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Nowadays, the Scandinavian style is very popular due to its ease, simplicity and tenderness. People from Scandinavia prefer uncluttered, cozy and attractive interiors.
This design has been common for a long time and originated first in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Each of these countries added its own characteristics. The decoration of Danish houses is characterized by white, Norwegian – dark, Swedish – minimalism.
Every day the Scandinavian style is gaining more and more popularity, because it is impossible not to like it. If you decide to renovate your apartment, then take a closer look at this comfortable and light look.
After reading the article to the end, you will definitely want to immerse yourself in the beauty of Scandinavia and add a piece of it to your home.
Features of the Scandinavian style
This style has the following characteristic features:
- The interior is decorated in light colors with contrasting splashes; the decoration uses mainly natural materials.
- Furniture and sanitary ware are characterized by ergonomics and convenience.
- The room has a lot of natural light and large window openings.
- Scandinavian style bathroom design is simple and light. The design uses unique decor and handmade items.
COLORS
The predominant color scheme is snow-white, it is used to visually enlarge the area. Scandi is renowned for its high level of aesthetics and modesty. Your apartment turns out fashionable, beautiful and minimalistic.
If you don’t like the snow-white color scheme, or it’s not suitable for you, then you can also resort to ivory or muted cream colors. This style is dominated by delicate colors, for example, soft blue, light gray, light yellow, beige.
Sometimes rich palettes of red, blue and green are used to enliven the decoration and add richness.
- Light perfectly fills everything around with light and air
- Blue gives the energy of water and fits beautifully into the environment
- Green – refreshes and invigorates, conveys a positive attitude
- Purple represents calm and harmony
- Black and gray are depressing, but look very stylish
- Orange and red are positive, cheerful colors that mean love and passion, helping to abstract from unpleasant thoughts.
Deciding on the color of the bathroom
Frosty white and snowy tones serve as the ideal backdrop for furniture and decor in the bathroom interior. This palette is a hallmark of Nordic design. Also in this style there are neutral, close to natural, shades: sand, light olive, gray or beige.
The photo shows a small Scandinavian-style bathroom, decorated in a white palette.
The Scandi bathroom interior does not always have a monotonous look. The monochrome palette is often diluted with rich colored accents. Cool blue, green, orange or even yellow will be a great addition to the design, and black shades will help add clarity to the interior.
MATERIALS
The decoration is dominated by naturalness, which brings comfort and elegance. The following materials are used:
- various metals
- glass
- wood
- fur
- linen
- ceramics
These materials, combined with snow-white shades, will conquer anyone. Ceramics are more suitable for sinks; wood is most often used for flooring and decorative items. A huge number of glass elements decorate the interior.
FURNITURE
Furniture should be comfortable and practical. In Scandinavian countries everything is very simple and multifunctional. What requirements must the furniture meet? Firstly, there shouldn’t be a lot of it. Secondly, preference is often given to models made of wood with a pronounced texture; elements from coniferous wood are often used.
It is very important to keep the space clear.
For the decor, choose soft blue tones, mint, turquoise, and delicate notes of pink. Yellow, brown, light orange colors go well together. You can use gray tones in furniture.
Be sure to have a cabinet or cabinet for comfortable storage of your shower accessories, a washbasin, a large mirror and a toilet. If possible, a washing machine can be “hidden” under the washbasin.
How to choose bathroom furniture in Scandinavian style
Scandinavian interiors do not use a large amount of furniture. Especially if it's a bathroom. Here you can place small shelves, a compact pencil case for hygiene items, and a stylish cabinet under the sink. Products made from untreated wood with a well-defined texture can complement the aesthetics of the Scandinavian style.
As a budget option, it is worth considering chipboard sets presented at IKEA. But it is worth considering that such products will not last very long.
When planning an interior in this style, it is necessary to give preference to multifunctional items. So, a small step stool can also be used as a footrest.
WALLS
Surfaces are painted in delicate shades. Sometimes tiles are used, because this is an excellent option for a surface that is constantly in contact with water. You can visually play up areas on the walls by doing the work with tiles of different colors or textures. For low ceilings, vertical stripes of tiles of a different color are often used, and horizontal stripes are used to add volume to the room.
DECOR and ACCESSORIES
The Scandinavian style is more characterized by a design with a minimum number of elements, for which it is important to be bright, but at the same time uncomplicated.
