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An eclectic Swedish villa with farmhouse elements and a playful color palette

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This gorgeous Swedish villa (Photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem) is decorated in an eclectic style with farmhouse elements and most of all a playful color palette. The pops of color here and there make the interior unique and add a vibrant touch to this beautiful home.

The downstairs level includes a beautiful kitchen with white cabinets. A breakfast nook with a window seat paired with a narrow dining table fits in a relatively small area in the kitchen. The dining room features bold blue dining chairs that stand out against the white area rug, curtains, and natural wood tones. The living room also features blue tones, which connect both spaces visually.

On the second level, underneath a sloped roof, you can find the bedrooms, which each have their distinct look. The kid’s rooms all feature a different wallpaper, making each of them unique and distinct.

A dining rook with a wood dining table and blue dining chairs on top of a white fluffy area rug

A spacious dining area with blue dining chairs and a seating area

This spacious dining room next to the kitchen features a large wood dining table next to the window. The blue Fredericia dining chairs make the look of the space unique. The blue chairs pop out of the white fluffy area rug underneath the dining table and against the natural wood tones that otherwise decorate this section of the room.

A dining rook with a wood dining table and blue dining chairs on top of a white fluffy area rug

The wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling curtains frame the dining room window nicely and make the custom radiator cover stand out.

A dining rook with a wood dining table and blue dining chairs on top of a white fluffy area rug

Opposite the dining table, you can find a seating area with a small sofa and two rattan armchairs.

A seating area with a small white daybed, rattan armchairs and a vintage filing cabinet in the corner

The vintage filing cabinet adds a beautiful warm wood tone to the setting. It looks great in this corner of the space.

A seating area with a small white daybed, rattan armchairs and a vintage filing cabinet in the corner

Light blue wainscoting in the living room

The living room features light blue wainscoting on one of the walls, which is a truly eye-catching element in the space. The ledge on top of the living room wainscoting is a perfect spot for displaying accessories.

A living room with a white couch and blue wainscoting

The black area rug contrasts with the white fabric couch and the white marble coffee table. The light blue throw pillows complement the color of the wainscoting perfectly and the pink pouf adds another subtle color element to the setting.

A living room with a white couch and blue wainscoting

A living room with a white couch and blue wainscoting

Opposite the sofa, you can find a painted IKEA Ivar cabinet combination in the same light blue color. The pairing of the DJ equipment and the impressive book collection on the wall shelving make this area of the living room cozy and characterful.

a blue painted IKEA Ivar cabinet with DJ equipment on top

A living room with a white couch and blue wainscoting

A white kitchen with a breakfast nook

The kitchen features white shaker cabinets with white marble countertops against white walls for a clean and elegant look. The pops of color in the accessories stand out against this all-white setting.

A white kitchen with a breakfast nook and window seat

A breakfast nook with a window seat paired with a narrow dining table fits perfectly in the window section of the kitchen. By setting up the dining area in this way, a lot of floor space is saved.

A white kitchen with a breakfast nook and window seat

The same dining chairs as in the dining room are used in the kitchen, however, here the owners picked out the unpainted oak version.

A white kitchen with a breakfast nook and window seat

Chrome hardware pairs nicely with a black stove and an impressive range hood that is covered in tiles for a modern farmhouse look. The wall behind the stove is finished off with an elegant white marble backsplash.

A white kitchen with a black stove and a range hood covered in white tiles

A white kitchen with a breakfast nook and window seat

A kid’s playroom right next to the living room

The room adjacent to the living room is perfect for a playroom paired with a double desk for homework in front of the window.

A kid's room with a double desk for homework in front of the window

The blue wallpaper in this space pairs nicely with all the pretty toys in the room.

A kid's room with a double desk for homework in front of the window

A landing with a home office

When walking up the stairs, you first meet the landing, from which all the bedrooms can be accessed. The blue wall color makes the white doors and ceiling stand out in a beautiful way.

A landing with blue walls looking out over two kid's rooms with different wall paper designs

A marble table top resting on two black archive cabinets is great for a home office setup in a space that is not typically used for anything else.

A home office in a landing with blue walls

The main bedroom underneath an A-line roof

The main bedroom is rather small fits perfectly underneath the A-line roof and the bed fits this space perfectly. The green bedside tables and the green plant in the window add a fresh touch to the modest beige wall color in this space.

A main bedroom with beige walls underneath an A-line roof

A small section of the main bedroom is used as a nursery. The sloped ceiling turns this area into a cozy nook perfect for a little child.

A nursery corner underneath a sloped roof with a vintage bed

Two kid’s rooms with distinct wallpapers

Two more kid’s rooms are placed next to each other, each with a different wallpaper. The pink wallpaper is paired with pink accessories and a small desk in front of the window is great for doing homework.

A kid's room with a pink wallpaper paired with pink textiles and a desk in front of the window

A kid's room with a pink wallpaper paired with pink textiles

The blue wallpaper in the other kid’s room works well with the blue and green color palette in the textiles.

A kid's room with a blue wallpaper paired with blue and green textiles and a desk in front of the window

A spacious hallway with storage space and a round table in the middle

An entryway with a blue wall color and a glass table in the middle

The hallway comes out into the different rooms and the space in the middle features a round glass table, which you often see in spacious entryways.

