# Rustic Apartment Renovations This Swedish Home Marries Vintage and Modern Elements By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-apartment References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/interior-design/apartment-redesign-in-malmo-sweden/) & [elledecoration.se](http://www.elledecoration.se/) This rustic apartment in Malmo, Sweden marries vintage and modern details. The cozy space was designed by owners Sam and Grant and was featured in a recent issue of [Elle Decoration Sweden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-partnered). The space was photographed by Andrea Papini and consists of retro elements like exposed wood beams and textured plaster walls. This [eclectic residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-asa) embodies a rural design aesthetic but is infused with modern and industrial touches. The home fuses antique furniture and rustic finishes with industrial details that give it a sense of contemporary flair. This rustic apartment in Malmo, Sweden is home to a myriad of gorgeous spaces, its most impressive being a retro-modern kitchen with an open concept and a photo panel that mixes various art to create a striking wall accent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-modern Home Decor:** Opportunity to create unique home decor that blends vintage and modern elements. - **Rustic-industrial Design:** Innovative designs that incorporate rustic and industrial details. - **Eclectic Rural Aesthetic:** Opportunity to design homes with rural aesthetics that fuse antique furniture with contemporary details. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate rustic and industrial details in their designs to create a unique look. - **Furniture:** Furniture designers can create pieces that incorporate vintage and modern elements for a distinctive look. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can offer a range of eclectic rural-inspired products that incorporate antique and contemporary design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Cottage Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation.md) - [Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-apartment-interior.md) - [Modernist Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-budapest-apartment.md) - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md) - [Stylishly Renovated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylishly-renovated-apartment.md) - [Vibrant Milanese Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanese-apartment.md) - [Textured Flat Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casita.md) - [Eclectic Renovated Polish Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mistovia.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md)