Despite the modest floor size, the home feels comfortable and spacious thanks to the large windows and a perfect layout with a semi-separate kitchen space. The apartment features the original wooden floorboards paired with gray and beige tones on the walls, creating a calm and warm base for the midcentury and colorful decor.

The apartment is divided into two main spaces with a wide opening, offering a spacious feeling and letting light flow throughout the apartment from large windows in both areas.

The combined sitting room and bedroom is big enough for a large sofa and a double bed in the corner. The bed has storage underneath, and art, mid-century design, and books add a much-loved and lived-in atmosphere.

The owners opted for a calm base with gray walls and the wooden floor but in the decor and furniture they opted for bright color pops like the ochre-yellow sofa and the colorful cushions.

A smart corner shelf ensures both sides of the bed have bedside storage, even though one side is fitted against the wall.

The apartment features original built-in wardrobes, so there is no need to bulk up the main space with large wardrobes. And living in a small space means you have to be practical, so the area above the wide doorway to the kitchen has been fitted with bookshelves.

The kitchen has undergone a renovation this year while still maintaining that mid-century look. The kitchen doors have been repainted in an off-white shade, and new appliances have been added.

A beautiful Scandinavian Formica dining table sits between the living space and the kitchen.

Wooden shelves instead of cabinets creates a moder cozy vibe and an open feeling while still adding plenty of storage to the small kitchen area.

The warm beige tone on the walls suits the mid-century ambiance very well.

A yellow Hairpot pendant by Dyberg Larsen adds a cheerful color pop to the kitchen space.

The bathroom is tiny but functional with fresh white tiles on the walls, a shower niche, and wooden shelves above the toilet for extra storage.

The apartment is listed at Fastighetsbyran.

Large windows flood the 1930s apartment with natural light, creating wonderful bright interiors that make the small home feel bigger. The apartment has an open-plan living room and kitchen, a tiny bedroom that is just big enough for a double bed, and an open doorway to the spacious hall with storage solutions, which helps to maintain that open feeling.

The home has an L-shaped living space with a dedicated area for the kitchen and a spacious sitting area and dining space. The walls are decorated with art and books, creating a nice personal vibe to the home.

The apartment shows a beautiful blend of vintage and contemporary design. The entire home features a beautiful herringbone parquet floor, and the kitchen is designed in a midcentury style.

The open layout makes the tiny home feel much larger than its actual square meters. The hall has a wide doorway, and the kitchen can be accessed from both the hall and the living room.

The kitchen is designed in a classic midcentury style that suits the apartment’s year of construction. The green cabinets are paired with classic tick locks and simple white backsplash tiles.

Double doors separate the living room from the bedroom.

The bedroom is tiny but just big enough for a double bed. The walls are painted in a calm beige-gray shade, and a tiny nightstand is fitted against the wall. In such a small room, you can also add a deep headboard with a ledge that can serve as a nightstand.

Like many older apartments in Sweden, this home also has a spacious hall that can accommodate built-in wardrobes so the small bedroom or living area doesn’t have to be cluttered up with bulky furniture. It makes this small apartment’s so much more liveable.

The apartment is listed at Fastighetsbyran.

The apartment has a wonderful open floor plan where the hall runs through the center, connecting all rooms. The interiors match the year the house was built, it is decorated with plenty of vintage pieces, creating cozy rooms. But the best part of the house is the tiny patio where you can have breakfast and dinner and grow herbs and vegetables.

The living room is a charming room featuring the original herringbone parquet floor from the 1940s. The wooden floor and furniture add a warm touch to the room.

Though the room isn’t big, there is enough space for a comfortable sitting area and a dining table by the patio doors.

Despite living in central Stockholm, when you look out of the living room windows, you only see greenery.

The small patio garden is the star of this apartment, and it is used as an extra room in the spring and summer months.

The patio is large enough to accommodate a dining area, sun lounger, small sofa, stool, and pots.

Wild vine and ivy surround the patio, creating a lovely secluded and green oasis.

Much of the original cabinets in the kitchen have been preserved, including the slanted upper cabinets and a serving cabinet in the corner.

The two high windows offer a view of Lake Mälaren.

