This apartment (Styled by Anna van Keppel, photographed by Jocke Ono for Historiska Hem) leads with considered color and a fearless eye for detail. Mid-grey shaker cabinetry meets pastel pink subway tiles in a kitchen that sets the tone for everything that follows.
Pastel Pink Meets Mid-Grey in a Kitchen That Earns Its Confidence
The pastel pink subway tile backsplash is the undeniable focal point here, climbing almost to the ceiling in a move that feels both bold and considered. Against the mid-grey shaker cabinetry, it reads as warm rather than sugary. White marble countertops and stainless steel appliances keep the palette grounded and tactile.
Glass-fronted upper cabinets line only the wall opposite the window, a deliberate choice that keeps the space feeling open and light. Solid lower cabinets provide storage without crowding the sightlines.
A peg rail stretches between the stove hood and the adjoining wall, turning everyday cookware into an earthy, curated display. Green metal wall lamps are tucked between the hanging pots, casting warm, directed light onto the worktop below.
Open shelving beside the upper cabinet run offers a spot for a few inviting objects without tipping into clutter. The side panel of the cabinet section reveals a wine rack that uses the full height of the ceiling.
Soft Neutrals and Olive Green Give the Living Room Its Layered Warmth
A white fabric sofa anchors the living area and draws a quiet visual boundary between the kitchen and the lounge. Beneath it, an off-white wool rug adds a tactile, natural layer that softens the floor. Dark wood coffee tables introduce just enough contrast to keep the palette from feeling flat.
The bay window becomes its own cozy destination, fitted with a daybed that catches the light throughout the day. It offers a quieter, more intimate spot away from the main sofa arrangement.
Olive green window frames, wainscotting, and a custom bookshelf share the same paint color, creating an integrated, well-considered effect. The repetition reads as intentional rather than uniform, giving this wall a sculptural quality.
Pink from Wall to Textile Makes the Bedroom Feel Fully Committed
Pink wall color wraps the bedroom in warmth that extends into the layered red-and-pink textiles on the bed. The tonal mixing prevents the scheme from reading as flat or one-note.
A wood desk sits beside the window, offering a workspace that feels connected to the rest of the room rather than at odds with it. The warm color palette carries over naturally from the bed to the desk, keeping the room cohesive. Natural light over the work surface makes this corner as functional as it is inviting.
The dark pink door reads as a deliberate accent against the lighter wall tone, adding a layer of depth to the room. Built around the doorway, the custom wardrobe claims every available centimeter of wall space. In a smaller bedroom, this kind of built-in work makes the layout feel generous.
A Yellow Striped Ceiling Turns the Kids’ Room into Something Memorable
White walls keep the kids’ room calm at eye level, letting the yellow-and-white striped ceiling take up all the visual energy. The stripes draw the gaze upward in a way that feels playful without being chaotic.
Sage Green and Natural Textures Make the Guest Room Feel Considered
Sage green walls give the guest room a calm, earthy quality that pairs naturally with the understated decor. An off-white custom wardrobe keeps the room feeling cohesive and uncluttered. The overall effect is welcoming without being overdone.
The wardrobe wraps around the corner and meets the window wall, turning an awkward architectural moment into a feature. Triangular floating shelves fill the resulting nook, offering a home for carefully curated objects.
Limewash Walls and Golden Frames Give the Hallway a Historic Quality
Light grey limewash covers the hallway walls with a textured, layered finish that catches the light in a way flat paint never could. Art prints in golden frames sit against it with an ease that feels both historic and curated.
An arched doorway frames the transition into the mudroom, adding an architectural softness to what could be a purely functional area. Inside, a built-in bench and a floating shelf with coat hooks handle arrival in an orderly and considered way.
The same custom wardrobe design from the bedrooms reappears in the hallway, tying the apartment’s storage language together. Consistency across rooms gives the home a cohesive, well-planned feeling that is easy to overlook but impossible to miss once noticed.
White Subway Tiles and a Clawfoot Tub Deliver a Classic Bathroom
White subway tiles cover every wall surface, with black grout providing just enough contrast to give the room its graphic clarity. Small hexagon tiles on the floor add a tactile, historic layer underfoot. The clawfoot tub stands out from both as a sculptural centerpiece that earns the room its character.
A niche carved into the wall becomes open shelving, offering a natural home for towels and toiletries without interrupting the tiled surfaces. Recessed storage like this works because it disappears into the room rather than adding visual weight.
Chrome fixtures finish the bathroom with a classic restraint that suits the overall scheme. Paired with the clawfoot tub and the crisp tiled walls, they reinforce the room’s quietly historic sensibility.
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