Soft colours, refined style, natural materials… the Scandinavian style has come back into fashion in recent years and is inviting itself into our interiors! Inspired by the Nordic countries, it is functional, simple, beautiful and very warm. Let’s discover together the origins of this great decorative trend and the codes to adopt to create a successful Scandinavian interior.
The history of the Scandinavian trend
Clean, elegant and natural, Scandinavian design originated in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in the 1930s. The environmental conditions of these countries have shaped a bright, warm and welcoming design. This allowed residents to weather the long, dark winter months. Originally, creators placed great importance on the accessibility of their creations and practicality, where function took precedence over form. These Nordic countries see design as a way to improve everyone’s daily life. This explains the presence of simple, refined and practical shapes, accessible to all.
Light wood and neutral tones
Scandinavian design favors light woods that recall Nordic forests and warm up interiors. To provide clarity and brightness, neutral tones such as white, beige or even light gray are widely used. Rooms with a Nordic atmosphere often have large, simple, white walls, decorated with accumulations of frames with geometric patterns. To add a little color, pastel tones such as dusty pink are very popular. We also opt for beautiful green plants to accentuate the natural trend of Scandinavian decoration.
An accumulation of hot materials
The mix of style and texture is very popular for decorating Scandinavian interiors. Long-pile or cotton carpets, neutral or colored cushions, soft or large throws… we don’t hesitate to mix materials to find harmony and bring a warm atmosphere to the room. Floor lamps and candles are also very present in Scandinavian interiors. They help warm rooms and bring in lots of light. The goal is to create a relaxing decoration, in which it is pleasant to spend time.
Furniture with clean lines
The Nordic style is characterized by furniture with clean lines and light tones. We mainly find solid wood legs with flared shapes, white and light wood. When it comes to sofas, fabric coverings are the majority, like our Scandinavian bench ELGA. Light grey, beige or in pastel shades, Scandinavian sofas and benches are upholstered to give a very trendy and elegant touch to your interior. Recently, richer colors and more stately coverings such as velvet have made their way into Scandinavian interiors. Discover our tips for choosing the right sofa!
Make room for geometric shapes
Scandinavian design is, of course, neutral and light tones, but it is also the great return of geometric shapes, often very colourful! Cushions, throws or paintings, you will inevitably find a decorative object with a geometric pattern to add to your decor. The geometric trend is also visible on our walls, with accumulations of frames or even the return of wallpaper! Patterned tapestries should be used sparingly. On a single section of wall, for example, to structure the room without cluttering it.
Discover our selection of trendy Scandinavian furniture at low prices!
- Corner sofa MARIA SCANDINAVO
- WOODY table bass
- HELIA office chair
- Scandinavian straight sofa ELGA
- Scandinavian chair IRIS
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