balcony – The Nordroom https://www.thenordroom.com Your guide to a better home Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:45:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.thenordroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/imageonline-co-whitebackgroundremoved-2-150x150.png balcony – The Nordroom https://www.thenordroom.com 32 32 A 19th Century Apartment with a Dark Glass Room Divider https://www.thenordroom.com/19th-century-apartment-dark-glass-room-divider/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=54731 On the top floor of a 19th-century Swedish apartment complex lies this charming apartment where soft light flows into the living space, and a black glass room divider creates a separate bedroom space.

I am not sure if I should call this a studio apartment, though technically, it doesn’t have a separate bedroom. The 48-square-meter apartment has an open living space with a glass room divider, creating a small bedroom niche. High ceilings and large windows create a nice open feeling to the apartment, making it feel larger than its actual square meters.

living room warm natural light

The living room is a charming space with two large windows that let in soft and warm light in the evening. The high ceilings, moldings, and high skirting boards add an elegant historical touch to the room.

living room warm natural light
living room with dining table

The living area has a square layout, but one corner is turned into a bedroom space, so the actual living area is now in a lovely L-shape with plenty of room for a sitting area and a large dining table by the large window.

dining table shelf two mirrors

Two large mirrors on the wall reflect the natural light coming from the windows, creating a brighter atmosphere.

black glass room divider

A beautiful dark glass divider with a wooden frame creates a lovely semi-private sleeping nook.

tiny bedroom

The small sleeping area is big enough for a double bed and cabinets have been added to the wall, creating storage space.

cabinets round mirror
kitchen round table

On the other side of the apartment lies the spacious kitchen with classic cream-colored cabinets, a wooden countertop, and space for a large kitchen table.

classic kitchen wooden countertop
round kitchen table
balcony seating

The kitchen opens to a charming courtyard balcony.

hall built-in cabinets mirror

The spacious hall is fitted with floor-to-ceiling wardrobes.

hall shelves above door A 19th Century Apartment with a Dark Glass Room Divider

styling by GrayDeco and photography by Maria Sahlander for Stadshem.

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A Late 19th-Century Apartment with a Pink Bedroom https://www.thenordroom.com/a-late-19th-century-apartment-with-a-pink-bedroom/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=51953 In a beautiful building from the late 19th century in the Södermalm area of Stockholm lies this charming apartment with period features and a pink bedroom. Thanks to the apartment’s high location, it offers amazing views of Stockholm’s Old Town and the sea.

The apartment features beautiful turn-of-the-century elements such as a herringbone parquet floor, large windows, and a generous ceiling height of 3.3 meters. These old features are paired with contemporary additions in luxurious material choices, creating a luxurious home.

light living room parquet floor dining table

The apartment is divided into two wings: the open-plan living room lies on one side, and the kitchen and bedrooms on the other.

living room large windows herringbone parquet floor

The living room is the heart of the home, featuring high ceilings and huge windows providing a beautiful view of the old town.

balcony
balcony bistro seating
spacious living room parquet floor dining table

The living room is filled with charm, showcasing the apartment’s original parquet floor and a cozy fireplace.

corner fireplace
dining area shelf above door

The area by the door is the perfect spot for a dining table. You could even design a corner bench packed with pillows against the wall to create a cozy dining spot.

classic beige kitchen

The recently renovated kitchen from Ballingslöv suits the historic apartment beautifully. There’s a timeless elegance to the space thanks to the classic beige cabinets that are paired with limestone countertops.

beige kitchen double upper cabinets

The ceiling height has been taken advantage of. The kitchen is designed with a double row of upper cabinets, providing plenty of storage space.

beige kitchen open cupboards
open layout kitchen and hall
hall parquet floor
wood framed glass doors

Large folding doors made of oak and glass give access to the apartment’s master bedroom.

warm light terracotta bedroom

The room is small, but it is designed to create a sense of perfect calm. The walls are painted in a dusty pink shade, and there is enough room for a double bed with nightstands.

small bedroom light terracotta wall color
kids bedroom bunk bed

The second bedroom is now used as a charming children’s room with a wooden bunk bed. This room also has large floor-to-ceiling wardrobes on one wall (not pictured).

hallway niche with coat storage

The hall is spacious and has a clever niche for coats and shoes and wall-mounted cabinets. There are no doors between the entrance and the kitchen, creating a sense of space and letting light flow into the hall as well.