An entryway with a blue wall color and a glass table in the middle

A walk-in closet is painted in a bold dark green paint color, making it stand out against the blue walls of the entryway.

A built-in wardrobe with a dark green wall color

An entryway with a blue wall color and a glass table in the middle

A mudroom bench is custom-built into a niche space next to the stairs. It offers a comfortable space to store shoes and jackets for the family.

A mudroom bench custom fitted in an entryway with a blue wall color

A mix of modern and farmhouse elements in the bathrooms

The main bathroom features a white soaking tub paired with beautiful brass fixtures, white wall tiles, and white marble floor tiling.

A bathroom with white wall tiles, white marble floor tiles and brass fixtures

A minimal white vanity makes the brass elements stand out beautifully.

A bathroom with white wall tiles, white marble floor tiles and brass fixtures

The second bathroom has a stronger farmhouse look with black and white floor tiling and classic chrome fixtures.

A bathroom with white wall tiles, black and white floor tiles and classic chrome fixtures

A bathroom with white wall tiles and classic chrome fixtures

Photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

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A dark grey shaker kitchen and a blue sofa in a historic flat with light grey walls

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I love the subtle color balance achieved in this beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden (Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem). The spacious kitchen with a dining table in the middle of the room is connected to the living room with historic double interior doors and I love how you can look from one room into the other.

The kitchen features dark grey shaker cabinets that spread across the kitchen wall. The absence of upper cabinets gives the space a light and airy look despite the darker cabinet color. The brass hardware adds an elegant focal point to the shaker cabinets and the spacious dining table in the middle of the room is great for gathering with friends and family.

Both the living room and bedroom have a light grey wall color, which is paired with a natural color palette. The contrast of the blue sofa in the living room works wonderfully with the crisp white wainscoting on the wall.

A grey shaker kitchen with gold hardware, white marble countertops, white tile walls and stainless steel appliances

Dark grey shaker cabinets and gold hardware for a contrasting look in the kitchen

The spacious kitchen has a row of lower modules without upper cabinets on one of the kitchen walls. Since the walls are painted white, this contrasting layout has a light and airy effect in the space.

A grey shaker kitchen with gold hardware, white marble countertops, white tile walls and stainless steel appliances

The dark grey shaker cabinets are paired with brass hardware, a white marble countertop, and stainless steel appliances. The backsplash is treated with white tile that brightens the color palette.

A grey shaker kitchen with gold hardware, white marble countertops, white tile walls and stainless steel appliances

A large wall shelf is applied right above the tile backsplash. This shelving is a perfect spot for adding the prettiest kitchen essentials on display.

A grey shaker kitchen with gold hardware, white marble countertops, white tile walls and stainless steel appliances

The kitchen has a one-wall layout, which works well in the space.

A grey shaker kitchen with gold hardware, white marble countertops, white tile walls and stainless steel appliances

The wall opposed to the window has a built-in pantry, followed by two large cupboards that include the fridge. The side of the large cupboard is finished with open shelving perfect for decor pieces or cookbooks.

A grey shaker kitchen with gold hardware and a built-in pantry

A grey shaker kitchen with gold hardware and a built-in pantry

A grey shaker kitchen with gold hardware and a built-in pantry

The classic dining table and chairs are placed on top of a light grey area rug that adds a beautiful texture to the white-soaped hardwood flooring.

A kitchen with white walls, a vintage glass cabinet and a spacious dining table

A vintage glass cabinet in a warm wood tone finishes off the kitchen design and adds a beautiful historic touch.

A kitchen with white walls, a vintage glass cabinet and a spacious dining table

Through those beautiful white-painted historic double doors, you can catch a glimpse of the living room.

A living room with light grey walls, white wainscoting and a blue sofa

White wainscoting, light grey walls, and a blue couch in the living room

The light grey living room wall color is finished off with gorgeous white wainscoting that matches the white crown molding below the ceiling. This white and grey backdrop makes the dark blue fabric couch stand out in a lovely way. The cool tones also come back in the combination of art prints hung above the sofa.

A living room with light grey walls, white wainscoting and a blue sofa

A vintage glass cabinet is painted in a grey color that is just a few shades darker than the light grey tone on the walls, allowing it to pop out elegantly and subtly.

A living room with light grey walls, white wainscoting and a blue sofa

The blue couch is paired with a black marble coffee table and two vintage armchairs complete the look perfectly. The vintage sideboard next to the double interior door is finished with a round mirror.

A living room with light grey walls, white wainscoting and a blue sofa

The warm wood tone on the sideboard adds a warm element to the space and the green Monstera plant adds a fresh touch to the color palette.

A living room with light grey walls, white wainscoting and a blue sofa

The contrasting furniture pieces are complemented with a mix of neutral tones in the textiles and accessories, which gives the space a cozy appearance and a finished look.

A living room with light grey walls, white wainscoting and a blue sofa

A living room with light grey walls, white wainscoting and a blue sofa

Light grey bedroom walls and warm textiles

The light grey bedroom wall color adds a subtle contrast with the white ceiling and crown molding. The wall color also makes the white wardrobe stand out. The mixture of beige and brown textiles on the bed paired with the black wall lamp works well in the room.

