Scandinavian Bedroom Design is all about being calm, pure, simple and functional. This design emerged in the 1950s and become popular again in the 1990s. Scandinavia is a region in Northern Europe which includes countries such as Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Faroe Islands and Iceland. Though often overlooked as travel destination in favor of traditional tourist cities such as Paris, Rome and London, the Scandinavian region offers much inspiration for home design and décor. Here are some tips on how to add the Scandinavian style to your home.
Colours: The main colours in a Scandinavian design are neutral, such as beige, white and pale. However, it’s becoming more popular now to add in injections of color, such as grey, black and yellow. It’s the whole simplicity of the design that makes it succeed as a Scandinavian look.
Furniture: Scandinavian furniture is simple, elegant and heavily influenced by Arts and Crafts movement. Basically, Scandinavian designs include lots of wood, this being the main material used. Passing through the bedroom and kitchens, wood can be found all over the house in all pieces of furniture such as chairs, tables, beds, wardrobes, cupboards and dressings. This makes the furniture highly functional and attractive.
The furniture designs are usually streamlined without extra decorative additions. The furniture should be painted in light colours in order to render more light. Look for items like wood-framed couch with white, gray checked material on cushion and simple light-wood table and chairs.
Lighting: Lighting is a very important factor in the Scandinavian interior design. Scandinavians live many months in darkness, so sunlight and fresh air are appreciated elements of décor. Keep curtains minimal, in pale colors and sheer fabrics. For indoor lighting, use several light sources instead of one. Place floor lamps and table lamps in various parts of the room to add different lighting levels.
Scandinavian Bedroom Design
