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What Are The Colors In Scandinavian Interior?

Written by Brenda on August 15, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on What Are The Colors In Scandinavian Interior?

The colors, great dilemma in decoration! Do not mix more than so many colors, do not use colors that are too dark, not too white, not too bright, not these together. Enough to make you dizzy and want to swing your pants. But don’t panic, you’re in luck: Scandinavian style colors are the easiest to use, and we’ll explain how.

Basic Colors

The Nordic style is characterized by very clear and preferably neutral colors: white, beige, gray, etc. They must dominate in the room, for example on the walls, on the floor or on furniture.

The light colors help to enlarge the room and bring in light. This is an obligation in countries where it is often dark, especially in winter.

For more warmth and cozy, the wood must be present, in the form of parquet and on furniture (coffee table, armchairs, etc.). Of course, it should not be too dark.

Too Much White Kills White

Of course, a total white look in a room gives the impression of being in a hospital room. Not very pleasant when you are supposed to relax in your living room! Incorporating unpainted white wood (but still clear) is a way to break it up a bit. Using off-white or beige is another. But well, you can integrate color to brighten it up a bit!

On your decorative objects, for example, cushions, a vase, a carpet, a plaid, ottomans … could very well display pastel colors. The softer the carpet, the more it will reinforce the cozy and comfortable effect for long winter evenings. Also, think of the colorful candles!

Consider painting a section of the wall a little sharper color, to wake up the room. You can stay in a neutral color (like gray) or just go on a completely different color, pastel for example. Why not dare yellow or blue, for a good shot of vitamins?

Patterns For Modernity

The Nordic style fits perfectly with modern decor codes. Incorporate graphic patterns, for example on the sofa cushions, on the carpet, the drawers of a chest of drawers to add a little color and prevent your decor from being too smooth. Pink, blue, yellow, always in pastel to stay soft, will brighten up the room to avoid a too strict and smooth effect with only white.

A Colorful Sofa

We don’t always think about it (or we dare not) but choosing a colored sofa can be a very good idea to add pep to your Scandinavian living room since it is one of the central pieces of decoration. Dare a bright color rather than pastel, if the rest of the room is suitable.

What Design Style Is IKEA?

Written by Brenda on August 6, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on What Design Style Is IKEA?

Always wanted to live in the interior of your favorite series? IKEA comes with a Real-Life series of living rooms in the style of Friends, The Simpsons, and Stranger Things. And that looks very realistic. At the Swedish furniture giant, they searched the products from their collection that make the resemblance to the series most striking. Now you can start living in your Stranger Things living room.

Successfully Copied Series

The reactions to this new Real Life series from IKEA are positive on social media. The simulation of the recognizable rooms has been very successful. As we are used to from the furniture store, you can buy the furniture and accessories for an attractive price. The lamps, paintings, candles, and other small details ensure that you really recognize the series in it. And the furniture in the 90s style seems to come from the set of Friends.

All furniture and accessories are for sale at IKEA

As you can see in the advertisements, all furniture and accessories are simply for sale at IKEA. This, therefore, looks like a ‘normal’ IKEA advertisement, as we are used to from the store. Each room appeals to a different type of consumer with different interests. Of course, it also arouses nostalgia, because entire generations have grown up watching Friends.

If we look at the IKEA website, we see which target groups they want to reach with this. For example, IKEA calls the Simpsons-style room “Rooms for families”, that of Stranger Things “Rooms for everyone” and that of Friends “Rooms for friends”. If you look at the page, we see all the products and we even see that we can buy the lavender-colored paint from the cabinet at The Simpsons.

What Is Minimalism Decor Style?

Written by Brenda on July 30, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on What Is Minimalism Decor Style?

The minimalism style is based on the concept of less is more. It aims to return to basics where the superfluous has no place. Clean interiors, sober colors and simple furniture are the watchwords of this style of decoration.

What Is A Minimalism Style?

Born in the 1960s as a reaction to the consumer society and pop style, minimalism puts simplicity at the forefront. Being also a philosophy of life, we aim at decluttering interiors.

Minimalism is a style of decoration that goes well with any interior, whether it is largely open and bright rooms or smaller bedrooms.

In the rooms, we try to create continuity between the colors and the lines of the furniture. The interiors are tidy and clean and this applies to everything that is apparent, from the shelves of a library to the top of the furniture.

The materials most often used for furniture and decoration include concrete, glass, metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and chromium, wood, stone, as well as artificial materials such as vinyl, PVC, and acrylic.

The floor can, for example, be concrete or wood, of solid color. Avoid tiling and intricate patterns.