A bedroom with light grey walls, beige and brown textiles and a white wardrobe in a corner layout

The classic white wardrobe is built in a corner layout, allowing a lot of storage space on a relatively small surface.

A bedroom with light grey walls, beige and brown textiles and a white wardrobe in a corner layout

A guest bedroom and home office combined

The guest bedroom has a bright white color palette finished with beige and brown tones on the bed. This color palette has similarities with the main bedroom.

A guest bedroom with a home office spot included in the wall shelving

Opposed to the bed, you can find wall shelving with an integrated bedroom home office, which is a great combination of functionalities.

A guest bedroom with a home office spot included in the wall shelving

A guest bedroom with a home office spot included in the wall shelving

An entryway with an asymmetrical floor plan

The entryway pairs a tile floor by the entry and white-soaped wood flooring in the rest of the space. The grey storage module with drawers turns into a seating bench for putting your shoes on.

An entryway with an asymmetrical floor plan, light grey walls and custom storage solutions

A large wardrobe module fits perfectly in between two doorways and provides this space with extra storage opportunity.

An entryway with an asymmetrical floor plan, light grey walls and custom storage solutions

Hexagon floor tiles and gold fixtures in the bathroom

The bathroom pairs a light grey hexagon floor tile with a simple white tile on the walls. The brass fixtures add a finishing touch to these different materials and apply a warm element to the space.

A bathroom with light grey hexagon floor tile, white tile and brass fixtures

A bathroom with white tile and brass fixtures

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

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A playful Swedish flat with a pink entryway and blue bedroom wallpaper

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Wall colors and treatments can transform a space completely, as this cozy Swedish apartment (Styled by Martina Mattsson, photographed by Krister Engstrรถm for Kvarteret Makleri) shows. The pink entryway can be seen from both the kitchen and the living room and adds a wonderfully playful effect to the color palette of the apartment.

The living room has a natural palette, with grey walls and grey furniture pieces blending in. These grey surfaces make the vintage furniture pieces stand out, yet the real focal point in the space is the TV cabinet. This furniture piece has been painted in an eye-catching sky-blue color, adding a vibrant touch to the space.

The simple white kitchen has a two-tone wall that adds much interest to this room. The vintage dining table and chairs form a cozy spot for dining. The bedroom features a beautiful blue floral wallpaper, a rattan headboard, and a blue-painted vintage cabinet for storing clothes.

A Sewdish apartment with a pink entryway and two-tone walls in the kitchen

A modest living room with vintage elements and a sky-blue TV cabinet

The greige wall color in the living room has subtle green undertones, which pair well with the selection of green plants added to the space. The grey fabrics and soft furnishings blend in nicely with the wall color, while the vintage coffee table and armchair introduce a few warm wood tones.

A greige living room with a grey soft furnishings and vintage elements

The books on the living room bookshelf are arranged by color, introducing a playful library rainbow to the room. The vintage floor lamp and the curtains on the bottom of the bookshelf add a subtle romantic touch to the setting.

A greige living room with a rainbow book shelf

The TV cabinet is painted sky-blue, making it stand out against the subtle wall color of the living room.

A greige living room with a sky-blue TV cabinet

A pink entryway wall color

A simple white kitchen with two-tone walls

The simple white kitchen is enhanced with a two-tone wall color, which adds an extra dimension to the space. The warm beige color on the bottom half of the walls adds a subtle warmth that matches the wood countertop of the kitchen.

A basic white kitchen with two-tone walls and a vintage dining table and chairs

The vintage dining table and chairs add a lot of character to the kitchen space and the gingham tablecloth fits the look perfectly.

A basic white kitchen with two-tone walls and a vintage dining table and chairs

A basic white kitchen with two-tone walls and a vintage dining table and chairs

Blue bedroom wallpaper paired with a blue-painted vintage wardrobe

The floral blue bedroom wallpaper transforms the space and adds an amazing texture to the walls. The rattan headboard stands out against the dark blue background created by the wallpaper and the mix of white and grey linen bedding brightens up the look.

A bedroom with a floral blue wallpaper, a rattan headboard and vintage elements

A vintage crate on the wall forms the perfect bedside table, which is decorated with a vintage table lamp perfect for reading at night.

A bedroom with a floral blue wallpaper, a rattan headboard and vintage elements

A blue-painted vintage wardrobe complements the wallpaper perfectly and I love the way you can see the clothes hanging through those glass doors.

A bedroom with a floral blue wallpaper and a blue-painted vintage wardrobe

The wall space on top of the doorway is a great spot for a wall shelf to store more books.

A bedroom with a floral blue wallpaper and a blue-painted vintage wardrobe

A small entryway with a pink wall color

The entryway is small, yet provides the apartment with a bold effect because of the choice of wall color. The vintage chest of drawers adds a characterful element to the space and the Klimt poster complements the wall color.

A pink entryway with a built-in closet

The original built-in closet is painted in the same pink color as the walls, with dark pink trim on the closet doors to make it stand out in the space.

