European VIBES

Italian and French mid-century pieces, exquisite marbles and a calming palette of blues and greens lend an international flavour to a historic apartment in Stockholm

- RACHEL LEEDHAM

This apartment may lie in the heart of Stockholm but there is very little about its interiors that gives away its Scandinavian location. ‘Our aesthetic tends to incorporate influences from further south in Europe – we love sourcing pieces from Italy and France, for example,’ notes Joanna Lavén of Swedish interior design firm Studio Lawahl, who, together with her co-founder David Wahlgren, has entirely remodelled the spaces. ‘The building is situated on the waterfront address of Strandvägen and when it was designed in the late 19th century, the architects took inspiration from other major European cities to reflect its prestigious location. It therefore felt appropriate to give the interiors more of an international feel.’