Minimalist style living room with library, TV cabinet and black and white armchairs

The Furniture

In a minimalist style, the number of pieces of furniture in a room is limited to the strict minimum. The storage integrated and closed, as the functionality, are essential characteristics for furniture. Whether in-wall cupboards, wardrobes or drawers, objects should be kept out of sight as much as possible.

Minimalism is a philosophy that can be integrated into several styles of decoration, from Zen to vintage through the Scandinavian. However, we favor furniture without ornamentation or complex details, with clean lines. The minimalist style having many similarities with the modern style, we often find several pieces of furniture in this style of decoration.

As a general rule, we try to keep similar proportions for the size of furniture in the same room, in order to play on linearity and continuity.

The materials used for the furniture can include glass (including the above tables or shelves), but also metal and lacquered wood.

Minimalist style bedroom with bed, armchair and large windows

Colors

The minimalist style is characterized by sober and neutral colors, in contrast to the pop style which stands out with its bright and tangy colors. So there is a lot of white, a preferred color for walls, ceilings, and even furniture. Great importance is also devoted to natural light.

There are also different shades of gray and beige. We can enhance the decorations with black or small touches of more vivid colors, but we limit the patterns and prints.

We can play with the contrasts between colors, between light and dark, or white and black. We can also opt for a monochromatic theme and stay in the same color palette, gray or white for example.

Minimalist living room with splashes of color: yellow chairs, black and white striped carpet

The Accessories

Even if minimalism advocates clean and orderly decors, some decoration accessories are still allowed. Generally, the surface of the furniture is kept free of objects.

We favor accessories that are useful, that has great sentimental value or that really bring something to the level of aesthetics. It can be a plant, a work of art, a carpet or some cushions. For example, we can hang a large painting on the wall, but we will keep the other walls without frames or photos. Still with a view to less is more, a simple object can become a focal point in decoration.

On the lighting side, natural light is maximized. We can simply leave the windows without curtains or otherwise, we choose light curtains, sliding panels, simple wooden blinds or wide slats. We opt for simple lamps, always stylized. It can be recessed ceiling lighting or floor lamps with an elegant and simple design.

Minimalist white living room with symmetrically positioned accessories and furniture

The Origins Of The Minimalist Style

Minimalism is a modern art movement that took off in the 1960s in the United States. Although it is inspired by the Bauhaus school, to which we owe among other things the modern style, minimalism is a response to the consumer society and to the pop style, with its vibrant colors, which was all the rage at the time.

The minimalist style is illustrated by the motto less is more and focuses on the essentials, sobriety and pure lines. Minimalism extends to several fields including fashion, architecture, and decoration.

Minimalist decor with window without curtain

Minimalist living room with vintage blue furniture

What Is Scandinavian Style Furniture?

Written by Brenda on July 19, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on What Is Scandinavian Style Furniture?

You may have already gone to a friend who is a fan of simplicity and who furnishes his whole house with Scandinavian furniture! Well me too! And I thought that an article on the subject could be interesting in order to understand why this furniture is in fashion. Clean and minimalist at the service of your interior, the style from the north brings clarity and breathing in everyday life, enough to feel good in your sneakers. And we are going to discover all that at Menzzo!

The minimalist Scandinavian style

Without going so far as to decipher this trend right down to its meanders, we must admit that the desire is not small to understand what is going on. The sketch for the sketch, in the end, is it the right purchase? Remember one thing, you don’t buy a piece of furniture just for the amount of wood or materials it took to make it. We choose it and we also pay it for its conception, for the idea, the research, and the technological innovation which are at the origin.

As for the Scandinavian style, in terms of furniture, what we will seek is perfection in a few things. When an object is loaded, complex or very decorated, we will naturally give less credit to the detail, the eye of the uninformed being already almost saturated by the profusion of things to look at, no need to check each seam like a leatherworker.

Conversely, the more we will remove frills, the more our eyes will focus on what is left, to popularize what exceeds! And as long as no defect is visible, it is the brain that will feel comforted in this absence of imperfection, as when looking at symmetrical photos or when all the objects are aligned in a room. Whether we like it or not, it flatters the eye and our subconscious wants more! To go further in understanding this trend, I advise you like when looking at a symmetrical photo or when all the objects are aligned in a room.

Whether we like it or not, it flatters the eye and our subconscious wants more! To go further in understanding this trend, I advise you like when looking at a symmetrical photo or when all the objects are aligned in a room. Whether we like it or not, it flatters the eye and our subconscious wants more! To go further in understanding this trend.

