Scandinavian Style In The Interior And In The Country

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

In the modern world, it is not so difficult to find information on almost any type of interior design. You can also find and order almost any item of style that interests you. Depending on the level of income or aesthetic preferences, you can choose a more luxurious or more democratic style of decoration. Not everyone can afford furniture in the spirit of Louis XIV, oriental bedspreads or stucco with gilding. And, not everyone likes such pretentious things. And for fans of democracy, minimalism and ecology, you can offer other design ideas. Among the current and popular styles, we will single out Scandinavian today

When did this style appear?

It is clear from the name that this type of design originated in Scandinavia. The inhabitants of this harsh, in comparison with southern Europe, lands have learned to find harmony in very simple spaces with a minimum of objects. The surrounding northern nature has a cool neutral color scheme.

The Scandinavian style became especially popular in the 50s of the 20th century, after an exhausting war. It is clear that the inhabitants of devastated Europe, and many other countries, were at that moment not up to luxurious interiors. And the Scandinavian designers offered a way out: comfortable, functional, and most importantly, inexpensive style.

What are the main distinguishing features of this style?

Color spectrum

Light, pastel, milky, gray, and in general all sorts of soft muted tones. This is a monochrome style or a combination of black and white. And, first of all, "cold" colors belong to it. And also the color of unpainted wood, brick and even concrete is very popular in interiors. Inserts from these materials can be seen in famous and fashionable Scandinavian design solutions.

The walls and ceiling in the house are usually white, this helps to visually enlarge the room and give it brightness, which is important in a northern climate. The absence of curtains makes it possible to let in as much light as possible into the house. Glass chandeliers, numerous lamps, floor lamps, sconces of simple laconic forms serve to increase the lighting.

Recently, gold, bronze and wine colors have become very popular. They look especially advantageous on a white background.

White, green and natural wood color are the basic tones on which many design ideas are based. By combining these colors, you can get the effect of an eco-friendly home, spacious and cozy.

Form

First of all, simplicity is important here. Simple lines, comfortable and practical furniture. Classic furniture with a very simple, even emphatically simple finish.

Minimalism and functionality

There should be few things, they do not clutter up the rooms and leave more space, more space, more air. Nevertheless, things should be beautiful and, most importantly, comfortable. This is the peculiar aesthetics of this style.

Democracy and accessibility

The Scandinavian style is also called "Swedish Art Nouveau", it is also "Swedish Empire" or the style of King Gustav, named after the King of Sweden. Usually, the Empire style means something pretentious, pompous. With lots of gilding and stucco molding. The Gustavian Empire style does not contain anything like that. Everything here is restrained, simple, uncomplicated. Gilding is present only in the form of a small edging, as a slight accent in the interior.

Environmental friendliness

The main material is wood. Wood is present everywhere and in all forms: wood floors, wood furniture and decor, branches and firewood, dishes, toys, decorations, finishes. In addition to wood, the Scandinavian interior also includes other organic materials: wool, leather, natural textiles (linen and cotton), wicker furniture, animal skins, glass and ceramics. And also an obligatory element - green houseplants. The floor is usually wooden, less often linoleum is placed "under the tree".

How to equip a Scandinavian-style country house?

This style is ideal for summer cottages, as it is simple, affordable and cheap, which is important during a crisis. Environmental friendliness, the use of recyclable materials and natural materials in decoration are also suitable for summer cottages.

As we have already said, the basis of the style is the classic with a very simple finish for the furniture. You can take an old table or chair, or buy one at a flea market. Then paint it "antique". Before painting, the edges and joints are rubbed with a candle, and after painting, these places are cleaned.

You can drag the furniture with striped or plaid fabric. Sew curtains and bedspreads from the same fabric. Visit IKEA stores for inexpensive accessories in the style you want. A round stool with three or four legs is ideal for a country house. It can be dyed white or covered with a matching fabric. Or just leave it in a natural "wood" tone.