Scandinavian interior design has its roots in minimalism, and its popularity has spread across the world for its focus on the most important elements of a room and its ability to promote informal and open family living and entertaining.
Scandinavian climates make it difficult and unpleasant to entertain outdoors, so living rooms are used as the busiest and most popular room in the home, where families spend time together which is valued and cherished.
The focus on minimalism means that only items with a function or a clear purpose are included in the design. Everything must bring calmness, encourage communication, be informality and promote togetherness.
White is a popular colour in Scandinavian design, with most rooms that follow the trend incorporating an all-white colour for walls and some furniture. The white gives the room a pure and open atmosphere, but allows us to place emphasis in what matters the most.
There is a huge focus on family life, so if you do need to add a bit of colour and decoration to a minimalist room, why not incorporate your children’s drawings or a favourite piece of artwork? Make it personal and make it count.
Dining as a family is an important part of Scandinavian cultures, and therefore dining tables that are accessible, informal and comfortable are at the forefront of design. Light wooden dining tables and chairs are popular and look fantastic, but if you’d like a bit of fun and creativity you can always add a warming splash of colour.
Scandinavian design also champions the great outdoors, so natural materials including stone and wood are a huge part of interior decoration.