The hall consists of an entrance area and an inner hall. The entrance has a hat rack on one side and original built-in wardrobes on the other. In the inner hall, there are even more original wardrobes, from floor to ceiling, offering plenty of storage space in the small apartment.

The bedroom is turned into a combined master bedroom and nursery. Fabric with the William Morris Pimpernel pattern hangs off the wall to define the nursery area. The terracotta canopy adds a warm touch to the room.

From the bedroom window, you also have a view of Lake Mälaren. In this apartment, you’re surrounded by nature.

styling by Copparstad and photography by Boukari for Historiska Hem.

The apartment has a typical layout for Swedish 1930s homes. There is a spacious living room with double doors leading to a small bedroom separated by a partially glass wall from the kitchen.

Original elements like herringbone parquet, plank flooring, moldings, mirrored doors, kitchen cabinets, and marble window sills have been preserved and give the home that typical 1930s atmosphere.

The living room is generous in size and features a classic palette of light gray walls and an oak parquet floor laid in a herringbone pattern.

A charming home office has been created next to the window, created with a vintage wooden desk, string shelves, and plants.

Double wooden doors separate the bedroom from the living room. When left open, it creates a nice open-plan vibe, and the light from both windows can flow through the spaces. But you can close the doors to create a cozy and private atmosphere.

The small bedroom is big enough for a double (160cm) bed and a nightstand. The walls are painted in Jotun’s “Antique Green”.

Green curtains can be drawn to hide the window between the bedroom and the kitchen.

Modern standards are combined with old-fashioned charm in this kitchen. The upper cabinets, serving cabinet, and utility cabinet are original from the 1930s and paired with classic white cupboards that were added in 2023.

The new, hand-painted cabinets are paired with nickel-plated brass knobs and a countertop made of Portuguese limestone.

The walls are painted in Jotun’s “Soft” shade, a calm beige shade that harmonizes perfectly with the traditional kitchen.

The original serving cabinets are paired with a solid oak countertop.

The apartment is small but has a spacious hall with two new double built-in wardrobes with overhead cabinets and fittings from Sekelskifte, and an original built-in wardrobe.

The bathroom is simple with white tiles, a microcement floor, and walls painted in a sand color from Jotun.

The hallway walls are painted in Jotun’s muted golden pink color, “Deco Pink”.

There is a smart niche by the front door, which is perfect for storing shoes and coats.

styling by Undin and photography by Larson for Historiska Hem.

The home is decorated in a blend of midcentury and contemporary furnishings. The living room, with its green walls, feels very midcentury, but in the bedroom, the owners opted for IKEA furniture and terracotta pink walls, creating a cozy haven.

The living room is spacious and can easily house a sitting area and a dining table. The original Dutch parquet floor is paired with sage green walls, creating a calm and natural look.

There is a midcentury dining table by the kitchen doors with a bench against the wall that provides extra seating space. The barn-style doors, painted in the same color as the walls, can close off the living room from the kitchen and bedroom behind the doors.

The kitchen was completely renovated in 2024 in a style that suits the apartment’s historic bones. The muted gray cabinets run all the way to the ceiling to add plenty of storage spaces and the lower cabinets are topped with a wooden worktop.

The kitchen is divided in half to create an extra bedroom. The window in the wall ensures that both rooms get plenty of natural light.

The bedroom is a cozy space with deep reddish-pink walls and the original parquet floor. This is paired with the IKEA GJÖRA bedframe, and IVAR cabinets are fitted on the wall on the other side.

The room next to the kitchen (formerly the dining room) is now used as a home office with light pink walls and a simple white desk.

The spacious hall also features the original parquet floor, and the walls are painted soft pink. Opposite the front door, the owner decorated the wall with a checkerboard pattern.

The apartment is listed for sale at Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling.

Elements from the 1930s have been preserved, like built-in wardrobes, windows, and limestone window sills. These are complemented with newer additions in a midcentury-style like the site-built kitchen and the parquet floor in the open-plan living space.

A barred glass door gives access to the open-plan living room and kitchen. The L-shaped layout of the room ensures that the living area is divided into two areas.

The area closest to the hallway door has been turned into a charming television area with a neutral sofa packed with cushions and a white String shelving system against the wall.

The second sitting area is centered around the open fireplace made of Jämtland limestone.

