5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
Good morning! Yesterday was a big day, Sweden celebrated 500 years of independency – and the sun was shining for the occasion! I feel very honoured to have called this beautiful country my home for over nineteen years. To mark the occasion, I thought we could take a tour of a humble Swedish home – which combines form with function, in true Scandi fashion! 
This lovely apartment is located in a 20th century building in Gothenburg and measures 33m2 (355 ft2). The living room serves as somewhere to relax and sleep, while a separate dining area in the kitchen means you can dine in style (or al fresco!). There are five simple yet impactful decor factors I love about this apartment which bring interest to the rooms. Here’s the low down: 
5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
1. Checked tablecloth – going for checks rather than a simple linen table cloth adds a little pattern  to the kitchen and brings the look up to date. Source a similar one here*
2. Use size as a surprise! When it comes to lamps, it can be fun to play with dimensions. By going oversize or tiny you’ll make a statement and add interest to a room. Not everything should be perfect, after all! 

5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
3. Go natural: speaking of lamps, we’ve been seeing white paper ball lamps for a while now, but a new dimension has been doing the rounds lately – with ‘natural’ paper. I love this one from Imprint House (owned by Natalie Walton whose home I once featured here!). 

5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
4. Throw in some stripes (or other bold patterns): after all, it’s all about the element of surprise. You don’t need to go all out, just one or two pieces like an armchair and cushion will do the trick. 

5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
5. Bring the balcony inside: greenery has so many health benefits and is a great air purifier. If you live in an urban area, why not bring it one step nearer by placing plants on a shelf just inside the door for year-round plant-therapy! 

5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
I hope you enjoyed my observations! Did you spot anything in particular? If so, please do leave a comment below, I’d love to hear about it! 
You can see a ton more small spaces in this archive – I love these small flats and cottages: 
Have a lovely, sunny day (even if its cloudy out!). 
Niki
Photography Jonas Berg, Styling: Livindeco for sale via Stadshem, found via Nordroom with thanks.

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5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
Good morning! Yesterday was a big day, Sweden celebrated 500 years of independency – and the sun was shining for the occasion! I feel very honoured to have called this beautiful country my home for over nineteen years. To mark the occasion, I thought we could take a tour of a humble Swedish home – which combines form with function, in true Scandi fashion! 
This lovely apartment is located in a 20th century building in Gothenburg and measures 33m2 (355 ft2). The living room serves as somewhere to relax and sleep, while a separate dining area in the kitchen means you can dine in style (or al fresco!). There are five simple yet impactful decor factors I love about this apartment which bring interest to the rooms. Here’s the low down: 
5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
1. Checked tablecloth – going for checks rather than a simple linen table cloth adds a little pattern  to the kitchen and brings the look up to date. Source a similar one here*
2. Use size as a surprise! When it comes to lamps, it can be fun to play with dimensions. By going oversize or tiny you’ll make a statement and add interest to a room. Not everything should be perfect, after all! 

5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
3. Go natural: speaking of lamps, we’ve been seeing white paper ball lamps for a while now, but a new dimension has been doing the rounds lately – with ‘natural’ paper. I love this one from Imprint House (owned by Natalie Walton whose home I once featured here!). 

5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
4. Throw in some stripes (or other bold patterns): after all, it’s all about the element of surprise. You don’t need to go all out, just one or two pieces like an armchair and cushion will do the trick. 

5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
5. Bring the balcony inside: greenery has so many health benefits and is a great air purifier. If you live in an urban area, why not bring it one step nearer by placing plants on a shelf just inside the door for year-round plant-therapy! 

5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
5 Simple yet Impactful Ways to Add Interest to a Room, Swedish Style
I hope you enjoyed my observations! Did you spot anything in particular? If so, please do leave a comment below, I’d love to hear about it! 
You can see a ton more small spaces in this archive – I love these small flats and cottages: 
Have a lovely, sunny day (even if its cloudy out!). 
Niki
Photography Jonas Berg, Styling: Livindeco for sale via Stadshem, found via Nordroom with thanks.