Scandinavian influence has flourished in every element of design ranging from visual art and typography to architecture, of course, furniture and home decor. Today, we feature apartments that demonstrate the range and versatility of Scandinavian interiors – some offer the classic white and wood familiar from the Ikea magazines, while others tackle the broader definition of Nordic interior design with bright colorful motifs.
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Visualizer: Render Taxi
Our first interior starts with a concept for a renovation later completed by architects Anna & Eugeni Bach, visualized here by Render Taxi. It plays up the importance of light in Scandinavian design, but adds at least one striking modernistic twist: an amazing ceiling that weaves a narrative between the bright light and corresponding shadow.
The original tiles were recovered from the original restoration and later reconfigured in a series of distinctive stripes to outstanding effect.
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Decorated with wood and white surfaces, the kitchen essentially personifies the most basic Scandinavian design ideals.
Visualizer: Duan
This next space is a little more colorful, and integrates plenty of natural themes. Bright color is always appreciated during long those Scandinavian winters so it makes sense to include as much life and vibrancy as possible.
Storage is always a must – smart storage helps to keep things uncluttered, and these built-in solutions look especially natural here.
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Marcus Pendant Lamp | DelightFULL
This home is a great example to show that Nordic influence doesn’t require that everything come from Scandinavia. The mirror is from French designer Jacques Adnet, and the rightmost stools are by Fabio Bortolani.
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Coleman Floor Lamp | DelightFULL
The kitchen is efficient and homey, with spice jars and extra dishes displayed on open shelves as a way to add extra character.
Red and black make up a slightly more definitive color theme for the kitchen. The print on the rug shows up in many Nordic-inspired designs.
Visualizer: Duan
This next space shows a side of Scandinavian design that uses wood elements more sparingly. Even the floor is lighter and more subdued, and the color theme exhibits a bold but easygoing grayscale theme enhanced by colorful accents in carefully chosen places.
Here, you can get a good look at a few of the wooden accents used in the living room, including the legs of the open side table and the end of the sideboard cabinet in the back.
Up for a game? The unique chess set on the table is a famous design from the Bauhaus school. Each shape expresses the allowed range of motion for a beautiful example of functionality through design.
Such a playful composition! The wooden dining chairs are a classic style all over the world, and the molded Eames chairs have worked their way into the global design lexicon as well.
Swedish designer Mattias Ståhlbom created the colorful series of E27 pendant lights pictured here. Notice how the cords route around and beneath the pop art prints hanging in the back.
Although many people conflate Scandinavian influence with minimalism, the two are not always synonymous. It’s always lovely to surround yourself with objects you love.
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