Scandinavian style is all about relaxing simplicity, minimalism in detail, a light palette of colors as a blank canvas and occasional bright accents. Bedrooms designed in this style are ideal for those who avoid cluttered rooms and value minimalism, free sunny space with a feeling of morning coolness.
Today, many people choose Scandinavian style for their bedroom, and this is not surprising.
Freeing up space
Scandinavian interior design originated in the northern latitudes, whose residents, like Russians, suffer from a lack of heat and sunlight. Therefore, the main design principle is to maximize compensation for the lack of sunlight with open space and a free layout. Clutter and clutter are a taboo in Scandinavian bedrooms. So, first of all, the room needs to be cleared of all unnecessary things: replace bulky wardrobes with an open dressing room or a spacious chest of drawers, get rid of oppressive decor and heavy draperies on the windows.
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Features of the interior in Scandinavian style
The Scandinavian style differs from other interior design options in the following elements:
- use of special colors.
- use of natural materials.
- focus on practical and functional furniture.
- orientation towards large windows.
- light floors and walls.
- minimum decorative elements.
- use of additional lighting sources.
When decorating a bedroom in a Scandinavian style, practical and functional furniture is used.
Attention! Rooms in this style are usually decorated in colors based on white.
Red, blue, and green shades go well with it. They allow you to liven up the atmosphere with rich accents.
Bedroom with two beds
As for materials, Scandinavians prefer only natural products. These may include items made from glass, metal, natural stone, ceramics and leather. Polymers, artificial fabrics, leatherette - all this is not welcome in the Scandinavian style. If the living room is filled with artificial finishing materials, it is unlikely to be called Scandinavian.
White is the predominant color in Scandinavian style
The furniture here is also quite original, since its main qualities are considered to be functionality and practicality. Things should take up little space, leaving maximum free space in the room. The wood for making such furniture can be very diverse, but beech, birch and spruce are usually used. For upholstery you can use leather, suede and linen.
Windows in Scandinavian bedrooms are always large, the light should be natural. To achieve this, the window openings are made voluminous, and the curtains are made light, allowing sunlight to pass through well. The use of plastic profiles is not recommended, and the color of the windows must match the tone of the floor.
Bedroom with bathroom
Scandinavians are thrifty people who are not accustomed to luxury, so they do not like lavish decor or luxury. The style should contain a minimum number of decorative elements. At the same time, it will always be appropriate to add a touch of naturalness to the atmosphere, for example, create a shelf, leaving living tree bark on it, or place a wicker basket on the table.
Bedroom in gray and white
A separate feature of the Scandinavian style is the use of additional lighting. These can be turned lamps and lamps. This is due to the lack of natural sunlight in Scandinavian countries, so a bedroom in this style should have at least 2-3 additional lighting fixtures.
It’s good if there are several sources of artificial light in the bedroom
Attention to color
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The main color of Scandinavian interiors is white. It perfectly reflects sunlight and goes well with both pastel and bright shades. But this does not mean that a Scandinavian bedroom needs to be painted white from floor to ceiling, although this would not surprise Scandinavians. If you don’t like a white palette, opt for blue or gray shades - they look more expressive than a beige base, and the furniture against their background seems much more interesting and brighter.
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Consider several nuances. If the sun almost never shines through your bedroom windows, choose warm tones of yellow. For a room located on the south side, cool shades of green and blue are more suitable - they will refresh a hot room, fill it with air, but not deprive it of light.
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Scandinavian design color palette
The first thing you notice about this style is that it has a very limited palette. White predominates here, interspersed with gray, black, light green, pale blue or pastel shades.
Scandinavian bedroom and living room design doesn't include bold colors, but small, one-off accents like a cheerful yellow blanket can add playfulness and interest to the room. However, it is better to limit yourself to one or two accents.
To prevent the room from losing its airy appearance, it is not recommended to place heavy furniture in it or use dark curtains.
