Blondes have more fun – Scandinavian chic

Scandinavian interior design ~ Whether you’ve seen it Flipping through interior magazines or catalogs such as West Elm, Scrolled by it while on Instagram, Pinned it to your Pinterest board,  or maybe admired it in your neighbors living room. You probably already know how this popular design style feels. It’s clean, crisp, inviting, calming yet with plenty of interest.

The style was, and continues to be, simple and minimal, functional and accessible. At its core, Scandinavian interior design centers on simple yet impactful ways of improving daily life, adding design to the ordinary, and bringing it with it sense of serenity. 

Here are 5 Tips to making your house blonde, fun, chic, & hygge (cozy)!

1. MINIMIZE

Scandinavian design emphasizes bright, light, and open spaces, with enough room to move and breathe within them. Visual elements like clean lines and white space evoke a sense of calm and capacity.

2. CHOOSE QUALITY

In keeping with the Scandinavian tradition of craftsmanship, invest in high quality, multi-purpose or practical pieces, if you don’t already have them. Scandinavian furniture, light fixtures, and other functional items should have a modern and striking look, while remaining simple and not overly ornate.

3. BRING NATURE INSIDE

Scandinavians have a unique and hard-earned appreciation for nature because, historically, natural resources in Scandinavian countries were scarce. People had to learn to work with nature, to understand and respect it, in order to get the most out of what nature offered. This appreciation for nature comes through in the way Scandinavians spend time outdoors, and in the way they design and decorate their homes.

4. THINK NEUTRAL ~ WITH POPS OF COLOR

When considering color, imitate the palette of nature—think earth, stone, and wood, with pops of brighter color. A neutral color scheme is simple yet sophisticated, and choosing lighter versions of wall color gives lightness, as does light wood. This backdrop makes it possible for furniture pieces to function as accents, providing interest and contrast. Graphic art,  botanical prints, textiles and smaller accents, are welcomed infusions of joy.

5. ADD SOME HYGGE

Hygge is a Danish word that roughly translates to cozy togetherness. 

Critics of Scandinavian design often mistake the style for minimalism, which many people consider harsh and cold. Some people do enjoy a version of Scandinavian style that is lean, minimal, and almost monistic. But more often than not, the coolness of white and hard lines are softened by warmer textures and colors.