the space as well.
Styling by Sarah Widman, Elin Kickén and Evalotta Sundling, photography by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem
Contrasting black metal partition walls in a small and narrow studio home
This long and narrow studio home makes use of a glass wall in between the bedroom and the small living room so that the view throughout the space doesn’t get obstructed for a more spacious look and feel.
This half-glass partition looks so stylish, yet it also makes sure the small home office next to the large living room gets natural light. Note an asymmetric placement of a single horizontal beam that creates two different heights in glass panes for an interesting pattern.
Storage combined with glass partition walls in a smart family bedroom and office
The glass panel in this multi-functional family bedroom has been combined with a storage opportunity behind the bed. The glass wall creates a visual separation between the parents’ sleeping area and the one of the kids, without actually separating the two areas.
These glass partition walls remain in place for a clean look with a solid wood panel on the bottom. The bedroom has glass paneled doors on the other side as well for a completely transparent look.
Styled by Gärde, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem
White glass walls and swing doors combined with sheer curtains
To achieve visual privacy in this beautiful bathroom, sheer curtains were added right behind the glass wall to obstruct the view from the bedroom into the bathroom when necessary. The sleek minimal white frame combined with the glass panels adds an elegant look to this beautiful historic space, yet in a perfectly modest way.
Designed by Rina Lovko, Daryna Shpuryk, photographed by Yevhenii Avramenko
Historic wall systems and a mirror for an impressive effect
The glass walls and panels in the doors seem to be there for a long time, matching the historic style of the building. While the glass panels installed in the doors and underneath the ceiling allow for daylight to flow into the bedroom, the look has been mimicked in the living room with a divided mirror for an impressive and sophisticated look.
White glass partition panels in an all-white studio space
The glass partition panels on top of the lower white wall in this space provide some visual privacy in this studio home, all while not obstructing the view too much and without making the space appear smaller.
The white color choice of the glass partition walls fits perfectly with the white hardwood flooring and the subtle shade of light grey on the walls.
A half-glass partition separating a bedroom from a home office
The beautiful black metal and glass partition in this bedroom visually separates the area by the window where the bed is located, from another section where you can find a home office.
The glass wall ensures light can flow freely throughout the space, while also dividing and separating the different functional areas from each other at the same time.
A sleek oak and glass half-wall stands in between the kitchen and the entryway
This half-partition wall made out of beautiful oak wood and big glass panels gives this dark blue kitchen a subtle restaurant vibe. The installation of the glass panels along with the layout of the kitchen turns an open-plan space into modular sections, without obstructing the view from one functional area to the other.
White interiors are sometimes considered clinical or boring, yet they can have a clean and elegant look if you do them right. I recently compiled a list of the most beautiful minimal yet cozy bedrooms and those spaces are far from boring, to say the least.
What makes this beautiful black-and-white interior design work is the integration of dark wood tones in all the different rooms, which adds a certain sophistication to the color scheme. The hardwood floors in this place are also dark, so complementing them with dark wood tones in the furniture yet lighting them up with white textiles was a great choice made by the owner or interior designer of this apartment.
Black and white interior design ideas are perfect for those who are looking to create a timeless home decor that’s easily updated with a change in the accessories as the black and white tones give you endless possibilities when styling your space.
White wall paint and a black-and-white palette in the living room
The white walls in the living and adjacent dining area are continued on the door and window frames, crown molding, and radiator covers for an impressive contrast with the dark hardwood flooring.
The lounge area is furnished with a beautiful white fabric sofa, combined with an off-white area rug and a bouclé armchair. These solid fabrics add a soft texture to the space, that balances out the hard contrast between the wall color and the furniture.
The classic Serge Mouille light fixtures add the perfect black accents, along with the black contemporary art piece on the wall above the sofa, while the dark wood tones in the organic coffee table, the footstool and the legs of the lounge chair work nicely against the white backdrop of the different fabrics.
Black and white interiors tend to have a hard contrasting look, yet by including dark woods and off-whites in the color palette, you soften out the transition between the two extremes.
A classic color combination of dark wood and white walls in the dining room
The dining area shares a similar color palette as the living room, yet the focus is more on the natural wood tones in the furniture. The dark wood dining table and chairs are placed on a large white area rug which almost fills the entire surface of the room.
The black leather dining chair seats, the black Oluce Attollo lamp, and the magnificent artwork all add depth to the interior without being too overpowering. The bust on the pedestal and the white flowers on the sideboard finish the look off nicely, while the black modern art piece is the true focal point of the room.
