Attic decor: the Swedish art of small space design
This 34m2 Swedish apartment proves that attic decor has a certain charm and is truly inspiring for everybody
Perched on the top floor of a small building in Mörtnäs, on the island of Värmdö in Sweden, this 34sqm attic apartment is organized on a simple principle: the angles of the roof are not obstacles. On the contrary, the unusual spirit of the place gives it the feel of a truly warm refuge, and attic decor is not so difficult to achieve.
As soon as you enter, the lines of the ceiling catch the eye. This isn’t just a simple drop ceiling. The slopes intersect, creating natural zones without walls. Its kitchen is situated under an east-facing skylight. The sleeping area is nestled in the west-facing alcove. Each attic space becomes a niche.
The renovation used light-colored finishes that reflect light. It’s often said that natural light is the first piece of furniture in an interior. Here, it streams in through three facades, and that’s a real asset.
The layout is open. Kitchen, dining room, living area: everything coexists without separation. A bed has been placed in the alcove under the sloped roof. The skylight frames a view of the garden. Its white kitchen is unobtrusive. The smooth cabinet fronts, the laminate countertop: everything is designed to blend in.
Small attic apartments have long suffered from a bad reputation. Too dark, too restrictive, too uncomfortable. This Swedish example methodically debunks each of these clichés. Light floods in. The sloped ceilings add incredible charm.
Just a hundred meters away lies Grisslinge Bay. The water is visible from the kitchen skylight. In this apartment, the landscape flows into the space. It is integrated into the composition just as one would integrate a painting. The natural colors of the exterior inspired the soft tones chosen for the interior of this apartment.
34sqm
This 34sqm attic apartment is for sale on the Hemnet website
Attic spaces and their undeniable charm
As soon as you enter, the lines of the ceiling catch the eye. This isn’t just a simple drop ceiling. The slopes intersect, creating natural zones without walls. Its kitchen is situated under an east-facing skylight. The sleeping area is nestled in the west-facing alcove. Each attic space becomes a niche.
The renovation used light-colored finishes that reflect light. It’s often said that natural light is the first piece of furniture in an interior. Here, it streams in through three facades, and that’s a real asset.
Open floor plan with soft Scandinavian decor
The layout is open. Kitchen, dining room, living area: everything coexists without separation. A bed has been placed in the alcove under the sloped roof. The skylight frames a view of the garden. Its white kitchen is unobtrusive. The smooth cabinet fronts, the laminate countertop: everything is designed to blend in.
Small attic apartments have long suffered from a bad reputation. Too dark, too restrictive, too uncomfortable. This Swedish example methodically debunks each of these clichés. Light floods in. The sloped ceilings add incredible charm.
The environment as an extension of the decor
Just a hundred meters away lies Grisslinge Bay. The water is visible from the kitchen skylight. In this apartment, the landscape flows into the space. It is integrated into the composition just as one would integrate a painting. The natural colors of the exterior inspired the soft tones chosen for the interior of this apartment.
34sqm
This 34sqm attic apartment is for sale on the Hemnet website
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