Small rooms do not need to be overfilled or overloaded. And as accessories you can place pots with decorative flower arrangements and wicker laundry baskets. A set of scented candles will create a calm and romantic atmosphere.
The mirror is an integral part. They, in combination with pearl-colored surfaces, will fill the room with light and visually enlarge the room.
Porcelain and metal parts, snow-white textiles are in perfect harmony in tandem.
On the floor you can put thin rugs with floral prints or striped patterns, lush carpets with pile, which will add comfort and tenderness.
What furniture is suitable for the bathroom?
Furniture in a Scandi interior is as functional as possible, simple and compact. The room is often furnished with only the most necessary elements: a mirror, a cabinet and a wardrobe.
A hanging or floor-standing bedside table is mounted under the washbasin, hooks are hung on the walls and doors, and a stepladder is placed for towels and bathrobes. In a room with a large area, you can equip a seating area with benches or chairs, giving the atmosphere a special coziness and tranquility.
Furniture made from natural coniferous wood with visible texture should have a laconic, symmetrical and geometrically correct design.
The photo shows a black and white bathroom with contrasting furniture and Scandinavian-style finishes.
A mirror is considered an essential attribute of a Scandinavian-style bathroom. This decor visually increases space and light. Geometric-shaped products in a light wooden frame, as well as illuminated mirrors built into the dressing table, are suitable. A full-length mirror will be an excellent replacement for a missing window.
In the Nordic style, countertops made from natural solid wood look luxurious, but expensive designs are often replaced with products made from MDF or chipboard that imitate wood in a high-quality manner.
The photo shows a bathroom design in a Scandinavian style, the main decoration of which is a blue floor cabinet with scuffs.
PLUMBING
You can install a luxurious oval or round bathtub. The design will be diluted and emphasized by the podium. You can install a shower stall, which will allow the remaining space to be used more functionally. The designers' choice is a “shell” on a wooden stand. If you look at what it looks like on the Internet, you can understand: this solution fits in harmoniously and tastefully.
We select plumbing equipment
The design of the bathtub and sanitaryware must be chosen in accordance with the Nordic direction: products of rectangular, triangular and rounded shapes are suitable. The built-in shower cabin looks very organic, which significantly saves space in the bathroom.
The photo shows a snow-white bathroom in a Scandinavian style, the central element of which is a rounded bowl.
In order to preserve free space in the room, the Scandinavian style in bathroom design involves the use of wall-hung and corner sinks, toilets and bidets. Mixers and taps are made of stainless metal, which harmoniously complements the natural atmosphere of the room.
Modern bathtubs and toilets with shiny or matte metal components are characterized by a simple design. The most popular color for plumbing fixtures is white. Light colors and laconic design of the Scandinavian style are especially appropriate in a small bathroom.
The photo shows a Scandinavian interior of a spacious bathroom, the strict style of which is complemented by plumbing fixtures in dark colors.
MINIMALISM
One of the most important problems that families face is clutter, we must fight it! But there is a solution. It is necessary to maintain order and cleanliness around the sink and on open surfaces, because dirt is especially noticeable on light colors. Place towels and things in specially designated places: boxes, boxes, laundry organizers that can be placed on cabinets. Small designs can be placed in fashionable glass cabinets. You will immediately notice how free you feel!
Let there be light!
Lighting in a Scandinavian-style bathroom involves the use of copper and wrought-iron lampshades, Edison bulbs and geometric chandeliers. The color scheme of chandeliers and sconces should be monochrome. If it is not possible to hang a small copper chandelier in the bathroom, then you can place a couple of small black or wrought iron shades on the sides of the mirror. And in a Scandinavian-style toilet you can place a ceiling sconce, which is shaped like a large copper plate. Here, as with wounds, you can play with materials and shapes. It all depends on your inspiration!
USEFUL THINGS
Many people have cellophane bags with cotton pads and swabs on their shelves that spoil their appearance. This does not look pleasant at all, it is advisable to get rid of this habit. It’s worth spending a little of your time, how all the trash will hide from view, and as a result - a view that pleases the eye! You can place all trinkets and small things in glass or ceramic jars. This also applies to bars of soap, powders, and bulk substances. The main task is to eliminate ugly, mismatched containers, replacing them with jars and containers in a single style. They can be bought at any store. You can also hide cosmetics and personal care products.