The apartment is listed for sale at Stadshem.

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Contemporary Design in a Renovated Barcelona Apartment https://www.thenordroom.com/contemporary-design-in-a-renovated-barcelona-apartment/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=54629 Nestled in the center of Eixample Esquerre on Carrer Muntaner—just steps from the bustling pedestrian street Consell de Cent—stands this beautiful apartment with period details and contemporary furnishings.

The apartment was meticulously renovated using robust, high-quality materials, featuring natural chevron wooden floors and elegant moldings. The owners layered on an inspired, global collection of iconic lighting, furniture, and objects that remain true to the authentic character of a Barcelona Eixample home.

classic living room barcelona apartment

With its dual orientation, soaring ceilings, third-floor charm, and a harmonious color palette, the apartment not only floods with natural light but also radiates a calm, peaceful energy.

spacious living room period features large green sofa

The interior is minimalistic, using large furniture and decor pieces, like a deep green velvet B&B Italia sofa, to create a calm yet inspiring interior palette.

living room detail
modern white kitchen with shelf
dining room built-in cabinets

The dining area is fitted with built-in cabinets, adding plenty of storage to the home.

hall chevron floor

The entire apartment is fitted with a beautiful chevron parquet floor, adding warmth and a classic element to the home.

large bedroom wooden chevrown floor large rug
sliding doors

The apartment has two large bedrooms, with big windows and an en-suite bathroom.

mirror
bedroom wall paneling

Beautiful pendant lights from Apparatus Studio flank the bed.

en-suite bathroom
dark blue bathroom velvet curtain
balcony doors
view from balcony
front door Contemporary Design in a Renovated Barcelona Apartment

The apartment was listed for sale at Fantastic Frank Barcelona.

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A 1940s Swedish Apartment with a Soft Yellow Kitchen https://www.thenordroom.com/1940s-swedish-apartment-soft-yellow-kitchen/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=54666 On the top floor of a 1940s apartment building in Stockholm lies this charming one-bedroom apartment with a light yellow kitchen. The original layout of the 1940s has been preserved and the renovated kitchen is also in an original style.

The entire home was renovated in recent years. An oak parquet floor is combined with freshly painted walls and ceilings. Thanks to the high position, you have a wonderful view of the surroundings through the windows and on the balcony.

living room large glass doors
living room detail

The living room is a wonderfully light room with windows in two directions and glass balcony doors. During the summer months, the doors to the balcony are almost always open, adding an extra few square meters to the living space.

glass balcony doors
sunny balcony parasol
balcony seating

Thanks to the high location and unobstructed views you can see for miles from the cozy balcony.

balcony
blue sofa living room

The walls in the living room are painted in Eggshell White.

view into hall
yellow kitchen with dining table
blue midcentury kitchen cabinets

The kitchen is designed in a classic 1940s style. The solid interiors were recently updated with a new countertop, sink, tiles, and paint. The midcentury cabinets are painted in a lovely yellow shade.

yellow kitchen cabinets
yellow kitchen detail

New, handmade Italian tiles were fitted as a backsplash.

yellow kitchen floral painting

The walls are painted in a similar shade as the kitchen cabinets, adding a wonderful soft tone to the charming kitchen space.

blue walls bedroom yellow bedding

The bedroom is color-drenched in a lovely matte sky blue color, paired with a light blue rug, and bedding in a similar yellow shade as the kitchen.

blue rug in bedroom
blue bedroom detail
blue chair and pendant

A blue nightstand, pendant lights, and a chair add to the blue color scheme of the bedroom. In the corner are also two built-in wardrobes with sliding doors.

hall checkerboard floor
bathroom blue shower curtain
hall green built-in cabinets

The hallway is fitted with built-in wardrobes. The walls are painted in a deep green shade paired with a classic checkerboard floor.

green hall black and white checkerboard floor A 1940s Swedish Apartment with a Soft Yellow Kitchen

styling by Copparstad and photography by Ono for Historiska Hem.