A pink entryway with a built-in closet

Styled by Martina Mattsson, photographed by Krister Engstrรถm for Kvarteret Makleri

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Pale green kitchen cabinets and light grey limewash walls

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This beautiful Swedish flat with a pale green kitchen (for sale via Bjurfors) has a fresh yet cozy appearance. This look is achieved by pairing a minimal interior decor with black accent pieces and limewash walls in the living room and bedroom.

The kitchen has pale green cabinets, which add a subtle and fresh element to the open floor plan. The dining table with black bentwood chairs connects the living room with the kitchen and ties the look of both functional areas together.

The walls of the living room and main bedroom are painted in a subtle light grey limewash, adding a lovely texture to the walls and eliminating the need for much decor. The fresh green plants are almost the only element of color in the rooms, for a subtle effect.

A kitchen with pale green kitchen cabinets, light wood countertops, chrome hardware, black appliances, white tile backsplash, and a dining table with black bentwood chairs

Pale green kitchen cabinets paired with light wood countertops

The pale green kitchen cabinets have a subtle effect in this open-plan kitchen. The green plants bring out the green undertones in the cabinet fronts, while the light wood countertop adds a warm element to the color palette.

A kitchen with pale green kitchen cabinets, light wood countertops, chrome hardware, black appliances, white tile backsplash, and a dining table with black bentwood chairs

The chrome hardware and stainless steel faucet bring a modern element to the setting. The walls, on the other hand, are finished with a white tile for a clean look with a subtle industrial effect.

A kitchen with pale green kitchen cabinets, light wood countertops, chrome hardware, black appliances, white tile backsplash, and a dining table with black bentwood chairs

A simple extendable wooden table by the window is paired with contrasting black bentwood chairs.

A kitchen with pale green kitchen cabinets, light wood countertops, chrome hardware, black appliances, white tile backsplash, and a dining table with black bentwood chairs

The contrasting black chairs pair well with the black appliances in the kitchen.

A kitchen with pale green kitchen cabinets, light wood countertops, chrome hardware, black appliances, white tile backsplash, and a dining table with black bentwood chairs

A living room with light grey limewash walls

The cozy living room features light grey limewash walls for a wonderful texture throughout the space. The black TV cabinet and coffee table add a wonderful contrast to the otherwise neutral color palette.

A living room with light grey limewash walls, a neutral color palette and green plants and black accent furniture standing out

The grey fabric sofa blends in with the grey wall behind it and is decorated with a mixture of grey and white throw pillows. The white area rug adds a beautiful texture to the hardwood flooring and makes the black coffee tables stand out.

The green wall lamp and green plants add a vibrant element to the living room.

A living room with light grey limewash walls, a neutral color palette and green plants and black accent furniture standing out

A living room with light grey limewash walls, a neutral color palette and green plants and black accent furniture standing out

A living room with light grey limewash walls, a neutral color palette and green plants and black accent furniture standing out

The grey-painted IKEA Ivar cabinet is a budget-friendly storage option for the area in between the window and the sofa.

A living room with light grey limewash walls, and an IKEA Ivar cabinet painted in the same color

A simple bedroom with grey limewash walls

The main bedroom is treated with the same color limewash as the one that is used in the living room. The subtle combination of grey and white fabrics on the bed and in the lampshades makes for a delicate and neutral look in the room.

A main bedroom with light grey limewash paint on the walls and a neutral color palette in the textiles and furniture pieces

A main bedroom with light grey limewash paint on the walls and a neutral color palette in the textiles and furniture pieces

An office room decorated in a neutral color palette

The office space follows the overall neutral color palette used in the rest of the apartment, with green plants and black accents adding a few points of interest in an otherwise neutral setting.

An office room with grey walls, neutral colors and green and black accents

An entryway with grey walls and a custom storage module

The entryway is painted in a subtle grey wall color and features a custom storage module with drawers that fit perfectly into a niche space in the wall.

An entryway with light grey walls and a custom storage module

via Bjurfors

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A blue bedroom with a blue wardrobe and a breakfast nook in the kitchen

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The blue bedroom wall color stands out powerfully in this beautiful turn-of-the-century home in Sweden (Photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem). The blue paint color pops out in the interior and can be seen from the living room.

The living room with warm grey walls is decorated modestly, making the white historic details stand out. Through the historic double interior doors, the blue bedroom walls take all the attention. The subtle design of the kitchen with grey shaker cabinets is enhanced with a cozy breakfast nook by the dining table.

The bedroom features a custom-built wardrobe spread over the entire bedroom wall. It fits around the doorway, allowing for optimal integration in the space. The wardrobe is painted in the same color as the walls, for a tone-on-tone effect in the space.

A living room with warm grey walls and natural decor

A living room with warm grey walls and natural decor

Since a lovely pop of color is coming from the bedroom, the color palette of the living room is kept quite modest. The natural palette includes a warm grey wall color, an off-white sofa and area rug, and a variety of wood tones spread throughout the space.

A living room with warm grey walls and natural decor

One of the living room walls features an open shelf with black brackets, paired with a standing mirror with a black metal frame around it.

A living room with warm grey walls and natural decor

The TV is attached to the wall in between two doorways, paired with a storage module that fits the wall space perfectly.

