A Warm Swedish Home with Built-In Bookshelves

Bookshelves. That was a question in the comments this week. And if January is known for one thing, it’s reading. Some love to read from their iPad or a Kindle, others prefer audiobooks, and of course, there’s the beauty of a physical book too. Either way, seeing tomes in a home automatically makes it look more lived-in and cosy. Hence one of the reasons why I picked this Swedish home (among other reasons, of course)! I mean, just look at those built-in shelves! I love how they blend with the wall colour too (Ginseng by Jotun).

In fact, there’s plenty to admire in this home. From the open-plan kitchen with its green cabinets (fronts from Picky Living, who make designs that can be mounted on an IKEA frame) and the kitchen island (topped with Jura stone) that doubles as a room divider, to the multifunctional way the sitting room can be a cosy spot for two to put their feet up — or use the chaise longues and pouf for extra seating when socialising. And why not add a spotty chair in the corner of your bedroom? A fun, slightly quirky touch — and I’m expecting to see more bespoke armchairs upholstered in cool patterns this year too.

Speaking of the bedroom, the large wardrobe is also a treat (made by Deco Form). Do you think if you had somewhere this big to store your clothes, you’d still let them spill over to a ‘chairdrobe’? Knowing me, probably!

Anyway, I digress — it’s time to let you get on with the tour! Put your feet up, friends, this is a goodie.

I did enjoy this tour, I must say. A couple of details caught my eye: when it comes to kitchens, I am a firm believer that you can save a little on the skeleton (like they have here, using IKEA as a base) and then use a company like Superfront or Picky Living to spruce it up. Not only that, but I also love how smart appliances can really give your kitchen a lift. I’ve been patiently waiting for some of ours to break down just so I could replace them with favourites — and three great ones that I’ve invested in lately are an Aarke carbonator (also seen in this home), a Dualit toaster, and a Bodum kettle (none of which are sponsored - they simply have caught my eye!).

Do you have appliances in your kitchen that you love, too?

The other thing to note is the splashes of primary colour — a dot of red, a hint of blue… it goes a long way in adding to the relaxed feel of the space.

Is there anything that stood out to you about this lovely Swedish home? 

Would you like to see a few more tours today? How about: 

A white Swedish home in Stockholm in winter time
A cosy Danish loft full of plants
Interior designer Sasa's Stockholm apartment

Before I head off today, I wanted to say a huge thank you for all your comments on Monday’s post — I was so grateful for all your support about going down to two posts a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and also for all your positive thoughts about the blog posts and this community — such a great way to start the year! I am just nipping down the road to buy some chocolate — hey, it’s a dark January day, a girl needs a lift, right? And then I’m going to settle down and reply to each and every one of them.

See you back here on Tuesday!

Niki

Credits: Historiska Hem