Kungsgatan 19A - Väst På Stan, UMEÅ - Apartment - HusmanHagberg

Welcome to Kungsgatan 19A and this architect-designed attic apartment of 32.5 sqm with views over the lush treetops of Västra kyrkogården. At the very top of the building, with light streaming in from several directions and the river just a short walk away, you live beneath the roof trusses in a home characterised by thoughtful architecture and carefully considered details.

The building was erected in 1945, at a time when the ideas of Swedish functionalism about light, space and well-planned housing had become a natural part of residential construction. When the raw attic was converted into dwellings in 2002, the same ideas were reinterpreted through architecture that embraces daylight, the generous volumes and the potential of every square metre.

The apartment has an unusual layout that gives the home its own character. There is a natural flow between the rooms, where well-thought-out sightlines and a clear division between social and private areas make the home feel larger than its square metres. In 2025, the original design was further developed by an architect who gently took over where the first architect left off, with new additions that connect to the home's original ideas and design language. The colour scheme has also been developed as part of the whole. The sky-blue wooden ceiling meets the kitchen's lighter blue tones, which recur in the bathroom's wood-clad exterior walls. Together with the warm white walls, the colours create a calm and cohesive expression throughout the home.

The living room receives generous light from the large windows facing southeast and forms the social hub of the home. It accommodates both a dining table and a sofa group, with space for everyday evenings as well as dinners in good company. The kitchen is well sized for the home and offers good work surfaces, full appliance equipment and generous storage options.

The bedroom is set apart from the social areas and forms a calm part of the home. Two roof windows face northwest and provide contact with the sky above, where starry evenings enhance the room's special character. The built-in wardrobes are integrated into the home's carefully crafted whole and blend seamlessly into the hallway's fixed fittings, with plenty of storage space.

Throughout the apartment, there is care for the surfaces that are otherwise easily overlooked. Under the sloping ceilings, space has been created for books, storage and everyday small items, helping every square metre to be put to use.

The bathroom is bright and spacious, with ample storage. Above the tiled walls runs a glazed roof light that lets daylight move through the home and creates an unexpected sense of space. The result is a room that feels both open and inviting.

The location in Väst på stan combines proximity to the pulse of the city with the calm of the river. Within a few minutes' walk you reach waterfront promenades, swimming spots and recreation areas along the Ume River, while the city centre, restaurants and services are a stone's throw away.

Here, every square metre has been shaped with care for both function and experience. The result is a home with clear character, where the architecture is given space in everyday life. A warm welcome to Kungsgatan 19A!