In Stockholm, delightful design can be found in every corner

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(Clockwise from top left) Stockholm's Artipelag cultural and events venue, the Snösätra Graffiti Wall of Fame, a rainbow mural at Stadion metro station and the Fotografiska centre for photography. PHOTO: GRACE MA
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In Stockholm, places and spaces are designed to inspire and delight.

As I was gazing in admiration at a collection of paintings, I became suddenly aware that the room lighting had changed. The shades covering the grand arched windows,which I had not noticed until then, were scrolling upwards.

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