A dark wood kitchen on a slightly awkward floor plan
The kitchen has been fitted in quite a small room compared to the rest of the apartment, yet the layout was adjusted to fit the space. The dark wood cabinet doors combined with the beige marble countertop match the hardwood floors in the apartment and the minimal appearance of the kitchen design is exactly what this small space needs.
The kitchen layout consists of lower cupboards by the window and high cupboards that hold the fridge and oven towards the door to achieve a spacious look on the small floor plan.
A minimal black-and-white interior design in the bedroom
Other than the black and white photography as the single point of visual interest in the master bedroom, this space was kept extremely minimal, all while still following the black and white scheme so present in the rest of the apartment.
A city balcony that follows the design language of the rest of the apartment
The small balcony has black and white shades as well, which fits so well with the rest of the interior. The outdoor sofa is resting on a natural hemp rug with interesting textures and the green plants finish off this small city balcony perfectly.
This beautiful Swedish loft apartment has the most amazing natural light coming in through those large black metal windows, which at the same time provide the interior design with an industrial feel that has been combined with a very minimal decor for an elegant look.
The curved ceiling and white-painted exposed beams enhance the loft design and the second level for the loft bedroom makes this loft apartment practical as well.
A minimal interior design in an industrial space
The wide open space by the windows is used for a large dining table combined with Fritz Hansen Grand Prix chairs in walnut wood for a warm look and feel and a large statement art piece decorates the large wall by the window.
The walls of the industrial loft have been kept white, which makes the contrast with the black windows even stronger, and the white paint makes the space seem even more spacious.
A minimal white kitchen that blends into the industrial loft space
The white kitchen cabinets combined with the white marble countertops in the kitchen kind of blend in with the white walls of the industrial interior. The subtle black steel cabinet knobs (from Beslag design) add a subtle contrast to the kitchen and the stainless steel lighting adds a minimal version of the typical industrial loft style to the space.
A cozy living room underneath the loft
Underneath the structure with the second level and the steel staircase, you can find a small yet super cozy lounge area with a white sofa with an organic shape and two teak wood armchairs.
Utilizing the high ceilings so typical for industrial buildings to hold a second level
This is a loft designed with functionality in mind. Combined with those black metal frame windows, the ceiling height is one of the main features of this industrial loft and it has been utilized by creating a loft space for the bedroom which can be reached by climbing the black metal staircase on the ground level.
Since the ceilings are exceptionally high in this residential loft, even on the second level you can still stand straight. By using a glass railing the view towards the metal windows is not obstructed and there is even enough space in the loft to have a small home office added here.
The kitchen storage continues seamlessly into a hallway section
In an industrial apartment, all spaces flow over into the others, which can be a challenge to decorate and separate areas, yet if you make use of this in a smart way, it can actually benefit the layout and the apartment design.
In this case the kitchen modules are continued over the entire wall length, providing ample storage. The kitchen smoothly turns into hallway storage for an integrated effect.
The warm beiges in this beautiful Swedish apartment are combined with fresh tints of green and a beautiful exposed brick wall in the bedroom. The color scheme consists of warm and cool beige paint colors, which provide the perfect canvas for the subtle accessories and wall art in the beige rooms and the white kitchen.
A warm beige living room with an abundance of natural light
The living room has an abundance of daylight coming in through those big windows leading up to the balcony. The beige walls in this space give the room a very warm look and feel and the wall color makes the white door and window frames and the white trim color on the ceiling stand out in an elegant way.
Beige is the perfect neutral color to use on your walls if you are looking for a warm effect in a space. A beige room can be so characterful when you pick out a mid-to-darker tone like in this beautiful living room. The beige makes the room cozy and inviting, while also adding depth to the interior.
The white sofa (it’s the Ikea Soderhamn model with a Bemz custom cover*), combined with the white fluffy area rug lightens up the space, while the beige walls add a warm element. The nude pink throw pillows enhance the beige color of the walls, while the light and dark brown wood tones in the coffee tables and the black leather vintage armchair add some contrast. The fresh green fiddle fig tree in front of the window adds a fresh touch to the color palette.
Beige wall paint on open shelving in a former doorway
I think the open shelving is one of the elements that stand out so nicely in the interior design of the living room. The beige paint on the former doorway and the built-in floating shelving are the same as the wall color, which gives the shelves an integrated look. Such a great way of utilizing a doorway that’s not in use anymore.