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A Luxurious Parisian-Inspired Apartment in Amsterdam https://www.thenordroom.com/parisian-inspired-apartment-amsterdam/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:45:06 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=62328 This luxurious three-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of an early 20th-century townhouse in a prestigious and sought-after neighborhood in Amsterdam, just a short distance from the Vondelpark and the city’s museums.

The interiors of the 130 square meter apartment are a nod to stylish and grand Parisian apartments. High ceilings, characteristic historical details, and luxurious materials create a spacious, high-quality home in the fanciest part of Amsterdam.

classic living room green sofa marble fireplace
amsterdam living room marble fireplace

The apartment features a semi-open living space with dedicated areas for lounging, dining, and cooking. The room is defined by soaring 3.2-meter-high ceilings, period elements, and large windows overlooking historical Amsterdam houses.

green sofa living room

The sitting area is centered around a beautiful marble fireplace, paired with interior design classics like this green velvet B&B Italia sofa and a Santa & Cole ‘Dorica’ floor lamp.

marble fireplace

On the other side stands the ‘Soriana’ armchair from Cassina and a vintage bar cart topped with an Oluce “Atollo” table lamp.

open plan living space dining table
open plan kitchen dining area

The second part of the living space connects to the kitchen. There is plenty of room for a large dining table surrounded by Henning Kjaernulf dining chairs and lighted by a Gubi ‘Multi-Lite’ pendant in brass.

balcony

The dining area connects to the balcony, and thanks to the large trees, it is a wonderful, secluded spot.

balcony large trees
kitchen with open storage marble island

The bespoke kitchen is small but beautifully designed with marble countertops and backsplash, brass fittings, and integrated appliances.

kitchen marble countertop backsplash
kitchen marble countertop shelf

A shelf instead of upper cabinets maintains an open and spacious feeling in the kitchen space.

kitchen detail
sliding door detail
peek into bedroom
bedroom mural fireplace velvet bedframe

The master bedroom is luxurious and comfortable with a velvet bedframe, a fireplace, and decorative wall panels. A large bay window floods the room with natural light.

bedroom decorative wall paneling
parquet floor yellow rug
dressing room yellow rug built-in wardrobes

The room next door has been turned into a luxurious, spacious, and bright dressing room with built-in wardrobes and a warm yellow rug.

dressing room built-in wardrobes
guest bedroom with antique desk

The third bedroom is now a charming guest room and home office with a beautiful antique desk.

modern bathroom freestanding bath

The bathroom is fully clad in travertine tiles and features a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, double sinks, and brass fittings.

sink brass fittings
freestanding bath
shower with storage niche
powder room with oak paneling

The separate toilet has been designed in the style of a French lift cabin with beautiful paneled walls and brass fittings.

hall period features
front door amsterdam apartment
exterior amsterdam apartment A Luxurious Parisian-Inspired Apartment in Amsterdam

The apartment was listed for €1.595.000 at The Agency Amsterdam.

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A Gray Studio Apartment with an Industrial Room Divider https://www.thenordroom.com/gray-studio-apartment-industrial-room-divider/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=54461 In a grand Art Nouveau building right next to Mosebacke Torg in the Södermalm area of Stockholm lies this charming studio apartment with gray walls, an industrial room divider, and a separate kitchen.

