What is Scandinavian (Nordic) interior style? Characteristics & Design trends

Scandinavian style Also known as Scandinavian style, it is one of the styles considered to be the interior design trend this year. This is a style that is favored by young people and even the elderly. Because Scandinavian style brings a very fresh, rustic but no less luxurious feeling to the living space due to the interior layout and lighting. Let's review some of the main content about this style that is making waves with SmartDecor.

1. Origin of Scandinavian style

• The word “Scandinavian” comes from “Scandinavia” which is actually a concept. The geographical term refers to the Nordic region comprising Norway, Sweden, and Denmark (although it can sometimes include Finland, Iceland, and Greenland). This partly suggests that geography is a defining characteristic of the Scandinavian style.
• Style Scandinavian was formed in the 1880s but the golden age of this style was in the period 1930-1970.. Scandinavian style exhibitions were also held throughout Europe and North America. These exhibitions were important in bringing Scandinavian style out of the Nordic-European framework.

A corner of the exhibition about Scandinavian Style in 1954 (Source: Collected)

2. What is Scandinavian interior architecture style?

Scandinavian design style is a Nordic design style. It carries many natural, cultural and human elements in this area. Because this style is very popular, when talking about it, anyone will surely think of rooms with bright colors, detailed and simple furniture with the accent of decorative items such as Canvas paintings and items with Nordic motifs. 

3. Characteristics of Scandinavian style

Phong This approach focuses on three elements: beauty, minimalism and functionality, meaning that designs focus on neatness and simplicity; furniture has minimalist lines, optimizing functions without sacrificing aesthetics in design. 

Scandinavian style living room image (Source: SmartDecor)

Colors in Scandinavian Design

• Color Color is the highlight of this style, the main color of this style is white like the color of snow (a characteristic of the climate of the Nordic region). Preferring light, soft colors such as beige, cream, turquoise, etc. to create a larger and brighter space.

• Double when we will catch Designs in this style bring warmth with neutral, bright-warm colors and materials such as leather, wood, and fur rugs... because winter in Northern Europe is very cold and this also affects Scandinavian decoration.

 Image of rustic dining table in Scandinavian style (Source: Collected)

Lighting in Scandinavian design

• Anh Light is one of the important factors that shape this style. Northern European countries have long winters, cold and gloomy air, so the brightness of the house depends largely on light. 

• Many The designs all take full advantage of natural light, so you will often see designs with large windows in the living room and bedroom with curtains. There are also many artificial lighting systems to ensure the space is always bright for days when the outside conditions change.

Image of large windows in Scandinavian living room space (Source: SmartDecor)

Scandinavian bedroom windows (Source: SmartDecor)

Materials in Scandinavian design

• Matter Materials commonly used in this style are wood, leather and fur rugs.

• Wood always appears in Nordic interior designs, wooden floors always stand out under the main wall color of white (light color), bringing brightness and luxury to the space.

• Leather and fur rugs create a cozy space that is also incredibly simple to arrange.

Scandinavian style living room image (Source: Collected)

Decoration and pattern in Scandinavian design

•  Another factor that is also reflected in Scandinavian designs is the spirit of socialism, tolerance and freedom. This spirit makes the interior products tend towards simplicity, not fussy, always respecting natural elements.

• Thing Notable furniture in this style includes: rattan lamps, bronze lampshades, folding chairs, sofas and canvas paintings.
• Painting Nordic-style decorative details such as plaid, stripes, natural foliage, etc.

Scandinavian living room decor (Source: SmartDecor)

Image of Scandinavian kitchen decor (Source: SmartDecor)

 Overview image of luxury apartment space in Scandinavian style (Source: SmartDecor)

Có It can be seen that designers have introduced the Scandinavian lifestyle through emphasizing beautiful yet simple designs, inspired by the climate and nature that can suit everyone.

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