A living room with warm grey walls and a historic fireplace, TV on the wall

A living room with warm grey walls and a historic fireplace, TV on the wall

A vintage crate attached to the wall provides an original spot for storing firewood right next to the white porcelain fireplace in the corner.

A living room with warm grey walls and a historic fireplace

A grey shaker kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook

The kitchen is fitted mostly on one side of the floor plan, allowing an area on the other side for a small dining table. Since only limited space is available, a breakfast nook provides the perfect solution for optimizing the space available.

A light grey shaker kitchen with a breakfast nook and seating bench to optimise the layout

The light grey shaker cabinets are paired with a quartz countertop, chrome hardware, and stainless steel appliances for a mix of classic and modern aesthetics.

A light grey shaker kitchen with a breakfast nook and seating bench to optimise the layout

Next to the kitchen doorway, you can find a coffee station with a Moccamaster coffee maker, which is conveniently located right next to the seating bench of the breakfast nook.

A light grey shaker kitchen with a breakfast nook and seating bench to optimise the layout

A blue bedroom with a tone-on-tone wardrobe

The blue bedroom walls are a true focal point in the apartment. The dark paint color makes the white crown molding and the light color palette in the textiles stand out.

A blue bedroom with a custom blue wardrobe built around the doorway

The bedroom wardrobe is built wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling. By painting it with the same blue paint color, it has a very integrated effect and blends in with the rest of the space. A painting and a mirror above the bed break the wall surface of the bedroom.

A blue bedroom with a custom blue wardrobe built around the doorway

A blue bedroom with a mixture of white and grey textiles

A vintage dresser is painted in the same blue as well, which is a nice touch in the bedroom reading corner.

A blue bedroom with a mixture of white and grey textiles

The wardrobe is fully customized to the space. The doorway is integrated inside the structure, which allows for the entire wall surface to be optimally used for storage.

A blue bedroom with a custom blue wardrobe built around the doorway

LED lighting inside the wardrobe makes the content easily visible in low light.

A blue bedroom with a custom blue wardrobe built around the doorway

A blue bedroom with a custom blue wardrobe built around the doorway

A blue bedroom with a custom blue wardrobe built around the doorway

Photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

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An attic apartment with white walls and delicate, neutral decor

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This cozy attic apartment in Sweden (Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Peter Pousard for Alvhem) has white walls highlighting the original dark wood beams underneath the ceiling.

The open-plan living kitchen includes a slightly outdated kitchen, yet the space ties together perfectly by styling it in such a lovely way. The round dining table forms the center of the space, right in front of the window. On the other side of the room, the white sofa on top of the white area rug brightens the color palette.

The bedroom has a white wall color just like the living kitchen for an integrated effect. The mixture of grey, off-white, and orange textiles on the bed creates a cozy atmosphere in this space. Furthermore, the window sill has been turned into a cozy window seat from which the view over the rooftops must be amazing.

A living kitchen with a small round dining table in the middle of the space

A living kitchen with a dining table in the center of the space

The slightly outdated kitchen takes up a corner space in the spacious living room. By styling the kitchen with a beautiful arrangement of objects, it gets a subtle modernization and fits within the decor of the rest of the space.

The white oak dining table paired with the oak dining chairs in front of the window stands in the middle of the interior, in between the kitchen and the living section.

A living kitchen with a small round dining table in the middle of the space

The compact layout of the kitchen allows enough space for the dining and sofa areas. The linen curtains are hung above the window, accentuating the impressive height of this room.

A living kitchen with a small round dining table in the middle of the space

A sofa area decorated with white textiles and subtle decor

Opposite the kitchen, you can find a cozy sofa area with an off-white fabric sofa standing on top of a white textured rug that covers almost the entire flooring in the space. The white palette of the textiles paired with the white walls forms the perfect backdrop for a few natural colors in the textiles and accessories.

A living room with white walls and a light textile palette

The ceiling height of the living room is used for shelving above the bedroom doorway. This again accentuates the ceiling height, yet it also provides a nice spot for a selection of storage baskets.

A living room with wall shelving above the doorway

A half-wall separates the living kitchen from the hallway section in the space. This separation is accentuated by the natural area rug in this section of the open floor plan.

A living kitchen with a half-wall that separates the hallway from the rest of the space

A bedroom with white walls and a window seat

The white walls in the bedroom paired with the white fabric pendant light and the off-white curtains make for a beautiful white backdrop. From this white background, the mixture of natural tone textiles on the bed stands out in a subtle, yet powerful way.

A bedroom with white walls and a delicate mixture of neutral textiles on the bed

A textured white area rug at the end of the bed provides the space with a soft and cozy look.

A bedroom with white walls and a delicate mixture of neutral textiles on the bed

From the bedroom, you can access a walk-in closet. Additionally, the bedroom wall is filled with a long peg rail for hanging a few essential clothing pieces.

A bedroom with white walls and a walk-in-closet

Since the window sill in the bedroom is quite wide, it’s a perfect spot to create a small window seat from which you can enjoy the view over the nearby rooftops.

