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This is the Scandi style
Nordic livingThe Scandi style combines minimalism, functionality and cosiness and is inspired by Swedish, Danish and Norwegian furnishings. With light colours, simple lines and natural materials such as wood, a Scandinavian living room or other Scandi-chic rooms create a harmonious and inviting ambience. Nordic living is characterised by sustainable furniture, Nordic lamps and a calming light that contributes to relaxation and well-being. This furnishing style brings Nordic closeness to nature into the living space and creates a cosy, Scandinavian atmosphere with its "hygge" feeling.
How to create the Scandi style in your home
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If you want to live Scandinavian, the colour palette is the heart of your design. Choose light, simple colours for walls and ceilings that radiate calm: White in its countless shades, soft grey tones, subtle black and delicate colours such as light blue or lime green. Avoid bright colours - they do not match the gentle harmony of the Scandinavian living style. This look not only conjures up visual expansiveness, but also a relaxed atmosphere in any room.
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Good news: You don't have to redecorate your entire home to realise the Scandinavian style! Small accents such as stools or chests of drawers are often enough. Materials such as birch, ash or pine are the key - light-coloured wood brings warmth and naturalness. Complement with handmade textiles, soft ceramic pieces or accessories such as a classic Arne Jacobsen chair. Even a carefully selected vintage piece from the flea market can become the highlight of your new style.
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In Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, living is characterised by long periods of darkness. This is why lighting is one of the most important elements. Use numerous additional light sources, such as floor or table lamps with warm light. LED candles are a must for the hygge effect. They not only create cosiness, but also perfectly accentuate the natural materials of your Scandinavian furnishings. It is also important to provide bright ambient lighting with powerful ceiling lights that can ideally be dimmed depending on the situation or personal preference.
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The Scandi style is characterised by straightforward, simple design and a quiet elegance. Furniture with organic shapes and light-coloured wood is a good furnishing idea. A timeless ash dining table, a cosy armchair with minimalist lines or a hand-woven rug all complement the Nordic look perfectly. Combine discreet decorative elements: ceramic vases, knitted plaids or a few decorations made of wood. Let the room breathe by avoiding excessive fullness.
Scandi lighting for every room
Skandi lights enchant our homes with a harmonious combination of relaxing fresh air and hygge cosiness. The Scandinavian furnishing ideas immerse our rooms in a warm and inviting ambience. In Scandi style, the light is maximised for well-being and functional living - "lagom", as they say in Sweden. Skandi-Living transforms the living room into an oasis of relaxation.
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Designing the living room in Scandi style
Peace, style and cosiness in perfectionA Scandi-style living room is more than just a room - it is your personal retreat full of harmony and cosiness. The basis for this look is a light colour palette: walls in white, cream or soft grey reflect the light and conjure up a friendly, airy ambience. Complement this base with natural materials such as light-coloured wood, linen and cotton to bring the charm of Nordic nature directly into your home.
The centrepiece of every Scandinavian living room? A simple, inviting sofa in neutral colours! With cosy cushions, subtle patterns or a rug made from natural fibres, you can add a personal touch to your room that ideally complements the minimalist design.
The lighting makes all the difference: with dimmable ceiling lights, warm floor lamps and candlelight, you can create an atmosphere that is both functional and infinitely cosy. Combine design classics with handmade accessories to create a room that invites you to relax, read or simply feel good. Scandinavian living means lightness, style and cosiness - all in a room that is made just for you.
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Bedroom with a Nordic look
Your feel-good place to unwind and recharge your batteriesA bedroom with a Nordic look is like a hug after a long day: calm, cosy and soothing. Natural fabrics such as linen and cotton create a soft, warm base, while elements of wood and discreet metal provide a clear, modern contrast. This combination of soft textiles and natural materials creates a calming atmosphere that makes you forget stress and provides the perfect basis for restful nights.
Minimalism takes centre stage here - because "less is more". Instead of overloaded decorations, well-placed accessories, such as a simple bedside table or a stylish wall mural, ensure order and lightness. Soft colours such as white, beige and shades of grey promote serenity and transform your bedroom into an oasis of relaxation.
The lighting makes all the difference: dimmable bedside lamps, glare-free ceiling lights or small Scandi-style wall lights bathe the room in warm, soft light. These light sources not only create a cosy atmosphere, but also set the right mood - whether you're reading in the evening or gently waking up. With the Scandinavian look, your bedroom becomes a retreat that combines style and cosiness in a wonderful way.