Menzzo, Choice, and diversity!

As for the furniture itself, we find it everywhere today and we decided to go snooping around Menzzo’s to find our happiness, the Scandinavian furniture that we need! Regarding this part, it really depends on everyone’s needs, one thing is certain, the site really has everything on its pages, from the table to the chair, including the console, the bench, the sofa, the dressing table, etc.

Some multicolored eccentricities come to contrast with the many solid colors that can be found on most of the other pieces, whether in the textile part of the wood part. What really appealed to us was the diversity of the models presented, shapes, fabrics and accessory functions, as for the range of convertible sofas.

The kind of things you don’t think about in the first place, imagining that Scandinavian furniture is above all there to be beautiful, by no means to be comfortable or practical. Just try to see, before you let go of these kinds of assumptions, you will probably change your mind! A style and a way of thinking to test and approve!

7 Ideas To Create A Scandinavian Bedroom

Written by Brenda on July 8, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on 7 Ideas To Create A Scandinavian Bedroom

As much appreciated for its comfort as its decorative aura, the Scandinavian style also ventures into the bedroom. Accumulation of green plants, natural materials, and precious details, discover 7 ideas to create a Scandinavian bedroom as beautiful as it is cozy.

It is a fact, we are witnessing the molting of the Scandinavian style. He abandons his attributes which are too stripped down to enrich himself and take on colors. Out pastel shades and minimalism pushed to its climax, hello ethnic influences and chic or warm materials. The Scandinavian chamber obviously does not derogate from this enchanting change. Between plants galore, comfy bed linen and designer pieces, focus on the elements to adapt to create a trendy Scandinavian bedroom in which one feels good.

1. The Scandinavian Bedroom

In the Scandinavian bedroom, the smallest detail has its importance, from the color of the walls to the choice of the carpet that you want comfortable through a sharp selection of cushions and of course the bed linen. Like the Scandinavian style itself, the bedding set for the bedroom with Nordic influences is based on current trends. Namely, materials that are both noble and comfortable, neutral and earthy colors, an accumulation of sheets or throws, discreet patterns that still make the difference.

2. Set A Beautiful Design Piece

The appearance of a room is often due to a single element. In this crazy-looking Scandinavian bedroom, good decorative points are piling up. But between the whitewashed parquet floors, the immense picture window, and the bed linen, the bedside table decorated with this ball lamp – the flagship piece of the season – definitely catches the eye. Here, the golden aspect of everything but bling of the occasional furniture infuses a chic atmosphere without overdoing it and subtly awakens the entire bedroom. Most? Add a beautiful and practical bedside lamp.

3. Opt For A Natural Material

Scandinavian or modern craft, all the decorative movements of the moment converge on the same observation: the trend is incontestably towards natural materials and handmade objects. This Scandinavian room with an ultra-serene atmosphere is therefore not mistaken when she chooses to dress in a braided jute carpet for comfort, a dark wooden bedside table for functionality and finally a beautiful terracotta jar to accommodate a plant. Most? Use linen bed linen to accentuate the natural look of the bedroom.

4. Add Green Plants

The Scandinavian style is said to be close to nature so what could be better than literally bringing it into the bedroom? Between the stylish cacti, the potted plants or the bouquets of dried flowers arranged here and there, let yourself be seduced by the benefits of chlorophyll. However, in the bedroom, avoid flowering or fragrant plants. Prefer plants with decorative foliage, like Philodendron Monstera or Aloe Vera, which also have depolluting properties!

5. Set A Soothing Wallpaper

What could be more obvious than a strip of wallpaper to bring the final touch to the decoration of the Scandinavian bedroom? To complete the atmosphere without distorting the whole decor, we put on a wall covering in soothing colors and discreet patterns. Here, the bucolic landscapes have taken hold of the upper part of the wall, letting the base and the wooden frames play with their naturally warm aura. We play on contrasts by opting for a bedside table with extreme minimalism.

6. Install An Open Storage

Clean but not stripped. Minimalist but not strict. Here are the watchwords of the Scandinavian Chamber. To stick to it, we opt for open storage because, be aware, the time is no longer for concealment but for demonstration. In the Scandinavian bedroom, the spaces are opened up and the bedroom is ventilated. Finished the imposing cupboards, we put on an airy and discreet wardrobe. In metal or not, the open rack here combines with key pieces such as the frames and the carpet then subtly integrates with the rest of the decoration.

