10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

When I first moved to Sweden one of my friends had an apartment exactly like this – I think there was actually a sound when my jaw hit the floor! I learned over time that you can find stunning turn of the19th century flats like this – characterised by their high ceilings, large windows, period features, sweeping double doors and kakelugn (masonry heaters) – in most of Sweden’s big cities (how’s that for an incentive to move to this Nordic country?! Please come and join our gang!). Of course they all have their individual look and feel – but there are also some common styling tricks which give Swedish homes that enviable calm and balanced aesthetic. Here are ten I spotted here.

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 1. Use the full height of a room to create balance: this space has a very high ceiling, yet by installing a Pholc pendant* (thanks for the tip Anthony!) and gallery wall, the eye is drawn upwards. It helps that the room features a beautiful original stone mason oven too, of course!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

2. Choose an accent colour and place it throughout the home to create a flow: in this case the owners (stylist?) have used a deep blue, and although subtle, it appears in every corner of the apartment in some shape or form. So pretty!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 3. Use texture to add depth: luscious layers of linen add immediate interest to a monotone space – the more creased the better – got to love that, right?! This bedding* is similar. 

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 4. Add warm, natural textures: the odd jute rug*, furniture featuring cane (remember that one in the last pic of yesterday’s home tour? I’m still drooling!) and wooden accessories will do wonders to add a little warmth.

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 5. Add a warm glow: we all know candles are an essential element of a Swedish home – but how about storing them in a pretty way too? There’s a great stash of wooden crates available here*.

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 6. Create a focal point: every room needs a star – it’s the first place the eyes will fall when you walk in the room – and the perfect axis from which to build the rest of the space. The tapestry in the bedroom is the star here – and what a pretty one too!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 7. Keep it clean: empty space in a room is just as important as used space as it helps a room to breath. Take stock of your shelves and rid them of any superfluous items, you’ll be able to see the items you do love more easily.

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 8. Add plenty of plants: got to love a little greenery! Dot plant babies all round your home to bring the space to life (and clean the air!). The homes of Hilton, Igor and the Arctic Gardener are perfect for urban jungle inspiration!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

9. Embrace your books: my most popular Instagram post of all time was a packed book shelf in Katarina Mattson’s home (it reached 205,295 people!). This one’s a little neater but there’s no colour coding, or inward spines in sight, just the way we like it!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

10. Keep it calm: the Swedish bedroom is clean, simple and decorated in earthy, muted tones for a perfect night sleep!

I’m sure there are so many other things to feel inspired by from this home – feel free to add to the list in the comment section below! I’d love to hear your thoughts!

So campers, that’s it from me today. It’s full steam ahead at home with a photo shoot, Mum and dad arriving from London later and a big birthday to plan for one of the little ladies of the household! Go, go, go!

Vi ses imorgon!

Niki

PS This beautiful apartment is for sale through Alvhem (I know, right?! Amazing! That move to Sweden could be sooner than you think!). Photography by Fredrik Karlsson and styling by Studio Cuvier.

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10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

When I first moved to Sweden one of my friends had an apartment exactly like this – I think there was actually a sound when my jaw hit the floor! I learned over time that you can find stunning turn of the19th century flats like this – characterised by their high ceilings, large windows, period features, sweeping double doors and kakelugn (masonry heaters) – in most of Sweden’s big cities (how’s that for an incentive to move to this Nordic country?! Please come and join our gang!). Of course they all have their individual look and feel – but there are also some common styling tricks which give Swedish homes that enviable calm and balanced aesthetic. Here are ten I spotted here.

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 1. Use the full height of a room to create balance: this space has a very high ceiling, yet by installing a Pholc pendant* (thanks for the tip Anthony!) and gallery wall, the eye is drawn upwards. It helps that the room features a beautiful original stone mason oven too, of course!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

2. Choose an accent colour and place it throughout the home to create a flow: in this case the owners (stylist?) have used a deep blue, and although subtle, it appears in every corner of the apartment in some shape or form. So pretty!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 3. Use texture to add depth: luscious layers of linen add immediate interest to a monotone space – the more creased the better – got to love that, right?! This bedding* is similar. 

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 4. Add warm, natural textures: the odd jute rug*, furniture featuring cane (remember that one in the last pic of yesterday’s home tour? I’m still drooling!) and wooden accessories will do wonders to add a little warmth.

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 5. Add a warm glow: we all know candles are an essential element of a Swedish home – but how about storing them in a pretty way too? There’s a great stash of wooden crates available here*.

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 6. Create a focal point: every room needs a star – it’s the first place the eyes will fall when you walk in the room – and the perfect axis from which to build the rest of the space. The tapestry in the bedroom is the star here – and what a pretty one too!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 7. Keep it clean: empty space in a room is just as important as used space as it helps a room to breath. Take stock of your shelves and rid them of any superfluous items, you’ll be able to see the items you do love more easily.

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

 8. Add plenty of plants: got to love a little greenery! Dot plant babies all round your home to bring the space to life (and clean the air!). The homes of Hilton, Igor and the Arctic Gardener are perfect for urban jungle inspiration!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

9. Embrace your books: my most popular Instagram post of all time was a packed book shelf in Katarina Mattson’s home (it reached 205,295 people!). This one’s a little neater but there’s no colour coding, or inward spines in sight, just the way we like it!

10 Interior Styling Tricks To Learn from A Swedish Home

10. Keep it calm: the Swedish bedroom is clean, simple and decorated in earthy, muted tones for a perfect night sleep!

I’m sure there are so many other things to feel inspired by from this home – feel free to add to the list in the comment section below! I’d love to hear your thoughts!

So campers, that’s it from me today. It’s full steam ahead at home with a photo shoot, Mum and dad arriving from London later and a big birthday to plan for one of the little ladies of the household! Go, go, go!

Vi ses imorgon!

Niki

PS This beautiful apartment is for sale through Alvhem (I know, right?! Amazing! That move to Sweden could be sooner than you think!). Photography by Fredrik Karlsson and styling by Studio Cuvier.