Timeless Charm Meets Modern Luxury: A Tour of Karins Turn-of-the-Century Apartment

It was a warm and radiant summer day when I visited Karin’s fantastic apartment in central Gothenburg. From the moment I arrived outside, I could tell that this apartment was something truly special. And I wasn’t disappointed—this home was indeed exceptional and something many of us dream of.

Join me as we step into this magnificent 210-square-meter apartment. Here, beautiful art, designer furniture, and unique details come together, revealing the property’s rich history.

Turn of the century livingroom with teddy armcharirs and design furniture.
Turn of the century home in Sweden with elegant and luxurious furniture.

Karin and her small dog truly invite you into a wow-factor experience when you enter the incredible living room. Here, an exciting combination of materials comes together—a fluffy rug, velvet sofas, and elegant armchairs in teddy-like fabric. The natural materials give the room a calm atmosphere, and the color choices are perfect: a warmer tone on the ceiling against the creamy white walls.

Luxurious turn of the century apartment elegantly furnished with Scandinavian furniture.
Styling of a Scandinavian, minimal luxurious apartment in Sweden.

When Karin and her family moved in two years ago, they made sure to paint and refinish the floors to immediately stamp their personal touch on the space. They had moved from a large house outside the city, the children had grown up, and they were ready for a lifestyle change. When this 210-square-meter apartment became available, they snapped it up right away.

Beautiful bay window in a turn of the century apartment furnished with beautiful luxurious furniture.

The beautiful bay window in the living room and its incredible windows let in an unmatched amount of light. It’s a perfect spot to gaze out over the bustling city, the adjacent park, or simply enjoy a book in peace and tranquility.

Hallway with big chandeliers, ideas on how to furnish long hallway.
Long hallway furnished in an elegant way with chandeliers, several rugs, sofa and side table.

The entrance hall feels grand, and encountering this view upon stepping through the door is sure to leave anyone speechless. Outerwear is hidden behind a beautiful curtain, and crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling create a magical and elegant light.

Scandinavian kitchen cabinet, repainted in Vanilj from Jotun its original style.
Dining area in the kitchen with walnut table and &tradition chairs.

The kitchen is incredibly tastefully decorated. Karin and her husband had the remarkable luxury of starting fresh when they moved into this home, as the buyers of their previous house also purchased all their furniture. Given the opportunity to start anew, they wanted to do it right and decided to seek professional help. They went to their favorite store, Artilleriet, and received assistance in creating the entire home.

Dining area in Scandinavian style with danish elegant furniture.

I adore the large cabinet by the dining area. Karin explains that it came with the apartment, and to blend it in, they painted it in Jotun’s color “Vanilla“, the same as the walls. The walnut dining table and chairs create a beautiful contrast with the warm walls and the natural materials in the chair seats and rug. The ceiling light is the finishing touch, a true statement piece that really captures attention in the room.

From The Home

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Drawn HM3 chair from danish brand &tradition
Drawn HM3 Chair &Tradition- Walnut with Natural Paper Cord
Artilleriet limited edition vase in white
Citrouille Vase - Astier de Villatte
Elegant and luxurious bedroom with turn of the century details like a high ceiling anda big murano chandelier.
Beautiful, large, and majestic tiled stove in a green glazed finish.

The beautiful, grand tiled stove with its dark green gloss truly sets the tone in the spacious bedroom. Despite the high ceiling and the size of the room, it feels warm and cozy.

Textiles and earthy colors create a sense of calm in the space.

Elegant bedroom in Scandinavian style with a fluffy rug.
Turn of the century apartment with a beautiful lounge chair.
Site built wardrobe in bedroom to fit perfectly for the space.

Karin and her husband had custom carpenters build beautiful wardrobes in the bedroom, and the result is incredible. It feels as if they have always been there, and the style is perfect.

But it was quite a job, Karin explains. The entire room is slanted with significant height differences on various sides. While it’s not visible today, a keen eye can still appreciate the extent of the work that was done.

Get the style

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Gubi XL High amp
Teddy Seater Jotex
Vintage Murano, Brandstationen Store
Carl-Johan Tablelamp
Sandstone Wool Throw , ScandiLiving
Berger Rug in the color Nature from Artilleriet, a fluffy wool rug
Berger Rug in Nature, Artilleriet

A big thank you to Karin for letting me visit her amazing home and share the inspiration with you.

Follow Karin’s home on Instagram under the name @vasafemman and comment on who I should visit next.

Want to see more of this home?
Check out the video tour I shared on my Instagram HERE 💜

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