The 33-square-meter apartment has a good layout. From the hall, you first enter the kitchen and then the combined living room and bedroom. The apartment still has beautiful turn-of-the-century character thanks to the generous ceiling height, original wooden floors with visible grooves, deep window niches, and stucco.

gray studio steel glass room divider
gray studio wooden floor

The combined living room and bedroom is painted in a dark gray shade, making the original white-painted woodwork stand out beautifully.

gray studio sitting area

Glass doors give access to a lovely balcony, which helps to extend the living area in the warmer months.

sunny courtyard balcony
gray studio apartment industrial room divider

The industrial glass room divider creates a clear area for lounging and sleeping. On one side, there is a large sofa and a desk made of String shelves. The other side of the glass wall accommodates a double bed. You could even add curtains to create a more private bedroom area.

gray sitting area mirror cube coffee table
string shelves desk sculptural chair

A smart home office has been created using the String shelving system and the Wiggle Side Chair from Vitra.

sitting area with desk studio apartment
gray bed nook simple pendan light
gray kitchen marble countertop white tiles

A wide open doorway leads you into the kitchen. The gray color scheme continues, though, in this room, the owner used a lighter shade.

gray kitchen double row upper cabinets shelves

Classic gray cabinets are paired with a marble countertop, a brass tap and sink, and classic white backsplash tiles.

gray kitchen shelves and white tiles
gray kitchen round table

In the corner, there is room for a round dining table with a marble top.

round marble top kitchen table
cabinets over doorway

From the kitchen, you move into the hall with built-in cabinets in the same style as the kitchen cabinets. The cabinets run over the bathroom doorway to maximize storage space.

simple white and gray bathroom
hallway stone floor A Gray Studio Apartment with an Industrial Room Divider

The apartment was listed for sale at Tradition.

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A Light Corner Apartment with Yellow Color Accents https://www.thenordroom.com/a-light-corner-apartment-with-yellow-color-accents/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=53495 On a high location with views of the water and the large park in Stockholm stands a 1940s apartment building housing this light-filled apartment. The corner apartment was thoughtfully renovated, preserving original 1940s elements and creating a comfortable contemporary home.

The apartment is decorated in a harmonious color palette paired with fine original details such as herringbone parquet, marble floors, built-in wardrobes/cabinets, windows, and marble window sills.

living room picture window herringbone floor A Light Corner Apartment with Yellow Color Accents

The light living room has a pentagonal shape with a large picture window in the angled wall.

small niche bookshelves living room
small niche bookshelves

The room has white walls and an original herringbone parquet, and the tiny niche next to the sofa is fitted with a nice built-in bookcase with oak shelves. 

living room colorful cushions A Light Corner Apartment with Yellow Color Accents
living room jute rug bookshelves

The white walls are paired with vibrant color accents in the decor, from the pale yellow curtains to pink and red tones in the cushions.

living room herringbone parquet floor
semi open plan living space
sliding door hall

A sliding door separates the living room from the smaller bedroom (that can also be accessed via the hall)

living room parquet floor
balcony door yellow curtains
balcony

The balcony offers a wonderful view of Stockholm thanks to the apartment’s elevated position.

view into kitchen yellow walls
gray kitchen dining table yellow curtains

The kitchen is located in a semi-open floor plan with the living room. The classic galley kitchen features gray cabinets and small white backsplash tiles.

green table yellow curtains
kitchen green table yellow curtains

A charming dining area is situated under the window, and with the yellow walls and yellow curtains it’s a sunny spot to start your day.

kitchen window view
light gray kitchen small white tiles
kitchen wooden countertop small white tiles
pink hall built-in wardrobes

The pink hallway is fitted with original floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes on either side.

green bedroom bookshelves

The master bedroom is painted in a calm sage green shade and fitted with a new herringbone parquet floor, mirroring the original floor in the living room.

midcentury cabinet bedroom
kids bedroom wooden desk

The smaller bedroom lies between the master bedroom and the living room. The walls are painted in a light pearl gray shade, and on the floor lies an original herringbone parquet floor.

wooden desk with storage
pink hall A Light Corner Apartment with Yellow Color Accents

styling by Rydman and photography by Ono Johansson for Historiska Hem.