A bedroom window sill that has been turned into a window seat

A bedroom window sill that has been turned into a window seat

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Peter Pousard for Alvhem

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A living kitchen with white walls and natural decor pieces

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The floor plan of this stylish apartment (Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Maria Sahlander for Bjurfors) consists of a living kitchen and three bedrooms. In the main living and cooking space, you can find the kitchen spread over one of the walls, paired with a sofa area and a dining table in the middle of the room.

Both the main bedroom and the guest bedroom include a home office section, allowing two people to work from home simultaneously. The guest bedroom even includes a double workspace with one long table and two seats, making use of the total length of the space.

The main bedroom features a small vintage desk that can be used as a home office spot or makeup table, which finds its place right next to the window. The small kid’s bedroom is decorated in a neutral color palette, just like the rest of the apartment for a neutral, cozy effect.

A white living kitchen decorated in a neutral color palette

A white kitchen paired with furniture pieces and textiles for a bright look

The white kitchen sets the stage for the decor in the living space. The slightly dated white kitchen cabinets are neutral and blend in with the white wall color and the white curtains by the windows. The white fabric couch is paired with a white fluffy area rug, a white pendant, and a light oak coffee table.

A white living kitchen decorated in a neutral color palette

The curved gold wall lamp and the beige tones in the textiles add a beautiful warmth to this setting and make it cozy and inviting.

A white living kitchen decorated in a neutral color paletteA white living kitchen decorated in a neutral color palette

In front of the kitchen, you can find a light oak dining table paired with white dining chairs for a subtle transition from kitchen to living space.

A white living kitchen decorated in a neutral color palette

A white living kitchen decorated in a neutral color palette

A white living kitchen decorated in a neutral color palette

A main bedroom with white walls and textiles in natural tones

The main bedroom with white walls is decorated subtly, with a mixture of natural-tone textiles and accessories. The peg rail next to the bed is a great spot for hanging a selection of clothes or bags.

A bedroom with white walls, neutral decor and a white-painted vintage desk in front of the window

By the bedroom window, you can find a white-painted vintage desk paired with a white Panton chair. This is a great spot for working from home, yet this table makes for a great bedroom vanity as well.

A bedroom with white walls, neutral decor and a white-painted vintage desk in front of the window

A bedroom with white walls, neutral decor and a white-painted vintage desk in front of the window

A guest bedroom with a double desk

The guest bedroom features a long desk for two people. The long and narrow table spreads over the entire bedroom wall for an impressive effect in the space.

A guest bedroom with a two person desk decorated in a neutral palette

The guest bed is made with a mixture of beige textiles and can function as a cozy daybed when no guests are staying over.

A guest bedroom with a two person desk decorated in a neutral palette

A cute kid’s room decorated in a beige palette

The kid’s room is decorated in the same color palette as the rest of the apartment. The beige textiles are paired with soft wood and natural tones in the cute decorations.

A cute kid's room decorated in natural tones and with natural materials

A cute kid's room decorated in natural tones and with natural materials

A cute kid's room decorated in natural tones and with natural materials

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Maria Sahlander for Bjurfors

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A grey shaker kitchen with a breakfast nook and a dark grey bedroom

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Grey is the base color used to decorate this beautiful apartment in Sweden (Styled by Emma Fisher, Annica Clarmell, and Anna Granberg, photographed by Peter Pousard for Alvhem). It works so well in the interior design.

The grey shaker kitchen is planned over an entire kitchen wall, allowing space on the other side for a cozy kitchen dining table with a breakfast nook. The shiplap wall behind the bench and the high wall shelving give this seating area a subtle farmhouse touch for a cozy and inviting effect.

The living room has white walls, grey couches, and a neutral decor for a calm and tranquil look. The bedroom, on the other hand, has a dark grey wall color which gives it a moody and dramatic expression that can be seen from the living room.

A kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, chrome hardware and a natural stone countertop

A living room with white walls and grey couches

The white living room wall color is paired with a white fluffy area rug and white curtains in front of the window. From this white backdrop, the grey living room couches and the black wall lamp stands out beautifully.

A living room with white walls, white curtains and a set of grey couches

A Samsung Frame TV decorates the wall next to the door and a wood bench underneath it is a great spot for keeping magazines.

The textiles and small accessories in the space are all selected in a neutral color palette, providing the decor with a calming and tranquil aesthetic.

A living room with white walls, white curtains and a set of grey couches

A grey shaker kitchen with a farmhouse-style breakfast nook

The grey shaker kitchen cabinets stand out against the white kitchen wall color, which results in a similar color palette as in the living room. The medium grey cabinets are finished with chrome hardware and a stone countertop for an elegant combination of materials.

A kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, chrome hardware and a natural stone countertop

The kitchen layout spreads over one of the kitchen walls, with lower cabinets and a set of upper cabinets in which the range hood is integrated.

A kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, chrome hardware and a natural stone countertop

The area next to the kitchen door is used for tall cupboards, including the oven and fridge. A gap in between the wall and the tall grey cupboard is used for a narrow bookshelf. This shelf is ideal to optimize a gap space and for keeping cookbooks.

A kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, chrome hardware and a natural stone countertop

A breakfast nook with shiplap walls, oak dining table and chairs, bench against the wall

By the kitchen window, you find a cozy dining area with a bench against the wall. This breakfast nook is finished off with shiplap on the walls, adding a farmhouse touch to this section of the kitchen.

A breakfast nook with shiplap walls, oak dining table and chairs, bench against the wall

The natural oak dining table and chairs are paired with a natural rug and a white wall shelf. This natural color palette pairs nicely with the grey of the kitchen cabinets.

A breakfast nook with shiplap walls, oak dining table and chairs, bench against the wall

A breakfast nook with shiplap walls, oak dining table and chairs, bench against the wall

A dark grey bedroom wall color paired with beige and brown textiles

The dark grey color in the bedroom gives this space a slightly moody and dramatic look. The white headboard, curtains, and light fixtures pop out of this dark wall color and brighten the palette.

A bedroom with a dark grey wall color and white, beige and brown tones in the textiles

A bedroom with a dark grey wall color and white, beige and brown tones in the textiles

The classy white wardrobe module pops out against the dark grey wall color and provides the bedroom with lots of storage space.

A bedroom with a dark grey wall color and a classic white wardobe

Light grey walls and black accents in an entryway with a home office spot

The entryway is painted in a light grey wall color, which makes the black and white palette in the furniture pieces and accessories stand out in a lovely way.

An entryway with light grey walls and a black and white decor palette

The end of the entryway is used to place a small home office desk. Even though this spot doesn’t get any natural light, it’s great to have a dedicated space to take the occasional meeting or to answer emails.

A hoe office section in an entryway with light grey walls

Styled by Emma Fisher, Annica Clarmell, and Anna Granberg, photographed by Peter Pousard for Alvhem

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A green-grey kitchen with a window seat and a grey bedroom

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This historic open-plan apartment (Styled and photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem) features a green-grey kitchen with a window seat that is connected to a spacious living area with a dining table in front of the window.

The open-plan living kitchen is decorated with a natural color palette and different wood tones for a calm and tranquil effect in the space. The wall next to the entryway of the apartment features a floating bookshelf with an integrated desk as a great spot to work from home.

While the living room is decorated in a light palette, the bedroom has a deeper grey wall color from which the blue textiles and decor pieces stand out powerfully.

An open-plan living space with a neutral and subtle decor

An open-plan living and dining area with a neutral palette

The spacious dining area in front of the windows of this spacious living kitchen is placed in the prime spot where the daylight hits in the best way. The green-grey table is paired with light wood bentwood chairs and beige textures decorate the windows from floor to ceiling.

An open-plan living space with a neutral and subtle decor

The modestly decorated sofa area takes up the space by the bedroom wall and faces a TV on the wall separating the kitchen from the living space.

An open-plan living space with a neutral and subtle decor

An open-plan living space with a neutral and subtle decor

The dining area is placed right next to the kitchen, which makes sense in terms of layout.

An open-plan living space with a neutral and subtle decor

A green-grey kitchen with a window seat

The green-grey kitchen cabinets are planned out in front of the two kitchen walls in a galley layout. The side by the window is lowered and turns into a cozy window seat. The other side of the kitchen is extended further than the half wall, allowing a spot for a single bar stool.

A green-grey kitchen with limestone countertops and a window seat

The green-grey cabinets are paired with a beige limestone countertop, stainless steel hardware, and beige upper cabinets.

A green-grey kitchen with limestone countertops and a window seat

A green-grey kitchen with limestone countertops and a window seat

The stainless steel finish of the hardware also comes back in the material of the Moccamaster coffee maker on the kitchen counter.

A green-grey kitchen with limestone countertops and a window seat

The galley kitchen layout works well in the space and the way the kitchen extends into a mini island and a window seat makes it even more impressive.

A green-grey kitchen with limestone countertops and a window seat

The left side of the kitchen layout features large cupboards including the fridge, oven, and lots of storage space.

A green-grey kitchen with limestone countertops and a window seat

A floating shelf with an integrated desk

The wall next to the hallway of the apartment is filled with an impressive floating shelf that includes a desk. The organic layout of the shelving has a playful effect on the space and the arrangement of books, prints, and decor pieces makes for a stylish setting.

An open-plan living space with a wall shelf including a desk

An open-plan living space with a wall shelf including a desk

A bedroom with dark grey walls and blue accents

The dark grey bedroom walls have a subtle moody effect on the space and make the white lampshade and art pieces on the wall stand out. The blue textiles and accessories pop out of this white and grey setting and add a vibrant touch to the interior.

A bedroom with a dark grey wall color and blue textiles and accessories

A bedroom with a dark grey wall color and blue textiles and accessories

The simple bedside tables are painted in the same color as the wall for a tone-on-tone effect.

A bedroom with a dark grey wall color and blue textiles and accessories

A bedroom with a dark grey wall color and blue textiles and accessories

White tile bathroom with a limestone countertop on the vanity

A bathroom with a white tile wall and a limestone countertop on top of the vanity

A tone-on-tone mudroom bench in a transition room

In between the living space and the bathroom lies a small transition room that is a perfect spot for a mudroom bench.

