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Not sure how to decorate your apartment? Do you value functional solutions and minimalism, and is sustainability important to you? In that case, the Scandinavian style is the best choice—it has one main goal: to create a comfortable space for everyday life.
The Scandinavian style is all about functional solutions and simplicity of form. Furniture chosen for an interior in this style should be functional and made of natural materials. Avoid excessive ornamentation, and ensure that every design element is comfortable to use. Learn more about this trendy interior design style.
Functional furniture and a restrained color palette are the foundation of minimalist design
Functional minimalism—characteristics of the Scandinavian style
The simplicity of the furniture is perfectly highlighted by a light-colored wooden floor, which adds a cozy feel and softens the austere nature of the minimalist design. It’s important to ensure plenty of natural light—according to Scandinavian philosophy, windows should remain uncovered all day, while in the evening they can be covered with blinds. Avoid heavy drapes or decorative curtains, which unnecessarily take up living space.
Functionality is just as important here as aesthetics. Consequently, wardrobes, dressers, and bookshelves in Scandinavian design will be very simple.
White Reigns in Scandinavia
And it is precisely white that is the dominant shade in interiors designed in the Scandinavian style. Thanks to white, interiors are open to light, neutral, and spacious—which works perfectly for small homes or apartments. Additionally, white provides the best backdrop for individual interior design elements—furniture and accessories. Walls, window frames, and doors in this color are particularly desirable. If stark, icy white isn’t your favorite color, you can opt for its softer shades—tinted with gray and beige.
A Minimalist Living Room with a Scandinavian Design
Other colors
Other colors that should appear in a Scandinavian interior include light colors and cool shades that evoke the northern landscape—frosty beiges, deep navies, and all shades of gray. White pairs best with black, so feel free to experiment with contrasting combinations of these colors on both walls and accessories. Geometric patterns, stripes, and ethnic black-and-white motifs are the key to adding variety to an austere interior that yearns for the icy waters of the north.
Hygge-Style Accessories
In a minimalist interior, accessories play an important role; when chosen with due restraint, they complement the understated design of the space. In this case, hygge-style accessories—those that create a warm and cozy atmosphere—work best. Remember, however, to choose accessories made from natural materials, such as wood, cork, glass, linen, or cotton. Avoid plastic and other synthetic materials that disrupt
Interior doors—the Barcelona B.8 model—will beautifully complement a Scandinavian-style interior
Textiles
To liven up a Scandinavian-style interior a bit, opt for textiles with ethnic patterns—pillows, bedspreads, sofa or armchair throws, curtains, rugs, and table runners. Stick to a muted color palette that echoes the colors of nature, but the patterns can be large, contrasting, and bold.
Color Accents
In some areas, it’s also worth adding a pop of color. Wooden picture frames, travel souvenirs, thickly woven throws, and scented candles work wonderfully as decorations that will be the icing on the cake of a Scandinavian-style interior. Functional, minimalist, yet with flair and taste.
White as the Main Element in Scandinavian Interior Design
Scandinavian-style doors from Barański
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When choosing doors, avoid excessive ornamentation; opt for a simple form and timeless white. The Scandinavian style is characterized by simplicity and delicacy of form—and that’s exactly what the Barcelona and Focus models from the Barański Premium line embody. Remember that Scandinavian designs aren’t just about pure white. Doors in shades of gray—such as RAL 7047 or RAL 7040—will harmoniously complement the overall design. However, if you want to preserve the wood’s natural grain and show off the rings, colors such as bleached, mottled, cappuccino, or clear varnish will be perfect for these door models. They’ll look especially good with an oak finish.
Hygge-Style Home Decor Accessories
Barański Optimo
Interior doors from the Vertical or Modern series by Barański Optimo are also an excellent choice. Barański Optimo offers a wide range of colors that fit the Scandinavian style: matte white, white mottled oak, ash walnut, gray walnut, écru oak, or even natural oak. The white VERTICAL B.2.2 door with its minimalist design is a perfect fit—delicate glazing, subdued colors, and an elegant handle make it the ideal complement to a Scandinavian-style interior.
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