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Is ‘lagom’ the new hygge?

The new Scandinavian word you need to know
Fantastic Frank

Just when we’ve gotten our heads around hygge (a Danish word describing cosiness and contentment), along comes another not-easily translatable Scandinavian concept.

Stockholm apartment
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Introducing lagom, a Swedish word loosely defined as “enough” and sufficient”. When applied to home decorating, it captures the simple moderation that defines Scandinavian style: not too much, not too little – just right.

Stockholm apartment
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This renovated turn of the century Stockholm apartment is a beautiful study of lagom. Styled by Josefin Håag for Fantastic Frank, the pared-back interiors and neutral colour palette showcases the understated architectural elements, with high ceilings, period mouldings and large recessed windows.

Stockholm apartment
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The carefully considered living room features a monochrome palette accented with brass accessories and warmed by timber tones. It has a beautifully balanced gallery wall, which works to highlight the stunning lighting, including a Mantis wall lamp and Flos ceiling light.

Stockholm apartment
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The few touches of muted colour draws attention to the detail in the design and artwork. 

Take a tour through the rest of the apartment.

Stockholm apartment
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Stockholm apartment
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Stockholm apartment
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Stockholm apartment
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Stockholm apartment
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Courtyard
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Images courtesy of Fantastic Frank

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