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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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).

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.

Here, the traditional Victorian period character seamlessly shines alongside thoughtful modern interventions. The house has been extended in the back, creating a spacious kitchen and living area featuring a beautiful herringbone floor, creating a sense of timeless elegance.

In the Victorian part of the house, a double reception room features calm gray walls, painted wooden floorboards, beautiful stucco, and a large bay window.

The front and the back room feature beautiful tiled fireplaces, salvaged from Retrouvius.

A timber screen between the hall and the second sitting room connects the traditional Victorian architecture with the contemporary additions, while also letting light flow through the ground-floor spaces.

The open-plan kitchen and living room in the extension are the heart of the home.

The kitchen cabinets are painted in a sage green hue from Little Greene, paired with Calacatta marble countertops, brass fittings, and Beata Heuman handles.

A rustic wooden dining table with a mixture of chairs sits in the center of the space, creating the perfect social spot for long dinner parties and time with friends and family.

The extension also features a charming oriel window at the back, creating a charming reading spot with views of the garden.

Upstairs, the main bedroom feels calm and airy, with soft blush tones, wooden floors, and custom storage. The en-suite bathroom (not pictured) is designed in white and navy.

One of the smaller bedrooms on the first floor is decorated with the pale pink “Herbarium Wildflower” wallpaper by Tess Newall.

The family bathroom pairs butter yellow alls and paneling with cheerful light blue and white checkerboard floor tiles.

The garden features a large garden studio for working and relaxing.

A wildflower garden softens the front of the house, and a green-roofed bike store adds a touch of eco-friendly style. The pale blue front door has stained-glass panels that let in soft, colorful light.

The house is listed for £3,000,000 at Domus Nova.

The three-bedroom house is divided over three floors, with open-plan living spaces on the ground and lower-ground floors, as well as a small split-level garden at the back and a roof terrace that can be accessed via the home office.

Entry to the home is on the ground floor, where you will find a double living room lighted by large sash windows in the front and the back.

The light beige color on the walls is paired with original elements like marble fireplaces, sash windows, and intricate cornicing, adding a lot of charm to the spaces.

In the front room, the fireplace is flanked by built-in bookshelves, and the historic bones are paired with contemporary furnishings.

The back room is now a charming music room/home office overlooking the terrace atop the lower ground floor.

A smaller room, a few steps up from the ground floor, is turned into a beautiful home office with forest green walls and white-painted floorboards. You can also access the terrace from this room.

The rooftop terrace looks out over the small back garden.

The lower ground floor has been extended and features the kitchen, the dining room, and a second sitting room with large bifolding doors leading to the garden.

On this floor, period character meets modern design with a fresh white kitchen, including a sash window, a dining room with a historic fireplace surround, and a contemporary extension with a skylight and full-width glass doors.

The dining room connects the old part of the house with the new. You can still see traces of the old exterior wall around the newly fitted pocket doors.

The modern back living room features a chevron-patterned parquet floor and glass doors, creating a wonderful sense of indoor/outdoor living. The door on the right gives access to a bathroom.

The back garden is tiny but very charming and private. The split-level terrace offers seating on both levels, and they are surrounded by lush greenery.

The top floor is home to two bedrooms. The master bedroom, at the front of the house, features beautiful sash windows and a marble fireplace.

A beautifully designed en-suite bathroom features pink wall tiles, terrazzo floor tiles, and brass fittings.

The smaller room is painted in a deep blue shade and is now used as a nursery.

The house is listed for £1,750,000 at Aucoot.

The owners worked with interior designer Laura Stephens to redesign the floor plan of this Victorian home. Instead of extending the ground floor (as you see in many Victorian houses), they opted to change the layout and add internal windows to let natural light flow into otherwise dark spaces.

A large dining room has been fitted in the front room, which used to be the formal sitting room, the kitchen has been placed in the middle, and the sitting room is now at the back of the house, opening up to the small garden.

The dining room at the front of the plan features beautiful crown molding and large sash windows with a window seat upholstered in the “Fern Frond” fabric by Sanderson.

A pretty Carrara marble fireplace sits at the center of the room, paired with half-paneled walls and striped wallpaper by Långelid Von Brömssen.

On one side, a marble-topped bar has been fitted in the niche next to the fireplace.

A large window and a glass door have been fitted in the wall between the dining room and the hall, ensuring the hallway also gets natural light.

The entire ground floor is fitted with a beautiful wooden floor laid in a herringbone pattern.