A mudroom bench painted in the same color as the wall for a tone-on-tone effect inside a transition room

The shelving of the mudroom bench is painted in the same color as the wall for an impressive tone-on-tone effect.

A mudroom bench painted in the same color as the wall for a tone-on-tone effect

Styled and photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem

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A blue shaker kitchen and a green bedroom wallpaper

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This spacious apartment in Sweden (photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem) has a gorgeous blue shaker kitchen adorned with gold hardware and a crisp white marble countertop. The kitchen layout consists of a corner module and an island with a breakfast bar in the middle of the space.

The living room features an impressive wardrobe module that provides the apartment with many storage opportunities. One section of the wardrobe is open, where books and storage baskets can be added to display. Another smart storage solution can be found in the dining room, where a bookshelf is custom-built around the doorway.

The bedroom features a dark green botanical wallpaper design that adds a moody appearance. Another wallpaper design can be seen in the small guest bathroom above the green wainscoting.

A blue shaker kitchen with gold hardware, a kitchen island, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, black wall lamps

A blue shaker kitchen with gold hardware and a white marble countertop

The deep blue shaker kitchen cabinets stand out in this kitchen space with light beige walls. The gold hardware and the stainless steel appliances add a modern touch to the classic shaker design of the cabinets. Above the countertop, on the other hand, a contrasting black hood and black wall lamps add a subtle industrial effect.

A blue shaker kitchen with gold hardware, a kitchen island, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, black wall lamps

The kitchen module next to the stove includes an upper cupboard that reaches up to the ceiling. The top of the cupboard is adjusted to fit the molding below the ceiling for an integrated effect,

A blue shaker kitchen with gold hardware, a kitchen island, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, black wall lamps

The stainless steel finish of the appliances comes back in the kitchen faucet for a cohesive effect.

A blue shaker kitchen with gold hardware, a kitchen island, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, black wall lamps

The kitchen island stands proudly in the middle of the space, with glass pendants lighting the worktop. The island includes a second oven and its width allows for the placement of bar stools on the other side.

A blue shaker kitchen with gold hardware, a kitchen island, white marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, black wall lamps

A living room with greige walls and an impressive storage wardrobe

The subtle greige wall color makes the white ceiling and molding stand out subtly. The cognac leather couch stands out against the subtle backdrop of the greige wall color, beige curtains, and off-white soft furnishings.

A living room with a cognac leather couch and an impressive wardrobe with gold hardware

The impressive storage wardrobe spreads across the entire living room, providing the room with a lot of storage opportunities. The classic style of the wardrobe fits the living room interior perfectly. For a cohesive effect with the design of the kitchen, the gold hardware finishes the look off perfectly.

A living room with a cognac leather couch and an impressive wardrobe with gold hardware

The wardrobe section by the window features an open bookshelf, where storage baskets are added to display.

A living room with a cognac leather couch and an impressive wardrobe with gold hardware

A dining room with a custom bookshelf around the door

The dining room features a dark wood dining table and chairs in the middle of the space. This setting is paired with a seating bench and artwork by the wall.

The doorway is fitted with a custom bookshelf where a combination of lamps, books, and accessories are added.

A dining room with a bookshelf built around the door

In the same color as the custom bookshelf, a custom buffet cabinet is placed on the other side of the room. This is a perfect spot for keeping dinnerware.

A dining room with a bookshelf built around the door

A bedroom with dark green botanical wallpaper

The bedroom is decorated with a mix of beige and natural wood tones. To make these neutral tones stand out, a dark green bedroom wallpaper is added to the wall for an impressive effect. The bedroom wardrobe has the same look as the one in the living room to keep the style consistent.

A bedroom with a green botanical wallpaper design and a beige decor

A guest bedroom with a small home office spot

The guest bedroom is big enough to include a small bed for guests and a home office spot. The pink and beige textiles on the bed pair nicely with the greige wall color used in this space.

a guest bedroom with a home office section with a black desk

The asymmetrical floor plan is accentuated by a wall shelf and a round mirror that reflects the daylight coming in through the window.

a guest bedroom with a home office section with a black desk

A cute kid’s room with a mix of wood tones

The small kid’s room features a mix of different wood tones and a wall rug that adds a bit of color to this cute decor.

A kid's room with a mixture of wood tones and a rug on the wall

A bathroom with subway tile backsplash and black fixtures

The half-tile bathroom features white subway tile with black grout and a dark green vanity. The upper part of the wall is painted in an off-white wall color and the black fixtures add a beautiful contrast to the space.

A bathroom with a half-tile wall with a a white subway tile with black grout, green vanity, black fixtures

A bathroom with a half-tile wall with a a white subway tile with black grout, green vanity, black fixtures

A guest bathroom with green wainscoting and a beautiful wallpaper

Extra attention was paid to the decor in the smallest room of the apartment. The guest bathroom features a beautiful green wainscoting, paired with a gorgeously illustrated bathroom wallpaper.

A guest bathroom with green wainscoting and a beautiful bathroom wallpaper

The wall shelf is painted in the same color as the wainscoting and the classic sink is finished with a chrome tap and soap holder reminiscent of historic times.

A guest bathroom with green wainscoting and a beautiful bathroom wallpaper

photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

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