1939 Stockholm apartment with a dramatic kitchen

I've always been a sucker for a black/dark kitchen, just for the drama they bring to a place. Inevitably, when I saw the listing for this 1939 Stockholm flat, I was immediately drawn to this beautiful kitchen in dark wood tones. Have you noticed how the colour changes depending on how the light hits, ranging from black to a rich walnut colour? This kitchen really is the heart of the apartment, as you can see on the plan. 

The rest of the flat is nice enough, and comprises a rather spacious living room with access to a small balcony, a bedroom, and a bathroom. 

Vardagsrum = living room; kök = kitchen; sovrum = bedroom; bad = bathroom

What's your favourite thing about this apartment? You can see the listing and more pictures here. Photography by Dana Ozollapa. 

I hope you have a good week!

Renaud

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A stunning cabin in Norefjell, Norway

Take a look at this stunning cabin located in Norefjell, a beautiful mountainous area in Norway just 90 minutes away from Oslo, the capital. On the ground floor of this 91-square-meter cabin, you'll find the entrance hall, the bathroom, and a spacious open plan living room with a fireplace. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, as well as an additional lounge/TV room. 

I particularly like what they've done in the entrance hall, with custom furniture providing storage - open and hidden - and also a small bench, very practical to put on and take off your shoes. 

Although I'm usually not a fan of 'wood all over', it doesn't bother me here. On the contrary, it adds to the cosiness of the place. I think it may have to do with the ashy wood tones that go well with the black and grey accents carried around the place. 

You can see the listing and more pictures here. 

I hope you have a good rest of the weekend! 

Renaud 

PS Congrats Sweden on winning the Eurovision once again!

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