The middle room has been turned into a charming kitchen with bespoke cabinets made by Grovecourt, which are painted in “Spruce” by Paint and Paper Library.

I like how they added wooden, reeded glass cupboards on the left to change things up.

The shaker blue cabinets are paired with white metro tiles from Claybrook, brass fittings, and Pooky wall lights.

A serene living room sits at the back of the plan, which can be accessed via the hall. The walls are painted in  ‘Artichoke’ by Paint and Paper Library, and double doors lead to the garden, extending the living space in the warmer months.

The window between the kitchen and the living room ensured natural light to flow throughout the ground-floor plan.

The first floor is home to three double bedrooms. The master bedroom, at the front of the plan, is decorated with textured wallpaper (“Chinon Petal” by Designers Guild) and fabric-lined wardrobes painted in “Templeton Pink” and Refectory Red” by Farrow & Ball, creating a serene and calm space.

The third bedroom on the first floor is turned into a home office with striped wallpaper (‘Somerton Stripe’ in Spice by Mulberry) and built-in wardrobes painted in a vibrant red shade.

The bathroom on the first floor has a freestanding bath with a handheld shower from Lusso Stone.

There are two more bedrooms on the second floor. The largest room has light pink walls and a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden.

The bathroom on the second floor is a cheerful affair with striped white and pink tilework by Ca’ Pietra.

At the back of the house is a small paved garden bordered by flower beds filled with roses and hydrangeas, and sweet-scented jasmine climbs over the boundary fences.

The house is listed for £1.550.000 at Inigo.

The cozy house features elements from its year of construction, including a traditional tiled fireplace, a wood stove, and wooden floorboards in certain areas of the house. The house features a wonderful layout, with a semi-open-plan ground floor that includes a utility space and a bathroom, as well as four bedrooms upstairs and another bathroom.

A charming veranda with heart-shaped cut-outs in the woodwork gives access to the house’s front door.

The ground floor features an open layout, with separate areas designated for lounging, dining, and cooking.

The sitting room is a charming space with soap-scrubbed pine floorboards, beige walls, and green joinery.

Glass doors open onto the large wooden terrace, featuring a pergola and an outdoor kitchen.

The windows in two directions offer a lovely view of the garden.

The sitting room features a traditional tiled fireplace, creating a warm ambiance in the evening and the winter months.

From the living room, you walk straight into the dining room, which is defined by a large rug in blue and red tones.

A wide opening connects the dining room with the kitchen.

In the corner of the kitchen stands an old-fashioned wood stove set in a brick wall.

The heart of the house is a beautiful kitchen in solid wood from Scandinavian Shaker Kitchens. The classic gray cabinets are topped with a solid oak worktop and two sinks, one of which is a butler sink.

A small hallway connects the kitchen with the utility room and the downstairs bathroom. These spaces feature dark red and white granite floor tiles from Winckelmans.

The laundry room features green-painted tongue-and-groove paneling, which can also be found in the hall and staircase.

The bathroom features a beautiful antique dresser topped with marble.

The hall and staircase features tongue-and-groove paneling painted in a dove blue shade.

The room features a hat and shoe shelf, offering plenty of storage for the entire family.

Taking the stairs to the first floor, you enter an open space that has been transformed into a cozy second sitting room with an antique desk.

The room features tongue-and-groove paneling paired with the “Waldemar” wallpaper from Boråstapeter.

On this floor are four bedrooms. The nursery is painted in “Blushing Peach” by Jotun.

The largest bedroom is now a double kids room with walls decorated in the “Honeysuckle” wallpaper by William Morris.

The master bedroom is a serene space where the walls are painted in Jotun’s “Ginseng” color, and it also features built-in wardrobes.

The upstairs bathroom features a freestanding bath and a vintage cabinet topped with a sink.

From the living room, you access a large wooden terrace with several seating areas, a large dining table, and outdoor kitchen, and a pergola.

The grounds also include a small guest cottage.

The garden offers several fruit trees, and a kitchen garden with rhubarb, strawberries, and raspberries, as well as other plants.

styling by Garat and photography by Petrosiute for Historiska Hem.

As you step inside, the home feels elegant yet comfortable, with all the features you’d expect for modern living. Original brickwork and exposed steel sit alongside large glass windows, natural timber, and polished concrete, creating a perfect mix of old and new.

After entering the house, you walk into a double reception room where light streams in through traditional sash windows.

Thanks to the large windows, including a bay with wooden shutters, there is plenty of natural light flowing in. The dark gray walls are a nice contrast to this brightness.

