Tour a Reykjavik Apartment Designed in Snowy Whites and Ocean Blues

With an eye on ultimately spending the summers here, Brian set out to transform a 1970s attic apartment located in the city center into a comfortable escape where he and partner Hollis could decompress and get back to nature. The goal was Icelandic style with an American spin.

The apartment’s entry is located at the top of a three-story row house, so Brian wanted the landing to set the tone for what lays beyond the front door. Making your entry a living space is a clever way to extend your square footage, and when you’re only working with 750, every little bit counts.

One look at the reimagined landing and it’s clear you’ve arrived at your destination. With a happy sweater-inspired wallpaper, vibrant photography and minimalist greenery perched atop charming cubbies, the entry is as functional as it is gorgeous. Floors were painted white to unify the spaces and maximize the breezy, open-air feeling.

From the entry, you step right into the main room, which features hardwoods, low ceilings and a pair of large windows — good bones for creating a cozy living space.