Who needs square footage anyway? Lovely homes are often not stand alone houses as you’ll discover in Spare, Chic Serene Stockholm Inspo. One of my favorites is a studio apartment in Norrmalm, Stockholm where an ethereal, minimally modern, soulful mood whispers. We’ll score a bunch of lessons in restraint and be reminded how much style inspiration lies within carefully considered less spacious interiors.
Serene Stockholm Apartment Interior Inspo
So many magnificent details to note in these glimpses of beautiful Swedish homes.
![Bay window, handpainted ceiling, and elegant rustic design in a Stockholm apartment - @historiskehem. #stockholmapartment](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-stockholm-apartment-historiskahem.jpg)
While you may be expecting a parade of formal, chic, all white decor, you’ll actually discover a mix of color stories.
![@elisabethphotography Stockholm apartment bedroom with a moody deep gray wall behind bed. #stockholmapartment #swedishhomes #chicbedrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-stockholm-apartment-@elisabethphotography-bedroom.jpg)
Although, pale painted trim seems to be a common thread.
Likewise, bare windows or breezy, light filtering dressings are favored over anything too heavy or black-out.
Herringbone hardwood flooring, elegant paneled walls, lofty ceilings, sumptuous linens, and wool upholstery are also represented.
Uncluttered and unfussy, these Stockholm apartment interiors have a sense of ethereality and serenity.
![Serene Stockholm apartment bedroom with natural earthy textures and tones - @historiskahem. #stockholmapartment #serenebedrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-stockholm-apartment-historiskahem-bedroom.jpg)
They strike a balance between old and new with modern lighting, contemporary art, and airy vignettes paired with the traditional moldings and elegant architecture within historical buildings.
While the living room above is a big too modern for my personal taste, I am inspired by the abstract art and the built-ins we see through the doorway above.
The exterior of these buildings is worth a moment of awe too.
![Quiet Luxury Understated Neutral Decor Mood Board - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/quiet-luxury-understated-neutral-decor-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Casual Approach to a Stockholm Apartment Interior
Not all homes in Stockholm are restrained and modern. In Anna Malmberg’s former apartment (above), a mix of modern rustic decor keeps the mood relaxed, natural, and casual.
A spa-like luxurious soaking tub with a view like this?
![Elegant and chic Stockholm apartment kitchen with magnificent architecture and marble counters - @nordic_design](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-stockholm-apartment-nordic_design-kitchen.jpg)
The deep window sills are such a lovely feature in so many of these older buildings! And can you get over the harmony of old and new in this luxe Stockholm kitchen above?
The dead flat finish of the walls and applied moldings make such a dramatic in this Stockholm apartment interior above.
Yet I would feel more cozy and comfortable in this muted bedroom above with French doors and abundant natural light.
![Chic bedroom with dresser and a mix of modern and vintage in a Stockholm apartment - @antoniocarlosrodriguesc #stockholmapartment #modernswedishbedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-stockholm-apartment-bedroom-nightstand-dresser-antoniocarlosrodriguesc.jpg)
Here’s a moment that feels very traditional even with the modern bedroom lamp. Isn’t the teal wall magic with the warm umber of the dresser?
Nubby textures have a way of warming a space, and this otherwise formal living room gets a hung from a woolly barrel chair.
![Exterior of a lovely Stockholm apartment building - @nordic_design](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-stockholm-apartment-nordic_design-exterior-2.jpg)
Are you ready to travel to Stockholm and perhaps rent an apartment to live like a local?
![Serene Stockholm apartment living area with unique tiled fireplace - @historiskahem. #stockholmapartment #serenebedrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-stockholm-apartment-historiskahem-fireplace.jpg)
![Hello Lovely's Arizona kitchen with Soprano quartz countertop and Calacatta Gold Marble statement wall. #shopthelook #serenekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shop-the-look-arizona-kitchen-serene-soprano-quartz-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Tiny Swedish Home Packed With Big Style & Inspiring Design
It is definitely on my list of places to explore. I mentioned a favorite teeny Swedish apartment, and you may remember this one designed by Josefin Hååg and seen on Fantastic Frank.
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-005.jpg)
Oh that yellow knot cushion from Design House Stockholm! It is truly an accessory that could inspire a whole room’s design!
