An Eclectic Family Apartment with a Private Patio Terrace
This two-bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor of a 1920s apartment building in the Södermalm area of Stockholm. The home features a private patio terrace, making it feel more like a house than an apartment.
Inside, many elements from the 1920s remain, such as the serving hall, mirrored doors, herringbone parquet, ceiling rosettes, and most of the moldings. Even though the windows now have modern triple-glazing, the original mouth-blown glass has been preserved, creating beautiful patterns of light on the walls and floor.
The 77 square meter apartment is wonderfully cozy with a semi-open-plan living space and plenty of art, books, music, and decor creating a personal atmosphere.
The parquet floor and white walls are the perfect base for the eclectic interiors. The walls are decorated with art, an industrial steel cabinet showcases the music collection, and color is added through the posters, textiles, and lighting.
Beautiful glazed doors that let in natural light open toward the apartment’s private patio terrace.
The south-facing patio is a wonderful extension to the living space in the warmer months. There is enough room for a dining area and lounge furniture, while its southern position also allows you to grow herbs or vegetables.
A window between the kitchen and the living room becomes a wide doorway, creating a social layout while keeping the kitchen clutter out of view.
The kitchen features plenty of work surfaces and storage space. The window connects the kitchen with the patio.
The white cabinets are paired with light and dark oak countertops.
The original serving hall from the 1920s connects the kitchen with the hall.
About Södermalm – Stockholm
Södermalm (or Söder in short) is an island just south of Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan). It has transformed from an impoverished area at the beginning of the 20th century into the most trendy neighborhood in Stockholm (and one of the coolest areas in the world, according to Vogue).
What to do: Södermalm is known for its cozy cafés, restaurants, and shops (including many vintage shops such as Beyond Retro and Grandpa). The island also offers beautiful views from the city. Walk up on Mariaberget or Skinnarviksberget and snap a picture of Sweden’s most beautiful city, or go for a swim at Långholmen.
Museums: Fotografiska Museum, Stockholm City Museum
You can take a guided 2-hour tour of Södermalm to fully immerse yourself in this trendy area. And if you’re interested in the brewery history, take a guided walk that includes a beer tasting at a secret location.
Where to stay: Stockholm Stadshotell, Hotel Frantz, NoFo Hotel
A nook in the hall is transformed into a home office with a midcentury desk and shelves.
From the hall, double doors lead you into the master bedroom.
The bedroom is painted in a fresh turquoise shade paired with brown moldings. The windows up near the ceiling let in daylight from the adjacent room.
Pocket doors separate the main bedroom from the smaller room, now used as a children’s bedroom, featuring a loft bed with a play area underneath and a desk on the other side.
The bathroom pairs white and green tiles with a freestanding bath and a colorful shower curtain.
styling by Copparstad and photography by Jahnson for Historiska Hem.