7. Natural Light

Light plays a decisive role in a room and even more in a Scandinavian room which wants to be as decorative as cocooning. Lucky people are lucky enough to have large, well-oriented windows to benefit from natural light. For others do not panic! Rule number 1: we put on walls with rather light and comforting colors, ranging from white to mole through the terracotta shade. Rule number 2: we multiply the points of light and we accumulate the luminaires, as well the lamp posts, the table lamps as the braided suspensions. Guaranteed cocoon atmosphere!

How Do I Get Scandinavian Look For My Home?

Written by Brenda on June 29, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on How Do I Get Scandinavian Look For My Home?

The Scandinavian interior design is characterized by minimalism, simplicity, and functionality. The Scandinavian look has been around since the mid 20th century and it still remains a popular trend in interior design today. I will share with you 6 tips on how to design a space with a Scandinavian look. If you want to create a Scandinavian design for your space this article is perfect for you.

First, it’s important to know what defines the Scandinavian look? The long winters and few hours of sunlight in the nordic countries inspired Scandinavian designers to create bright, open spaces, functional and practical environments. Scandinavian interior design is influenced by a connection to nature which combines natural shapes, abstraction, and the use of natural elements to achieve warm spaces. We personally love this style because it’s fresh, simple and clean without sacrificing beauty.

1. Scandinavian Look Color Palette

This style was born in the Nordic countries and because the winters are long and dark, Scandinavian interiors are typically painted in light colors to help keep spaces bright. The favorite color that reflects the lightest possible is White! Other colors are also used, such as light gray with hints of blush pink or soft pastel. The color combination will depend on the personality of the homeowners: Those who love the minimalist Scandinavian look usually opt for a monochrome palette to achieve a clean look.

For people that prefer a touch of color into the space Pastel tones feature in modern Scandi-style homes, with colors like blush pink, baby blue, mint green and soft greys used sparingly to add color and warmth. To create a contrast in the space, You can add darker and natural colors in furnishings and layered textiles to add to the overall design.

2. Lighting

Natural light is amplified by any means necessary. The windows of the Scandinavian living room are generously proportioned Light curtains made of natural fabric are ideal Mirrors are an important element of the Scandinavian look, they are placed in a clever way to visually expand the space and reflect any available ambient light. In the conception of the Nordic style, electric fixtures are also designed with simple lines and forms, creating light without adding visual clutter. You can use pendant lights for the kitchen island or above the dining table or a floor or table lamp with a simple and uncluttered design.

3. Furniture

Scandinavian furniture design is with clean lines organic shapes, and tall legs. This will create a feeling of spaciousness and airiness. The Scandinavian look uses a sleek, modern furniture style which is very simple in aesthetic The Scandinavian furniture style is characterized by the seasons in the north, This results in the need to create warmth and comfort pieces, light wooden pieces without unnecessary details are a must-have. Maybe you can recognize some famous pieces usually used inside this kind of interior design style such as the famous plastic chair by Charles Eames, the diamond chair by Harry Bertoia, the tulip table and chair, the Wishbone chair by Wegner, the egg and ball chair, the famous Stool of Alvar Aalto and other famous furniture of the early 20th century.

4. Nature

Ardent lovers of the outdoors, Scandinavians believe in celebrating nature even when inside their homes. To help brighten up spaces and to bring in some life, plants are found in plenty of Scandinavian homes Add natural elements to your Scandinavian look in order to have a living element of color and beauty in your interior. Consider decorating your Scandinavian home with indoor plants and fresh flowers. To get a complete Scandi look search plant pots with the same characteristic of the space: with clean lines and minimalist appearance.

5. Natural Materials

Because of the cold climate of the nordic, it’s not surprising that part of the decor comes in the form of warming textiles like sheep’s skins, wool, and soft cotton. Not only do they provide a feeling of warmth and coziness, but they also add another layer of texture to space. Scandinavian homes usually have wooden coffee tables and chairs. However, the recent trend in the Scandinavian look of decorating combines the use of metallic finishes and wooden elements. The Scandinavian look makes use of wooden elements not only on the flooring but also in the furniture and fixtures. Warm woods are often used on walls, ceilings, cabinetry, and furniture.

6. Decor Elements

Decor accents in Scandinavian look are simple in style. As mentioned, Scandinavian interior design is all about simplicity. Therefore, when it comes to decorating always choose those decor accents that have simple designs. To add texture and a subtle color decorate your sofa and chairs with throws and pillows that have simple geometric prints. Decorate the walls in a simple and uncluttered way with Scandinavian-style paintings use a lot of candles with unique candleholders’ pieces.

