Unusual Scandinavian Design: Example from Sweden

Even Swedes sometimes want bright velvet cushions and for the apartment to play blues. This 40 m² two-room apartment with four-meter-high ceilings is just the case. Unlike the interior, the layout is classically Scandinavian: a combined kitchen and living room, with the bedroom located on the mezzanine floor. And, of course, wide windows.

Designers chose not to follow the beaten path of Scandinavian design and added many black details to the living room's interior. Thanks to the ceiling height and good lighting, these elements do not blend into one dark mass but instead play on contrast with white walls. In addition, beige textiles (velvet, plush) and a "shaggy" carpet make the black decor less severe.

The kitchen cabinet is wooden (cedar veneer). Specifically chosen to match the oak waxed floor. By the way, in the kitchen-living room interior, there are many glossy surfaces (dining table, worktop, mirror) that reflect light and visually expand the space. This way, designers compensated for the lack of light among dark furniture.

On the mezzanine under vaulted ceilings, designers created a bedroom. The color palette here also follows the overall scheme of the apartment. What is unusual for Scandinavian style is the carpeted floor. Nevertheless, it clearly adds comfort and tranquility to the bedroom.

The bathroom in the apartment is truly luxurious. The interior features natural stone cladding on the walls and floor. Large mirrors make the already spacious bathroom even more spacious.

The hallway is long and convenient. Behind the brown screen made of velvet fabric, a coat rack is hidden. The built-in wardrobe serves as a storage space for the rest of the belongings. To maintain the feeling of spaciousness in the hallway, designers decided to make all storage systems closed.

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Source: https://www.vaningen.se/