In the living room, an oiled oak parquet lies underfoot, and the walls are decorated with the “Chrysanthemum Toile” wallpaper by William Morris.

The kitchen on the other side of the room is placed under the large original windows. The site-built kitchen is designed in a midcentury style, including a double row of upper cabinets like you often see in these kitchens.

The kitchen window offers a charming view of a green courtyard and traditional red wooden houses.

The custom-built pine cabinets by Byggfabriken are painted in a muted gray-green shade and paired with a Carrara marble countertop and backsplash.

There is an inner hall between two bedrooms, fitted with the original built-in wardrobes, and a light green graphically patterned wallpaper from Boråstapeter.

There is a large sliding door in the living room that gives access to the master bedroom.

The room is decorated with the “Swallows” wallpaper by Sandersson.

There are two smaller bedrooms in the apartment. This room used to be the kitchen, as you can see from the original serving cabinet that has been preserved.

The wooden floorboards are painted in a subtle checkerboard pattern, and the walls are decorated with the “Raphael” wallpaper by Sandberg.

The bathroom is simple with white and gray tiles and beige walls. The mirror cabinet above the sink is original from the 1930s.

The floor in the entry hall is covered with original stone flooring in gray-blue Jämtland limestone, and the walls are covered with a rose-patterned wallpaper from Anna French.

The guest toilet is also decorated with a rose wallpaper by Anna French, paired with a pink cabinet and shelf.

styling by Copparstad and photography by Boukari for Historiska Hem.

The apartment is a joyful celebration of color and materials, from a pink living room to a baby blue bedroom ceiling. The home perfectly balances a contemporary color palette with original midcentury elements.

The living room is a charming space where two shades of pink create a warm and cozy atmosphere. The blush pink walls and shelves are paired with a deep, terracotta pink on the ceiling.

The beige IKEA Jättebo sofa is a calm element in the room, paired with colorful textiles and decor in pastel tones.

Shelves have been fitted along one wall, painted in the same color as the walls, to provide plenty of storage for books and trinkets.

Even though the apartment is located in Stockholm, the views from the windows are magnificent. Large green trees can be seen from the living room window, while the kitchen windows offer views of Lake Mälaren.

On the other side of the hall, through double glass doors, lies the charming kitchen with warm wooden floorboards, a dining table, and deep red kitchen cabinets.

The classic kitchen cabinets are painted in a deep burgundy shade, paired with buttery-yellow walls.

There is a French bistro atmosphere in this Swedish kitchen. The open shelves, art on the walls, and table with vintage chairs add a cozy, personal, and lived-in feeling to the room.

The large kitchen window offers a view of the lake right outside the apartment.

I love shelves in the kitchen for displaying books, glassware, and crockery.

The bedroom is decorated in a calmer palette with white walls and a baby blue ceiling.

There are wardrobes on two sides of the bedroom. On one side, an open wardrobe system is hidden from view with a sheer curtain.

The bedroom is decorated in a combination of baby blue and beige, creating a calm and harmonious look that is perfect for sleeping.

Two shelves have been fitted against the wall in the corner by the window, creating a small but practical home office. Next to the home office are doors leading to the second built-in wardrobe, which can also be accessed via the hall.

The bathroom is small but perfectly designed with green tiles on the floor and beige tiles, placed vertically to accentuate the high ceilings, on the walls.

In the corner, next to the rounded wall from the central staircase, is a washing corner. The washing machine is hidden from view with a curtain, and shelves with baskets have been fitted above to store small items.

The hallway is a beautiful combination of lilac and butter-yellow. The wooden floors give the space character, and there is plenty of storage with wall hooks, a bench, and IKEA Ivar cabinets.

The butter yellow door leads to the bedroom’s built-in wardrobe.

The apartment is listed for sale at Skandia Mäklarna.

The apartment has preserved its period charm thanks to the original kitchen cabinets, doors, wardrobes, and windows. The interiors suit the architecture of the building; midcentury furniture pieces are paired with warm textiles, creating cozy and inviting rooms.

The living room is a charming space facing the green courtyard. The walls are painted in a warm beige shade, paired with warm orange and yellow decor.

It feels as if you live amid nature thanks to the view of the treetops. The living room also opens up to a balcony where you can fully enjoy the greenery.