An exposed brick wall combined with a cool beige wall color in the bedroom
The exposed brick wall behind the bed is the main focal point of the entire interior, as it stands out when looking from the living room into the bedroom through those historic double doors. Note that only part of the wall has been kept exposed, while the rest of the space has a subtle tone on the walls.
The nude pink pillows and the beige bedding make a visual connection with the adjacent living space and the grouped fabric pendants take center stage against the dark red and orange tints of the bricks behind it.
The vintage desk next to the window has been painted in the same color as the wall for a tone-on-tone effect and the XL round mirror reflects the daylight and the space in a beautiful way.
A white kitchen with a small dining area inside a niche
What stands out the most in this rather basic white kitchen is the dining room area in front of the window. The small round dining table with the crisp white linen table cloth combines so nicely with the light oak dining chairs and the large paper shade pendant above the table.
This beautiful and compact apartment in Sweden is not quite as small as a studio apartment, since it has a small bedroom that is separated from the rest of the living space, yet it has some really nice space-saving solutions that are easily applicable to studio apartments as well.
If you are looking for more inspiration on how to decorate compact spaces, have a look at my post about inspiring small studio apartments.
A kitchen and living area with combined functionality
The living space has a compact kitchen, dining room, and sofa area all combined in one room, yet this functionality-packed space doesn’t look too crowded. This is because the selected furniture fits a small floor space, leaving enough white space around the pieces.
The compact kitchen is based upon the Ikea Veddinge line in grey, combined with chrome and leather handles from Beslag design and white stone countertops. The one-wall layout of the kitchen fits perfectly in between the two doorways and the layout consists of bottom cupboards only for a lighter look. The wall above the kitchen counter holds a stainless steel hood combined with stainless steel open shelving, which pairs up nicely with the chrome details in the handles and the faucet.
For extra storage space, a custom wardrobe with mirrored doors was built into the corner of the living area. The reflection on the mirrored doors makes the room seem larger and lighter, a trick that can be beneficial in any small or studio apartment.
The greige wall color on the walls pairs up nicely with the grey cabinet colors in the kitchen and the beige curtains in front of the windows bring out the warm undertones in the beautiful and elegant paint color.
The small round dining table seats 3 and is perfect for small space living. Its white marble table top combined with the black metal legs brings a lovely contrast to the room together with the beautiful black leather sofa. The wood tones on the coffee table and on the lounge chair are different from the color of the hardwood floors, which makes the palette interesting.
A separate bedroom with smart storage space
When decorating studio apartments or small one-bedroom apartments, it’s important to use vertical space for storage to make up for the lack of square footage or meters. This small apartment has a separate bathroom and a small bedroom that can be accessed from the living and dining room.
The limited wall space in this bedroom has been used in such an optimal way, by building a custom-wardrobe solution around the bed. This way, the sleeping and storage functionality are combined in a very efficient way and you create a little niche space for the bed, which has such a cozy effect.
This classic turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden looks both classy and playful at the same time. The refurbished historical details throughout the space give the interior a classy Scandinavian design look, combined with pastel tints and subtle patterns for an interior design that is elegant, yet playful and characterful at the same time.
Light grey walls and a playful Scandinavian interior design in the living room
The apartment has the most beautiful natural light coming in through those historic windows and I love that the heating has been built into white cladding for an integrated look. The living room has light grey paint on the walls with yellow and green undertones. The undertones are very subtle, yet make enough of an impact to make the white trim and floorboards stand out in an elegant way. The beautiful historic fireplace with brass details adorns the living room corner and adds a chic touch to the space.
The polka dot sofa is from the Swedish brand Meli Meli and adds such a playful element to the space. The pastel color palette of the rug underneath the sofa adds a beautiful texture to the living room and at the same time provides a beautiful touch of pastel color in this Scandinavian interior.
A light grey kitchen combined with subtle light gray paint on the walls
The kitchen has clean lines, which are enhanced with a dark grey granite countertop and chrome cabinet knobs from Swedish Beslag design. The kitchen cabinets look Ikea Bodbyn, yet I think the owners or interior designer of this beautiful apartment has painted them in the same subtle color as the grey walls for a tone-on-tone look.
The open shelving on one side of the kitchen has been painted in the same paint color as the walls as well and they offer a great sport for displaying the prettiest kitchen elements.
The dining room area contains a vintage dining table with black and natural bentwood chairs that have been placed in front of a beautiful bay window. I love how the different wood elements of the furniture and flooring look together.