Following what we saw until now, let’s build a Scandinavian space together: To achieve the Scandi space we need: A neutral color palette, white is the perfect one as a backdrop. We need to bring a warm feel to space, Light Wood flooring is the favorite one. We need to allow the most natural lighting possible inside our space If it’s necessary a mirror can be used to reflect more light, But for the nighttime, we need lighting fixtures, we need to pick some pieces with a clean and minimalistic design.

Our furniture should be clean, we can pick a sofa in a gray tone, our coffee table can be in a wooden finish, maybe some famous pieces of the Scandinavian designers, some pillows or blankets. Since we are nature lovers, we need to select our indoor plants, maybe one? Or maybe two? but always in a minimalist vase or made with natural material. We need to select some minimalist artwork in a simple frame, maybe some candle holders too.

Top 10 Interior Design Ideas And Home Decor For Living Room

Written by Brenda on June 21, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on Top 10 Interior Design Ideas And Home Decor For Living Room

I will talk about 10 must-haves that should be in every living room. If you are a beauty architect and interior designer-founder of desires, you need to know about these design ideas. Here are my 10 favorites things:

1. Something Living

Every living room needs to have something that’s alive in it. A vibrant green natural plant if something every living room should include. Indoor plants not only make your space more inviting and luxurious but in the practical sense, they also make your homes are healthier and it reduces noise levels indoors. There is a softness in plants that helps warm by its organic shapes that make an exquisite contrast with the straight lines of the space and furniture. Also floral arrangements instantly at life and a pop of color into your space.

2. Comfortable Rug for Interior Design

A cozy soft texture Rug is an interior. A rug with a soft texture that feels cozy under your feet makes you feel relaxed and in a perfect mood to read a book or stay home to enjoy a movie with your family. To remember that good design is not only about aesthetic it’s also about how we feel the textures and materials by our tactile sense, but this is also crucial when it comes to achieving a cozy and comfortable space.

3. Coffee Table

A coffee table with the right color shape and design style, your coffee table brings all the pieces of furniture together helping balance out any piece in your living room and makes the room feel complete. The copy table is not only a functional element but with it, you can add contrast and texture to complement the composition of your space.

4. Something Personal

Something personal for a living room to look and feel homey, it has to include something personal without those details the room will feel cool and less welcoming. The most important item you should have in your living room is something that’s personal and meaningful to you and to your family, it can be a piece of art your favorites book a wall where you show some photographs of special travels and moments with your family or some other type of a special accessory or souvenir.

The idea is that it shouldn’t be anything that anyone can use to go to the store and purchase. This is what will define your living room from everyone else and make the room unique to your home and may feel in your personal space. In my case as you know I love art travel and architecture, in my living room, I have books about my favorites architects and designers also I have some wall art of my favorite painters that I bought in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. I have a collection of many buildings that I bought in all the cities that I visit I usually purchase the iconic building of that city on a small scale.

I have some pieces there, there is my personal stuff their things that I love and remind me of beautiful moments that I live they’re perfect to add my personality to my space.

5. Curtains

The curtains give the living room character and are a wonderful way of introducing color pattern or texture in this space. We can eye-caption look for your living room curtains or pick a solid color with a simple design. Paper curtains scape and elegant and fresh look to space so don’t forget to dress up your windows.

6. Pillows

True feelings are very important for a couple of reasons:

The first is comfort sometimes your back might need extra support or you might want to take a nap and have a pillow to rest.
The second reason is decorative pillows offer a wonderful opportunity to bring in different colors textures and patterns without making a large commitment and are ideal to add one and contrast into space, which can help you achieve the interior design style that you are looking for.

Pillows can be changed with the seasons, you can immediately change the appearance and refresh home decor more often.

7. Candles

Nothing sets are relaxing mood like cancels, it’s important to always have some on display. Use candles to meet your living room feel cozier inviting and intimate. You can display candles on the coffee or citing. Remember that we perceive as space as a comfortable one through our senses how we perceive it through our senses can improve our life quality and help us feel comfortable in our liver. So using scented candles of the bender chamomile jasmine rose or vanilla are excellent because its scent relaxes the body and mind. Don’t be afraid to have fun with candle holders and displays and have a pleasant smell into your home at the same time.

8. Throw Blankets

Throw blankets are awesome to have Iran when you cozy up in your sofa to watch TV with your family. Throw blankets are perfect what another layer of texture and color to your sofa, it’s perfect to warm up space.

