Inspiring Scandinavian Interior Design Ideas For Your Home

So, what makes Scandinavian style so timeless? Even when a room doesn’t encapsulate a full Scandinavian interior design, professionals and home lovers alike frequently use Scandinavian design ideas in a scheme whether they know it or not.

Timeless Style

Most designs trends are subject to fashion. Hot one year, dated the next. So what makes Scandinavian style so timeless? Such a go-to look? Even when a room doesn’t encapsulate a full Scandinavian interior design, professionals and home lovers alike frequently use Scandinavian design ideas in a scheme whether they know it or not. And it’s usually these principals and processes that give a look that extra edge. So if you want some Nordic cool for some extra design points, time to learn to speak the language.

What’s Your Scandinavian Style?

There is more than one way to create a Scandinavian home. For some that means Nordic style furniture in bleached wood and rough-hewn natural surfaces. It can also mean the Gustavian period of pale blues and greys with delicate flourishes, a pared back version of the French neoclassicism that inspired the 18th century trend.

Other fashionable eclectic homes often sport the Scandinavian chairs or candlesticks from mid century modern style, or the unfussy fun of the bold prints and colours of 1951 iconic design house Marimekko. See what draws you.

All In The Touch

Nordic décor is synonymous with earthy and rustic materials. If you want to bring the texture in through Nordic furniture, look at side tables made from bark or tree stumps, a cable knit throw, rattan log basket or cosy under foot delight which comes from bobbly, woollen rustic rugs.

A Scandinavian bedroom is an ideal calm haven of chalky finishes from matte paint, oversized chunky knitted throws and if your have space the comfort of the hearth from a small wood burner. This is all about feeling good, not just looking good.

Add A Theme To The Look

Scandinavian style can be threaded through all kinds of design styles from rustic, minimal or traditional. For rustic, a fresh take on the look can be interior wall cladding, using textured planks as an updated version of traditional panelling. For those with minimal tastes try using a sheer window covering that allows you to bring the natural indoors, such as Duette Shades in a neutral grey or beige. For a more traditional feel, a white linen, Scandi-style armchair or oversized down sofas with Scandi wall art of simple botanical sketches will muster up the heritage look.

Choosing Colours

The primary, blues, reds and greens of bold Marimekko graphic prints may appeal for a cheery, upbeat feel, or you may like your Scandinavian colours muted in blue, grey and every kind of white. Mix in geometric pattern cushions on a modern grey chaise lounge or a blonde wood rocking chair for a very modern take on the look. But keep the palette tight and allow just a few accents to pop; Scandi décor should never have too many tones and hues in the scheme.

Keeping It Simple

Known for the classical, consistent relevance of it’s enviable catalogue of iconic designers, Scandinavian home accessories are always a good style investment. Bold decorative candleholders on simple floating oak shelves, a black and bronze or brushed steel floor lamp is all you need to add a decorative or practical touch. But keep it simple: a tea candle on the table at dinner, one flower in a vase. Minimal decorative touches and good craftsmanship rather than lots of expensive accessories is the way to bring integrity to this look.

The Living Room Focus

Where best to bring all these elements together than in a Scandinavian living room. Imagine Scandinavian style furniture such as a luxuriant large Scandi style armchair with a nesting coffee table ready for steaming hot chocolates for a relaxed night in. Blonde wood furniture in rumpled fabrics that say comfort as well as style in gentle warm whites. Commit to one room such as this, embrace the rules of Scandinavian design and soon you’ll be living like a Nordic god or goddess, surveying the results and planning your next Scandi decorating conquest.

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