And the color brings to mind a cozy design I dreamed up for the perfect little nook:
![Shop the Look: Cozy Nook on Hello Lovely Studio. Find decor resources to create a comfy nook kids of all ages would love! #bunkbeds #cozynook #cozyloft](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shop-the-look-cozy-nook-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
I love the tranquility of the art displayed gallery style, and the warmth from brass and natural wood. Did you notice how the grey wall color does not go to the ceiling?
![Gallery wall in a serene white Stockholm bedroom - Fantastic Frank. #serenebedroom #gallerywall #swedishdesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-001.jpg)
And it doesn’t go to the floor either! (See above.) A darker band of color starts at mini rustic stool-height. So gorgeous!
![Neutral, organic, and serene living room with gallery wall - Josefin Haag. #scandistyle #organicdesign #livingroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/josefin-haag-swedish-stylist-comfy-neutral-sofa.jpg)
Seeing the rustic nail heads on this door makes me miss our old beautiful front door!
![Potted tree in basket, linen curtain and rustic wood door - Fantastic Frank.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fantastic-frank-apartment.jpg)
![John Ortberg love quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #lovequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/0001-love-quote-hurry-john-ortberg-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
There’s something so charming about the built-in storage and wardrobes so many Stockholm apartments and European homes boast.
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fantastic-frank-apartment-2.jpg)
![Exterior of a beautiful Stockholm apartment building - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-002.jpg)
![Warm Cozy Textured Layers Mood Board on Hello Lovely Studio. #cozyopulence #europeanluxury #organicluxe](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WARM-COZY-TEXTURED-LAYERS-mood-board-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Stockholm apartment exterior - Fantastic Frank.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-004.jpg)
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-006.jpg)
It’s worth noting how the art in here is hung so thoughtfully, and if you should need ideas for light greys, see this.
![Gallery wall in a serene modern Swedish apartment. #gallerywall #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-008.jpg)
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If you’re considering a similar framed collection on the wall, you may find ideas for inexpensive vintage prints in tranquil colors here.
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-009.jpg)
Does a quiet mood appeal to you too?
![Encouraging quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquotes #quotes #encouragement #personalgrowth](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-be-patient-with-yourself-bloom.jpg)
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-013.jpg)
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-014.jpg)
Those French doors remind me of my favorite European Country infused designs!
![Frida Kahlo quote about endurance, strength, and the capacity of humans. #fridakahloquotes #endurancequote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/001-INSPIRATIONAL-QUOTE-frida-kahlo.jpg)
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-015.jpg)
One look at this wee closet above, and I begin to rethink all those radical downsize notions. Where will all of my baskets of collected treasures I rarely use or even think about possibly go?
![Shop the look of my DIY closet with these storage finds - Hello Lovely Studio. #closetessentials #customclosets](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shop-the-look-hello-lovely-studio-custom-diy-closet-banner.jpg)
Hahaha. I’m still in that phase where I like the idea of going tiny more than the sacrifice.
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-016.jpg)
Brass Sputnik lighting looks downright acrobatic and happy in this home, and see THESE for more ideas.
The Color of Calm in a Small Serene Apartment
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-017.jpg)
Would you, could you splurge on an ultra slim, not tiny-priced 24″ Smeg refrigerator if you were space challenged? Would it make you smile everyday?
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-018.jpg)
Diagram of the Floorplan
![Floorplan of small Stockholm apartment](https://www.fantasticfrank.se/sites/default/files/styles/max_2048x2048/public/vitec/images/MED9A91105D3D9F422BB42F861336D20597.jpg?itok=6pYAVXqs)
![Minimal luxe style get the look on Hello Lovely Studio! #shopthelook #minimalluxe](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/minimal-luxe-style-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Serene white Stockholm apartment styled by Josefin Haag - Fantastic Frank. #stockholmapartment #minimaldesign #tinyapartment #serenehome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-020.jpg)
![Luxurious marble white bathroom in Stockholm apartment.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/tiny-stockholm-apartment-021.jpg)
Tour a Gorgeous (and YES, unrealistic) Tiny House
And here’s my cozy Stockholm moment for ya!
![White and neutral decor on a window seat bench in a cozy kitchen with candlelight. Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hello-lovely-studio-window-seat-cozy-christmas-candlelight-lantern.jpg)
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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