This small Scandinavian home is full of texture and is bursting with character in every room. The apartment measures approximately 640 sq ft (60 sq m) but what it lacks in space is more than made up in charm. And of course it still feels spacious because the Scandis never fill their spaces and they don’t do clutter either!
What first drew me to this apartment is those walls. The colours and the plaster like finish look stunning, don’t you think? It gives the appearance of texture which adds so much to a room. It’s always a great idea to have subtly textured walls which immediately adds warmth and makes the space look so inviting.
Texture is the key to Scandinavian interiors and this Scandinavian home full of texture is no exception. The walls are just the start but you have so much more texture in this small but beautiful living room – the rug, a leather chair, a cane chair, linen cushions, wooden furniture, seagrass baskets, a paper light and more. Having lots of neutral toned textures is the secret to making a room come together.
There are lots of vintage touches in this Scandinavian living room which add to the charm of this space. Mixing modern with vintage is a great way to make a space look interesting and bring it to life. The curtain-less glass doors and window allow for lots of natural light and you may have spotted that large mirror behind the cane chair which maximises the natural light even more. Finally as with so many Scandi homes, the lights in this room are a feature as well as being functional.
The kitchen diner is one long room with the kitchen at one end and the dining table at the other. The kitchen is a modern white one that has been decorated with unexpected vintage items like that rustic old wooden ladder which adds so much character to the space. I love the rug in the kitchen which adds texture. I’m not sure I would be brave enough to go for a rug in the kitchen but I love the idea of it!
The dining area is simple but once again filled with an abundance of texture. The whole room is painted in a pale grey-green which works really well with the beige in the other rooms. Paying attention to the decor in connecting rooms is so important as, when done right, this gives your home a cohesive feel. It doesn’t mean you have to paint all the rooms in the same colour but like they’ve done here, the colours beautifully compliment each other.
While theres so much to love in this small Scandinavian apartment, my favourite room is probably the bedroom. I just love how cosy it looks with the textured walls and the linen curtains which look so much softer and cosier than having wardrobe doors. It’s not a big bedroom but keeping it minimally furnished helps create an illusion of space. Once again you have beautiful lighting and don’t miss the different bedside lights on each side of the bed. Most of us feel compelled to have matching bedside lights but who says we have to?
Lastly this apartment has a small entryway that once again is full of texture and character. The wallpaper picks up on the beige and green tones of the rest of the apartment, making it all come together. Patterned wallpaper is often a feature in Scandi homes but it’s always done sparingly and in muted colours just like here. The wallpaper really makes this small space stand out.
Are you tempted to try textured walls in your home? I am very tempted!
All photos via Alvhem
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