Stockholm residence of provocative designer Gustaf Westman opens for vacation rentals; guests might have a chance to host the designer in exchange
In a unique move, renowned Swedish designer Gustaf Westman has partnered with Kindred to offer overnight stays in his colorful and playful Stockholm apartment. The designer, known for his extravagant homeware and furniture designs, has transformed his living space into a showcase of his creative world.
Gustaf Westman, who established his eponymous studio in Stockholm in 2020, has gained recognition for his playful, curvy, and colorful designs. His work often blurs the line between art and practical design, sparking lively discussions about the balance between function and fun.
The apartment, which Westman has lived in for three years, is a full expression of his world. It features a mix of his creations, such as pieces from his Chunky, Curvy, and flower-shaped objects, and classic collectibles like the Michel Ducaroy-designed Ligne Roset's Togo Footstool and Small Settee, and a Vitra Akari 1AD Table Lamp. The pink kitchen and the cartoony objects like the Chunky Cup, Curvy Mirror, and Blob Sofa add to the vibrant and whimsical atmosphere.
Westman's designs have gained international attention, with notable collaborations such as a collection of tables made from recycled tights with Swedish Stockings, and a surreal, candy floss pink Chunky Car as part of a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. In 2025, he announced a partnership with IKEA, signaling a rising profile in contemporary design.
Kindred's CEO and co-founder, Justine Palefsky, describes the initiative of swapping homes with Gustaf Westman as an "invitation to live inside someone else's creative mind." To stay in Gustaf Westman's Stockholm home, sign up on Kindred using the code GUS.TAF.
Gustaf Westman describes his apartment in three words: small, colorful, and light. He confessed that deciding to open up his home to a stranger was fun, and the hardest part might have been the cleaning or making space in his tiny wardrobe. The apartment is centrally located in the Swedish capital.
In addition to his Stockholm home, Gustaf Westman embarked on a European Pop-Up Tour in July 2025, visiting five homes around the world. The tour, powered by Kindred, will have pit stops in Amsterdam and Madrid in August and September 2025.
For those who cannot visit Gustaf Westman's apartment, his Instagram feed offers a glimpse into his creative world, showcasing his cartoony objects and designs. His work continues to challenge the norms of contemporary design, offering a refreshing and playful approach to homeware and furniture.
- Gustaf Westman's Stockholm apartment, a vibrant showcase of his creative world, houses a mix of his designs such as items from his Chunky, Curvy, and flower-shaped objects, alongside classical collectibles like the Ligne Roset's Togo Footstool and Small Settee.
- The pink kitchen and cartoony objects like the Chunky Cup, Curvy Mirror, and Blob Sofa add to the apartment's vibrant and whimsical atmosphere, reflecting Westman's playful and colorful interior design style.
- Known for his collaborations with celebrated brands like Swedish Stockings and Mercedes-Benz, Gustaf Westman's designs have gained international attention, pushing the boundaries of contemporary design with a unique blend of art and practicality.
- With his partnership with IKEA in 2025, Westman signaled a rising profile in contemporary design, bringing his playful, curvy, and colorful aesthetic to the mainstream.
- Kindred's initiative of swapping homes with Gustaf Westman offers guests an opportunity to live inside someone else's creative mind, meticulously crafted by one of Scandinavia's most unique designers.
- For those who cannot visit his apartment, Westman's Instagram feed offers a glimpse into his creative world, showcasing his cartoony objects, designs, and life in the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and pop-culture.
- As part of a European Pop-Up Tour powered by Kindred, Gustaf Westman embarked on a tour of five homes around the world in July 2025, with stops in Amsterdam and Madrid scheduled for August and September 2025.
