Small is beautiful: 460 sq ft of Scandinavian charm

Small is beautiful: 460 sq ft of Scandinavian charm
Small Swedish apartment with pizzazz
Small Swedish apartment with pizzazz

This apartment downtown Gothenburg, Sweden reminds me a lot of an apartment we rented downtown Copenhagen not long ago.

It is in a wonderfully central location in Goteborg and was staged by the Swedish realtors

Alvhem Markleri

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The interiors show the lightness of Scandinavian design that make 460 sq ft appear light, airy and almost generous. The lighting is as minimalistic as the decor: exposed Edison Bulbs, industrial work lights,and an Arne Jacobsen classic reading lamp next to the sofa.

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Alvhem-Majorsgatan-3

The secret to not feeling claustrophobic in such close quarters is the sparing use of color. The kitchen cabinets and walls are white with the exception of a signature wall preserved in natural original brick. The floors are wood throughout the apartment.

Alvhem linnestaden majorsgatan
Alvhem linnestaden majorsgatan
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Alvhem-Majorsgatan-7
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The old meter is not hidden away, but made into a focal point
The old meter is not hidden away, but made into a focal point