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How to create a Scandi-style living room

Love Scandinavian style? IKEA fits right in with birch, pine, and functional beauty. Try these simple tips to bring that clean, organic look into your home.

A bright, sunlit living room with a beige STOCKHOLM 2025 three-seat sofa, complemented by decorative cushions.

Embrace light and neutral colours

Light is precious in Nordic winters, brighten your home with blond wood, neutral tones, and max daylight. Add plants or bold cushions for a fresh visual boost.

A POÄNG armchair stands near some LILLEHEM seating and a TUNSTA side table with a plant in a pot on top.

Embrace light and neutral colours

Light is precious in Nordic winters, brighten your home with blond wood, neutral tones, and max daylight. Add plants or bold cushions for a fresh visual boost.

Let your storage combine function and style

Smart storage blends design, material, and placement. Open shelves add airy style, while wall-mounted cabinets and light tones keep rooms spacious and elegant.

Add natural materials

Natural materials like wood, jute, rattan, or woven linen add timeless comfort and texture. They blend with any style and age beautifully for a warm, inviting look.

Keep it minimalist (but don’t forget cosy)

Modern Scandinavian style makes more with less, functional design and minimal furniture highlight natural space, letting each chosen piece make a bigger impact.