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Scandinavian design in the dining room and kitchen
Where functionality meets Scandinavian cosinessA kitchen with a Nordic look is far more than just a place to cook - it becomes the centrepiece of your home, where functionality and an inviting atmosphere go hand in hand. Light, neutral colours such as white, soft grey or beige create a calming base that makes the room appear larger and more harmonious. And then comes the highlight: in this minimalist setting, the natural colours of food - the deep red of tomatoes, the fresh green of herbs or the sunny yellow of lemons - create impressive accents.
Natural materials such as warm wood and soft linen bring the typical Nordic cosiness into your kitchen. Minimalist furniture with clear lines ensures functionality and organisation. Open shelves with illuminated ceramic pieces, vases and delicate flower arrangements give the room a personal touch and create decorative highlights.
The lighting plays a key role: a Scandinavian pendant light above the dining table provides soft, warm light and is an eye-catcher. Combined with stylish wall lights or Scandi table lamps, a lighting mood is created that makes cooking and eating together even cosier. Modern contrasts are provided by stainless steel or concrete elements which, in combination with wood, create a harmonious interplay of coolness and warmth. With this perfect mix, your kitchen will not only be functional, but also an absolute feel-good place.
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Scandi furnishing ideas for children's and teenagers' rooms
A children's room with a Nordic look opens up a magical world full of cosiness, harmony and creative possibilities for little adventurers. Here, children can discover the wonders of the world without a care in the world, while soft colours and natural materials gently envelop them, inspiring their imagination and giving them a feeling of safety and security.
Practical and long-lasting furniture made from natural materials offers durability and accompanies children for many years. Light colours and soft tones promote a calm environment and make the room appear larger and tidier. Durable wooden toys, such as building blocks and figures, are an inseparable part of the Scandi style.
Stylish and not least practical lamps in Scandi style provide warm, pleasant light that is ideal for playing and learning. These include bright ceiling lights as well as lovingly designed wooden lights, Scandi desk lights, night lights and, for example, wall lights with a holder and USB charging function.
In a room like this, children not only feel a sense of security and pure joy, but also discover how valuable sustainability and conscious choice can be. Here, the children's room becomes a space for development and growth - a safe retreat in typical Scandinavian style.
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Scandinavian decorative elements for every room
Scandinavian decorative elements such as rugs, cushions and curtains bring cosiness and a pleasant feel to any room. Plants and natural accents ensure freshness and well-being and complement the Scandi style perfectly. Decorative lights in Scandinavian design also bring soft, warm light into the room and enhance the feeling of cosiness. This turns every room into an inviting place where functionality and Scandinavian aesthetics go hand in hand.
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Given the Scandinavians' love of nature, it is hardly surprising that wood is one of the most important materials - including for lights, of course. Light-coloured woods native to the north, such as birch, spruce and pine, form the basis for Scandinavian wooden lamps - for hygge lighting with a harmonious, natural flair and feel-good character. Materials such as wool, feathers, leather, felt, linen, copper and glass are also used in the Scandinavian style.
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The fresh colours from nature are what we want to bring into our four walls with walls, furniture and lights in the Scandinavian furnishing style. Light colours also reflect the light better, making the rooms more light-flooded and therefore more inviting. The Scandi style focuses on lots of white and blue, light-coloured wood and pastel shades. These friendly colours brighten up even the most uncomfortable winter's day.
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In the breathtaking nature and culture of Scandinavia, you can do one thing in particular: unwind. The Danes call it Hygge, the Swedes Lagom and the Norwegians: Friluftsliv. The Scandi style picks up on this unique feeling. In Scandi style, we enjoy bright and cosily lit rooms. This works best with light sources with a warm white colour temperature (<3,300 Kelvin). We get a good feeling when we switch on our favourite lights with LED lamps, which offer high energy savings and a long service life with homogeneous, feel-good light.
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"Keep it simple!" - Scandinavian design lamps have been following this motto for decades. Timeless classics were created, which have brought the reduced form to perfection and are unmistakable. Examples include the Artichoke by Poul Henningsen - designed in 1958 for the "Langelinie Pavillionen" restaurant in Copenhagen, the Carronade by Markus Johansson or a coveted classic that has lost none of its timelessness: the Flowerpot by Verner Panton. Well-known brands for Scandinavian lamp design include &tradition, Louis Poulsen, Le Klint and Nordlux.
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Expert tip: Lively Scandi style
In the far north, the architecture skilfully directs daylight into the rooms. Here, too, you should make sure to maximise daylight, for example by avoiding heavy curtains and using light curtains instead. Well-placed artificial light sources provide bright, inviting rooms in addition or as an alternative. Overall, it should be recognised that Scandinavian design is not just an aesthetic choice, but also a philosophy of life that focuses on functionality, sustainability and well-being.
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