I was so happy to see Kris mention the ‘red thread’ in the blog comments on Wednesday! Safe to say, it’s one of my favourite decorating tricks—and something I often spot in Scandinavian homes. I love bringing it up here on the blog because it’s such a simple yet effective way to create harmony and cohesion in a space.
Not familiar with the ‘red thread’? In a nutshell, it’s about choosing a few key colours and repeating them throughout your home. It doesn’t have to be dramatic—think bold statements like wall colours, kitchen cabinets, or a sofa, or just subtle touches like candles, vases, art, cushions, lamps and throws. Either way, it helps pull everything together and makes your home feel effortlessly cohesive and visually calming.
This lovely Swedish apartment is a perfect example, with sky blue, burgundy, and yellow as the chosen tones. Keep an eye out for how these shades weave subtly through each room! My favourite detail? The painted white and burgundy hallway floor. Traditionally, tiles were a luxury beyond reach for many in Sweden, so painting floors to mimic tiles became a clever and affordable alternative. I love seeing this tradition live on in homes today.
Ready to take the tour and soak up all the charming details in this 19th-century Stockholm home? Let’s dive in!
I’m interested to see that the flat features the same fuse box as the one in our summer cottage. Like this one, ours is also exposed and I’ve been thinking about a clever solution to hide it. Any ideas?
Incidentally, I love the wall hallway storage with hooks and bench–practical but also pretty!
This final pictures presents the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at the painted hallway floor which can easily be created with some planning and lots of paint!
I hope you enjoyed the tour! Is there anything that stood out to you?
Would you like to see a few more homes with a great red thread? Take a peek at:
Wishing you all a ‘trevlig helg’ (nice weekend).
Kram!
