Halleroed | Stockholm Medieval Style Duplex Renovation

Halleroed has redesigned this two-story apartment on Gumshornsgatan, a street in Stockholm's trendy Östermalm. The house, which dates back to the 1930s, is almost in its original state when it was designed by designers Ruxandra and Christian Halleroed.

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“Despite the partitions, partitions, and some not-so-ideal additions, we found this space very attractive because of its high ceilings and glass roof,” Ruxandra and Christian explain. “We want to give it back to its original atmosphere.” In the living area, the two-level high ceiling leads to one side of the elevation provided by the large bay window of the room. This designer couple first made some simple changes to the layout, moving the staircase from this main space to the entrance hall. A small circular balcony has also been added, which blends seamlessly with the existing interior design. Inspired by the modernist aesthetic, the designers reinterpreted that period while adding their own contemporary style.

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Curves were added to the vestibule to accommodate the spiral staircase, and the angle of the balcony is consistent with the original style of the home. “This works very well for this apartment, as the structure of the building itself is limited by the surrounding buildings, and its rear has many unexpected angles and edges,” the duo shared. The blue ceiling in the upstairs hallway, the washroom with black and white striped tiles, and the zebra print embedded sofa in the cozy niche outside the living area highlight the designer's bold aesthetic. This innovative approach comes from a background in the retail industry, having worked with brands such as Acne Studios, Toteme and Byredo.

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HOWEVER, CONSIDERING THAT THE APARTMENT HAS MANY SURPRISES EVERY MOMENT, IT MANAGES TO MAINTAIN COHESION THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE OVERALL DESIGN CONCEPT. By adding elements reflecting the 1930s, black kickboards and beige and off-white tones on the first floor, as well as more pink tones to the upper platform, this approach began to take shape. “Our inspiration came from Villa Cavrois [a modernist mansion in Croix, France, designed by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens], where a wide variety of beige was used,” the duo said. “We wanted to create a 1930s atmosphere by adding other, more modern elements, not limited to that aesthetic.”

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