I love the character and personality this home expresses. In the living room, the pale blue sofa stands out in a modest, yet present way. The cool tint of the blue is paired up with warm tints in the linen pillowcases* on the sofa, in the rice paper lampshade, and in the selection of art prints on the wall. Both the light beige curtains* in front of the window and the light area rug on the floor lighten up this palette and allow the blue and warm tints to pop out.

The cozy dining area in the kitchen works very nicely in front of this window and I love the way the green plant is draped around the window, which adds so much character to this area.

The bedroom might be the space with the most personality because of the green William Morris wallpaper, which is the perfect backdrop for the antique bedside table, the peg rail on the wall, and the bed, which is made with a beautiful linen bedskirt* in combination with a mixture of white and colored linen pillow cases*.

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I love this small studio home with a slightly odd layout, yet the way it was designed works so well for the space I think. I’m not usually such a fan of placing furniture at an angle, but since the wall of the living room is angled as well, the sofa fits perfectly against this wall, leaving enough space to also fit the bed and a small home office space.  The mix of velvet and linen pillow cases* on the sofa works so nicely against the Bemz custom cover* on the Ikea Soderhamn sofa and I love the combination of the cool grey with the warm tints of the fabrics here.

I think the wall shelving placed high up underneath the ceiling adds character and some extra storage space as well. The shelving stops where the beige linen curtains* start, which makes it look natural in the layout of the space.

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This large living kitchen is fitted underneath the rooftop and looks so spacious and flooded with light. A spacious room has a lot of advantages, but it can also be a little bit tricky to decorate, and to fit different room functionalities together.

Area rugs are used in a very smart and consistent way throughout the space to separate functional areas from each other. The living room has a very warm grey rug, which enhances the velvet green sofa and separates the living area from the kitchen. The dining area with the beautiful Series 7 chairs in cognac leather is placed on top of a cooler grey area rug, which contrasts so nicely with the warm tints in the dining chairs and the warmer grey on the wall next to the table.

Styled by Nouvel Interior, photographed by Alen Cordic  for Bjurfors

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Painted walls can be great to add character to a space, but I think light walls are especially nice for reflecting the daylight that’s coming through your windows. If you live in a small apartment, like this Swedish studio home, it can also make your space look bigger.

The white Ikea sofa, customised with a Bemz custom linen cover* combined with the white fluffy area rug and the beautiful white linen curtains* set the stage for elements like the black candle holder, the black rattan armchair* and the mixture of linen pillow cases* on the sofa. 

The glass coffee table doesn’t obstruct the view into the space, which is great for smaller spaces and the mirror on the opposite side of the bed reflects the room and daylight, which is a great trick as well for making a room look bigger then it actually is.

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

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This beautiful Swedish apartment really has some extraordinary turn-of-the-century details starting with the old wing doors and beautiful windows to the paneling in the dining room, which looks original to me.

The large kitchen in a classic shaker style with grey cabinets and grey granite countertops looks very fresh and inviting. I love the big kitchen island with the sink in the middle and the large oak shelving on the wall to keep decor items. 

The dining room has eye-catching wainscoting, which is enhanced even more by painting the top part of the wall in a deep blue color. This space has a slightly odd shape, with a niche going up to the window which has been utilized as a seating area. 

The kids’ room, living room, bedroom, and office space (this is quite a big apartment) all have different wall colors and I love the way you can see from one room into the other and the wall colors complement each other. The beige wall color in the living room really enhances the warmth coming from the vintage fireplace.

Styled by Emma Fischer and Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

The walls in this beautiful Swedish apartment are all kept white, with white cotton curtains* in the bedroom and no window treatments in the other rooms for a light and airy look.

The white sofa combined with a beige area rug and wood tints in the furniture makes for a very neutral base palette in the living room, which is enhanced by details and accessories with different textures. The polka dot pillow and the Plissé lamp shade really stand out here for example and I love the big art work in terracotta tints which makes a statement above the wooden bench.

The black and white hand painted vase* in the kitchen dining area stands out a lot as well, since it’s the only black accent in the otherwise neutral color palette. The bedroom has a color palette that goes in line with the rest of the apartment, with the dark beige Duvet cover* warming up the otherwise white palette.

Styled by Grey Deco Interiors, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

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Set of two terracotta cups (€20)* from Arket

Beige linen table cloth (€24.99)* from H&M Home

Black mango wood serving board (€50)* from Urban Nature Culture

Set of two terracotta plates (€22)* from Arket

Porcelain milk jug (39)* from House Doctor

Beige speckled bowl (15)* from Arket

Cutlery set of 4 (20)* from Sabre Paris

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I absolutely love the way the color palette is coming together in this light flooded bedroom. The walls and the door to the walk in closet are all painted in a muted blue paint color, which gives the space a moody yet fresh vibe. This darker wall color makes the grey and white linen pillow cases* and duvet cover* on the bed stand out and I love the blue coming back in the art print above the bed and in the Louise Roe candle holders on the bedside table.

The mirror next to the living room door reflects the light and the space in a nice way and I love the way the white cabinet stands out against the walls as well.

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I think this home with all white walls is looking everything but boring don’t you think ? I love the way the daylight coming through those huge windows lined with off white curtains* is reflected off the white walls and the darker accents in the interior just stand out much more like this as well.

The fluffy area combined with the beige sofa and the many beige, and warm toned pillow cases* make the sofa area very cozy and separate it from the dining area, located in the same room. I love the vintage dining table that is painted in white and combined with black dining chairs, which stand out so much against the white of the walls and the table. The same look has been achieved in the smaller dining area in the kitchen as well, with a white table combined with black bentwood chairs.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

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A little while ago, Flemish design duo Muller Van Severen designed Match for Reform, where they implemented their signature material – the durable and wax-like polyethylene traditionally used in cutting boards – with playful brass handles and a lush countertop for an extraordinary kitchen design available in six bold, yet nuanced colors. 

Match has since been a real eye-catcher in the interior world and I thought I would share this apartment in Berlin-Kreuzberg, where they combined the colourful Reform design with a statement kitchen floor in a small, yet functional space. The owners of this beautiful apartment had set their mind on a kitchen in natural materials, but upon seeing the Match design when it came out, they changed their plans and decided to do something fun and characterful for their Berlin apartment.

Even though the other rooms in their home are a bit calmer, they were guided by the design of the kitchen for the adjacent dining area, which features a bold green round dining table and a green wall lamp from Valérie Objects, also designed by Muller Van Severen.

In addition to the functional kitchen setup with Ikea elements, they went with a storage solution from Dieter Rams, which contrasts the playful look of the kitchen perfectly in my opinion. I also really like they way the red and white tiles go over into the wooden flooring of the living room, which is another eye-catching feature in this space.

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