9. Mirrors

Mirrors are an accessory that adds a great style and elegance to any living room, a well-placed member can even trick the eye into making a room feel larger than its actual size. It can boost the sense of space in a room while refreshing it. Mirrors go well over five-place behind sofas or even standing against the wall. Chrome mirrors are a fan favorite, personally I love from members because it will act as an unexpected element that will add interest to your space because it helps break up the rigidity of the space.

10. Vases

More vases used alone as nuts in the core to create balanced bases work very well as tear on an accessory or with floral arrangements. Generally, vases can be placed anywhere, vases are made with materials like glass that can be perfect to be used in a contemporary or minimalist style. If they are metal or rustic vases they are perfect to complement the space adding a different texture to the whole composition.

How Can I Decorate A Living Room In Scandinavian Style?

Written by Brenda on June 7, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on How Can I Decorate A Living Room In Scandinavian Style?

We all adore Scandinavian style in all its variations and forms. Scandinavian designs are very minimal the same time warm, cozy and design, easy to live, it meets all our current desires. Here is how to give a Nordic look to your living room, and indulge in Hygge, this art of living at home so dear to the Danes.

1. Bet on white Scandinavian style

Sober, refined, white is the basis of Scandinavian style. Chic and neutral, it is above all very bright, an essential asset in countries where it is dark for half the year. Another significant advantage is a timeless base that goes with everything. We use it from the floor (we can even repaint its parquet, it is the ideal solution to give it fresh and fresh air, especially when it is not very beautiful), to the ceiling, through the furniture. We can also opt for light tones, such as blue, gray, pale yellow, etc. Also, pastel shades which are always very popular.

2. Play with colors and prints

To break the monastic white, we do not hesitate to add touches of color and to play with the prints. Nothing like it to bring a more cozy atmosphere. We can even go liberal with bright colors, as well as neon, as long as there are still small touches on a plaid, a light fixture, a candle holder, few cushions, a chair, rugs, etc. Scandinavians are particularly fond of naive patterns and geometric shapes.

3. Opt for raw materials

Close to nature, the Scandinavians use and love raw materials, particularly wood which brings class and heat into the atmosphere in the room. Chairs, exposed beams, large raw wood tables, racks, etc. It can also be mixed with metal elements, for an industrial look.

4. Invest in designer or vintage pieces

It is impossible to imagine a Scandinavian living room without designer pieces. There are countless big names in Scandinavian style, from Hans Wegner to Alvar Aalto via Arne Jacobsen. You will find them at the big publishers like Hay, Muuto, Carl Hansen, Fritz Hansen, Menu, Norman Copenhagen, & Tradition and nothing obviously prevents you from going to seek designers from elsewhere, the Bouroullec brothers, Le Corbusier, etc.

Sofas, sideboards, consoles, large armchairs, coffee tables, stool, or chairs. It only takes one or two rooms to set the mood. Failing to afford this kind of furniture, we hunt for garage sales in search of pretty vintage finds. The furniture 50’s or 60’s Revisited also nicely.

5. Adopt sleek furniture

There is little chance that you can afford to bet on a total branded look. Do not panic; we here offer very nice alternatives at affordable prices. We favor sober lines, a touch of retro. For the sofa, we confine ourselves to white (if there are no children), gray or beige shades. For armchairs, we have fun with wide models with a fifties look, like the ones found at Made. The coffee table with compass legs is a must, but you can replace it with an old trunk or vintage models.

6. Multiple heat sources

The centerpiece of the living room, the fireplace is essential in these countries where the harsh winters seem endless. Another option: the stove, there are numerous designs. On the program: diffuse heat and subdued atmosphere which is enhanced by disseminating candlesticks everywhere.

7. Store and decorate with a few plants

Clean style requires, the Scandinavian style does not tolerate disorder, especially since he is a fan of open shelves. So, we store in beautiful boxes, we classify (by size, by color, patterns,etc.), store in the attic (don’t hesitate to change the decor if necessary). And to bring it all to life, we add green plants!

8. Take care of the lights

A key piece in Scandinavian style is the lighting in the living room. Whether it is a pendant light (we like the copper globes of Tom Dixon, the Louis Poulsen pendant lights, or the stripped Muuto bulbs) or reading light. Again, we find pretty things at Casa Cultures. And for a cozy atmosphere, we play with the light garlands.

9. Treat yourself to cozy accessories

Clean Scandinavian style is no less cozy. If we put on warm accessories: soft carpet, Berber style, or graphic, reindeer or sheepskins, colored cushions, plaid rugs, knitted beanbags, etc. And for a touch of the North, we do not forget the essential hunting trophy on the wall (or a scythe, it also does the trick very well).

