What is Scandinavian Design?

 

What is Scandinavian Design?

Numerous design genres have gained popularity over the years, including mid-century modern, rustic, industrial, bohemian, modern, but none of them seem to be as resilient as Scandinavian design. People seem to love everything about Scandinavian design. We're not just referring to IKEA's enduring appeal, either. Clean lines, minimalism, and a lack of clutter are characteristics of Scandinavian design, which can be visually appealing.

With Scandinavian design, it’s less about the space itself, and more about how you live within it. It's a lot cozier, with an emphasis on making your environment pleasant and welcoming. Scandinavian interior design uses organic textures and materials to produce livable spaces.

Whites and grays are used as neutral hues in Scandinavian design, and there is a lot of natural light in the room. You can have children and pets, host family and friends, and live in a very livable and comfortable design style. It can be infinitely more useful in daily life.

Scandinavian design is more on wood alongside with woven and softer hues and texture.

Below are some tips in achieving Scandinavian Design.

      1. MINIMIZE

The first step is de-cluttering.  Scandinavian interior design places a strong emphasis on airy, spacious areas with plenty of room to walk around. White space and simple visual features like lines convey a sense of calm and more space. A sample concept is the well known  Japanese Consultant, Marie Kondo. The KonMari Method encourages tidying by category – not by location – beginning with clothes, then moving on to books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and, finally, sentimental items. Keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that no longer spark joy. (Source: KonMari)

2. INVEST IN QUALITY

Invest in high-quality, functional pieces to stay with the Scandinavian craftsmanship. Scandinavian lighting fixtures, furniture, and other practical furniture should have a contemporary look while remaining simple. When ordinary items are made well with quality like shoe racks, wooden shelves, wooden storage, they can still stand out and become decorative elements.

 

3. NATURAL LIGHTS 

 An area is made to appear larger and brighter by using natural light. White walls are good to emphasize more lights and spaces and big windows allow natural lights also.

 

4. WOOD ACCENTS

 

 

 The majority of Nordic designs also lean toward using natural materials, particularly light materials like leather, glass, and pale woods like ash and beech.

 

5. GREEN PLANTS

 

 

Plants are used to brighten up spaces and give us an airy room. These living components bring a splash of color and enhance the Scandinavian aesthetics natural, minimalist feel.

 

SAMPLE SCANDINAVIANS DESIGN BELOW:

 

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