FORM & FUNCTION

Scandinavia has a particular flair for affordable, functional furniture, made using natural materials and traditional craftsmanship, and it is at the heart of Scandi style. “You can learn a lot about a nation from their homes, and in Denmark, most of them have a very similar look: white walls, wooden floors, uncluttered surfaces and smart, designer touches,” says Helen Russell, author of The Year of Living Danishly

(Icon, $17). “Every home is centred around a dining room table and having family meals together is an important part of life.”