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Why, hello there!\u00a0<\/span>I thought I\u2019d ease into the week by taking you on a little tour of a mini Swedish apartment. After all, over half of us (according to the stats!) now live in cities \u2013 and that often means compact living. But small can be beautiful and seriously inspiring still, don\u2019t you think?<\/p>\n

Measuring just 24 square metres (258 square feet), this bright 1940s apartment in Stockholm\u2019s S\u00f6dermalm district is a masterclass in calm, clever design. Everything you need is within arm\u2019s reach: a charming kitchenette with internal windows to let the light (and conversation) flow, traditional Swedish storage jars, a cosy dining nook \u2013 and even a balcony.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to imagine someone putting their personal stamp on it and calling it home. Or perhaps using it as the perfect little pied-\u00e0-terre \u2014 I actually know a couple of people who commute from Malm\u00f6 to Stockholm during and need a peaceful place to stay while they\u2019re away from their families.<\/p>\n

I could happily picture this as a dreamy little city pad \u2013 perfect for working, wandering, and tucking into a bowl of fresh strawberries in the sunshine. How about you?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A lovely, peaceful, calming spot.<\/p>\n

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I really like the three colours in the bedroom zone: that soft blue-green, the warm cognac, and a pop of fuchsia pink! The little dining area is charming too \u2014 simple but inviting.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s missing from these pictures is storage \u2014 I\u2019m guessing there\u2019s some tucked under the bed, and there\u2019s definitely room for more at the foot of it. There might even be some built-in space around the corner in the hallway. And of course, it could use a few bookshelves \u2014 but there\u2019s plenty of space for those!<\/p>\n

Did anything in particular stand out to you?<\/p>\n

Do you live fairly compact yourself? If you\u2019re in the mood for more small-space inspiration today, feel free to scroll through the small spaces<\/a><\/em> archive. (This one might pop up first \u2014 if it does, don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re still in the right place! Just scroll on down to the next tour.).<\/p>\n

I mentioned at the beginning of this post that I was going to start small this week \u2014 what I didn\u2019t mention is that I\u2019ll be ending on quite a big note\u2026 with a trip to Rome! I\u2019ve been kindly invited by a lovely Italian bathroom company, and I\u2019ll be staying on for a couple of days to explore a little. I feel very lucky \u2014 and excited!\u00a0 If you happen to have any tips or favourite spots in the city, I\u2019d be so grateful to hear them.<\/p>\n

It does mean I won\u2019t be able to post on the blog this week, but if you fancy tagging along, I\u2019ll be sharing a few glimpses of my trip over on Instagram Stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See you back here on Monday \u2014 and in the meantime, I hope you have a really lovely week!<\/p>\n

Niki<\/p>\n

Photo: Dana Ozollapa<\/a>
Styling: C Lindholm design<\/a>
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