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A Top Floor Swedish Apartment with a Huge Balcony https://www.thenordroom.com/a-top-floor-swedish-apartment-with-a-huge-balcony/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=53449 On the top floor of an apartment building in the Swedish city of Västerås lies this amazing renovated apartment with a huge balcony. The 100-square-meter two-bedroom apartment was renovated and modernized by its current owner, adding a new kitchen and a new floor, among others.

Materials and colors have been carefully chosen, using earthy colors that create a harmonious and modern atmosphere. The owner opted for two-tone walls with a dark blue lower part and beige-pink plaster on the upper half and ceiling in the open-plan living space.

open plan living room two tone wall herringbone floor
sitting room with plaster walls

The open-plan living space is a grand room with windows in three directions. A new dark herringbone parquet from Tarkett Segno adds a warm atmosphere to the space.

plaster walls ceiling living room
open plan living space evening
sitting room evening
open plan living space dark herringbone floor

The living area has an open layout clearly divided into zones, with a sitting area on one side, a dining area on the other, and an open kitchen in the niche. The kitchen island with bar seating acts as a nice divider helps to create a social layout.

open layout living space
open plan living space two tone walls
warm natural light living room
two tone walls dining area

A cozy dining area has been created in the nook with the smaller windows.

living room evening two tone walls
dark oak kitchen with breakfast bar

The new kitchen features veneer doors of dark oak and a countertop of Jura limestone.

oak kitchen
dark oak kitchen
corner sofa large window
oak kitchen evening herringbone floor

From the corner sofa, you have magnificent views of the surroundings. The large windows also flood the room with beautiful, warm light.

earthy pink bedroom striped headboard

The apartment has two bedrooms. The largest room is painted in a warm terracotta shade paired with black textiles and a striped headboard.

wardrobe room

The second bedroom is now a wardrobe room with mirror doors, a terracotta-painted ceiling, and black and white striped wallpaper.

industrial style bathroom
balcony
large balcony

The absolute star of the home is the grand balcony of 50 square meters. The balcony runs the entire width of the apartment and offers multiple seating areas, a dining table, and amazing views of Lake Mälaren.

large terrace
large terrace with table and seating area
large terrace with curtains

The sheer curtains create a private atmosphere and helps to protect you from the sun in the summer months.

terrace sitting area at night jute rug
terrace dining table
large terrace evening A Top Floor Swedish Apartment with a Huge Balcony

The apartment was listed for sale at Notar.

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A Pink and Orange Bedroom in a Light Stockholm Apartment https://www.thenordroom.com/pink-orange-bedroom-light-stockholm-apartment/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=53545 On the top floor of a turn-of-the-century apartment building in Stockholm lies this light-filled one-bedroom apartment with contemporary interiors. Thanks to the high ceilings, large windows, and top floor position offering views of the sky and rooftops, the apartment feels airy, spacious, and light.

The 57-square-meter apartment has a spacious open-plan living room with a kitchen and a wall with custom built-in bookcases. On the other side of the hall lies the bedroom, painted in a bold palette of pink and orange, which also gives access to the balcony.

light beige walls open plan living space
living room built-in bookshelves

A light parquet floor and walls painted in Stockholm White create a light atmosphere in the living room. One wall is fitted with built-in bookshelves around the doorframe, creating a lot of storage space.

living room colorful art
open plan living space pale yellow walls

The owners paired the light, neutral colors with the occasional color pop in the art, decor, and lighting.

open plan living area
living room built-in bookcases
light living room glass coffee table
light open plan living space

The living room has a natural flowing layout with a cozy sitting area, a large dining table by the windows, and a kitchen space beyond.

light living room large dining table
open plan kitchen large dining table

The living area has a lovely social floor plan, but you can’t see the kitchen from the sitting area. The kitchen is designed with warm dark brown veneered doors and drawers with discreet grip strips instead of handles.

