A 1920s Stockholm Apartment

This apartment in central Stockholm was renovated to restore its classical elegance while introducing a more open layout suited to modern family life. A gentle Scandinavian palette, traditional detailing and thoughtfully integrated storage create a cohesive home that balances formal entertaining with everyday comfort.

Scope
Interior architecture and spatial planning, demolition and reconfiguration of room layouts, new flooring, interior specifications, bathroom and powder room design, bespoke joinery, decoration, furniture and styling

Duration
4 months

Size
129 m² / 1,389 sq ft

Stockholm apartment salon with pale green seating, parquet flooring, an antique chandelier, gilt-framed maritime painting and a traditional corner fireplace.
Stockholm apartment library with brown leather armchairs, pink cushions, white shelving and a large gilt-framed painting against an ochre wall.
Stockholm apartment mantelpiece with crystal candelabra, glowing votive candles and a blue and white ceramic planter filled with red flowering heather.
Stockholm apartment kitchen with pale grey cabinetry, light stone worktops, a glazed display cabinet and a glass pendant above the island.
Stockholm apartment nursery with pale blue floral wallpaper, a white metal bed, changing table, checked Roman blind and crystal chandelier.
Stockholm apartment bedroom with white fitted wardrobes, floral wallpaper, gold curtains, pale blue cushions and a crystal chandelier.
Stockholm apartment children’s bedroom with blush pink walls, a white daybed, patterned cushions, a gilt sunburst mirror and checked Roman blind.
Stockholm apartment bathroom with a fitted bath, pale mosaic feature wall, beige tiled surfaces and recessed shelves for towels.
Stockholm apartment bathroom with a curved white wall-mounted vanity, illuminated mirrored cabinet and pale mosaic tiles above the bath.

This apartment in central Stockholm was transformed through a comprehensive four month renovation, restoring its classical elegance while creating a more open layout for contemporary family life.

Demolition and the reconfiguration of rooms improved the relationship between living spaces, balancing generous areas for entertaining with the privacy of bedrooms and quieter retreats. New flooring, bespoke joinery and carefully specified finishes established a cohesive foundation, complemented by a new kitchen, bathroom and powder room.

The owners’ collection of old master paintings and antiques brings depth and individuality to the interiors. In the salon, pale green upholstery and a restrained Scandinavian palette allow gilt-framed artwork, crystal and richly patinated furniture to take prominence. The library offers a more intimate setting, pairing warm ochre walls with leather armchairs and a striking large scale painting.

From integrated storage to furniture, textiles and final styling, each element was considered as part of the whole. The result is an elegant city residence that accommodates daily life with ease while retaining the character and sense of occasion of a classical Stockholm home.

Project Details

Location
Central Stockholm, Sweden

Property
Classical city apartment

Areas
Salon, dining room, library, kitchen, principal bedroom, children’s bedrooms, bathroom and powder room

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