The house is decorated in a wonderful blend of styles. In the sitting room, a traditional Victorian fireplace sits side by side with midcentury-style furniture.

The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining area, ideal for both family time and entertaining guests. It connects effortlessly to the garden, with a built-in seating nook placed under a large picture window.

Modern white cabinets are paired with a concrete countertop and white backsplash tiles.

This cozy spot is perfect for reading, dining, or simply enjoying the view of the garden as daylight changes throughout the day.

The exposed wooden ceiling beams and exposed brick wall add texture and warmth, softening the clean lines of the space.

The garden is thoughtfully landscaped with carefully selected plantings and areas for outdoor living. At the back of the garden is a separate brick-built workshop.

Upstairs, the bedrooms continue the home’s calm and relaxing feel. Each room is a peaceful retreat, with high ceilings and soft, neutral colors.

One of the children’s rooms is decorated with a tropical wonderland wallpaper called ‘Reverie Black’ by Holden.

The first floor is home to three bedrooms and a bathroom with a combined shower and bath.

The top floor, under the slanted ceilings, is home to a grand master suite where the walls are decorated in the ‘Exuberance’ wallpaper from Harelequin.

The top-floor suite features a large bathroom with a bath, a separate shower, and marble floor tiles paired with gray and white tiles laid in a herringbone pattern on the walls.

The house is listed for £1,250,000 at Aucoot.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The apartment is decorated in a light color palette of light gray and white paired with colorful wallpapers in the master bedroom and the hallway. Some period features like built-in wardrobes have been preserved to give the home character.

The open-plan living space lies in the center of the apartment, flanked by two bedrooms. The spacious L-shaped room is painted in a soft light gray shade paired with a checkered oak parquet floor.

The spacious room has a charming sitting area defined with a rug and a dining area in front of the window.

The kitchen was renovated in 2023. The kitchen cabinets have vanilla yellow fronts from Järfälla Kitchens and IKEA appliances. The yellow cabinets are topped with a classic jumble pattern countertop and simple white backsplash tiles.

A wooden window has been fitted in the wall between the kitchen and the second bedroom, ensuring the kitchen gets natural light.

The wooden shelves above the countertop (instead of cabinets) give the kitchen an open feeling.

The corner room is turned into a bright master bedroom where the walls are covered in the Vårklockor wallpaper from Svenskt Tenn.

A charming vintage vanity table sits in the corner of the room.

Two original built-in wardrobes provide the room with storage space.

On the other side of the living space lies the second bedroom with a raised bed with drawers underneath to maximize storage space. A charming niche in the corner is fitted with shelves.

The third bedroom is now turned into a home office, but it could also be a great walk-in closet.

The hallway is decorated with the Clementine wallpaper from Sanderson.

The apartment is listed for sale at Historiska Hem.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

The townhouse has a floor size of 160 square meters, divided over four storeys, and features three bedrooms, a double-aspect living space, and a lush green garden connected to the lower ground floor kitchen and dining room.

Original period details, high ceilings, and intricate cornicing are paired with a tactile palette of materials, including exposed brickwork, steel-framed glazing, natural stone, and warm timber.

Entry to the house is on the raised ground floor, where you will find a double reception room painted in contrasting colors.

The back room, with its beautiful curved glass wall overlooking the garden and a bullnose marble fireplace, has been turned into a dining area with walls painted in a soft light pink hue.

The sitting room lies at the front of the plan and is painted in a moody black shade that highlights the white-painted cornice and the marble fireplace.

On the lower ground floor, you will find the kitchen and dining room, which is the heart of the home.

The dining area features a beautiful exposed brick fireplace hearth paired with built-in storage and wooden ceiling beams painted in a light, neutral shade.

The kitchen is situated at the back of the house, featuring glass doors that lead to the lush garden. The kitchen design is classic and in harmony with the house’s architectural style. Navy blue shaker cabinets are paired with a wooden countertop, brass fittings, and a butler sink.

Tongue-and-groove paneling forms the backsplash on one side, adding a touch of cottage-style to the kitchen. Beautiful, large limestone tiles lie beneath your feet.

The south-facing garden is a wonderful, private, and green haven in the heart of London.

The first floor is home to the master bedroom, a dressing room, and the bathroom. The bedroom opens to a private balcony through tall doors flanked by original shutters.

Via a dressing room, you enter the classic bathroom with a rolltop bath, a separate shower, and marble floor tiles.

The top floor is home to two additional bedrooms, one painted in a moody, dark blue shade and the other in gray.

The house is listed for £1,850,000 at Aucoot.