wooden kitchen classic subway tiles
kitchen white backsplash tiles

One wall is fitted with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, allowing the space above the countertops to be free. Classic white subway tiles complement the dark cabinets beautifully.

kitchen white tiles
colorful bedroom pink and orange walls

The bedroom is decorated in a slightly unusual color palette with one wall painted orange and the other walls painted a soft beige-pink shade.

bedroom pink and orange walls
bedroom orange wall balcony door

A glass door opens to the balcony, offering a wonderful view of the rooftops and the sky.

balcony rooftop views
pink and orange bedroom
bedroom nightstand
colorful bedroom balcony
pink bedroom wardrobes
white subway tiles bathroom

The bathroom is designed in a classic contemporary style with white subway tiles, light gray floor tiles, and an industrial-style shower wall.

industrial shower wall
hallway home office

The hallway is fitted with a small home office, created by fitting a simple wooden shelf between the walls. The joinery is painted in a lime blossom green color. 

hallway green joinery A Pink and Orange Bedroom in a Light Stockholm Apartment

styling by Lind and photography by Borgelin for Historiska Hem.

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A Bright Family Apartment in a 1950s School Building https://www.thenordroom.com/family-apartment-1950s-school-building/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:47:40 +0000 https://www.thenordroom.com/?p=61617 This four-bedroom family apartment is situated on the first floor of a 1950s-era converted school building. The condo features interior spaces with white walls, high ceilings, and large windows, creating a bright atmosphere.

A large, open-plan living space with a sitting corner, a large kitchen, and a craft area is the heart of the home, while the four bedrooms are situated on either side of this open space. It’s a wonderful home where 1950s elements are paired with contemporary design, unique built-in storage, and raw elements.

open-plan living room green sofa white walls

The open-plan living space has a slightly unusual layout, creating separate areas for lounging, cooking, and crafting. The white walls and wooden floor is a fresh, neutral base for the room.

sitting room green sofa

By entering the room, you immediately step into the sitting area with a large green velvet corner sofa.

green sofa open-plan living space scandi home
low cabinets

A beautiful, low vintage wooden cabinet runs along one wall.

modern light gray kitchen brass knobs white tiles

The kitchen is the true heart of the home and takes up most of the living space. The cabinets are from IKEA, paired with light gray fronts with brass knobs.

light gray kitchen square white backsplash tiles

The cabinets are topped with oak and stainless steel countertops and classic white backsplash tiles.

kitchen detail stainless steel countertop
light gray scandi kitchen white tiles

On the other side of the kitchen stands a large dining table with a seating bench and the craft area.

light open kitchen dining space
kitchen dining table

There are large windows on either side of this dining area, making it a wonderfully bright space.

bench with storage
kitchen-dining-space-and-bar-table-under-window
bar table under window
craft table under window

On one side, a craft area has been created using a custom triangle-shaped table and small shelves for pencils and paint.

bedroom green painted wooden floorboards clothing rack

The master bedroom has white walls and bold green-painted wooden floorboards. The room also gives access to a spacious south-facing balcony.

balcony door
large balcony
white bedroom green-painted floorboards
bedroom nightstand green floor
built-in clothes storage

There are clever storage solutions throughout the apartment. For example, the bench in the dining room is fitted with storage, and in the bedroom, there is a narrow niche for hanging clothes and built-in shelves with lighting.

kids bedroom light green walls
childrens room green walls

The two children’s bedrooms are situated next to the dining room. One is painted light green and the other is in pastel blue.

childrens bedroom
music room

The fourth bedroom is now used as a study/music room with raw concrete flooring, white walls, and custom built-in cabinets.

music craft room custom cabinets
spacious hall built-in cabinets and wardrobes

The industrial look continues into the hall, where the concrete floor is paired with a wood veneer bathroom wall and door, as well as two storage cabinets in green and pink.

pink floating storage cabinet A Bright Family Apartment in a 1950s School Building

styling by Udin and photography by Ono Johansson for Historiska Hem.

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