A Bright Family Apartment in a 1950s School Building
This four-bedroom family apartment is situated on the first floor of a 1950s-era converted school building. The condo features interior spaces with white walls, high ceilings, and large windows, creating a bright atmosphere.
A large, open-plan living space with a sitting corner, a large kitchen, and a craft area is the heart of the home, while the four bedrooms are situated on either side of this open space. It’s a wonderful home where 1950s elements are paired with contemporary design, unique built-in storage, and raw elements.
The open-plan living space has a slightly unusual layout, creating separate areas for lounging, cooking, and crafting. The white walls and wooden floor is a fresh, neutral base for the room.
By entering the room, you immediately step into the sitting area with a large green velvet corner sofa.
A beautiful, low vintage wooden cabinet runs along one wall.
The kitchen is the true heart of the home and takes up most of the living space. The cabinets are from IKEA, paired with light gray fronts with brass knobs.
The cabinets are topped with oak and stainless steel countertops and classic white backsplash tiles.
On the other side of the kitchen stands a large dining table with a seating bench and the craft area.
There are large windows on either side of this dining area, making it a wonderfully bright space.
On one side, a craft area has been created using a custom triangle-shaped table and small shelves for pencils and paint.
The master bedroom has white walls and bold green-painted wooden floorboards. The room also gives access to a spacious south-facing balcony.
There are clever storage solutions throughout the apartment. For example, the bench in the dining room is fitted with storage, and in the bedroom, there is a narrow niche for hanging clothes and built-in shelves with lighting.
The two children’s bedrooms are situated next to the dining room. One is painted light green and the other is in pastel blue.
The fourth bedroom is now used as a study/music room with raw concrete flooring, white walls, and custom built-in cabinets.
The industrial look continues into the hall, where the concrete floor is paired with a wood veneer bathroom wall and door, as well as two storage cabinets in green and pink.
styling by Udin and photography by Ono Johansson for Historiska Hem.