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.
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