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27 Scandinavian Living Rooms for Nordic Inspired Design

The appeal of Scandinavian living rooms reaches much farther than the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. Around the world, many people adore Scandi style home decor. Our guide is here to help bring you inspiration as you design your dream Scandi living room. These nordic living room ideas will help you create a beautiful living room that works for every member of your home.

The living room is one of the most important rooms in the home. It’s where we spend time with our loved ones, watch movies, sip our morning coffee, and perhaps enjoy some quality time alone. At a minimum, your living room should have a great sofa, a practical coffee table, and perhaps an accent chair or side table. Beyond that, you’ll need to consider whether you want a living room rug, a table lamp, overhead lighting, a television, and more.

If you are interested in Scandinavian interior design, you already know that this style of Nordic decor is influenced by minimalism and practicality.

Scandi decor is all about using furniture that takes a simple form and decorative objects that are also highly functional. There’s rarely any frivolity to nordic style homes – everything is simple and has a purpose.

These gorgeous Scandinavian living rooms will exemplify the core Scandinavian decorating principles. You’ll find simple gray sofas, creamy white decor, and pops of Scandinavian blue.

Pampas Grass Coffee Table Centerpiece

Pampas grass is a very popular neutral decorative accent that you can use almost anywhere in your home. Here three stems have been placed in a spherical glass vase to create a Scandi coffee table centerpiece. A good tip is to always use flower stems in groups of odd numbers – 3, 5, and 7 for example!

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Faux Fur Stool

A faux fur stool adds extra seating and serves as an interesting accent piece in this Americanized Scandi living room design.

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White Slipcovered Sofa and White Coffee Table

This is an example of a nordic-inspired living room design – a white slipcovered sofa, black floor lamp, beige walls, and round white coffee table work together harmoniously.

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Pink and Blue Colorful Throw Pillows

You can incorporate subtle pops of color in your living room like this space which has pink and blue throw pillows tossed on the sofa.

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Block Marble Table

Scandi living rooms often feature solid block marble coffee tables.

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Black Wall Sconce Lighting

Black minimalist lighting fixtures seem to be the most popular choice for Scandinavian home lighting decor.

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Beige Sofa

This warm Scandinavian living room has lots of charm.

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Black and White Striped Rug

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Minimalist Line Art for Walls

Minimalist line art of various sizes works to form this beautiful gallery wall. This is one of my favorite Scandinavian living room feature wall ideas!

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Nesting Coffee Table

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Black Leather Butterfly Chair

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Geometric Glass Coffee Table

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Gray Velvet Sofa

The gray velvet sofa in this living room gives it an upscale and sophisticated vibe.

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Black Marble Coffee Table

The black marble coffee table in this living room is eye catching, but so is the black and white accent wall. Scandinavian living room paint colors include black, gray, white, and cream.

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Arc Floor Lamp

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Gallery Wall Art

This is a great example of a Scandinavian living room feature wall with multiple artworks and graphics displayed in black, white and wood frames.

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Gray Sectional Sofa

Scandinavian sectional sofas can provide ample seating for people with large families!

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Beni Ourain Rug

This minimalist Scandinavian living room has a sprawling Beni Ourain rug to keep things cozy and comfortable.

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Bohemian Scandinavian Decor

Why not include a little boho flair into your Scandinavian home design?

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White Coffee Table

You can’t go wrong with a simple white coffee table in your Scandi family room.

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Exposed Wood Ceiling Beams

The exposed wood beams on the ceiling of this rustic Scandinavian living room make for a cozy interior.

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Pink Sofa

This is another great example of decorating with muted colors in Scandinavian homes. This pale pink sofa looks beautiful inside this Scandinavian living space.

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Floor Poof

Floor poofs have become a very nordic style design element.

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Faux Fur Chair

You have to keep warm in the winter, after all!

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White Marble Coffee Table

A rectangular coffee table made of marble is the perfect living room companion.

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Black Leather Sofa

Go bold with a black leather sofa.

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Ceramic Vases on Coffee Table

You can decorate with a beautiful ceramic vase on your coffee table. Leave them empty for a minimal look. I love the Matisse Blue Nude print on the wall of this living room, too.

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I would be so happy to spend time in any of these gorgeous Scandinavian living rooms. I hope you enjoyed this post and found the inspiration you were looking for to complete your own design project! We have many more Scandinavian design ideas on Pinterest right here.  

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If you want to create a cozy oasis at home, Scandinavian home decor is the perfect inspiration. Warm, inviting, and comforting, Scandinavian design is sleek and modern, but with a welcoming vibe that works in any home. With a strong focus on textures and light, airy hues, Scandinavian decor is perfect for lightening up any living space no matter the size.

