History and theory of the most modest style in the interior
Modern Scandinavian interior
Although character traits styles have been formed for more than one century, the term “Scandinavian design” itself appeared during a design exhibition held in the USA and Canada in 1954.
Scandinavian style in the interior is often called the most democratic design and there are two big reasons for this:
- The Scandinavians were the first to introduce the idea of serialization, thanks to which design became a mass phenomenon;
- The main idea of the style is that beautiful and functional objects were available to everyone, not just the rich.
The main ideological aspects of the style were formed at a time when new inexpensive materials and methods for mass production appeared. From a means of necessity, design has turned into a tool of unnecessary consumption. Railways made it easy to import the necessary resources: cheap materials led to an overabundance of mass products, and the northerners quickly got tired of them.
This has led to a trend towards durability and flexibility in furniture and design. Things that could remain relevant and survive any trend. Beauty that remained functional. For inspiration, look at the design of a small apartment and a large one. country house.
Scandinavian style - prerequisites and features of its occurrence
It doesn't matter whether we're talking about interior design or attitude to life, Scandinavians have always had their own way. The love for simple aesthetics and light colors is partly due to natural conditions: during long winters one had to stay in houses for a long time, which also had to be built quickly in a short summer.
For many years, wooden furniture and simple crafts were the main decorations of Scandinavian homes due to the difficulties of importing and the huge choice of wood. But times changed and luxury and aesthetics came even to the north European styles, though in the Scandinavian manner.
Development of the Gustavian style in the north
The history of the Gustavian style begins in 1771, when the future King of Sweden Gustav III fell in love on a trip abroad and brought elements of his love for Parisian Versailles to Scandinavia. So the Gustavian style is a restrained interpretation of French neoclassicism.
Features of the classics in Scandinavian style:
Neoclassicism was easily accepted by the Swedes, but in their own way - without any special frills. Airy and calm, graceful and bright, over time the Gustavian style spread from palaces to rural houses. Typical colors of the style are a soft yellow tint, cream, pale blue, green, gray tones and, of course, a lot of white, which best reflected the light from the candle.
Furniture and accessories:
Gustavian furniture is easily recognized by its classical proportions and carved legs and scallops, and the furniture is almost always painted. The most famous accessory is the Swedish Mora watch, tall and curvaceous, named after the city where it was produced. The clock is made of wood, has a softly rounded shape and a characteristic crown of petals. In addition to watches, gilded accessories are important in the Gustavian style - large mirrors that increase light, wall candlesticks, furniture elements.
Most essential accessory in the north - chandeliers, lamps, lamps, candelabra. In Gustavian design, decorative chic chandeliers and candlesticks contrast perfectly with the clean white background. Just imagine how impressive crystal looks with many candlesticks above simple tables and chairs.
Bauhaus and Scandinavian design
Modern Scandinavian design is also influenced by the ideas of the Bauhaus, an artistic association based on the German higher school of civil engineering of the early 20th century. Representatives of this style put the functionality of design and architecture at the head of the table, denied the elegance and luxury of classical styles, leaving the premises almost naked.
Scandinavian interior design - distinctive features
Open plan
Along with simple color schemes, Scandinavian interior design does not involve cluttering the space with too much furniture or accessories. At the same time, the layout of common rooms is often open - the living room smoothly flows into the dining room, then into the kitchen. This layout allows you to leave more windows and bring in as much light as possible into the space.
Wood Accents
In Scandinavian decor they love to use natural ecological wood. It can be found everywhere: on the floor, ceiling, furniture, in toys. The floors and ceilings are usually white or very light, the furniture can be warmer if it is, for example, oak or teak. The most popular wood is pine, and it is most often painted.
Cool colors
The main color is white, it underlies everything, the walls are painted with it. In addition to white, northerners love cool blues, cyan and gray tones. In some houses you can find bright spots of color - for example, yellow, orange, green. Often meets black and white design. For example, in the photo above there is a calm black and white palette, diluted wooden furniture and brown accessories.
