Scandi style

Restful and relaxing, a clutter-free home is an aesthetic catching on over here, too

If you live by the mantra less is more and covet the Scandi aesthetic, 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 late to the party you can still curate your own cool haven by adding a light pale palette and adding more natural elements such as sheepskin, wood and earthy tones.

Here’s how to shop this timeless trend right now.

Cosy Sheepskin Chair, £1,600 (other items from a 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.

Urban Paradise Sideboard, Black, £120, B&M Simple and neutral with enough natural elements to suit the Scandi aesthetic, this sideboard boasts attractive cane doors and the storage capacity to help you keep work surfaces sparse… apart from your sculpted vase on top, of course.

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 – fused, of course, with Scandi simplicity.

Miki Cane Rocking Chair, £149, Dunelm Rock the Scandi look with this contemporary rocking chair inspired by mid-century design. Super stylish, its clean lines are complemented by the cane seating, giving it an airy, timeless look.

Clarence Desk, £795 (other items from a selection), Graham & Green This utilitarian desk, in mango wood with industrialinspired pipework, sits in perfect harmony with modern rustic decos.

Ines Side Table in Black Marble & Black, £99 (was £149; other items from a selection or part of room set), Cult Even when you’ve made a clean sweep and gone minimal, you still need to introduce an object of desire – such as this art decoinspired side table with a black metal base and marble top. Styled with a designer coffee table book and geometric candle holder, it will bring everything bang up to date.

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.

Malmo Ruffle White Double Bedding Set, £115 (other items from a selection), Silver Mushroom This ruffle-edged bedding set in 200-thread-count 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.

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”).

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.