Just because you live small, doesn't mean you can't have it all. With a little planning and clever thinking, you can organise a living space to cater for all your needs - including have a place to eat, sleep, chill and socialise! In this 26 metres square / 279 ft sq apartment in Stockholm, the owners have capitalised on ceiling height to create their own two-floor apartment - or put more simply, a loft bed!
The raised solution helps to separate the living and sleep quarters and creates a cosy nook beneath in which to catch up with friends, unwind or scroll through Netflix (have you seen The Perfect Couple with Nicole Kidman? Per and I whipped our way through it in two days, it's such a great series!).
While we can't all benefit from towering ceilings, it's great to think about how you can carve out zones in your own home - even if it means a subtle transformation of an area from day to night. And also, how to ensure space for everything without it becoming too cluttered. Here, raised bookshelves and the use of a curtains to cover the wardrobe ensures a calm feel without compromising on your belongings!
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The outdoor space almost doubles the living area in summertime - the owner has once again made maximum use of it, carving it up into a little dining spot and sitting room area.
A lovely little home, don't you think?
Is there anything you spotted or felt particularly inspired by?
Would you like to feel inspired by other small homes today? Why not have a scroll through the small spaces archive? This home could pop up first - if so, just hop over. You might also love this Swedish cabin in the wood on wheels and the world's smallest luxury home.
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments these past few days, it has been so heartwarming! I wish I was more technical so I could find out how to make it easier to comment under a name (I've noticed not everyone is able to) - but alas, I have no idea how! Even so, I love reading each and every one of your comments, they add so much to each post!
Happy Wednesday!
Niki
Photography courtesy of Historiska Hem, found via Nordroom with thanks.
I love this small space, very tastefully decorated also.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed this tour :)
DeleteWow! I am so impressed with the design skills! The person who figured this all out is very talented! Both functional and beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey certainly have a knack for it. I think Swedes are excellent at making small spaces not only work, but highly functional and yet still beautiful!
DeleteSo Pretty! What a lovely little apartment, and the outdoor space makes all the difference! I love the artwork displayed everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThank you for pointing out the art, it's always lovely to see original artwork on the walls.
DeleteHem, ljuva hem! That table by the window... and the outdoor space. Beautiful countertop and floors. We have youngsters in our home/neighborhood starting out on their own or will be soon, these beautiful small spaces really help give ideas. Thank you, Niki! You are a treasure:)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear this is useful for your youngsters and those around you :)
DeleteVery nice apartment! I'm curious about the wooden piece next to the loft ladder. Is it a sculpture, or functional?
ReplyDeleteI was wondering the same thing. Zooming in doesn't help me figure it out.
DeleteI like this space a lot and agree with an above comment that small-space living, like this, is a great resource for ideas. I'm also wondering why it took me so long to figure out that using S-hooks on bars is a great way to add storage (like they did in here). :)
I am once more truly taken by small space living. They really seem to have captured how to live well within this footprint and with such style and quality furnishings. The outdoor space is an appealing and adorable bonus!
ReplyDeleteThank you Niki for sharing Scandinavian homes with us! Living in the province of Québec in Canada, one of my dream trip is to travel in Sweden! I am fascinated (among other things) by the simplicity of Scandinavian homes and design. So peaceful and ecological. This very small appartment is amazing! Wondering where the washroom fits in there?!! À la prochaine!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can make that trip come true one day Chantal! I dream of visiting canada one day too :). My great Grandmother was French Canadian.
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