Accessories
The exception is paintings on the walls, of which there can be quite a lot, as in the photo above, and accessories that increase the amount of light - mirrors, lamps, glass vases.
Living vegetation
Perhaps because of the climate, northerners lack greenery, but almost every Scandinavian home has houseplants. There may be only a few of them, or there may be quite a lot - northern minimalism does not always apply to flowers.
Bright spaces
Well, probably the most important item on the list. Thanks to minimalism and functionality, most of the space in a Scandinavian interior remains unoccupied - this creates a feeling of spaciousness and airiness. All furniture, all decorations are designed to maximize natural light - look, for example, at these windows - they are created so that every drop of light reaches its owners.
Design examples
Wooden floor, white walls, functional decor... we think you already understand - all rooms should adhere to the same design style. Let's talk about the other features of our favorite rooms in more detail:
Living room in Scandinavian style
A rug on the living room floor like the one in the photo is a rarity, as stained or distressed parquet flooring is a big part of the Scandinavian aesthetic. Every room should be airy, so even the sofas are slightly raised on thin legs. Chairs work well unusual shapes, less often flowers. Geometry and simple lines are valued in rooms; you can place them on paintings or pillows.
Bedroom in Scandinavian design
One of the key (and few) style accessories in the bedroom is textiles. Lots and lots of textiles - rugs, blankets, pillows. As a rule, you should stick to a three-color scheme - black, gray, white, less often pastel shades, but there can be as many textures and shades as you like - the more, the better. And yet, the room must breathe, so choose a bed frame from either light wood or metal.
Children's room in Scandinavian style
In the nursery, you should start with the same white walls and large windows, but add different color accents to the room to suit the taste of the parents or child. It is very important here not to turn the nursery into sterile clean room, and fill it with little things that are important to the child - drawings, old toys, leaves or fingerprints found in the forest.
Kitchen and dining room
In the kitchen, as in the dining room, there is little furniture and accessories, and the few dishes are hidden in large and comfortable closed sets. With an open plan where the kitchen, dining room and living room are combined, Kitchen Area takes up very little space. A dining table with thin legs is often white or very light. If your choice is darker, make sure the other items in the room are subtle and subtle enough for contrast, like in the picture above.
Office in Scandinavian style
The same rules apply in the office as in the dining room. The table should be light with thin, or even better, tapering legs. Such a simple, streamlined table will look good against the backdrop of a heavy, large chair. The storage theme is well played out in the office; Scandinavians especially love large wicker or steel baskets. The accessories are standard - black and white paintings, metal lamps, a green plant in a beautiful pot.
Scandinavian style bathroom
Most bathrooms are also white, although you can find pastel and gray colors on the walls, and part of the space can even be black. The accents can be very bright; the presence of large window. You can approach the storage system with great imagination - for Scandinavians this is one of important elements decor, which also allows you to free up space as much as possible.
The Scandinavian style in the interior of a country house or apartment is completely special, unlike anything else: it is equally far from the pomp of the West and the exoticism of the East. This minimalist design movement has had a major influence on modern styles with the coziness and warmth of a half-empty home, where it always turns out that less is actually more.
Slab foundation of the cottage, frame walls, vertical siding, roof lawn... All these architectural solutions very relevant today. But where did they come from? As history tells us, Scandinavian fishermen were the first to use them and spread them throughout Europe and America. In literature they are known under the romantic name “Vikings”. Yes, yes, your future or current cottage comes from Scandinavia!
The first framers
...By the fifth century AD in southern cities The first stone buildings appeared on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Residents of rich villages at that time lived in log houses, similar to Russian huts. But the fishermen who inhabited the shores of the northern fjords had to be economical with building materials. Logs were in short supply here. It was the fishermen who came up with the buildings that can be considered the prototype of the current “Finnish houses”.
