Practical tips for decorating a Scandinavian-style home

If you like rooms with lots of natural light, wooden furniture in minimalist style and plants, it's a great Scandinavian style for you. Scandinavians love airy rooms with few pieces of furniture and only two colors in the overall design, one of which must be white. In this way, a room or the whole house will seem much bigger than it is, because, as you know, white in large proportions creates a feeling of spaciousness. 

The comfort of a Scandinavian-styled room is at an all-time high, thanks to the materials used to exude freshness and warmth. In such a space, there will be no harsh color accents and the finishes will be as natural as possible, making any home a home you'll return to with love. It's perfect for both apartments and houses.

Choosing your color palette 

Scandinavian style is characterized by light colours and pastel shades, such as buttery, beige, light grey or straw yellow. In contrast, the second color of your choice should be a turquoise, burgundy or light green. Whatever combination you choose, keep in mind that white is predominant in this style, with the second color just a speck, taking the form of decorative accessories or a wall covered in decorative wallpaper. The freshness is preserved, as this combination of white with any pastel shade gives the feeling of airy space.

The right materials 

Wood is the basic element when choosing Scandinavian-style furniture, because anything natural is welcome in this context. Together with decorative stone and glass, Nordic-style furniture will impress with its minimalism but also its functionality. Natural woods in light shades are preferred if you're going for this style of interior design, or furniture painted in a simple white. Multifunctional pieces are preferred, which are easily accessorized by adding decorative accents.

Details make the difference

A Scandinavian-inspired home can't be without flower pots. Flowers sitting on the floor, spilling over the windowsills, sitting in the corner of rooms in wall brackets, on the table or on dressers.  

Light, the key element

As mentioned above, light plays a very important role in Scandinavian style. The emphasis is on natural light, but if the architecture of the room doesn't allow the sun to reach all corners of the room, a few spotlights can help to highlight the details you're interested in. However, even the Northerners don't enjoy much natural light, so they've had to supplement it with wall lights, lamps and lampshades. 

What textiles can you match?

You can choose linen or cotton drapes, pillowcases or curtains, and for rugs and beds or bedspreads you can play it safe with wool. Of course, the predominant color will still be white, but you're free to play with floral prints, zigzag lines or snowflakes.

Unlike the high-tech style, which is best suited to young people, or the classic style, which is mainly adopted by the not-so-young, Scandinavian style is easily adaptable to all ages. It's important to like light, cleanliness and plants.