10. Dress the walls with graphic (and practical) elements

There is obviously the essential trophy, whether it is an origami version, cardboard, or a real one. We add graphic, offbeat or inspiring posters and shelves. An element that combines practice with aesthetics provided they are stored.

What is Nordic interior design? What does Nordic style mean?

Written by Brenda on May 25, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on What is Nordic interior design? What does Nordic style mean?

Timeless since the 1950s, Scandinavian design (Nordic interior design) stands out from other styles of interior decoration with its sleek, functional and timeless design.

The use of natural materials and soft colors creates bright, inviting and comfortable interiors.

What Is The Scandinavian Style (Nordic interior design)?

The Scandinavian style is characterized by furniture and objects with clean lines, a look without artifice or frills, the use of natural materials such as wood, light colors as well as open and bright rooms.

The ergonomics, comfort, and usefulness of objects are ubiquitous concepts in Scandinavian design. We, therefore, look for functionality, such as furniture with large storage spaces, reliability, and durability.

The wood, especially hue clear, is the star of the Scandinavian style (Nordic interior design). It is preferred for furniture, but also for floors. There are also wool, leather, and furs.

The use of light colors, mainly white, contributes to creating a bright and warm atmosphere. We add some modern accessories and designs, like a copper floor lamp for example, and voila!

Scandinavian Style (Nordic interior design), with wooden furniture and dark fabric.

The Furniture

Scandinavian style furniture combines comfort, ergonomics, and aesthetics. Their functionality is essential. The furniture is elegant and sober, without unnecessary frills. To recreate this style at home, we prioritize furniture in light wood, leather or with fabrics such as linen or cotton. Think of sofas in graphic fabrics and wooden furniture in light tint, painted in white or in pastel color.

The lighting is another feature of Scandinavian style Nordic interior design),, a return to the 1950s stools, chair, sofa fabric in a geometric pattern, coffee table and row are examples of furniture that can be found in pieces of this style.

Scandinavian style living and dining room with white furniture and light wood floor

Colors

In terms of colors, white predominates in several variations, followed by different shades of gray, beige, sky blue and pastel colors.

In order to add a little dynamism to the decor, we can add touches of more vivid and bright colors with accessories, cushions, and rugs.

To give a more chic side to a room, you can go with darker colors like black or gray.

White Scandinavian style desk with geometric pattern carpet and colorful cushions

Scandinavian style living room with yellow and blue furniture and coffee table with compass legs.

The grounds are also an important part of Scandinavian design. There are prints with geometric shapes on carpets and wallpapers, but also designs that recall nature: leaves, forests and Nordic animals such as reindeer.

The brightness is very important in the Scandinavian style (Nordic interior design),. We try to leave plenty of room for both natural light and interior lighting. Thus, the curtains are not opaque, but rather light to let the light through. We choose colors like bright white to reflect it and we put on lamps, lights, and candles to light up the interiors.

The Accessories

On the decoration side, the slogan being refined, we avoid overloading. With accessories such as cushions, blankets and candle holders, we add a little color to add a touch of sparkle to the sober decor.

For the warm atmosphere, accessories in faux fur, throws, sheepskin, and wool blankets complete the set.

The walls are adorned with paintings or posters, sometimes graphic and colorful, other times more discreet or with retro looks. We sometimes find blankets or patterned carpets hanging on the walls for more colors and warmth.

Other materials are added to the Scandinavian style accessories such as metal, copper, and brass. We can complete with lamps of geometric shapes in copper or ball shapes.

Scandinavian style living room with cushions of different patterns and posters on the wall

Scandinavian style living room with carpet and blankets on the fur chairs and posters on the wall

The Origins Of The Scandinavian Style

The Scandinavian style first appeared in the 1950s in Scandinavian countries, including Finland, Sweden, and Denmark.

Its main inspiration is modernism, a current that translates the desire to create objects and furniture to meet the needs of people. We simplify the forms to focus on functionality and uses. The Scandinavians will be inspired by this current to imagine functional and beautiful furniture, but will also draw their ideas from nature, hence the use of materials such as wood and leather. Over the years, the Scandinavian style (Nordic interior design),has become widely democratized. Furniture and accessories are often sold at reasonable prices, especially through furniture chains like IKEA.

Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen, Borge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, and Verner Panton are some of the creators of this style. Several achievements in Scandinavian design are still famous today, including the famous Ant chair imagined by Arne Jacobsen.

