Scandinavian living room

Scandinavian style is all about simplicity and function, with a playful twist. Light woods and natural materials set the scene, layered with calm neutrals and pops of primary colours. Graphic patterns like stripes, checks and dots add that unmistakable Scandinavian cheer, making the living room feel light, modern and inviting.

Which colours work well in a Scandinavian living room?

Scandinavian style is all about light and simplicity. Think simple materials and a calm palette of light, neutral tones. Colours that suit a Scandinavian living room include white, beige (light wood) and grey. To keep things playful, primary colours like red, yellow, blue and green are often added as cheerful accents.

Colours that suit a Scandinavian living room include white, beige (light wood) and grey, with primary colours like red, yellow, blue and green used as lively accents.

Give your living room a fresh makeover in Scandinavian style

Choose a sofa in a light shade, or, like here, go for a red sofa to bring more colour into your home. Add furniture in light wood for that Scandi look, and finish it off with accessories to pull the whole space together.

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A red SÖDERHAMN sofa and a HOLMERUD side table sit in a living room, facing a POÄNG children’s armchair.

Modular LILLEHEM seating and a TUNNSTA side table stand in a living room on a RASTPLATS rug, beneath a RISBYN pendant lamp.

A white KALLAX shelving unit filled with various objects, including KALLAX inserts, stands on a black KALLAX underframe.

A grey FRYKSÅS armchair with cushions, with EKET cube cabinets mounted on the wall in the living room.

A yellow MAMMUT children’s stool and a light grey-green BURVIK side table stand on a black-and-white striped STOCKHOLM rug.

Storage in Scandi style: functional and stylish

Storage furniture is about more than just storing things. Design, material and placement all play their part. An open bookcase feels light and airy – perfect for showing off your favourite pieces. Closed cabinets can feel more solid, but with smart choices, they’re just as stylish. Think warm wood and light colours. Mount cabinets on the wall to keep the floor clear and let the room feel more open and spacious.

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Een luchtige, lichte woonkamer met naast elkaar geplaatste STOCKHOLM 2025 open boekenkasten vol boeken en decoratieve items.

A white BESTÅ TV bench with doors is wall-mounted beneath a wall-mounted TV and IVAR cabinets painted with stripes.

A light-filled space with an IVAR storage unit, where one pine cabinet door is left open to reveal neatly arranged books and storage boxes.

Choose natural materials for a Scandinavian living room

Wood, jute, rattan, linen and other natural materials bring something special to a space. They instantly add warmth and comfort. Give your Scandinavian living room a natural feel by choosing organic textures and materials.

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