The basis of a fisherman's house is large flat stones laid on the ground. By the way, foundations of this type are now gaining popularity in Russia. Of course, over the 15-20 centuries, technology has changed and evolved into a design known as the “insulated Swedish stove” (USP). It is made of reinforced concrete and is very convenient for creating a “warm floor”. The ground under the USHP does not freeze, which makes it possible to build houses on heaving soils.
The walls of the fisherman's house consisted of a frame (thin birch trunks) and cladding. To obtain material for sheathing, the few logs found were split into dies. As a result, the forest was used sparingly.
Practical fishermen had external cladding houses vertically. And they received advantages compared to horizontal “siding”, which became widespread in America. Firstly, they did not require nails: I tied the board to the top frame frame, propped it into the ground - and the piece of wood would not go anywhere. Secondly, raindrops roll down along vertical cracks rather than flowing inside.
Viking green roofs
Vikings began to be called those inhabitants of the fjords who did not want to lead a miserable existence on the harsh shores of the northern sea. They sought a better life in military campaigns and pirate raids. According to some sources, the Viking movement arose due to overpopulation in resource-poor Scandinavia.
The word “Viking” itself, as researchers agree, comes from the local name of the fjord – “vik”. That is, it literally means “man from the fjord.” The Viking movement flourished between the 8th and 11th centuries. At this time, northern squads penetrate into many parts of Europe, the Caspian Sea, Greenland, and America.
Spreading across countries, the Vikings mixed with other peoples. And only in sparsely populated Iceland did they manage to create a distinctive colony. It was in Iceland that skalds and sagas were preserved - folklore works by which the life, beliefs and mythology of the ancient Scandinavians are now judged. Archaeological sites were also discovered here, giving an idea of the architecture and life of the settlers.
The Scandinavian Viking's house looked like a Soviet second-class carriage, green and long. With a width of 3-4 meters, it could reach a length of thirty meters. There seemed to be even fewer trees suitable for construction in Iceland than in Scandinavia. Therefore, the walls were made mainly of stone. The roof made of birch bark and branches was supported by wooden pillars placed in two rows inside the room.
To insulate the building, the outside was covered with earth. Peat or turf was laid on the roof. From the outside, the dwelling looked like an oblong hill covered with grass.
The pile served as a sofa for the Vikings. It was poured along the walls of the room. For heating and kitchen purposes, several fireplaces were installed in the house. During excavations, separate rooms were discovered in some houses. They were used as bedrooms or storage rooms.
The memory of the Vikings might have been erased by time if not for the romantic poets of the 18th and 19th centuries. It was they who became the popularizers of former fishermen, using images of brave sailors and invincible warriors in their works.
The Viking legacy lives on in modern Scandinavian architecture. In particular, green roofs fit perfectly into modern concept eco-friendly home. In Sweden, a “Green Roofs Association” has even been created, which summarizes the experience of homeowners and promotes emphatic environmental friendliness. Today manufacturers roofing materials in Europe, America and Russia they have in their assortment options for installing similar roofs.
Dragon style
The romantic fascination with ancient Scandinavia gave rise to the “dragon style” in architecture. It appeared at the end of the 19th century, when Norway gained independence from Denmark. At this time, the idea of national identity was built around the legends of the Vikings. As a result, some buildings began to resemble ancient fortresses.
Natural stone and untreated wood were used in the exterior of such a house. The roofs had aggressive shapes, and the ridge was invariably decorated with the head of a dragon (it gave the name to the style). A hundred years ago, several towns were built in this spirit. public buildings and even churches. Now elements of “dragenstyle” are used in the construction of dachas, rural clubs and local history museums.
How they build now
In photographs of Scandinavian houses that are published in magazines and on the Internet, the vast majority are dachas. These are houses located secluded in picturesque places. It is Scandinavian dachas that clearly demonstrate the features of traditional architecture, in contrast to many of their modern “brothers”.
