A 300-Square-Foot Glasgow Apartment Shows Off Scandinavian Minimalist Style

Name: Paul
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Type of home: Apartment
Size: 300 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years, owned

Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I bought this flat just under two years ago and was desperately ready to finally put my stamp on a place after years of renting.

I basically knew right away what I wanted to do, and that I wanted books and art that I love to be right at the heart of the aesthetic.

I was really keen on white floors and walls, with all the color coming from plants, books, art, and personal photos.

Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Personal touches meets Scandi minimalism

What is your favorite room and why? It has to be the living room. It gets lots of light and I love sharing the space with all my books. I’d always wanted that.

Although I must say, this is my first apartment, having previously lived in a studio, so that feeling of going to another room and closing my door to go to bed was very special in the first few weeks! I always feel safe here.

What’s the last thing you bought (or found!) for your home? The last thing I bought was a poster for a Chris Ware exhibition I went to at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. It was only 8 euros and every time I look at it I am reinspired by this amazing artist.

Any advice for creating a home you love? For me it was all about thinking about the things that I love. What do I want to surround myself with? What makes me happy? What sort of space do I need? Take time, try things. Move things about and trust your own eye. You want to be happy wherever your eye rests!

This submission’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity. 
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