A Scandinavian style chair, the Ant chair created by Arne Jacobsen

The Hygge Decoration

A new variant of the Scandinavian style is the hygge decoration. Coming from Denmark, hygge is above all a way of life. There are no equivalent terms in French, but the Hygge could be close to cocooning by also encompassing the concepts of sweetness and delicacy, taking the time to savor the simple moments of life with loved ones and The well-being.

In decoration, the Hygge also results in an intimate and soft atmosphere, conducive to relaxation. We replace the brightly colored touches with pastel, powder pink or soft green colors, and we favor rounded shapes. To the Scandinavian decor are added candles to illuminate the room with soft light, a fireplace, blankets in fur or wool, rugs for more comfort, a cup of hot tea and plants.

Scandinavian style living room with a hygge touch with the use of pastel colors, flowers, candles

Storing Your Home: 4 Simple Things To Do Every Morning

Written by Brenda on May 5, 2019. Posted in Magazine. No Comments on Storing Your Home: 4 Simple Things To Do Every Morning

Every morning is race. Whether young or old, with or without children, everyone plays the clock! Nevertheless, you can not leave your home without carrying out 4 indispensable, easy and fast actions, which will not take you more than 15 minutes! So ¼ hour for a nickel house (and reduce the storing of the weekend) it’s tempting, right?

Discover quickly – with humor and a lot of hindsight – what to do, to the nearest second!

1) Make your bed

This is the basis. Our mothers have repeated it 3 billion times, and if you give it a layer thirty years later, there is a reason.

– Firstly, it is more hygienic, it allows to get rid of dust mites and “breathe” your sheets that have accumulated heat and moisture of the body during the night. (We spare you the chapter on the smell of fennec). Note also that it is better to make the beds AFTER airing the room: if you do them jump from the bed it is useless, the bacteria remain comfortably in the folds of the sheets.

– Secondly, it is psychological, it allows us to close the night and mark the beginning of a new day.
– Thirdly, it’s still more pretty! Especially if someone arrives unexpectedly or coming home in the evening with crumpled beds and ball, it’s a bit depressing no? While square, it’s immediately more cozy, more clear, and above all what a pleasure to open them to slip!

2) Ventilate The Rooms

The air needs to be renewed, either because of the heat accumulated during the night or because the indoor air is more polluted than the outside air: bad aeration can be harmful to the health. When you know that it only takes 5-10 minutes to renew the air, it would be a shame not to do it no? While winter is less fun, we grant you, but it’s even better because the air is cool (and rest assured in such a short time your rooms will not turn into cold rooms!).

Tip: either you open everything at the same time, which creates effective drafts, or you close the doors and ventilate while you are in another room, neither seen nor known.

We aerate priority rooms, but also the bathroom (if it has no window, there is necessarily a step away that will bring a little air), the kitchen, especially if you have cooked the day before, and the living room if you have received from the world.

3) Storing The Breakfast Table

When you come back at the end of the day, you’d rather want a slice of sausage or Mimolette than a bowl of soft cereal or a hot orange juice, is not it? We are already lazy at the thought of preparing dinner, it is not more to storing the first meal of the morning! And then, as for the bed undone, it’s still more beautiful and cleaner to find his kitchen – or his table – nickel, so as soon as you have your coffee, hop we put the cups in the dishwasher, and if it is full it is thrown to have enough cutlery for the evening and do not accumulate dirty dishes in the sink.

4) Gather Things And Tidy Up

In your room, if there are cases on the floor, pick them up to put them on an armchair (make a pile that you put away at night or on weekends), or in the dirty laundry basket. If you have time, start a machine, so you can extend it at night.
Also, storing shoes that drag. Basically unclutter the soil.

In the children’s room, if they are old enough to help it is perfect, explain to them their daily mission, if not, put the laundry on a small armchair or in the dirty laundry basket. If there’s a dirty diaper, an empty bottle, some candy paper or anything that should not be here, go to the trash.
As for toys, collect them in their baskets, and quickly put away the desk (which will avoid forgetting notebooks at school).

In the living room, if the children have games, let them put them away. If you have a baby, gather lounger/soft toys/books in the same place, space will look much more welcoming in the evening. On the coffee table, we create the stack of magazines, we put the ashtray on the window and the bouquet of flowers in the center.

In the bathroom, towels wet on the floor are clearly prohibited, they are suspended to dry. We take the opportunity to rinse the shower and put the cap on the toothpaste.

If every morning you make the beds (3 minutes), ventilate the rooms (1 minute 40), storing the breakfast (2 minutes 05) and storing a little all the main rooms (8 minutes), it will take you 14 minutes and 45 seconds precisely for 8 hours of a day happiness without pestering the idea of returning to the market that will plummet your evening.