Scandinavian interiors – rooms from homes and studios

Scandinavian interiors are often described as light and simple, but what really holds the look together is function. Every piece of furniture should stand up to everyday use.

The feeling

Daylight is the starting point. Walls stay light to reflect the available light, windows are largely left unobstructed and furniture is placed so that the room is easy to move through. The result is a space that feels airy even when fully furnished.

The colours

White and off-white form the base, with grey and greige as mid-tones. Colour is introduced through textiles and art rather than painted walls. A more muted colour on the woodwork can anchor the room without taking over.

The materials

Light oak and birch, wool, linen and cotton. Brass or chrome in the details. The material palette is limited and repeated across several pieces, which makes the room feel coherent even when the furniture comes from different decades.

How to get started

• Prioritise well-proportioned seating over oversized sofa groups.
• Choose a rug large enough for the furniture to sit on it.
• Mix two wood species, not five.
• Use textiles to soften the acoustics in bright rooms with hard floors.