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Blog September 19, 2019 Impact 3 minute read

Recreate the Scandinavian design style in your home.

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We like the Nordic design style for its lightness and relaxation, with which it brings together the elements necessary for a modern lifestyle. Although not new at all, Nordic design has existed since the post-World.

Even if it seems easy at first glance, it's not always so simple to get inspired by a photo and then bring it to life inside your home.

To help you out, I've made a list of specific Scandinavian design trends and how you can recreate this style in your home.


Bet on Neutral Shades

Color It is an important element in any style and serves as a backdrop for the rest of the project. In Scandinavian spaces, the emphasis is on keeping things bright, light, and airy. Forget pastel shades and opt for neutral ones. For a touch of color, icy shades are always an inspired choice.

The warm tones of wood combined with sepia shades are popular in Scandinavian interior design because they make a room feel sunny and bright without using flashy colors.

 

Clean-lined Furniture 

Furniture is a defining element of Scandinavian style, and anyone who has ever owned a piece of IKEA furniture knows what we're talking about. Simple silhouettes, clean lines, and neutral materials – this could be the shortest and most comprehensive description of Scandinavian Style.

Well-made handcrafted pieces are desirable for inclusion in decor.

In the living rooms, the focus is on the comfortably furnished relaxation area, alongside a dining area built around a solid wooden table. The bedroom, in contrast, can be luxurious, rich in warm materials.

 

Minimalism, with pops of color and maximum comfort 

At first glance, a minimalist interior can seem cold and not very comfortable. In contrast, the Scandinavian style also focuses on comfort, on a welcoming and warm home atmosphere.

In the Nordic countries, this welcoming, warm, comforting concept, around which interior design focuses, is called Hygge. How can you bring this concept into your home? Textiles are a great way to make any room cozier. Add plenty of soft pillows and blankets to your home and complete the look with a soft, plush rug. Other ways to bring warmth to your home include plants or bright, cheerful pops of color. Candles are also a hallmark of the hygge style, and simple brass candles are the most common choice.

 

Colorful art is rarely found in Scandinavian interiors, but when it is, it's often in graphic multiples, such as series of botanical prints.

Scandinavian interior design uses a combination of textures, contrasts, and neutral shades with color accents to make furniture elegant and modern, with a warm and welcoming feel.

We invite you to see 2, 3, and 4-room apartments in Greenfield Residence and let yourself be inspired by the Scandinavian style in decorating a home the way you want!

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