A classic gray bedroom with built-in cabinets in the same color
The bedroom has been painted in a slightly darker warm gray color, which pairs nicely with the beige and cream tones in the headboard, lamps, prints, and the textiles on the bed. The gray walls are matched with the gray paint color on the custom-built wardrobe in the bedroom for a tone-on-tone look combined with the same chrome handles as the ones used in the kitchen.
This small Scandinavian interior has a shared living and sleeping space and a separate kitchen. The building has historic features, with high ceilings that make the small apartment seem more spacious. In both rooms, you can find a subtle touch of green, which ties the designs of the adjacent spaces together and adds a fresh touch to the space.
I recently wrote a roundup blog post about inspiring small studio apartments as well, in case you want to decorate an even smaller apartment.
A classic gray living and sleeping space with a Scandinavian interior design
The beautiful crown molding on the ceiling in the living room really stands out against the gray paint color on the walls. The natural light coming through those white turn-of-the-century windows is softened out by the beige curtains and the light-soaped oak hardwood flooring.
The white fluffy area rug contributes to a light palette in the living space and also visually separates the sleeping and lounging area from each other. The white sofa and soft furnishings really stand out against the warm gray walls for a sophisticated look with a Scandinavian design touch.
The black mirrored side table and the black String shelf on the wall add so much contrast to the white fabrics and the gray paint color, while the cognac leather pouf and the terracotta duvet cover add some lovely warm tones to the mix.
The green coffee table is about the only piece of color in the living room and it has such an impressive effect on the space. It adds freshness, while still being subtle and modest and I think it contrasts nicely with the warm undertones in the light gray paint on the walls.
A basic white kitchen with a cozy dining room area
The kitchen has been painted in an off-white that is barely noticeable, yet it does make the white kitchen cabinets and the white trim on the ceiling stand out in a subtle way.
The dining room area consists of a small round dining table in light oak, which is so typical in Scandinavian interiors and stands out nicely against the light color of the area rug. The Ant chairs in white are joined by a single green one, which makes the look so playful. I love the way the touch of green comes back here in one of the dining chairs and adds a green tone just like in the other room.
Mid to light gray paint colors to give a try to achieve this look
If you are looking for a gray paint color with subtle warm undertones like in the living space, you can try out a swatch of Farrow and Ball’s Lamp room gray*, which has a soft look in well-lit spaces.
The open-plan kitchen with solid wood cabinets in this beautiful apartment is a true focal point in the space and perfectly fills out the floor plan. The entire apartment has light grey walls, which provide a subtle backdrop for the dark solid wood kitchen cabinets and furniture pieces in the living room.
The bedroom features grey walls and a wardrobe in the same color for a hotel-style effect where the bed and nightstands have been integrated.
A living kitchen with wood cabinets and soft grey walls for a lovely contrast
The kitchen stands center-stage in this open-plan apartment which used to be two rooms that have been opened up. The kitchen cabinets are made out of dark wood, which adds so much character to the space and the beige limestone countertops match this natural color palette perfectly.
The kitchen layout has been spread over two opposing walls, with the area closest to the window containing only lower cabinets for a lighter look. The beautiful open shelving above the counter by the window provides a perfect spot for pretty ceramics and picture frames and I love how the lighter wood of the natural finish hardwood flooring is combined with the solid wood cabinets of the kitchen.
The gray paint in the space has not been painted all the way up to the ceiling, but rather a white trim mimics the effect of crown molding for a lighter and more elegant look. In the living area, an antique white-painted built-in closet adorns the corner, which stands out so nicely against the grey walls.
The dining table connects the kitchen with the living space and introduces two more wood tones to the material mix inside the interior. The light and dark blue elements in the wall hanging add a pop of color above the dining table, yet the color palette of the rest of the space has been kept very minimal and based on natural materials.
A bedroom with a tone-on-tone wardrobe
The bedroom has grey walls as well, a perfect backdrop to the subtle color palette, just like in the rest of the apartment, yet what’s interesting here is that the cabinet doors and the frame of the bedroom wardrobe have been covered in the same paint color as the walls, resulting in a custom cabinets solution that integrates storage on both sides of the bed.
The bed is decorated with a brown velvet headboard and a small space has been carved out of the wood cabinets. This niche serves as a bedside table and this whole setup resembles a hotel-like setting with the wall color tieing the look together nicely.
The bed is made with a peach-colored duvet cover combined with a chequered throw blanket and white wall lamps with gold details, which complement the grey walls of the bedroom and the paint color of the wardrobe.
