Interior decorating, Scandinavian style

If you’re a renovator, DIY enthusiast, self-proclaimed interior designer or even just a fan of the old Feng Shui, then you’ve probably heard of the Scandinavian Style.

The style comes from, you guessed it, Scandinavia as it follows simple design rules which are required when living up in the north.

Because the sun is out for legitimately half the year, and the other half is spent in complete darkness, the Scandinavians came up with a few interior design techniques that just make living easier.

And even though we don’t experience this profound night and day here in Australia, the Scandi look has crossed the seas and moved into our Aussie homes.

COLOUR

The colour pallette for a Scandi-style home is generally white, bright white, light white and light greys, blues, greens and pale browns.

The reason for such an insipid and bland colour scheme is to allow both natural and artificial light to travel further.

However, don’t go too white or your room might look very sterile.

These pale colours allow light to bounce off the walls and to offset the gloominess of the outside in the middle of a northern winter but also keep it warm inside.

MATERIAL

The Scandi style thrives on layering.

So, incorporating finishes like stone and timber floorboards are a good start.

Carpets aren’t as popular but throws and rugs are a different story.

Natural materials such as wool, hemp and sisal are popular picks when flooring your Scandi home.

But keep it simple, because a Scandinavian-style home has a very clean look.

Lastly, don’t over-do a room by filling it with everything you own.

Instead, follow the flow of the room and only use what is necessary: clean lines and simple joinery are the key to the Scandi style.