Villa Möller

Originally called “Stugan,” Villa Möller stands before you. It’s a testament to changing architectural trends. Villa Möller was designed in 1897 by architect Ernst Stenhammar. It was built for Doctor Magnus Möller. Stenhammar introduced a new style of villa. It was inspired by Swedish building traditions. It had a less ostentatious design than previous architectural styles. The villa has undergone many renovations over the years. Today it has a significantly altered appearance from its original design. The “Storstugan,” or living room, was the largest room. It occupied almost 50 square meters of the ground floor. Situated in the southeast corner, it boasted a view over Neglingeviken. This placement allowed daylight to reach the center of the house. The room’s diagonally placed fireplace with a fireplace niche became a central feature. Diagonally opposite was the door to the veranda. Stairs led down to the garden. The villa also included a smoking room, a kitchen with pantries and a serving room, and a maid’s room. A spiral staircase connected the serving room to the upper floor. The main staircase to the upper floor started directly in one corner of the “Storstugan.” The attic floor housed the bedrooms. Daylight reached them through dormers. The building itself lacked a basement and was built on a nearly square plan. This compact design made it more efficient to heat during year-round living.