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Scandinavian style

Scandinavian style is a minimalist and functional design approach that emphasizes simplicity, clean lines, and natural materials. It creates harmonious and lightly spaces while embracing practicality, resulting in a timeless aesthetic.

Scandinavian style white | Scandinavian style colourful

In a living room in neutral colours, there is a SÖDERHAMN sofa with two cushions on it.

Scandinavian style white

The most important colours in this Scandinavian furnishing style are white, grey and beige. These neutral tones create a light and airy atmosphere and make the room appear larger.

Scandinavian style living room

Clean lines, natural materials and an emphasis on simplicity give your living room a timeless charm. The aim is to create a harmonious, inviting space where comfort meets elegance. Natural textiles such as wool and cotton bring warmth and texture to your interior. You can use cushions and blankets to balance out the hard lines of furniture and create even more cosiness.

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A light beige SÖDERHAMN sofa stands in a modern living room with large windows and a mostly white colour palette.
A beige AINA cushion cover
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Dining room and kitchen with Scandinavian flair

Rooms in the Scandinavian style, which is known for its minimalist and functional design, are both cosy and practical. Scandinavian furniture combines aesthetics and functionality, thus enhancing the practicality of living spaces.

A light bamboo VOXLÖV chair
A black SKURUP ceiling track, 3-spots in the kitchen

Your personal Scandinavian style bedroom

A clear and functional design is typical of Scandinavian furniture. The storage furniture features visible construction details that emphasise the beauty of the materials. Shoe racks, shelves and organisational elements are integrated into the furniture and offer practical storage solutions. Scandinavian furniture combines aesthetics and functionality, thus enhancing the practicality of living spaces.

A PLATSA wardrobe can be seen in a hallway, above which open white PLATSA shelves are mounted on the wall above.
A SPORTSLIG wall shelf for trophies hangs on the wall above a FLISAT children's stool. A shoe cabinet can be seen next to the stool.

Natural decoration in Scandinavian style

As Scandinavians have a fondness for nature, plants are also used subtly in this interior design style. You will often find a large plant in the room. You will also find natural materials such as sand-coloured glazed tableware with a traditional look or wall decorations in soft colours. 

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A bamboo/handmade MISTERHULT table lamp
A white SKÅDIS pegboard in the home office
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Scandinavian style colourful

Rooms in the Scandinavian style, which is known for its minimalist and functional design, are both cosy and practical. In the colourful modern Scandinavian style, colourful accents are very welcome.

A Vansbro yellow KLIPPAN 2-seat sofa
A wall-mounted TV above a white KALLAX TV bench with UPPDATERA storage boxes in light bamboo in the top shelves.
Close-up of window painted purple with bright yellow lamps and a blue IKEA PS 1995 clock standing on the windowsill.
An yellow/white/stripe LAGERMISPEL cushion cover
A red TINGBY side table on castors and a NOLMYRA easy chair stand near a FRIDHULT sofa-bed in front of a blue and white wall.
A fabric striped/white/grey HEMMAFIXARE shoe box
A white Larkollen/dark grey PLATSA open wardrobe with 4 sliding doors
A smoked GODMORGON mini chest with 2 drawers