Scandinavia has a long heritage of beautiful home furnishings. Scandinavians are renowned for incorporating clean lines, using the color white like total pros, and emphasizing both function and form.
You might think that Scandinavian style is that famous yellow and blue store with ‘assemble yourself furniture’ that comes in boxes. but Scandinavian style is more than that!
If you love a clean and minimal look that embraces natural elements, Scandinavian might be your style!
Scandinavian style includes…
1 – Light toned wood.
2 – A rug with one pop of colour…
Maybe…but usually they are neutral, black and white are often seen in this style of decor.
3 – Lots of white, and white on white
4 -Simplicity is key
When it comes to hardware in the kitchen and bathrooms, clean lines and minimal to no detail.
5 – Invest in classics.
Scandinavian style is very minimal so you will only have a few decor items, so it’s worth investing in them. For example, a glass vase by designer Alvar Aalto
6 – Signature ‘Scandinavian’ pieces
Furniture pieces that embrace the Scandinavian style like the Tulip Table
7 – Gallery walls with a monochrome colour palette.
Not cluttered at all – it’s a very clean look in a consistent and neutral colour palette.
8 – Pendant lighting is essential and an important decor feature in the room.
It is functional but also decorative. Plan the room around it
9 – Plants.
Streamlined and clean in a simple planter or vase. But every Scandinavian styled room has a plant.
10 – Wood flooring.
Think wider, lighter planks with visible knots and minimal to no gloss.
11 – Make a point of having and highlighting the fireplace.
In Scandinavian styled homes, we often see corner fireplaces and furniture plans are often designed around them.
12 – Open Shelving.
For functional items like dishes in the kitchen. It’s about easy access and operating effectively.
Scandinavian style is all about simplicity, it is clean and minimal but has a signature look. Scandinavian style isn’t just IKEA…
