How to recreate the look of designer Amelia Widell's Stockholm apartment

Amelia Widell's living room as seen on the cover of this months ELLE Decoration (May issue): Elle Decoration/Andrea Papini
Amelia Widell's living room as seen on the cover of this months ELLE Decoration (May issue): Elle Decoration/Andrea Papini

Not your typical minimal Swedish apartment, furniture designer Amelia Widell reveals her contemporary, vintage style in her Stockholm flat.

Demonstrating graceful design throughout, Amelia uses bold splashes of colour which are offset by neutral hues of wooden floors and white woodwork. The large windows make it very light, highlighting the electrifying velvet textures and colourful accessories inside.

Amelia is in love with pink and red which can be seen in the dusty pink centrepiece sofa and the burgundy arm chair, complemented by the grey and navy linen cushions and dark moody paintings on the sideboard.

Inside Amelia's kitchen (Elle Decoration/Andrea Papini)
Inside Amelia's kitchen (Elle Decoration/Andrea Papini)

The kitchen is decorated in earthy colours - from the natural materials of wood to the mushroom hues of the walls. This is offset by the patterned floor tiles. This down-to-earth feel can be created without breaking the bank by adding some plants and lick of paint.

Inside Amelia's kitchen (Elle Decoration/Andrea Papini)
Inside Amelia's kitchen (Elle Decoration/Andrea Papini)

Amelia has used petrol blue tones as seen in the upholstered bedhead, ottoman and bench in her bedroom against the calming tones of ‘stone-blue’ for the walls by Farrow & Ball. The strong colours are combined with neutral white linens and metallic light fixtures for a sophisticated feel. See Amelia's velvet furniture collection sold exclusively in the UK through Att Pynta

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Dahila velvet sofa

Dahila Velvet sofa, £2,495 (Att Pynta)
Dahila Velvet sofa, £2,495 (Att Pynta)

Amelia's own sofa design features luxury Italian velvet with large seat depth making them super cosy and comfy.

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Carla arm chair

Carla Arm Chair £975 (Att Pynta)
Carla Arm Chair £975 (Att Pynta)

This generously sized armchair is perfect for curling up in, we love this ruby red colour velvet

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Brassica 271

Brassica 271, sample pot £4.50 (Farrow and Ball)
Brassica 271, sample pot £4.50 (Farrow and Ball)

Brassica’s rich lavender tones feel both feminine and charming in light areas, but become much more sophisticated and grey in darker areas due to an underlying hint of black

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Wishbone chair

Wishbone chair, SCP, £646.80 (Carl Hansen Wishbone)
Wishbone chair, SCP, £646.80 (Carl Hansen Wishbone)

A light, attractive and comfortable dining chair with the characteristic Y-shaped back. The chair is a triumph of craftsmanship with a simple design and clean lines.

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Flora ottoman

Flora ottoman (Petrol), £495 (Att Pynta)
Flora ottoman (Petrol), £495 (Att Pynta)

Amelia has styled this ottoman in her bedroom. Adding a coy seating area by the window, perfect used a coffee table when teamed with a tray.

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Itala Maria bowl

Itala Mari bowl, £35 (Skandium)
Itala Mari bowl, £35 (Skandium)

Suitable for use both with food, or as a decorative item. The array of beautiful colours available will to brighten your home and enliven any table setting.

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Stone blue 86

Stone blue 86, sample pot £4.50 (Farrow and Ball)
Stone blue 86, sample pot £4.50 (Farrow and Ball)

Amelia's bedroom has been painted in Farrow & Ball's Stone Blue. A lively and saturated colour that looks gorgeous against the velvet accents

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Large glass round vase

Large glass round vase, £55 (Att Pynta)
Large glass round vase, £55 (Att Pynta)

Do like Amelia and create interesting focal points using ark work and prints, we love the way she has layered her up on the bookcase

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Kai Price and Amanda Nelson are the founders of e-boutique attpynta.com. Follow them on Instagram for further interiors inspiration here.

All of the pictures of Amelia Windell's apartment are from ELLE Decoration. Photography: Andrea Papini Styling: Saśa Antić