Scandinavian design is getting popular today, not just in Scandinavian countries of course but goes as far as South East Asia. This term starts in the 1930s and caught up in America in the mid century. This design gives a warm and cozy experience. Think about clean lines, uncluttered neutral colours, plenty of white. Most of these form the Scandinavian design for home interior. You can create these theme easily at your home.
An introduction to Scandinavian design
Create beautiful, warm space and comfortable space, it is light and airy, tend to be great for cool climates, tend to have neutral colour palette.
It is easy for people to mix as it has more neutral colours than those bold colours. Bold colours like red, blue, purple and the likes have no place in Scandinavian design. Really simple, clean and modern furniture. These are good as they are normally easy to find. They are also rather affordable.
If you are someone who loves colours, this design might not suit you. Also if you like dark moody space, this is not for you too. Scandinavian design maximise the light in your home. Detail works, lots of ornaments design-> if it is what you like, Scandinavian design is not for you. Can you spot the difference in design below?
If you choose left, you guessed correctly. This design might look plain and dull for some, but many loves it. Looking at simplicity design relieves the stress in you, doesn’t it?
Maximise light in your home
Scandinavian countries does not have too much sunlight. So they will try to get as much light as possible. They will make use of their windows more. So covering curtains are not favour by them. Even there are curtains, it is just decorative only will normally is white curtain. Purpose is for sunlight to shine to as many areas of home as possible.
They can use artificial light at many corners of their home at night. So Scandinavian design lovers are light lovers too. It is european styling with brighter design.
Simply said, Scandinavian design embraces light.
Using really light colour palette
It is quite related to embracing light. Do you know using really light colour palette for you home allows light to bounce off easily. This makes your home brighter.
Of course it does not mean you only use light colours like cream colour. Scandinavian design also uses black or grey to create a unique, stylish look.
Clean simple furnitures
Furnitures with simple lines, simple shapes. Not detail works. These furnitures will blend in easily with the home interior.
Layer in different natural elements
Like wood, cotton and many others natural element. However, it is not always need to have a rug though this can keep one warm. So you can be sure that is lots of brown in a sea of whites.
Scandinavian people don’t wear shoes indoor, so they like their feet to be clean. Rugs and carpet may feel dirty to them. So don’t be surprise if you see a Scandinavian design home to have no rugs.
Add plants to your home
It is about adding nature outside to your own space. Plants will easily do this. It gives a light, calm and elegant look. Place different types of plants will give the elegant look. Place them at strategic locations at your home, particularly near the sun. It will gives off oxygen in the morning, creating a lively and refreshing feeling.
Use mute colours
Use lighter colours. lighter, paler tone will fit in well. Scandinavian design is not afraid of colours actually, but just use these lighter tone as this is what others do. Cream is a favourite colour of the Scandinavian style.
Have a fireplace
Ok, not everyone have a fireplace. I do not have one either. But if you can get one, it be simply gorgeous, in the senses of a Scandinavia home. Remember, this area is supposed to be cold. If you are in a warm country, just add a mock fireplace will do (without fire of course). Peppered your tables with Scandinavian bowls and utensils to create a “complete look”.
No fireplace? Get candles. It also works this way.
Warm elements
Get the rugs, wool blanket, candles, sheepskin throws, wood deco pieces and cushions. Ok, I know you are excited. Where to get such items? Try the below:
For Scandinavian style stores, you can look at Ikea, Rove Concept, Article.com, West Elm, Wayfair and even Amazon!
