Want to Live Here: 7 Small Apartments in Stockholm

The whole world is amazed at how Swedes manage to decorate such stylish and cozy spaces. We have selected seven small and heartwarming interiors that are sure to appeal to everyone.

Small Studio in the Attic

Apartment Size: 30 m²

Besides its small area, this apartment has another interesting feature—it is located in an attic, so the geometry of the space is complex.

The situation was fixed with regular white paint, which was used to paint the ceilings and walls, as well as smart zoning of the space. The bet was placed on minimalist Scandinavian style to avoid cluttering the space and leave maximum air.

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Two-Level Studio with Black Kitchen

Apartment Size: 37 m²

Designers came up with a way to make the small space of this apartment functional—by using the height of the space. A second level was added above the studio, where a full sleeping area was placed.

Below, there is space for a spacious kitchen-living room. The designers decided not to divide the space with partitions but instead zone it by color. The black kitchen contrasts beautifully with the light living room.

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Another Small Apartment in the Attic

Apartment Size: 35 m²

Originally, the apartment was a small dark room with sharp differences in ceiling height. So the designer decided to let in more light: several windows were organized, and the walls were painted white.

Smart use of space was made possible by built-in furniture—its dimensions were literally adjusted to the size of the room. The slanted ceiling even added coziness to the bedroom area.

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Compact Two-Room Apartment with a Roof Terrace

Apartment Size: 36 m²

Visually, this two-room apartment does not seem so small—the secret lies in carefully chosen compact furniture that doesn’t clutter the space.

Several decorative techniques were also used to visually expand the space: one of the walls was draped with fabric (it seems as if the room continues behind it), the space was zoned using light and decor, and the bedroom was visually separated from the common area with dark finishes.

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Dark Apartment with a Bedroom in an Alcove

Apartment Size: 39 m²

Despite the common myth that Scandinavian interiors are always light, Swedish designers love using blue color. And even in small apartments.

Contrasts were also not omitted: the kitchen was left white, and the hallway was painted pink. The result is interesting and not boring—the mood of each room is now unique.

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Two-Room Apartment with a Micro-Kitchen and Comfortable Bedroom

Apartment Size: 39 m²

In Swedish interiors, the kitchen and living room are often deliberately combined—this saves space and visually enlarges the area. At the same time, it adds a special coziness to the interior—you can cook and talk to guests at once.

The bedroom is decorated as simply as possible—gray walls and minimal details. This setting puts you in the mood for a full rest, so take this idea to heart.

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Small Apartment with Proper Zoning

Apartment Size: 28 m²

How was the space arranged in the smallest apartment from our selection? All functional zones are located in one room, but thanks to smart zoning, they are clearly separated from each other.

Furniture and decor were chosen in neutral tones to avoid drawing attention. In the end, it turned out cozy and not at all cramped.

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