Easy country house They are usually placed on a columnar foundation. It is often used for natural stones. They are not difficult to find on rocky slopes. The frame is made of boards and filled with mineral wool insulation. Applicable both externally and internally wood paneling. At the dacha, a person should be as close to nature as possible!
There are walls in Sweden country houses often painted a certain shade of red. It is called "falu redfeg". In the Middle Ages, such paint was produced only in one area and was very expensive. Only wealthy landowners could afford it. However, the desire to have red walls has possessed Swedes for centuries. And many did realize the dream of their ancestors: little by little the peasant houses began to “turn red.” And now a true Swede considers it his duty to paint even a barn with “blood.”
The fashion for red also spread among the Finns and Norwegians. But they are no longer painting the entire house, but only some of the exterior details: trim, doors, windshields. And the neighbors are not so picky about the shade. They use scarlet or even orange. Against the background of gray or black walls of traditional Norwegian houses, such details look contrasting and elegant.
A city private house, as a rule, stands on an insulated Swedish wall. The inside of the frame is covered with OSB. The outside is made of soft fiberboard, which you can’t get in Russia. The facade is finished with vinyl or fiber cement siding that imitates masonry.
The standards of interior design recognized in Sweden are the watercolors of Karl Larson (1853 - 1919). The watercolor technique allowed the artist to convey the important role of sunlight in the interior. Larson uses light colors for flooring, walls, and furniture. Boldly combines different colors– for example, red and green.
Today's Swedish designers continue to work in the same vein. Windows with white frames without curtains. Glass vases and crystal chandeliers that diffuse the light. Bright color accents are created using textile panels on the walls or bright furniture covers. The main thing is to create a feeling of spaciousness and light in the room.
Residents of colder Norway prefer to have heavy, sometimes multi-layered, curtains on their windows. And the windows themselves in their houses are smaller. When choosing furniture and building materials, Norwegians are guided by patriotism. Many people are willing to pay extra to buy locally made products. So in modern houses You can find products from small craft workshops: massive benches, chests, etc.
...Try and decorate your dacha in Scandinavian style!
From ethnic style to global brand
The history of the Scandinavian style began in Sweden, in the 18th century, during the reign of King Gustav III. Before this period, Scandinavians copied Italian, French and English. The Empire style was also popular, with some reliance on local traditions. Gustav III abandoned pathos and luxury, creating a special northern style, simple and homely. Main value The interior has become full of light and objects that reflect light. The curved legs of the chairs become straight, tapering towards the bottom, and the backs become round. Gilding is increasingly giving way to light, beige, gray or blue flowers. This was due to long, dark winters lasting more than six months. The Swedish style was formed not in the capital, but in the provinces. Thus, one of the main objects of the Gustavian style - a tall grandfather clock in a painted wooden case - appeared in the village of Mora. The “Gustavian style” remained popular almost until the beginning of the 20th century.
Olga Kruglova
Designer
“There are two directions in the Scandinavian style. The traditional Scandinavian style is based on the interiors of three centuries ago, strict, but speaking of the wealth of its owners. IN modern style elegance, softness and functionality appear. There is no heavy furniture or huge mirrors with gilded frames.”
IN late XIX century with the development of industry and the advent of new materials, the creation of simple but beautiful interiors became available to everyone. In 1930, an international exhibition was held in Stockholm, which presented the Scandinavian style, combining functionality and attractiveness. However, the very definition of “Scandinavian style” appeared in the 1950s, after exhibitions in the USA and Canada. After World War II, craft traditions continued to persist in the furniture culture of Denmark, Finland and Sweden for a long time. Scandinavian craftsmen came up with new methods of working with plywood. Thus, Denmark became the world's main supplier of teak wood, from which almost any furniture could be made. Standard scandinavian beds, tables, cabinets, which are produced today by a world-famous Swedish brand. Scandinavian masters Stig Lindberg, Timo Sarpaneva, Tapio Wirkkala were the first stars of European design. Classics of Scandinavian design include the silver fish fork by Henning Koppel, the plywood sheet by Tapio Wirkkala, the Chief chair by Finaa Douglas, or the Kilta service by Kao Frank, created in the 1950s.
