The reality of any living space is often quite different from the pictures presented in books on on blogs. In this Scandinavian apartment, from designer Denis Krasikov, has the distinction of looking lived in while still appearing picture perfect.
This first image gives us a beautiful overview of the open apartment and it's bright white walls and ceiling.
Accessories like a chevron stripe throw and gray striped pillows are comfortable and complementary.
Using snarky quotes in stark relief gives the living room a massive personality.
This artsy end table is a colorful focal point in an otherwise neutral color scheme.
Vertical striped curtains in combination with the white walls makes the room feel huge and tall.
An artistic mirror sits at the entrance to the apartment with a lovely typographical accent.
The dining area faces the kitchen, just like at a modern restaurant.
The perfect amount of seating for an artsy couple and a friend or two.
In the bedroom, the same color scheme comes into play, as do the awesome dangling light fixtures.
The Mason jar-inspired lighting is totally on trend.
Photos do not have to be in frames to be on creative, beautiful display.
Green candles and and a cool DIY-lamp give this bench a very personal touch.
Sun streams in through gauzy curtains, giving off the perfect light for painting.
The stainless steel kitchen is a dream for a home chef.
Even the kitchen's hood is stylish and modern.
In the bathroom, the cool tri-colored tiles are and awesome accent to a large tub and more hanging lights.
Open storage options are both practical and attractive.
The honeycomb shape gives a new edge to traditional bathroom tiling.