Chic Compact Living In Stockholm
Happy new week to you friends. Hope the sun is shining on you!
This article has been making its rounds in the blog world – but I find it so worth re-cycling. I think that the home owner of this tiny studio (all-in-one) downtown in Stockholm has done such a great job turning her place into a chic little jewel to call home. And I love how she has mixed lots of Ikea with more high-end pieces. Take notes, people!
A white Ikea sofa looks like it came from the more pricey store when paired with a classic, white Barcelona chair. I love the mix of materials and styles. Isn’t the coffee table from the 40′s the perfect piece for this area? The fireplace is a store bought piece that generates more ambiance than heat.
A fresh and lovely look for the tiny balcony.
An old antique heirloom table paired with slip-covered Ikea chairs. Together with all the white – it just looks fresh and lovely.
The studio’s kitchen is all from Ikea. The choice of cabinets and the way they are displayed along one wall makes it look more like a tailor made piece of furniture. Even the built in book shelf is an Ikea classic – “Billy”.
The bed has found its place in another corner of the studio. All white with small splashes of warm colors makes this area look & feel like a chic hotel room.
The entrance area looks a lot larger because of all the white. The drapes are cleverly hung on a rod way above the door frame, for the height effect.
The tiny bathroom feels fresh and current with its updated tiles and a modern shower with a high-end shower head behind the glass door.
Who said that large is better? I think this studio beats many grand homes that I have seen! It is homey, chic and in my book, beautiful.
All images via Skona Hem.
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Awesome, light home with great mix! I would have loved that coffe table, the shape was very pleasing.
Have a great day!
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i can safely say you’ve made my day with this post. that little balcony is to. die. for!!!
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Oh, I love this. Of course. Small, light-filled, smart choices, all that white, and pops of color in just the right spots… Sigh. Beautiful.
xoox,
-maria
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It’s beautiful in my book too…you find the best places and homes!
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I must be one of the few not to have seen this already then. I love it. Isn’t Ikea just great!
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oh Monika, this studio is absolutely gorgeous! the antique small table is so beautiful. love those cushions on the small balcony.
hope you have a wonderful start of the week! xo
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Happy Monday Monika,
This is perfect inspiration for me! I’m working on a project for a couple in which the budget is tight. I’m proposing a mix of Ikea pieces, antiques, and some other reasonably priced retailers. Seeing how great this looks gives me confidence to move forward! Just proves that good design is good design no matter what the price point.
Love it!
Hugs,
Kari
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Hej Monika,
vilket härligt hem älskar mixen gammalt nytt och härliga lösningar..
ha en ljuvlig dag
kram
sandra
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Love it all! I am inspired!
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this to me is effortless style, they’ve made everything look so “easy”….when we all know just how hard it is to pull off!
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forgot to say I loved the bathroom!
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All that white with a great view and a mix of styles…I’m in heaven
! It’s such a beauty of a place – you’re right they did a great job of combining low and high end. the ikea sofa looks awesome in the living room!
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This is very much Sweden – and always will be. We just simply love and crave the light – and white does it.
kiki
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Oh how lovely.
I am constantly impressed that the Swedes can live among so much white and not end up with stains and dirt marks on their upholstery, walls or draperies. How do they ever do it?
Tricia
Avolli
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What would the world be without IKEA!?! They are amazing and their collections just keep on getting better.
This studio is fantastic. So many clever solutions and use of white.
How amazing isn’t it that every flat in Sweden seems to have a balcony… and they are always so well dressed.
x sis
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..oh forgot to say how much I love Isamu’s beautiful table. His designs are heaven and I love this man!
x Charlotta
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Hi Mon! Thanks for the kind comments last week, it makes me so happy. You are really a generous person. These pictures are beautiful. Have a nice day! Kram Mia
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Dear Monika
I absolutely love this post.. You know I was ooohing and arhhhing over the sofa before I read it was IKEA… IKEA in Sydney used to have something similar.. and then they discontinued it… why i say… why?? haha.. anyway.. this is great inspiration.. I love almost all of it.. perhaps the kitchen is just a tad too modern for me.. but then much easier to keep clean…. Have a lovely week and thanks for the inspiration.. xxx Julie
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No, I haven’t seen this around yet. There are so many design blogs out there but yours is one of the best I’ve found in regards to format and layout. And I love reading your posts too!
I love, love white and I think it’s great that there are design spaces that show that you don’t have to break the bank to get such beautiful designs. It gives hope to people like me.
xoxo
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I love this house. The use of low and high priced items is so clever and the use of drapes though out the house makes it so romantic and soft. Thanks for showing this. I hadn’t seen this house before.
hugs
Julie
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I agree! Bigger is not always better. I too have seen massive homes, that are not as impressive as even just the closet in this home! It’s lovely, Mon! I’m so glad you shared it…Being that I’m in my mid twenties, I cannot afford to completely furnish my space in expensive, exquisite pieces. I have a mix. For the inexpensive pieces, I select timeless and modern, multi-purpose furniture. My more expensive pieces are usually antiques or one of a kind.
I adore so many details throughout — from the curtains that work wonders for the entryway to the little porch. How pretty!
Hope you are having a wonderful day
xoxo
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I agree Ikea really are great. Lots of their design is spot on and looks fantastic when mixed in with older / more expensive pieces.
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I’m in love with the balcony! Love the cane and the pink and white cushions!
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Love this today sweet friend…really enjoyed your last post…I am so going to visit there next time we head down your way…hugs to you!
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According to the local weather forecast the sun is shining everywhere but there must be some stray clouds that are hanging over my little hamlet
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Hi Mon
so glad yo “recycled” this feature! This place is delightful and so tasteful. I’d go for quality over quantity anytime!
Have a nice day
Hugs
Flaviana
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yes, I do so agree, Mon, smaller spaces often call for more creative work and they ofter are the BEST spaces. love all the white, especially the subway tile in the bath, my favorite. great piece, as usual!
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Ok, that pillow that pops the color on the sofa is brilliant. Gorgeous home indeed!
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