Scandinavian style is restrained and respects nature. Designers and architects working in this direction prefer light wood, metal, natural stone, linen, leather, fur or cotton. The interior is created in monochrome, light shades using bright color spots. Scandinavian interior is based on the play of chiaroscuro, and therefore there should be a lot of glass in the room: transparent, frosted or scattering and refracting rays of light.
Architecture Features
Scandinavian style architecture has its own characteristics. For example, the building must be constructed from natural wood. Previously, during construction, a log of wood was necessarily used. Today it is possible to simply cover the walls with boards. And these boards have light color and soft shades that will blend harmoniously with. Nature is generally of great importance in the Scandinavian style, and therefore, when building a house, it is not customary to disturb the surrounding landscape. With its features and color scheme the structure must fit into the landscape of the area. The house is usually not fenced. In rare cases, it is surrounded by a low picket fence.
The layout of the house is thought out to the smallest detail so that it is as comfortable as possible for living. There are no wide corridors or a huge hall, but there is an abundance of utility rooms. Finnish or Norwegian houses do not have ground floor. The room is often heated by pipes built into the walls. The decoration of the facade usually uses a game of contrasts. For example, the walls are made of light wood, and the window frames are dark, or vice versa. IN last years fashion trend began painting untreated boards in beige, red, brown, terracotta, white or grey colour. A mandatory element of a Scandinavian home is high windows. Often the openings go to two floors at once. In northern European homes, houses traditionally have roofs gable design great steepness. On the one hand, this allows you to relieve the roof from snow loads, on the other hand, attic space remains quite suitable for life. Here you can arrange a bedroom or office. The porch is another integral part of a Scandinavian-style home. A terrace can be attached to the porch, also unfenced.
Scandinavian interior
Scandinavian style design can also be applied to a city apartment. A typical interior should be made in light colors, have functional furniture and modest decor. Another important point- abundance various lamps. These can be chandeliers, sconces, table or floor. Such a light, clean style is not suitable for those who like bright colors or extravagant decor.
Sergey Uglov
Interior designer
“It is important that the walls are smooth and plastered. Most often the walls are painted in White color. Modern Scandinavian style mixed with industrial allows for wall decoration with exposed brickwork. But wallpaper is rarely used, as it is considered impractical. The ceiling can also be white. If space allows, then as decorative element It is appropriate to use beams. It is better to use coverings in light colors on the floor. The distressed white wood tone is very popular.”
White color of walls and ceiling - business card Scandinavian style. This solution has many advantages. Firstly, white color visually expands the space and, as it were, fills it with light and air. Secondly, any furniture, decorative elements, and even houseplants. The basis for the entire interior can be a combination of white and black colors. However, we should not forget about the bright color accents. Without them, the room will look sterile and uncomfortable.
It’s good if it is possible to make an open plan in an apartment or house. The easiest option is to combine the kitchen and living room. There should not be a lot of furniture in the apartment; the Scandinavian style does not allow any excesses. Furniture, often also in light colors, can be wooden. main feature- Availability huge amount modules. Important role in the Scandinavian style is devoted to textiles. There are no ruffles or flounces, natural fabrics are used. Knitted fabric is often used. Bedspreads, blankets or capes with images of animals, snowflakes or waves on the sea surface can remind you that the Scandinavian style was originally ethnic. Interesting option- use knitted scarves or shawls as bedspreads. Small pillows on a sofa or armchair will help to revive a monochrome interior. Today, simple geometric patterns or bright colors are in fashion. It's good if decorative items will also be made from natural materials: wood, metal, clay. White ceramics and glass are especially popular. The Scandinavians lived on the seashore. They were fishermen, sailors and shipbuilders. Therefore, bringing in will look organically in an apartment made in the Scandinavian style. An excellent option is water-turned stones, ship models or a fishing net.
