Like the name, Scandinavian decor emerged in Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Sweden and Norway) around the 20th century and soon spread around the world for its functionality as well as beauty. With the popularity, the style also arrived in Brazil and gained many followers. Learn more about Scandinavian decor and how to join this trend.
What is Scandinavian decor?
The Scandinavian decor is a concept that values the minimalism and warmth. Its main features are neutral tones used in the decoration, wooden furniture with straight cuts and without many drawings, predominantly white walls, focus on an environment with natural light and only accessories that are necessary to compose an environment. In addition, the Scandinavian decor emphasizes handicrafts, mainly local. In other words, the Scandinavian style values:
- Natural lighting
- Larger room
- Only necessary objects
- Furniture in neutral tones
- Wooden furniture and handicrafts
- White walls
- Large environment
1- How to decorate Scandinavian style?
Once you understand what the important points are, learn how to decorate your home in Scandinavian style and join this timeless trend.
Scandinavian room
First, learn to decorate your room with the Scandinavian concept, bringing it to the reality of Brazil, a tropical country, different from where the style emerged. See which elements are important to decorate your room and get inspired:
2- An Open Concept
An open concept for those who live in an apartment and need to put the dining and living room in the same space. The sofa in an off white tone, combined with a medium gray wall and the colors were due to the plants, making the environment comfortable.
3- Large Window
A small room, but with a very large window to let in natural light, which is an important part of the Scandinavian concept. Once again, the point of color being brought by the plants.
4- Earthy Tones
Earthy tones are part of the style of Scandinavian decor, so you can fearlessly bet on elements with this hue.
5- Ice-colored wall and Wooden Furniture
An ice-colored wall, combined with a gray sofa and earthy tones added by some wooden furniture.
6- White or Ice Tone
For those who want a sofa with a stronger tone, ideal for those who have pets and children at home, bet on walls with a tone of white or ice, as in the example above.
7- Pink Tones and Natural Light
Another form of Scandinavian decoration for the room, with slightly pink tones, lots of white and lots of natural light.
Scandinavian cuisine
As well as the living room, the Scandinavian kitchen also values the well-being and comfort of the room. And yes, it is possible to adopt the style even in a small space by making the right choices. Kitchens usually have small windows that let in little natural light, so an open concept comes in to help in this regard.
The open concept integrates the kitchen with another room, usually the living and dining room. With good lighting in these rooms, your kitchen will also receive natural light, which is the essence of Scandinavian. White counters with stones that imitate wood are a great option. Check out some inspirations below:
8- Large Kitchen
A large kitchen, with white walls, cabinets and ceiling, with some objects and furniture in a golden or woody tone. Plants bring more points of color.
9- Cabinets and Plants
Cabinets in white tones and also with wood accents. Household items follow the same color palette and once again the plants bring color to the environment.
10- Kitchen with Common Marble
A very small kitchen option with Scandinavian decor. A sink with a very common marble in Brazil, combined with white cabinets and appliances in a shade of gray.
11- Delicate Kitchen
A more delicate kitchen with a little more color. Blue cabinets combined with earthy objects and a white wall to reflect natural lighting well.
12- Natural Light and Wood
For those who love wood, this is a Scandinavian kitchen option to get inspired, with plenty of natural light and wood.
Dining room
If your dining room is not integrated with the kitchen or living room, this topic is for you to inspire. To compose your Scandinavian decor, you can bet on round wooden tables, with chairs in a boho and minimalist style. Check out some inspirations:
13- Various Objects
A dining room with various objects in earthy tones, from the table to the paintings on the wall.
14- Hallmark
White brick wall, a hallmark of Scandinavian style, with a white stone table and earthy accents.
15- Combining the Objects
Another option combining the white round table, with chains with wooden details and a mirror with a wooden frame.
Scandinavian bedroom
The bedroom is one of the easiest rooms to bring this style into the decor. Comfort is the priority of Scandinavian style and an ideal room is a comfortable room. For those who love DIY, bet on beds made of straws. The decor follows the same style already mentioned, earthy tones, wooden points on the objects, good source of natural light and white walls. Check out some ideas to get inspired:
16- Wooden Bed
A wooden bed, with white pillows and pillowcases and plants in the environment to bring color.
17- Colorful Bedroom
A Scandinavian bedroom with added color. On the bed, shades of burnt pink and white, on the wall a light gray and wood-framed pictures.
18- Decorative Objects
A room with many decorative objects, but in a Scandinavian style. The headboard is a retro wooden bed, combined with other elements in neutral tones.
19- White Brick Wall with Decorative Objects
The white brick wall, combined with wooden decorative objects, as well as the headboard.
20- Regular Bed with Basics
A regular bed, with a white bedspread and pillows adding colors and plants to bring Scandinavian style to the room.
21- Minimalist Scandinavian Decor
A minimalist Scandinavian decor option, with a plain white wall, straw object in the earth tone decor.
How to make Scandinavian decoration with little money?
It’s a minimalist style, meaning less is more. To do this, bet on the right decoration objects to transform the environment into a Scandinavian style. See some options of these articles that will transform your home decor, even with little money.
22- Blanket for couch
23-Frames
24-Cushions
25-Wooden Housewares
26- Delicate objects