A sister of minimalism, Scandinavian design is all about focusing on what matters and reducing the clutter that doesn't add to your home. If you are looking for that perfect Swedish home decor inspiration, here are some of our favorite Scandinavian-inspired living rooms.

As far as design trends go, Scandinavian design is one of the easiest to get behind. What's not to love about a movement that embodies the feeling of comfort and warmth and strives to create calm in every space? Scandi design is a great inspiration for bringing a bit of simplicity and happiness to your own space.

Swedish interior - cozy tidiness

We live in an incredibly dynamic time and maybe that's why we want to see our homes concisely decorated, comfortable and visually fresh. A real oasis in the everyday bustle of city life will be the Swedish interior, because it was this style that managed to combine and harmoniously combine all of the above qualities.

Swedish style implies maximum use of white color in the interior

The Swedish interior is characterized by a special, light presentation, which, perhaps, cannot be found in any of the other styles. It is unlikely that any of them can boast such a variety of white palette, which, in addition to helping to visually expand the boundaries of space, also has a positive effect on the emotional state of a person. nine0003

The progenitor of the Swedish style was the artist-designer Karl Larson, who in 1880 decided to decorate his modest house in Stockholm in an unusual white color, slightly diluted with a minimal amount of bright colors.
Many years have passed since then, but Swedish-style interiors have not lost their relevance, so it is worth getting to know them better, especially for those who are on the verge of a grandiose renovation.

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The main stylistic features of the Swedish interior

You need to start your acquaintance with this unusual interior, of course, from its typical characteristics. So, the main features of the Swedish decor are:

1. Simplicity of design;
2. Light wall tone;
3. Wooden or ceramic floor;
4. Replacement of window blinds with blinds;
5. Often wooden furniture;
6. Lots of cushions;
7. Colored bedspreads; nine0009 8. Paintings on the walls;
9. Presence of floor carpets;
10. Large floor vases with original painting.

stylistic feature of the Swedish interior - paintings and portraits on the walls

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Swedish interior: color layout

As already mentioned, the interior in question is remembered for its light palette with the advantage of white tones.
The craving for calm tones is due to the national characteristics of the Swedes, secretive to emotions, but this does not mean at all that richness and brightness of colors are alien to them. nine0017

Swedes love to fill their homes with colorful accessories and decorative items.
The main colors of the Swedish decor are all pastel shades: cream, creamy, milky. Contrast is given to the interior with coarser tones: black, brown, burgundy and blue. From the bright palette there are orange, red, pink, yellow, purple and green.

Swedish living room interior in green and white

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Swedish style house

Decorating a Swedish-style house is a pleasure, the main thing is to know where to start.

Ceiling

As a general rule, finishing starts from the ceiling surface. In a Swedish interior, it can be covered with wallpaper and then painted, leveled with plasterboard and again painted in a suitable color or hidden under stretch ceilings, without fail in white. The finishing touch will be the finishing of the ceiling perimeter with polyurethane skirting boards, exactly imitating stucco molding. nine0003

wall and ceiling design of Swedish living room in the same color style

Walls

Wall decoration in a Swedish house can be done with light decorative plaster, snow-white vinyl wallpaper with an unusual texture or the usual wallpaper for painting. Modernity has made some adjustments to the Swedish style, and today more and more often in such interiors there is a system of combined wall decor. It looks something like this: three wall surfaces are covered with white plaster, and the rest is highlighted with textured wallpaper in bright green or deep red. nine0003

Floors

The floors in a truly Swedish interior are covered with a long plank of natural wood, painted in traditional white. But since not everyone can use such an expensive coating, and even such floors require increased attention in the care, modern designers are increasingly replacing the floorboard with ceramic tiles, of course, in pastel colors. As for the color part of the decor, here they do not deviate from the traditions of style.

a wooden floor with a small rug is the best solution for decorating a living room in a Swedish style

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Swedish interior in a living room

How the decor of a Swedish room will look like, you already have a rough idea, but what to fill the interior with is still an open question. The white walls of the living room will be an excellent backdrop for the same snow-white sofa, which can be covered with a colorful blanket and chaotically decorated with many pillows. This will create the concept of a light "creative" mess. nine0003

Of course, armchairs are purchased with the sofa, but their upholstery should be somewhat darker than the sofa. In the center of the furniture composition, you can install a coffee table, which can be wooden or pleasing to the eye with decorative forging.

a red chandelier as a striking decor element in a Swedish living room

In principle, for a Swedish interior it does not matter what exactly it will be made of and what shape it will be given, the main thing is that it should also be white .

