• About Me
  • Contact

LovelyHappyHouse

This is home.

  • Lovely
  • Happy
    • Dear Kim at Sixteen
  • DIY
    • Renovation
  • Design
    • Home Style
  • Mommyhood
  • Kids
    • Baby
    • Toddler
  • Food
  • Downloads
You are here: Home / Design / Home Style Inspiration: Scandi

Home Style Inspiration: Scandi

29/11/2016 by kimberley 1 Comment

Google ‘minimalism’ in relation to home decor, and you’re very likely to see a smorgasbord (word of the day) of Scandinavian-inspired interiors fill your screen. In recent years, the ‘Scandi’ style has taken over from vintage-chic as one of the more popular and progressive home decor looks, largely in part to the success of IKEA, which has really taken the minimalist trend to new heights.

What I love about the Scandinavian-inspired look, is not so much the minimalism of it all, but the use of natural materials, a clean palette and a simple down-to-earth feel that is at once trendy and homely at the same time. Today’s post is number two in my new Home Style series (see the first post dedicated to Karoo Style here) and is all about bringing Scandi-style features into your home.

Thanks to Fashion for Home for the below graphic: showing the characteristics and influences of the Scandinavian style as we know it today. As I mentioned above, one of the most attractive elements of these interiors is the use of natural materials, and a real play on the natural environment too. You’ll notice the palette is also very neutral and earthy in nature.

guide
    Share
    Pin
norway-colours
    Share
    Pin

Simplistic & Minimilistic – sources: Bloglovin, Pinterest & Room Decorating Ideas 

Lots of white space amplified by clean lines, clear borders and a strong focus is a hallmark of the minimalist Scandi-style. I really love the collection of cacti grouped together!

simple
    Share
    Pin

clock
    Share
    Pin

Living Spaces – sources: Pinterest & Nyde

Stylish coffee tables become a focal point in the main living space, either by drawing attention upwards to the the wall (love that print collection), or downwards to the actual construction of the table legs.

coffee-table
    Share
    Pin

Kids Rooms – sources: Instagram & Buzzfeed

Whimsy and monochrome is what tends to typify children’s rooms in this style, but funky pieces, bright spots of colour and a clear love of the outdoors, nature and the environment is what makes it unique.

kids
    Share
    Pin
kids2
    Share
    Pin

Functional Spaces – sources: Pinterest & Shift Interiors

Work from home? Then Scandinavian-inspired home offices will certainly work for you! Clean lines, uncluttered spaces and well balanced work stations make them only a pleasure to spend a few hours in…

office
    Share
    Pin

If you want more ideas on how to pull this look into your home (like wood cladding, fireplaces, colours and more), then check out this post. It’s a winner. Have you tried any of the above techniques or looks at home?

Similar Posts:

  • All the Reasons Why I Love Little Boys’ Rooms
  • Home Style Inspiration: The Karoo Life
  • The Classic Favourite: Black and White Home Decor
  • In Renovation Heaven with Home Magazine

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Pin
  • Email

Filed Under: Design, Home Style Tagged With: decor, design, home style, interior decorating, interiors, scandi, scandi style, scandinavian

Trackbacks

  1. In Renovation Heaven with Home Magazine - LovelyHappyHouse says:
    29/12/2016 at 10:42 pm

    […] greenery, it’s a delight. It’s also a clever combination of sleek Scandi style (see my Scandinavian Home-Style post for more ideas) with contrasting down-to-earth wood […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome to LovelyHappyHouse!

Read about Lovely Happy House

Hi I'm Kimberley!

Welcome to Lovely Happy House. Stick around for inspirational home decor & DIY tips, raising boys and the joys of mommyhood, and fresh new ideas to ensure you're living your loveliest, happiest life.

Read more or contact me.

Instagram Slider

Instagram requires authorization to view a user profile. Use autorized account in widget settings

Subscribe

Latest posts

  • Go Green in 2018: Happy New Year
  • Shall We Take a Break? I’m Wondering Out Loud
  • The Kids are Sleeping! Let’s DIY! Really, When?
  • The Classic Favourite: Black and White Home Decor
  • Oliver Finn Turns One: When Your Baby Grows Up

Recent Comments

  • Oliver Finn Turns One: When Your Baby Grows Up - LovelyHappyHouse on The Working Mom’s Guide to Getting Out the Door in the Morning
  • Oliver Finn Turns One: When Your Baby Grows Up - LovelyHappyHouse on Seven Weeks In: Learning to Be a Mom of Boys
  • A Rainbow Themed First Birthday [Party Inspiration] - LovelyHappyHouse on So We Fibreglassed the 80s Swimming Pool
  • A Rainbow Themed First Birthday [Party Inspiration] - LovelyHappyHouse on The Beautiful Journey of Breastfeeding
  • Our Favourite Things to do on the Garden Route as a Family - LovelyHappyHouse on Hunting for a Holiday up the Garden Route (Without the Boxed Wine)

Categories

  • Baby (8)
  • Dear Kim at Sixteen (1)
  • Design (11)
  • DIY (10)
  • Food (5)
  • Happy (17)
  • Home Style (2)
  • Kids (13)
  • Lovely (9)
  • Mommyhood (10)
  • Renovation (4)
  • Toddler (7)
  • Travel (2)

Archives

  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016

Blog Design by TinselPop