Sebastian Bergström’s Stockholm condo could also be tiny, nevertheless it has an enormous character. “Inexperienced, yellow and purple are my favourite colours,” he informed me. “They make me joyful — that’s why I would like them on the whole lot in my life.” He lives throughout the corridor from his sister and nephew, who drift between their flats. “I’ve breakfast on her balcony, and he or she involves me for lunch,” he says. “We like it!” Right here, Sebastian offers us a tour…
LIVING ROOM
Couch and daybed: IKEA, then lined with new material.
On inspiration: I am keen on Nancy Meyers’s films, particularly One thing’s Gotta Give and It’s Sophisticated. There are all the time plenty of lamps, candles and flowers, and the interiors are very homey.
On an phantasm of house: A small factor that makes an enormous distinction is placing up cabinets as a substitute of bringing in furnishings. For instance, I can’t match a desk behind my couch, however I can have a shelf with lamps, books and different issues. It makes the room room really feel larger and cozier on the identical time.
On a four-legged roommate: Herman is one of the best canine I ever might have dreamed of. He’s an enormous sleeper and is all the time the final one to depart mattress within the morning. However he additionally likes strolling and exploring the town with me. Nearly the whole lot with him is a pure pleasure. I’m touched that he all the time chooses to be near me. When he’s drained within the night, I carry him down the flights of stairs to the backyard to pee, and he lays his head on my shoulder. It’s a cute little second we’ve got each night, and I cherish it.
On retaining partitions from feeling cluttered: I create one huge gallery wall in every room, however then depart the opposite partitions extra naked, so the house doesn’t really feel cluttered.
On portray objects: I believe many individuals appear afraid to color issues, like mirrors or chairs or dressers. However I don’t care if it’s excellent or not, I simply do it for myself. Repainting piece of furnishings could make the entire room really feel utterly completely different.
On mixing shapes: I’ve round pillows and oval mirrors, and my newest obsession is scallops. I like scallops on nearly the whole lot. Mixing completely different shapes makes a room extra attention-grabbing.
KITCHEN
On solo dwelling: I play loud music and sing alongside — that’s perhaps one of the best a part of dwelling alone! Plus, after all adorning my condo precisely how I would like.
On life in Stockholm: It was my childhood dream to maneuver to Stockholm and I’ve now lived right here for eight years. The character throughout Sweden is magical — just like the north with the completely different air and forests and sluggish life. I really feel protected right here and persons are very sort I believe.
On a morning ritual: Oh, I like my breakfast! I’ve two slices of Wasa Sport crispbread with butter, cheese and veggies; then I’ve my bowl of yogurt, honey, granola, walnuts and blueberries; then espresso and a few juice. Each morning, the identical.
BATHROOM
On favourite corporations: I’m a fan of the Swedish model Svenskt Tenn; they use numerous colours of their shows, which isn’t frequent in Sweden. I additionally like Matilda Goad and The Prepare dinner’s Atelier. And I’m opening my very own interiors store Bientôt subsequent 12 months!
On looking for artwork: I take pleasure in looking in native classic retailers — you by no means know what you can find. I maintain an eye fixed out for fruit, flowers and landscapes. None of my artwork is dear; they’re simply items I discovered and fell in love with.
BEDROOM
On a tidy mattress: I like to sleep in my little bed room nook. I make my mattress rapidly, however my tip is to concentrate on ensuring the pillows are put collectively. I would like my mattress to be welcoming, not one thing that I can’t contact and even sit on throughout the day with out ruining the whole lot.
On gratitude: That is my dream condo. My house is my protected zone, and that’s a very good feeling.
Thanks a lot, Sebastian!
P.S. Extra home excursions, together with a whimsical Brooklyn condo and John Derian’s Provincetown residence.
(Pictures by Sebastian Bergström for Cup of Jo.)