The original double glass doors separate the living room from the hall.

The spacious hall is decorated with the William Morris ‘Honeysuckle’ wallpaper. The color tones in this wallpaper inspired the colors used in the apartment.

The charming kitchen is original to the house, featuring the original cabinets, including the characteristic slanted upper cabinets and a REDA shelf under the upper cabinets.

The green cupboards are paired with classic white tiles and a countertop made of stainless steel and laminate.

There is enough room for a generous dining table by the window facing the street.

Next to the bedroom lies the apartment’s only bedroom, which is painted in a pleasant forest green shade. The room has original built-in wardrobes.

A second hall that gives access to the bathroom is painted in a light pink shade, similar to the color you find in the wallpaper.

styling by Copparstad and photography by Boukari for Historiska Hem.

Many period elements from the 1940s have been preserved. This time period is known for its efficient layouts and large windows, which can also be seen in this apartment. Other period features like a Dutch parquet floor, green marble window sills, an original kitchen with slanted cabinets, and limestone hall tiles have also been preserved.

You can see that there is an open layout between the living room and the entry hall. The smaller niche in the living room has been turned into a cozy seating area with a wooden DIY television cabinet with shelves.

On the other side of the room, double glass doors can be fully opened to extend the living area into the balcony. The space by the balcony doors is the perfect spot for a large dining table.

The room features the original Dutch parquet floor, and the walls are painted in Alcro’s blue “Blåstong” shade.

From the living room, you walk into the kitchen, which can be closed off with an original pine pocket door.

The kitchen is an extremely charming space and well-preserved with the checkerboard linoleum floor, slanted upper cabinets, and a pantry shelf.

The open space by the large window is the perfect spot for a cozy breakfast nook. The walls, painted in a subtle butter yellow shade, pair beautifully with the green cabinets.

A tiny wooden countertop with storage underneath, hidden with a green curtain, has been turned into a smart coffee corner.

The kitchen is designed in a typical 1940s style. A double row of upper cabinets makes the most of the high ceilings, and the slanted cabinets are often seen in kitchens from this time period. The green cupboards are paired with a stainless steel countertop.

The pantry shelf is a smart and charming addition to the kitchen, storing everything from pasta to sugar.

Originally, the apartment had one large bedroom but this room has been transformed into two rooms with a ribbed glass room divider.

One half is now a charming children’s room with a desk under the window and purple walls.

On the other side of the ribbed glass room divider, you find the master bedroom with shelves fitted into a niche and wardrobes along one wall, which are hidden from view by a patterned curtain (Josef Frank’s “Teheran” pattern).

The love for color continues in the bathroom, where simple white and gray tiles are paired with colorful textiles.

The hall features the original limestone floor from the 1940s,, and the walls are decorated with hand-printed wallpaper from the wallpaper factory on Långholmen, in a true-to-the-time design from the 1940s.

styling by Yngfalk and photography by Samsonov for Historiska Hem.

The apartment has been renovated using a palette of colors and materials that harmonize with the charm of the 1940s. In the hall, you can find the original Kolmårds marble floor tiles and a new parquet floor in a classic Dutch style that you often see in these midcentury apartments was added.

The 52-square-meter apartment has an open-plan living space with a seating area by the balcony, a round table in the center, and the kitchen on the other side.

The walls are painted in a muted gray-beige shade, adding a calm vibe to the room. With windows on two sides, the room is light and gets plenty of natural light.

The living room gives access to a charming balcony with a seating bench and a small table. Thanks to the apartment’s high location, the balcony offers lovely views of the greenery and rooftops.

The bay window is the perfect spot for a round dining table, seating four.

The kitchen was renovated by its current owner, adding new tiles, countertop, and handles. The cabinet doors are painted in ‘Lavender Touch’ by Jotun.

The bedroom has been painted in Jotun’s ‘Evening Sky.’ There used to be a built-in wardrobe that could be accessed through the bedroom, but this has now been opened up in the hallway instead.

The hallway has its beautiful original floor tiles. On the right, you can see the wardrobe that used to be attached to the bedroom. It has now been opened in the hall and fitted with sheer curtains.

styling by Lindholm and photography by Jahnson for Historiska Hem.