What is scandinavian style?

Scandinavian furniture: simple and multi-functional

The furniture is simple, lightweight, comfortable, and is easy to assemble and disassemble. Various combinations of wooden and glass surfaces exist, open and closed shelves are present. Graceful laconic forms of sofas with light upholstery, smoothly curved backs of chairs, the simplest bed frames...

The most impressive element of the style is a ceramic furnace-column (heater). It can be installed both in the bedrooms and in the living room. Such column is always located in the corner of the room for reasons of neatness, which, however, does not prevent it from being a central element of the whole interior.

Perhaps the main feature of the Scandinavian furniture is functionality. Northerners are constantly fighting for light and space - therefore, they “load” every piece of furniture with the maximum number of “duties” to be performed.

Beds in Scandinavian bedrooms are always equipped with drawers for linen or have a retractable bed for guests, tables, sofas and armchairs are foldable, tables are equipped with all kinds of shelves, drawers, etc.

All furniture in a Scandinavian living room is made of light wood. Often it is sold without finishing. An option of painting the tables and chairs, covering them with varnish or stain is offered to the buyer, so the furniture is in accordance with his or her tastes and goals.

My Scandinavian home: Décor and Accessories 

There is a minimum of decorative elements in a Scandinavian house, but they should be quite bright and simple. Do not forget about the naturalness and originality in the details; glass vases can beautifully refract and reflect the sun rays - you can put dry branches or flowers or fresh wood shavings in them.

Mirrors will also be a great fit for Nordic style - they will fill the apartment with even more sunlight and will visually enlarge the space. Porcelain, candles, metal objects, textiles - all of these will become a harmonious decoration of the interior in the Scandinavia-inspired style. There can be thin mats with floral or striped patterns, as well as shaggy fleecy carpets, clay objects, and ceramics.

Scandinavians adore the marine theme. So, you can hang pictures with the images of ships or fish - that will further emphasize the traditions of the northern countries in your interior. A notable feature of the Scandinavian interior is the placement of photos on the walls, especially family ones. Wicker baskets and fresh flowers will also add to the atmosphere of warmth and comfort of the living space.

Who is this style good for?

Despite the immersion in traditions, the style of the North is a fashionable and a relevant solution for interior design. The Scandinavian atmosphere is suitable for everyone who appreciates the warmth and comfort of a home environment and does not want radical changes, but nevertheless dreams of an interior renewal. If you want to live in spacious and bright rooms, in an atmosphere of calmness and serenity - make a choice in favor of the Scandinavian style, and you will surely be satisfied.

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