Imagination station: a small, budget-friendly apartment for two

Welcome into a one-bedroom apartment set up for a tight, urban-dwelling family unit. While it may have a tiny footprint, activities are packed into every corner of this home, making it a place to learn and grow together – all on a budget.

A child and adult kneel and stand on a sofa drawing pictures on a blackboard wall. Coloured cushions are scattered below.

Storage for everyone, big and small

Clever use of vertical space – with low, open storage solutions in easy reach for kids – works well with wall units for grown-ups. Plus, there are places for the games, crafts and activities that everyone loves.

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White BESTÅ shelf units with doors are mounted on a wall. Two FRÖSET easy chairs and a LACK side table are arranged near it.

An adult and child stand on a PÄRUP sofa, drawing pictures on a blackboard wall. Two REGOLIT lamp shades dangle behind them.

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Make space for hobbies at home

Wall storage and shelving units transform a small work area from one that’s strictly used for jobs into a spot for creative hobbies, too. It’s been finished with accessories, comfortable seating and a whole lot of tools!

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An adult sits on a DALFRED bar stool at a BROR work bench. Tools hang on a SKÅDIS pegboard on the wall.

SKÅDIS pegboard combination holds organisers filled with screws and tools. Pieces of cut wood sit in front of it.

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Flexible dining space for family time

The dining area sees plenty of action in a busy home. It’s a central hub for family and friends to play games, catch up and enjoy dinner together. But it’s also the perfect place for folding laundry, dropping bags or extra prep space at mealtime.

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A LISABO table and ÄLVSTA chairs sit on a wooden floor. A coffee maker, tea towel and a glass sit on top of it.

An ENHET kitchen sits near two NISSAFORS trolleys filled with kitchen storage containers and cooking tools.

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A smart hideaway for homework and sleep

With only one bedroom, carving out space for privacy is a challenge. It turns out a child’s sleeping quarters can live in surprising nooks and crannies – even a closet! When it comes to furniture, it’s all about multi-tasking pieces – like a loft bed – that will grow with kids year on year.

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A child sits at the desk beneath a VITVAL loft bed. He is surrounded by personal items hanging on a peg board.

A child’s bed set up with BLÅVINGAD bedding and a cushion. A framed art print of a red and white zebra hangs beyond it.

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A bright, stylish bedroom with all the essentials

The motto here is: keep it simple. A modern, open wardrobe gives easy access to everything needed day to day. Light woods and a subtle, pared-back palette – accented with pops of bold pattern on hand-stitched cushions – help create a sanctuary for restful sleep, every night.

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A NORDKISA wardrobe with sliding door is against a wall, with neatly folded clothes and shoes on its open shelves.

A KLEPPSTAD bed with a KLYNNETÅG duvet cover sits next to a wooden NORDKISA bedside table and a NÄVLINGE LED spotlight.

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Keep the bathroom organised

When it comes to small space living, an all-in-one bathroom unit that combines storage with space for a washing machine and easy laundry organisation is a saving grace. Compact doesn’t have to mean chaos!

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A space holds a NYSJÖN bathroom furniture set, white units for laundry sorting and a STORAVAN soap dispenser.

A glass shower screen holds an ÖBONÄS wall shelf with suction cup. Toiletries sit inside, and a hand towel hangs from a hook.

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Your hallway star: the wardrobe

As with every area of this apartment, the hallway works a little harder. It’s an ideal place for wardrobes to store clothes and shoes that won’t fit anywhere else. Combined with shelves and drawers in awkward alcoves, plus hooks at different heights, everybody – big and small – can help themselves.

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