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Scandinavian style

The Scandinavian style is all about simplicity, functionality, innovation, playfulness, and clean shapes and colours. Sleek, minimalist lines, an airy feel, and natural materials often form the foundation of a Scandinavian interior.

A red ODGER chair in the kitchen

What characterises the Scandinavian style?

  • Simplicity: This style revolves around clean shapes, patterns, colours, and materials. It’s based on classic Scandinavian design but with a more playful and modern twist.
  • Use of wood: Light woods such as birch, ash, pine, and plywood are commonly used. Light, natural fabrics are also frequently incorporated.
  • Bold patterns: Think thick stripes, checks, dots, and nature-inspired shapes. The patterns are eye-catching and graphic.
  • Mix of patterns: A variety of patterns—abstract, geometric, and figurative—are combined to give the style its unique character.

Which colours suit the Scandinavian style?

The colour palette of a Scandinavian interior is light and simple. White and beige are often used as a neutral base, combined with bright colours such as red, blue, and yellow. Due to the long, dark winter days, Scandinavians bring (sun)light into their homes through light colours, large windows, and natural materials. White reflects the most light and creates a spacious, bright interior.

Add a touch of Scandinavian design to your home

A red SÖDERHAMN sofa and a HOLMERUD side table stand in a living room opposite a POÄNG children’s armchair.
Bedroom in beige colours with GLAMBERGET bed, wardrobe and room divider in natural wood. White wardrobe and window in back.
A lively kitchen with white appliances, base cabinets with wooden worktops, and wall cabinets with white VEDDINGE doors.
A LÅDMAKARE storage combination, holding many things including a yellow KÄLLARHALS vase, stands against a wall.
A TURBOKASTANJ mirror, a red TURBOKASTANJ mirror and some works of art hang on the walls in a corner of a living room.

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