Scandinavian style in the interior of an apartment and a house

Appearing on the stage as an ethnic, Scandinavian design eventually became a real classic, in which national color is reflected not in patterns or folk art objects, but in the general mood of the interior, a combination of its main components.

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The Scandinavian style in the interior of the house reflects the features of its inhabitants. Common features of the northern peoples are solidity, slowness, restraint, love for nature and their home, as well as thrift, which helps to save natural resources. The Scandinavian house is the embodiment of these folk traits. Its design is simple, calm, laconic - and at the same time has a special charm and expressiveness.

Typical room interior in Scandinavian stylee - light, free space, solid, reliable pieces of furniture, cozy textiles and restrained decor.

Basic principles of Scandinavian design

• Color. The interior is usually designed in light, cool colors - white, light gray, sky blue. As additional tones of natural wood, stone, sand and brown shades are used in the design. Accent colors - deep blue, turquoise, yellow, red, black.
• Materials. Natural materials or their high-quality imitations are used: stone, wood, ceramics, plaster. Textiles for interior decoration - natural: linen, cotton, jute.
• Furniture. Wooden, simple-shaped furniture should be solid and solid even in appearance. Natural materials are used as upholstery - cotton, linen, leather, suede.
• Decor. You can use simple elements of bright colors, or objects of complex shapes, but calm tones, for example, a plaster white head of a deer with antlers above the fireplace - a decoration often found in interiors.

In the photo there is a kitchen-living room in a Scandinavian style with an original brick bar counter. Project: «Swedish apartment interior 42 sq. m.». 

Living room: Scandinavian style interior

The living room is the “face” of the house, showing the character of its inhabitants. In the design of the living room, objects that do not perform a functional role, but serve for decoration, are acceptable. At the same time, the basic design rules remain the same: natural materials, light colors, traditional color combinations.

Advice: Since natural light is scarce in northern countries, much attention is paid to artificial lighting. Floor lamps, sconces, table lamps, candles - any devices that increase the illumination are welcome in the living room.

The photo shows a small living room in white. Project: «Scandinavian apartment design in Sweden».

Scandinavian style kitchen interior

The main color of the style - white - is the best suited for the kitchen, as it creates a feeling of cleanliness and increases the illumination, which is important for the room in which food is prepared.In kitchen design, as a rule, try not to use blue tones, as they are believed to suppress appetite and affect the sensitivity of taste buds.

In a brick house, part of the kitchen walls may not be covered with plaster, but only painted white. Often this is done in the area where the work surface is located, then the brickwork acts as an apron. Scandinavian kitchen design implies that natural wood will be used for the floor, it is also desirable to make furniture and the countertop out of wood.

The photo shows a Scandinavian kitchen with an island layout. Project: «Interior design in white: apartment 59 sq. m. in Gothenburg».

Scandinavian style bedroom interior

The main criterion for the design of a room is simplicity. Nothing should distract from the rest. The main decorative element is the wall near the head of the bed, but it should not be bright either. For example, a wall can be finished with wood, if the rest are covered with plaster, while for both coatings one color is chosen - white or a light pastel shade of beige. The decoration of the bedroom will be complemented by textiles of deep colors or with national patterns, as well as a carpet near the bed.

Pictured is a bedroom with a balcony in the Scandinavian style. Project: «Swedish interior design apartment 71 sq. m.».

Scandinavian style in the interior of the nursery

In the design of a nursery, it is necessary to take into account the child's needs for a variety of experiences that contribute to his development. The light background of the walls makes it possible to showcase bright details, emphasizing their importance.

As an accent on a white wall, you can place a black board with a coating that allows you to draw on it with colored crayons - children are happy to paint the walls, and their drawings will play the role of color spots in the interior.

White walls can be decorated with bright vinyl stickers depicting fairy-tale characters for the little ones, letters of their native alphabet for first-graders, or favorite artists for teenagers. Simple pieces of furniture can also be decorated with stickers or even painted in bright colors. Colorful patterns on textiles can also help spice up designs and add personality.

In the photo there is a children's room in a Scandinavian style. Project: "Swedish style in the interior of a three-room apartment."

Scandinavian style bathroom

In the bathroom, cool "Nordic" designs are very appropriate, giving a feeling of cleanliness and freshness. In addition to white, which is usually the main color in plumbing rooms, deep blue is used. Bath textiles in accent colors complement the interior.

As in general for all style rooms, they try to use wood in the bathroom. The Scandinavian bathroom is also characterized by the use of wood. It is used for making sink underframes, bath screens, mirror frames, cabinets.

In surface finishing, colored tiles are used, with its help the space is zoned - for example, part of the walls - in a wet area or near the toilet bowl - is laid out with an ornament of colored tiles or tiles with Scandinavian patterns. The design with wide ornamental stripes extending from floor to walls and even to the ceiling looks fresh and original.

Scandinavian style house interior

The design of your own home in Scandinavia provides for large windows to increase the illumination of interiors and walls with good thermal insulation properties. Houses are mainly built of wood, stone ones are trimmed with wooden materials.

The Scandinavian style in the interior of a country house continues in its exterior - the forms are simple, laconic, perhaps even rough, giving the impression of solidity and reliability. My home is my fortress: this is said about the houses of the northern peoples.

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Photos of interiors in Scandinavian style

Below are photographs showing the main features of Scandinavian design in premises for various purposes.

Photo 1. The main color in the interior of the Scandinavian kitchen-living room is white. It is complemented by light wood on the floor. Textile elements play the role of decorative accent.

Photo 2. In the laconic design of the white Scandinavian bedroom, the accent wall at the headboard is highlighted with white boards.

Photo 3. The dark gray furnishings contrast with the light floor, bringing the interior to life.

Photo 4. The bright bedroom is not distinguished by an exquisite design, but it looks very original due to bright color additions and non-standard lamps.

Photo 5. The combination of two opposite colors - white and black - defines the tough graphic design of the living room, the natural wood of the floor softens the interior, and the skin on the floor makes it cozy.

Photo 6. The stark white kitchen is adorned with a colorful homespun rug typical of northern interiors.

Photo 7. The Scandinavian style of the interior is emphasized in the entrance area by a coat rack that resembles both wood and antlers.

Photo 8... The Scandinavian interior design in the child's room provides color accents that stand out against a neutral background.

Photo 9. The style of a large bathroom with a laundry area is accentuated by a natural vine linen drawer.