Cottage in Stockholm in Country Style

This 55 sq. m apartment seems to have accidentally ended up in northern Stockholm. So much light and pastel tones, as if sunbaked, that it feels like opening the door and seeing endless lavender fields. In reality, this French oasis is a cottage on the top floor of a four-story house in Stockholm's suburbs.

The kitchen and living room are combined. The kitchen is decorated in the style of a French bistro, which is original and convenient for small spaces. The interior predominantly features muted tones and natural materials. The gray kitchen cabinet blends well with the oak worktop. The walls are tiled in white, creating unity between walls and ceiling, typical of French country style. The refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher are built-in.

The dining table is by the window. It's pleasant to watch the tree tops and sky from the fourth floor. Another detail that complements the surrounding interior well is an open shelf made of aged natural wood. Vases with flowers throughout the kitchen add vibrant colors to the interior.

Despite the combined kitchen and living room, the space is clearly divided by another wall color in the living room — a warm rye tone. There's also a sofa, and a large amount of different textiles around — beige, powder blue, and soft pink — maintaining the lightness and airiness of the interior.

The apartment has two bedrooms. In the larger room, the central spot is taken by a double bed and an airy alcove with lightweight tulle above the bed. Also in the bedroom, behind pink doors that match the wall color, is a spacious walk-in closet. The room has plenty of textile from cotton, linen, and muslin. Specifically aged doors and handmade wall sconces perfectly complement the Provence-style ambiance.

Flowers receive great attention in this apartment, especially in this room. They bring freshness and balance out many pink tones.

The smaller bedroom is used today as a children's room. Abundance of handmade decor elements, an antique toy chest in sky blue, floral patterns, and flower-decorated window sills open the door to a child's world.

Part of the bathroom wall is tiled, and the other part is painted in a warm beige color. The floor is also tiled in a checkerboard pattern. This texture harmony creates a unified space around. Lighting here is carefully planned, dimming the bathroom to create a mysterious atmosphere. Despite the small space, designers made sure there's enough room for everything: built-in wardrobes, a washing machine, and even a retractable clothes dryer are hidden in the bathroom.

Accents in the hallway are the green Moroccan tile flooring and unusual handmade curtain-style doors that hide a mini walk-in closet.

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