Style a Scandi setting

Calm and serene, neutral interiors and Scandinavian-inspired homewares are so easy to live with, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

IF YOU live by the mantra less is more and covet Scandi style, chances are you’re surrounded by natural shades, your furniture echoes craftmanship and nature, there’s a clever mix of beauty with utility in your decor choices and you can’t stand clutter.

This is the Scandi way – and it’s a timeless combination. But if you’re looking to start afresh, open up your space with a light pale palette and add more natural elements such as sheepskin, wood and earthy tones – or you’re still curating your Scandi scheme, there’s always a way to add a new twist or update. Here’s how to shop this timeless trend right now...

Round sheepskin

seat pads, from £32, Graham &

Green

Ideal for spindle dining chairs or an occasional stool,

we love these sumptuous sheepskin

seat pads in ivory, rose, vole and steel.

Luxe and ‘lagom’ (that’s Swedish for

‘just right’).

WoodWick smoked walnut & maple candles with pluswick: medium hourglass, £19.99 and large hourglass, £26.99, WoodWick

With a wooden wick, dancing flame and sound of a crackling fire, these WoodWick candles fire the senses with base notes of smoked vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood topped with burnt sugar, toasted walnut and roasted cinnamon. A warm welcome for anyone coming in from the cold.

Miki cane rocking chair, £149, Dunelm

If rock look, you the this really Scandi want to contemporary rocking chair inspired by mid-century design is sure to be a big hit. Super stylish, its clean lines are complemented by the cane seating, giving it an airy, timeless look.

Set of 6 Cox & Cox speckled dinner plates, £128, Next

Finished in a blush pink glaze, this ceramic tableware is inspired by the Japanese tradition of Wabi-Sabi – finding beauty in imperfection, such as bowls used for tea ceremonies and appreciating their uneven surfaces – fused with Scandi simplicity. The palette provides the perfect backdrop for gravadlax with mustard and dill sauce, too!

Handle ceramic vase, £28; artificial foliage in white vase,

£38, Next

Pottery is right on point, and artisan

pieces such as these distinctive vessels will contrast beautifully with

a monochrome scheme.

Malmo ruffle white double bedding set, £115 (other items from a selection), Silver Mushroom

This bedding 200-thread-count ruffle-edged set in tumbled washed cotton has that lovely restful, relaxed feel about it, and works like a dream when styled with crochet cushions and chunky knits. Stoneware accessories in soft greys and bleached wood furniture will play up the vintage charm.

Urban Paradise sideboard - black, £120, B&M

Simple and neutral enough elements the Scandi with natural to suit aesthetic, sideboard this boasts attractive cane doors and the storage capacity to help you keep work surfaces sparse... apart from your sculpted vase on top, of course.

Cosy sheepskin chair, £1,600( other items froma selection), The White Company

Soft and luxurious, elegant and timeless, this curved accent chair upholstered in curly sheepskin evokes thoughts of fireside cocktails and lounging around in your favourite cable- knit sweater.

Clarence desk, £795 (other items from a selection), Graham & Green

Even if you’ve nailed working from home and have your space sorted, this utilitarian desk, crafted in mango wood with industrial-inspired pipework, will sit in perfect harmony with modern rustic decos. Plus, there’s the added bonus of four roomy drawers to clear the clutter.

Gaia candle by Sainte in blush, £36, Iamfy.co

With her shapely silhouette and soft, rounded edges, this gorgeous Gaia candle is almost too good to burn. But if you can’t resist striking a match, she’ll cast a beautiful shadow.