Tranquil Scandinavian Abode: Thoughtfully Arranged Apartment Filled with Peaceful Elements
In the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden, a unique living space has been transformed into a light, airy, and stylish dwelling that seamlessly blends the functions of a sitting room, bedroom, and home office. The apartment, styled and curated by H&M Home, welcomes visitors with the warm Swedish phrase "Välkommen in!" (Welcome in!).
The apartment showcases a white vintage-filled cottage in California as its inspiration, but with a distinctly Scandinavian twist. The spacious kitchen boasts warm wood accents, while the main living area maintains a sense of serenity with its soothing palette of white, cream, amber, and brown.
To create a combined sitting room and bedroom in one space, designers have drawn on key strategies inspired by Scandinavian design and small-space living principles. The use of light, neutral colours, such as whites and soft neutrals, helps maximize natural light and create an open, airy atmosphere typical of Swedish interiors.
Multi-functional furniture, like daybeds and sofa beds, serve as both seating and sleeping areas, saving space and maintaining style. Furniture arrangement defines zones without walls, subtly separating the sitting and sleeping areas while maintaining flow and openness.
Scandinavian design favours pale woods such as birch or ash with visible grain and straightforward, clean shapes. The apartment features seating and decor with light wood frames and minimalist design, keeping the space feeling light and uncluttered.
Balancing hard and soft elements, cozy textiles like soft throws and cushions are mixed with sleek furnishings to create warmth without clutter. The design is kept harmonious and calm with minimal patterns and a limited color palette.
Maximizing natural light with strategic lighting, the apartment includes floor lamps and table lamps with simple Scandinavian designs to supplement daylight and maintain a cozy ambiance. The space remains functional and uncluttered by limiting the number of furniture pieces and decor items, ensuring each item has a purpose.
The smaller sleeping area in the apartment is designed to be cosy and cocooning, while the main living area combines a cosy social zone, a home office, and a sleep space. The apartment, spanning 51 square meters (549 square feet), offers plenty of storage and features a smaller sleeping area as a bedroom solution.
The apartment, now a source of inspiration for its delightful design, was formerly a potting shed. Styling for the article is by Emma Fischer, and photography is by Walti Hösli. The apartment is marketed by Entrance Mäkleri. Another white Swedish apartment, also featuring in the small spaces archive, showcases similar design principles.
In this transformed dwelling, the interior design, aligned with Scandinavian principles, seamlessly blends lifestyle elements of a home-and-garden, creating a harmonious space that effortlessly functions as a combined sitting room and bedroom. The apartment, styled by H&M Home, showcases a unique design that balances the necessities of a home office with the comforts of a cosy bedroom, all while preserving a minimalist and uncluttered lifestyle.