When talking about Scandinavian style, one cannot fail to mention the Hugge style. This is not even a style, but a philosophy of life for the Danes. The word "hugge" cannot be translated into another language. This is a cozy, friendly atmosphere, where there is nothing that can emotionally suppress or irritate. Home should be an oasis of peace, a place of relaxation and meeting with loved ones. The hugge style interior is dominated by muted colors: beige, gray, brown. Floors, doors, furniture - everything is made from natural materials. Materials and textures should be pleasant to the touch and easy to clean. The Danish-style house is filled with warm soft light, illuminated by lamps in the form of garlands or lanterns. The hugge philosophy is a comfortable sofa, a soft blanket, a favorite book and a cup of hot tea. It’s probably not for nothing that the Danes are considered one of the happiest nations in the world.
Stars of Scandinavian design
History and rules of Scandinavian architecture and design
History and rules of Scandinavian architecture and design
History and rules of Scandinavian architecture and design
Photos from sites: nord59.net, admagazine.ru, oooarsenal.ru, finnishdesignshop.com
Difficult to find in modern world person who has not heard of or about furniture from IKEA. But how many people know the names of Scandinavian designers? Alvar Aalto is considered one of the most famous Finnish architects and designers. His ideas had a definite influence on world architecture, and his furniture company Artek created modern culture housing. The three-legged stacking stools Stool 60 or the armchair 402 and the Savoy vase are some of his most famous inventions. The vase was designed by Aalto and his wife for a glass design competition. Its outlines are associated with curves coastline or sea wave. To this day, vases are made by hand. Interestingly, it takes 12 craftsmen and 30 hours of work to create one vase. Eero Aarrnio, who worked with glass and plastic back in 1963, created the Ball chair, which still remains at the top of designer furniture. The Pastil and Tomato chairs floating on water have also become iconic.
Poul Henningsen gave the world lamps from the PH series, the Artichoke chandelier and pendant lamp“Snow Globe”, which are still very popular today. By the way, they were created in the 20s of the 20th century, when the electric light bulb was still considered a technical novelty. Joseph Frank is recognized as the king of Scandinavian textiles. His products still decorate many homes and hotels. Kaare Klint is rightfully considered the father of modern Danish hardware design. His main invention is the Safari chair. Hans Wagner is a Danish architect, creator of the iconic clam chair and many other chair variations. In 1950, Interior magazine in America published a photograph of the Round chair on its cover, calling it the most beautiful chair in the world. These are the chairs that were in the studio at the first Kennedy-Nixon debate. Today, furniture created by Wagner is one of the most sought after at expensive auctions.
I wonder what famous brand IKEA comes up with names for its products based on Scandinavian languages and culture. So, the name of the sofas, coffee tables and storage modules are place names in Sweden. The Bedinge sofa is the name of a town in southwest Sweden, and the Hemnes bed is a town in northern Norway. The town in Denmark corresponds to the Wemb carpet. But the names of bookcases are nothing more than the names of professions in Swedish. And bathroom accessories are... Swedish lakes and rivers.
C The Scandinavian style, born in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, is extremely original in nature - it managed to avoid the influence of ancient culture and absorb all the diversity of traditions and features of the regions among which it began to take shape. Representatives of the Scandinavian peoples are characterized by restraint, even some severity, silence, equanimity and respect for the environment.
F the formation of the Scandinavian style in architecture and interior was facilitated by general features geography: broken coastline, many fjords, cold and harsh climate, a large number of mountains and lakes, huge forests. It is the abundance of forests that determines the popularity of wood in Scandinavia - wooden architecture has been the main type of construction here since ancient times.
