Scandinavian-style living room - practical and sophisticated
We will not hide, we are fascinated by the simplicity and sophisticated beauty of the Scandinavian style. Perhaps only this style, being very practical, allows you to end the mess without much difficulty. Here, quality is more important than quantity, and sophistication is seamlessly intertwined with moderation and minimalism! Thanks to those who have developed and perfected the Scandinavian style in accordance with the ideas of a wide audience about aesthetics and ergonomics, it is still, after many decades from the moment of its appearance on the international scene, very, very much appreciated and widely used.
Having decorated the interior of the living room in the Scandinavian style, you will inevitably fall in love with this beautiful and effective design! And in order to convince you of this and spur your imagination, we offer to get acquainted with our collection of magnificent Scandinavian living rooms.
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Small Scandinavian-style living rooms
Born in the regions of harsh Scandinavian winters, which require practicality and at the same time a feeling of airiness that allows you to drive away gloom and gloom, this style is ideal for small living rooms. If it comes to creating a background in the Scandinavian rooms, it is not superfluous to recall that the color palette here is minimized - all of them are, as a rule, snow-white. This reduces fragmentation and visually increases the space. Using a limited amount of straight-line decor also helps in creating a neat living room that looks attractive, bright, and fun.
A smear of greenery in a luxurious Scandinavian living room (from Claudia Stephenson Interiors).
A small living room with a brick wall and pendant lights by Tom Dixon (from David Butler Photography).
The idea of decorating a small Scandinavian-style living room (from Studio Cuvier).
When decorating a small living room, the main thing is not to shy away from the chosen color, otherwise you will not get a Scandinavian style, but a typical and boring atmosphere. You can add other colors with simple little accents. A mirror (or even two), a soft carpet, a stylish side table, an elegant floor lamp and a cozy armchair will help to complete the created image.
White and gray!
As we have said, white has always been dominant in the Scandinavian living rooms. But in the past few years, a different neutral color has been used more often - gray, which quickly replaced white and found a way to coexist with it. Moreover, this fashionable trend simply refuses to disappear. It is time to bring this shade to your Scandinavian living room by putting a cozy gray sofa there or even painting one of the walls in an accent smoky gray color. In Scandinavian interiors, light gray usually looks good, but you can choose a darker shade if you want to create a greater visual contrast.
A stack of books adds color to this “sterile” living space (from Resolution: 4 Architecture).
All about white! (from Holly Marder).
Elegantly decorated small Scandinavian-style living room (by Louise de Miranda).
Black and white background with the addition of shades of gray look excellent in the Scandinavian living rooms, and this seems to combine modern minimalism with urban style. But remember that black should be used sparingly to simply fix the space and highlight certain architectural features, since an excess of black can quickly change the mood and attractiveness of the interior.
Color accents
Continuing along the Scandinavian path while decorating the living room interior, you realize that you need to get rid of excess decor, and at the same time open the door for yourself into the world of exciting and sophisticated accents permeated with beautiful shades.Geometric patterns and abstract design elements create a sense of playfulness and enthusiasm and make your Scandinavian living room unique. The small color accents that you bring into your living room are instantly in the spotlight thanks to the laconic background that this original style offers.
Black and white living room with elegant splashes of yellow (from Studio Revolution).
Magnificent living room with colorful wallpaper and carpet (from Touch Interiors).
Sofa cushions and other decorative elements carry color and a slight sense of playfulness (from Trunk Creative).
Canonical Scandinavian decor
One of the main potentials of the Scandinavian style is the possibility of using a timeless and iconic decor, and from the many available options you can choose what suits you the most. Amazing things created by renowned artists such as Charles Ames, Arne Jacobsen and Isamu Noguchi are worth investing in, as they will serve as excellent focal points in your living room. Of course, putting an Ames chair or a Platner coffee table at home is a rather expensive pleasure, but you will soon realize that it's worth it. Form the rest of the living room around these “special inclusions”: you can even put furniture from IKEA - you will probably be able to find one or two interesting things that will help complete the image you created.
Charming Swedish apartment with a relaxing atmosphere.
The combination of modernity of the middle of the last century with the Scandinavian style (from the Texas Construction Company).
An elegant coffee table by Platner is the center of this beautiful Scandinavian-style living room (by Joanna Laajisto).
Mixing styles
In conclusion, we look at several living rooms that combine a traditional Scandinavian look with other styles from around the world, which creates an amazing and unique living space. Mid-century modernism and Scandinavian style seem to have borrowed various concepts from each other to a large extent and can be combined into a single whole without much effort. Vintage, retro and rustic style are also able to add intrigue to the Scandinavian living room. You can draw inspiration from the brilliant works of Isamu Noguchi and form your own version of the “reunification of the Far East and Scandinavia”!
Throw a pillow or two on the floor to create an informal, laid-back atmosphere (from Burmester Photography).
Quiet living room with warm wooden walls (by Retrouvius Ryland Peters & Small).
Modern Scandinavian style for convenience and ergonomics! (from Corynne Pless Photography).
In the Scandinavian living room there is something peaceful, reassuring and soothing, which makes it ideal for a city house, surrounded by constant noise and chaos. Find your own creative approach, and soon you will want to decorate your kitchen, bedroom and other rooms of your apartment or house in this style.