The living room floor can be covered with a rectangular or oval carpet, the color scheme of which matches the tone of the upholstery or sofa throws. They decorate the living room of an intricate shape with mirrors, paintings in modest white frames, floor lamps and painted vases, poufs, window blinds.

traditional Swedish style living room with light-coloured ceiling and walls, black sofa and rug that matches both the furniture and the main color

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Swedish style bedroom

Since the heart of the bedroom is the bed, it is the main focus when furnishing the room. It should be made of wood, ideally solid wood. Made of durable material, it will serve the owners for many years and, moreover, will perfectly fit into a stylish Swedish interior. The bed frame does not have to be painted white, it can easily remain a natural shade. nine0070

All other furnishings: bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe, dressing table can also be made of unbleached wood. Wicker chairs and soft pouffes are more than appropriate in the Swedish bedroom. The ceiling and walls of the bedroom are covered with light paint, but the floors here can have the color of natural wood.

Decorate the bedroom in the same way as the living room. Here, too, they hang pictures, mirrors and add floor vases, lamps with compact lampshades, fresh flowers and hide windows behind blinds. nine0003

Swedish bedroom interior

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Swedish-style bathroom

A Swedish-style bathroom should have a touch of light austerity. The ideal order reigning in it will give the room a visual uninhabitedness, which in this case will only emphasize the pedantry of the Swedish interior. In such a bathroom, you will never see jars of creams, toothpaste tubes, perfume bottles, deodorants and other trifles - all this is sure to be hidden on the shelves and in the drawers of the bathroom set. nine0003

But the general background of the Swedish bathroom is represented not only by a light palette. Additional shades often appear here, such as gray, black, brown. This, of course, is pleasing to the eye, but still, the leadership remains with the white, beloved by the Swedes, because his leadership is one of the most important stylistic conditions. If there are windows in the bathroom, decorating them with curtains is out of the question initially, because for a wet room this is nonsense. Here, too, they use stylish and comfortable modern blinds familiar to the Swedish interior. nine0009 From sanitary ware, a rectangular bathtub and a sink with chrome-plated fittings and faucets will perfectly fit into the decor.
Dilute the design with stylish sconces, colored towels and a compact vase with cute flowers, standing somewhere near the washbasin.


restraint and simplicity in the Swedish bathroom interior

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Swedish kitchen

The Swedish kitchen is content with a typical set of furniture, without pretentiousness and other frills. A kitchen set, a dining table and comfortable chairs are all that unpretentious Swedes need. nine0009 Kitchen walls are usually covered with moisture-resistant paint, of course, white, and the furniture present may well be in the same spectrum. Only the dining table is allowed to slightly contrast with the decor. It may be gray or brown. But the chairs in the Swedish kitchen interior can be not only traditionally wooden. Modern plastic models will also feel quite comfortable here.

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The kitchen is perhaps the only room in which open shelves are welcome in the decor, because they provide quick access to the right products and utensils. Naturally, impeccable order should reign on them, because the Swedish style is characterized by special neatness, and besides, the white design requires it. nine0009 It is impossible to ignore the luxurious, by stylistic standards, kitchen decor. It has a lot of flowering plants planted in plain light pots, wall planters, glass panels with photo printing, decorative plates, white blinds and, of course, a chandelier that imitates palace candlesticks in design.

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Conclusion

Despite its apparent simplicity, the Swedish interior makes an exceptionally positive impression. It is always fresh and relevant, and yet this trend has been around for almost a century and a half! nine0003

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Swedish style in the interior: 75 design features

Dynamic life in our time dictates its own rules. The noise of cities, gas pollution, the abundance of cars are very tiring. Modern residents of megacities seek to escape from all this and create cozy and comfortable conditions in their apartments. A Swedish-style apartment can become a piece of paradise. It harmoniously combines functionality with a minimum of furniture and fresh bright details. A specific feature of the Swedish interior is the predominance of light colors, which visually increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe dwelling and give it an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. nine0003

The inventor of this interior style was the Stockholm artist Karl Larson. In the late 1880s, Larson decorated his small, modest house in an unusual white for that time and diluted this whiteness with a few bright details. For more than 130 years, the style invented by Larson has not lost its relevance and is used far beyond the borders of Sweden.

