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A 19th-Century Stockholm Home with the Perfect Colour Flow

I was so happy to see Kris mention the 'red thread' in the blog comments on Wednesday! Safe to say, it’s one of my favourite decorating tricks—and something I often spot in Scandinavian homes. I love bringing it up here on the blog because it’s such a simple yet effective way to create harmony and cohesion in a space.

Not familiar with the 'red thread'? In a nutshell, it’s about choosing a few key colours and repeating them throughout your home. It doesn’t have to be dramatic—think bold statements like wall colours, kitchen cabinets, or a sofa, or just subtle touches like candles, vases, art, cushions, lamps and throws. Either way, it helps pull everything together and makes your home feel effortlessly cohesive and visually calming.

This lovely Swedish apartment is a perfect example, with sky blue, burgundy, and yellow as the chosen tones. Keep an eye out for how these shades weave subtly through each room! My favourite detail? The painted white and burgundy hallway floor. Traditionally, tiles were a luxury beyond reach for many in Sweden, so painting floors to mimic tiles became a clever and affordable alternative. I love seeing this tradition live on in homes today.

Ready to take the tour and soak up all the charming details in this 19th-century Stockholm home? Let’s dive in!
















I'm interested to see that the flat features the same fuse box as the one in our summer cottage. Like this one, ours is also exposed and I've been thinking about a clever solution to hide it. Any ideas? 

Incidentally, I love the wall hallway storage with hooks and bench–practical but also pretty! 

This final pictures presents the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at the painted hallway floor which can easily be created with some planning and lots of paint! 

Other paint colours to look out for: kitchen and children's bedroom: Ginseng, master bedroom: Embrace, both by Jotun. 

I hope you enjoyed the tour! Is there anything that stood out to you? 

Would you like to see a few more homes with a great red thread? Take a peek at: 


Wishing you all a 'trevlig helg' (nice weekend). 

Kram!

Niki

Photography Fredric Boukari, Styling Petra Yngfalk for Historiska Hem. 

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  1. Really nice apartment and strikes me as quintessentially Swedish, in the best way possible.

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    1. Very true, the colours are in a very traditional Swedish palette :)

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  2. Very pretty! Re: hiding fuse box, if at the same height as this one, what if you built a small cabinet to cover it, leaving hooks for hanging coats below? Not much room in there as the fuse box would take up much space, but enough to serve as a secret hiding place for tiny things…

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  3. As we have just painted the living room and kitchen of our new house in Little Greene Brighton Blue and Linen Wash, I definitely approve of the colour scheme in this apartment... As for the fuse box, I had a similar problem in my London flat. Having lived with it for years, I found a small vintage cupboard, removed the back and hung it on the wall to hide it just before I sold the flat. I was kicking myself for not doing it earlier!

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    1. What a great idea with the vintage box. I should measure the area next time I'm up at the cottage so that I can look for the perfect cabinet when I'm out and about at flea markets! You never know :)

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  4. I'm famous! ๐Ÿ˜† I love the warm colors here--they are so harmonious. I would feel instantly at home. Regarding the fuse box, I'd probably go for a super easy solution and pop a plant or prop a picture in front of it. I have a fake tree in front of our fuse box in our basement sitting area. My husband likes quick and easy access and isn't a fan of it. Decorating is a give-and-take situation with family members.

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    1. You are! ;)
      It is true to bear in mind that quick and easy access is essential - especially if you're fiddling around in the dark should a fuse blow!

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  5. My red thread is blue as well! Lovely apartment!

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    1. Blue is such a lovely, calming tone - a favourite of mine too!

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  6. The blue looks terrific with the cherry wood? especially the arm chairs. I'm wild for an armchair by the fire in the kitchen/dining area. Admire the wall color in the living room. Wonder if there is a code compliance for the fuse box. I would leave it as it is:) Trevlig Helg, Kram!

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    1. There might be, I need to look into that. The modern fuse boxes are all covered, but I'd need to check if there is a different rule for the old ones, thanks for sharing the thought.
      PS agree on the blue!

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  7. The painted hall floor is wonderfully eye catching. But the kitchen is my very favorite spot. I am in love with the shade of blue used on the cabinets and the sweet little red step stool makes you stop and smile. In the case of their fuse box, since it has a shelf, a miniature triptych folder screen covered with a patterned wallpaper or fabric resting on the shelf might make it feel like art.

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    1. The kitchen is lovely - completely agree. It's what caught my eye first.

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    2. PS I love your idea for covering the fuse box, something to think about in my own cottage.

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