Colors, materials, furniture and decor are described in detail and shown by examples how to design an apartment in Scandinavian style.

A practical approach to the design of space has long gone beyond the borders of the Nordic countries, where it originated at one time, and has gained enormous popularity all over the world. Simple and budget solutions are suitable for any housing: from a spacious three-bedroom apartment to a tiny studio. And most importantly, all of them can be implemented independently. In this article we have collected the most striking features of apartments in Scandinavian style and photos of beautiful interiors. Be inspired to repair!

Scandinavian style in the interior

Features

This direction perfectly reflects the restrained mentality of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland. Despite the lack of heat and sun, the Scandinavians have learned to squeeze the most out of small apartments, making them cozy and bright in a simple way. This formed the basis of the style, which is loved all over the world for its accessibility and versatility.

The main markers of the Scandinavian style:

Apartment design in Scandinavian style

Let’s take a closer look at what Scandinavian interior design consists of and how to apply these ideas in your apartment.

Palette

The color scheme of any scandi interior is based on light colors, they not only visually increase the area of the room, but also make the space brighter and more cozy. And for the northern countries, where there is always little sun, this is especially important.

Basic colors for the palette in this style:

The palm tree in this list, of course, goes to white, it is the main color, on which, as on a blank canvas, brighter details are applied. A neutral background emphasizes furniture and decor, compensating for their simplicity and not drawing attention to themselves. But it is very important to complement it with other shades so that the space does not seem hospital-like sterile. Here tactile-pleasant cozy textures come to the rescue, which balance the cold tones of the palette characteristic of Scandi.

Saturated natural shades are suitable for bright local accents (the main thing is naturalness!):

Black, dark gray or brown elements are necessarily present in the palette, they add contrast to the space, set off a calm base and “collect” a light interior, making it more graphic and voluminous. 

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