Nordic comfort: 5 reasons to love the Scandinavian style in the interior
1. Light
The house will become brighter if the room is decorated mainly in white colors. Light walls visually expand the space, the interior becomes more airy and bright, it is easy to place color accents on a white background.
It is extremely important to consider the following: In order for the white wall color to show itself in all its glory, enough natural light must enter the room. If there is little light, instead of bright white we will see a dirty gray. For rooms with low natural light, the best option would be to use neutral light tones: grays, sand, olive, and the like. If the room has large windows and the sunlight is not blocked by trees and buildings, you can safely choose a snow-white color for the walls. If you can leave the window openings open without closing them, be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity.
In the photo: LAGO modular system, ALF Hobby bedside table, Connubia chairs and table.
A white ceiling and a similar tone for the walls are characteristic of the Scandinavian style of space. This approach maximizes the distribution of light in the room – the sun's rays are reflected from the surfaces and spread throughout the room. Almost any furniture looks spectacular on a white background, even dull decor elements and indoor plants.
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Recently in Scandinavia the trend towards black, dark grey or blue colours is gaining popularity, in contrast to the established white fashion. On the one hand, anthracite walls are a radical technique, on the other hand, they are a tribute to conservatism.
2. Environmentally friendly
Scandinavian design is often associated with nature. Perhaps it is the desire for escape expressed in dreams of country life. In an environment where the growth of megacities forces us to live closer and closer, in smaller and louder houses or apartments, we dream of trees and vast fields.
In the Scandinavian style, mainly natural materials are used: wood, ceramics and stone, leather, fur, cotton and linen. Remember that the costs of using natural materials to finish the building and its arrangement will pay off not only with the attractive appearance of the interior, but also with its durability.
In the photo: living room with fireplace, ALF furniture, Alivar Mr Jones sofa.
3. Photogenic
Combinations of white, gray, black and wood form the basis of the Scandinavian interior. Wooden surfaces perfectly dilute the monochrome, bringing natural warmth to your apartment. Its natural, colorless appearance is ideal for beautiful photos. If you like to post photos of your home on Instagram or often take pictures within its walls, then the Scandinavian style is what you need!
Such an interior will always look lively, simple, easy and interesting. If you suddenly decide to add children's crafts, your favorite poster or collage, a figurine or keep necessary household items in open places, you will not be able to spoil it.
4. Stylish
Scandinavian interior design looks modern and remains relevant for years.
Despite its originality, almost everyone loves the Scandinavian style. Many also choose it because of the open plan in the design of most rooms: the dining room and living room are connected to the kitchen, the bedroom is combined with a study and sometimes a library. This approach preserves the feeling of spaciousness and provides natural light to all functional areas.
5. Comfortable
A Scandinavian-style house is liked by those who want the interior to combine comfort and minimalism, to look modern but at the same time cozy. The term “hygge” was coined in Scandinavia, which fully reflects the desire for comfort and coziness in everything.
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Perhaps a significant plus of the Scandinavian style is finding the golden mean among all the advantages offered by various interior designs of the XXI century.
Raw textiles, candles, porcelain, wooden decorative objects – all this is a harmonious decoration in the Scandinavian style. Thin rugs with striped patterns, fluffy carpets and white leather will perfectly fit into the interior.
In the photo: furniture from Molteni & C.
