It’s very easy to recognize a Scandinavian interior design. But there isn’t just one Scandinavian style but several and they all have certain elements in common. For example, all Scandinavian interiors have wooden floors, most often light and they can be seen in all the rooms apart from the bathroom.
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The color palette in Scandinavian decors is very light and simple and it usually includes shades of gray and blue as well as a lot of white. Sometimes bold touches of color can be seen here and there.
View in galleryGray is often used in Scandinavian design because of its simplicityView in galleryWhite is usually the main color and it’s often paired with black and natural woodView in galleryThe wood floors are practically the same in all the roomsView in gallerySometimes a little pop of color can cheer up the décor and the atmosphereView in galleryVintage and traditional elements are often seen in Scandinavian designView in galleryThe decors compensate for the lack of accessories by mixing textures and materialsView in galleryWhite floors are popular in Nordic decors and white furniture often complements themView in galleryA fireplace in the corner of the living room is a common elementView in galleryWood is often used on the walls and even on the ceilingsView in galleryAlthough light wood is very popular, darker shades are sometimes profferedView in galleryWood adds warmth to a space and here it’s used beautifullyView in galleryA beautiful mix of gray shades and pastel accent colors
In general, all Scandinavian interiors feature clean lines throughout and this includes the architecture, the furniture and everything else. All such spaces are also always very functional. In terms of material, there’s always a lot of wood in the décor. It’s used on the walls, on the ceilings, on the floors and on the furniture. The wood adds warmth and texture to the room.
View in galleryWood is used on the ceiling to create cohesiveness and symmetryView in galleryThe simple traditional fireplace in the corner is almost never the focal point in a décorView in gallerySimple, light area rugs are preferred to carpets or fluffy rugsView in galleryA very clean and inviting décor with small pops of colorView in galleryThe architecture is simple but it can also be eye-catching at the same timeView in galleryI love the combination of white and brown in this living roomView in galleryMost often, Scandinavian decors seem very pure and organicView in galleryA Swedish living room with a very fresh and vibrant décorView in galleryStripes are quite popular in Nordic interior design and often used as accent detailsView in galleryOpen floor plans are not that common in Scandinavian homes but they do existView in galleryThe color palette is always simple but it can include one or two vibrant shadesView in galleryThe accent pillows add a nice balance to the mostly white décorView in galleryForm, texture and color are very important and always carefully chosenView in galleryYellow and gray are popular in modern decors which are minimalistView in galleryAlthough Nordic interior designs are very simple, the rooms are very invitingView in galleryThe windows are always large and this makes the room feel very bright and openView in galleryThe light fixtures are often minimalist like the ones in this particular homeView in galleryFramed photos and artwork are a nice way to make a room feel more invitingView in galleryNatural light is very important in all Scandinavian interiorsView in galleryIn open floor plans, the different zones and functions are well delimitedView in galleryA very charming black and white décor with subtle wood accentsThe area rug is a nice way to add color to a minimalist décorView in galleryThe wood floor adds warmth to this white space and the chandelier gives it elegance
One of the things you often expect to see in a Scandinavian home is one of those traditional fireplaces placed in the corner of a room. The fireplace is not the focal point of the décor in the room and they have simple designs and shapes. In fact, Scandinavian decors are minimalist throughout and they usually lack accessories and purely decorative details.
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