ARCHITECTURE
Traditional Scandinavian design is associated with simplicity, rationality and democracy. It is characterized by natural materials, laconic forms, environmental friendliness and quality. One of the characteristic decorative elements is the natural texture of wood, which can be preserved using a special processing technology. The house itself is distinguished by simple shapes, minimal decor, but at the same time, exceptionally high quality workmanship of all construction details.
Considering the fact that a lot of snow falls in Scandinavian countries, the roofs of houses are made pitched. This way the snow melts away without creating unnecessary load. Roofs with skylights allowing efficient use of attic space. In Norway there is original way design of roofs - grass is planted on them. It is worth noting that the height of the house rarely exceeds two floors.
Scandinavian-style houses require large glazing, an abundance of windows, through which natural light penetrates into the home, and on cloudy, long winter days, the inside of the house is as light and cozy as in summer.
When constructing a building, preference is given to natural materials, primarily calibrated or laminated timber. No less popular are frame structures, especially during construction inexpensive houses. There are many brick and reinforced concrete buildings. But Scandinavians still love wood most of all. The facades of houses are finished with siding and covered with plaster. As a rule, they use calm, whitened tones: light gray, light green, light blue, with contrasting white, black is used, and the color of the wood is left natural. Scandinavian builders try to preserve the natural texture of wood, which is only emphasized by a colorless coating or tinting.
Scandinavian architecture is surprisingly organic, solid and in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape.
This is a very calm, devoid of unnecessary pathos, modest and comfortable, but at the same time extremely elegant style.
INTERIOR
I think that there is no person who would not like the Scandinavian style in interior design. It is attractive, radiating lightness, simplicity and at the same time sophistication. There is no pompous luxury or bright individuality in it; it cannot be classified as “piecemeal” in execution like the Art Nouveau style. The main goal Scandinavian style is to create a cozy and warm interior in which it is comfortable and pleasant to live. Due to the absence of expensive exclusive interior components, be it furniture or finishing materials, as in the art deco style, decorating a living space in this style will be affordable a large number people, because all the items that fill it are available in a regular modern store.
You don’t need to be an expert to immediately notice the predominance pastel colors in interior design in Scandinavian style. Beige, light blue, light green, light gray colors create a gentle neutral palette and have a calming effect. The main color, of course, is white. Of course, you can and should add bright accents where appropriate. Such accents are usually plants with their lush green foliage, bright textiles of pillows, and decorative furnishings.
The main requirement for the materials used is their naturalness.Wood, metal, natural stones, glass, cotton, linen, fur, leather, ceramics, any of these materials can be safely used in the Scandinavian style.
Scandinavian furniture is practical and functional. Its shape is simple and light, not massive. When filling the room with her - nothing superfluous, there should be a maximum free space. Most often, furniture is made from light-colored trees (beech, birch, sometimes pine, spruce). For upholstery you can use suede, leather, cotton, linen.
A Scandinavian-style apartment is filled with natural light, so the windows should be large and curtains are light and skipping Sun rays. All possible use of a wide variety of lamps is welcome.
The ceiling is done without any fuss - you can hardly find any stucco or suspended ceiling in a Scandinavian home.
To finish the floor, use parquet boards or laminate. You can often see light shades in floor finishes. White or light blue tiles are suitable for the bathroom. Thin rugs with floral or striped patterns, fleecy carpets, and clay ceramic objects will harmoniously decorate the interior. Wicker baskets and fresh flowers will complement the atmosphere of comfort and warmth. The walls can be decorated with frames with passport photos.
And the Scandinavians are especially fond of glass. It can be matte or transparent. The main thing is that there should be a lot of it! After all, it helps to diffuse light throughout the room, and this is extremely important.
The interior, decorated in Scandinavian style, is good for both country houses, and for small apartments in which it is important to create home comfort without overloading the compressed space with massiveness, pomp and decoration. The simplicity of this style and at the same time elegance will always remain relevant, modern and chosen by people.