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Swedish style in the interior of the living room

Swedish style in the interior

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  • 1 Style Features
  • 2 How to use white?
  • 3 Swedish style renovation
  • 4 10 rules of Swedish furnishing
  • 5 Furniture requirements
  • 6 Video: Housing issue. Swedish style room
  • 7 50 photos of Swedish style apartment design ideas:
    • 7.1 See also

Style Features

Swedish style in the interior is great for apartments with a studio layout. The living room, kitchen and hallway, as a rule, are only visually separated from each other. Each element and object in such an interior is thought out to the smallest detail and carries useful functions. nine0003

The living room of the Swedes is considered to be the center of the apartment. Here they receive guests, relax and work. Living room furniture used functional. Be sure to sofa, which easily becomes a bed, a small table, chairs.

Swedish kitchen design

Swedish living room design

Although white is considered the main color in the interior, the Swedes prefer to choose other shades of furniture. The sofa can be bright blue or red, the color depends on the concept chosen by the designer. It is important to fill the interior with high-quality and natural items that are easy to handle and clean. nine0003

Traditional Stockholm apartments have a lot of windows, which means a lot of light. Light is not used to block the abundance of heavy curtains and curtains. Blinds or a light veil are used on the windows, which can be easily cleaned without bothering with lengthy ironing.

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Bright Swedish style bedroom

Light Swedish design

Swedes are pragmatic in everything, including the design of their homes. You will never find unnecessary items in their environments. All the essentials. If the landlord does not read books in the evenings, then he does not need a floor lamp at all, and if he works at a computer at home, he needs a separate work area. This is the main principle of Scandinavian houses, they have only what is really needed and nothing more. nine0003

Swedish bathroom design example

Swedish style living room

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How to use white?

There are a few rules that must be followed in a Swedish interior:

  • mandatory white with bright details;
  • decorative, lightweight partitions and screens;
  • the presence of floor coverings of different heights, podiums; nine0539
  • the use of space is practical and rational;
  • use of window sills as functional surfaces;
  • the presence of open racks and shelves;
  • hanging furniture in the narrow spaces of the hallway and bathroom;
  • niches and small rooms for bedrooms.

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Swedish interior

Light Swedish design

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Swedish repair

The first step in decorating a Swedish-style apartment is painting the walls in light colors: white or bed. This will visually increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and create an excellent background for further decoration.

For flooring, it is best to choose a laminate in natural shades of wood. It can be the colors of light oak or birch. You should not choose a very light floor color, you need a light, unsharp contrast with the color scheme of the walls. nine0003

Swedish style in the interior

Swedish style in the interior of the kitchen

It is better to replace interior partitions and walls with light sliding doors or screens, it is possible to use transparent glass partitions. This will give the apartment a feeling of spaciousness and abundance of air.

To divide the space of an apartment into zones, Swedish interior design involves the use of podiums. They not only divide the space into sectors, but also carry the function of additional storage niches. nine0003

Swedes' kitchens are also concise and functional. The use of the window sill area in the kitchen is mandatory. It can be adapted for storage, or to increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200btables due to it. There should not be any extra items in the kitchen. If a family of 2 people lives in an apartment, it is absolutely not necessary to put a huge refrigerator, you can limit yourself to a small one built into the kitchen cabinet.

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Beautiful Swedish living room design

Swedish style in the interior

Shelving and shelves are considered to be the first sign of a good Swedish-style interior. It is open cabinets that give the appearance of the apartment lightness and ease.

The theater begins with a hanger, and the apartment with a hallway. The hallway should be comfortable and fulfill its functionality in full. It is advisable to use small hanging cabinets and shelves that take up a minimum of space and do not clutter up the space.

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Swedish living room design

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  1. Bed for the bedroom must be chosen from natural materials, strong and durable.
  2. The color of the bed can be white or natural wood.
  3. Bedside cabinets, cabinets, tables and chests of drawers, it is desirable to choose the same tone with the bed.
  4. It is appropriate to use wicker chairs or soft poufs. nine0539
  5. The colors of the walls, ceiling and floor are no different from the basic design of the apartment.
  6. Bedroom décor elements can be selected in bright blue, green or pink tones.
  7. Swedes use floor vases, paintings, mirrors, lamps and natural flowers to decorate bedrooms.
  8. The main principle in organizing a Scandinavian interior in a small apartment is the thoughtful functionality of the room.
  9. No need to clutter up the space. The whole environment should be compact and perform its functions. nine0539
  10. Ideally, it is better to replace partitions and walls in an apartment with light structures or arches, this will visually expand the area.

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Bright Swedish living room

Swedish style in the interior of the kitchen

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Requirements for furniture

Swedish style furniture should be:

  • comfortable and functional; nine0539
  • is made from natural and durable materials.
  • correspond to the general style of home design.

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Light Swedish room design

There are many different manufacturers on the market today offering their services to customers. It is important to remember that it is better to choose furniture for a Swedish interior from manufacturers using European style.

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