Although white is the most common color in this style, it is not the only choice. Other soft shades such as pale pink and pale gray work equally well here. Another nuance characteristic of this bedroom style: here you can use copper shades in details, for example, in a pendant lamp. Warm metal colors are the perfect harmonizing contrast to a cool palette.
A room in soft blue, muted mint, calm brown or beige tones looks very elegant.
You can paint the room with shades that are not completely white, but more natural. You can work with different textures and tones, mixing shades of grey, cream and ivory to add interest to a neutral scheme. But you can also choose traditional folk prints and rich tones such as mustard. Pastel pink is also a comfortable color base for such a bedroom.
In the Nordic style, natural materials with high aesthetic qualities are preferred.
Weightless floor
In Scandinavian interiors there are no strict requirements for the design of the floor, but there is a tendency to finish it with light-colored wood. For example, the floor can be whitened to match the color of the window frames - so even a tiny bedroom will seem weightless. Light parquet or high-quality laminate with a pronounced natural wood pattern is also suitable - they compensate for the coolness of the light wall decoration and fill the bedroom with coziness.
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In small bedrooms, it is better to lay laminate flooring along the room or at an angle, while parquet flooring should be laid in a herringbone pattern. This way it will be possible to maintain the proportions of the room, visually expand the room, and hide uneven walls.
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Pleasant tactility
An interior that is timeless and timeless will not be possible without textures that are pleasant to the touch. Therefore, focus on tactility and those materials that you would like to touch. Scandinavian style, for example, is not against soft leather. This natural material is easy to care for and goes well with all the components of the main decoration in Nordic interiors. A leather element in a spacious bedroom can be a comfortable chair or bed. For small rooms, choose smaller leather items - a pouf or lamp shade is perfect.
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Room size: what is important to consider?
Good news: a Scandi-style bedroom can be of absolutely any size.
5-9 square meters
It is better to equip miniature bedrooms with compact or even transformable furniture, use mirrors, light shades and a lot of light in the design.
Beautiful, stylish bedroom in Scandinavian style, unusual design solution in the photo. Source: Alvhem
10-12 square meters
An area of 10-12 sq.m allows you to create a comfortable bedroom design in the Scandinavian design style. On 12 m2 you can even place an additional area (for example, a workplace or dressing table).
13-15 square meters
The most comfortable average area for a bedroom in a Nordic-Scandinavian style is 13-15 sq.m. In such a room you can arrange a full-fledged sleeping area, provide additional functions, and organize sufficient storage.
ADVICE. If there is more than one functional area in a room, be sure to use zoning techniques.
16-20 square meters or more
Large bedrooms in the Scandinavian design style - 16-20 sq.m or more - are an opportunity to turn the sleeping area into a real boudoir with an atmosphere of bliss and relaxation. Most often, such rooms include a comfortable dressing room, a mini sitting area, sometimes a fireplace, and even a home library.
Beautiful, stylish bedroom in Scandinavian style, a cozy example of design. Source: Wrede
Beautiful, stylish, practical bedroom in Scandinavian design style. Source: Wrede
Beautiful, stylish bedroom in Scandinavian style, example of a project. Source: Alvhem
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Light furniture
Scandinavian furniture is popular all over the world. They love it for its simple forms, laconic design and functionality. If you choose a bed, give preference to models with drawers for storage. Can't choose a bedside table design? Replace it with a ladder stand, stool or hanging shelf - they will fit perfectly into the Nordic concept.
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As for the color scheme of furniture for a Scandinavian bedroom, the models do not have to be gray or white. A bed with a green headboard, a yellow armchair or a lingonberry-colored banquette - choose shades that are found in nature for accents, and then you will definitely not go beyond the interior theme.
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Soft textiles
Textiles are the main player in the Scandinavian bedroom interior decoration scenario. Bright decorative pillows, originally laid out on the bed, a knitted or fur blanket, bed linen with an interesting geometric print - and the interior of your bedroom will instantly transform. By the way, textile elements can always be replaced with options of other colors and shades - with their help you can change the look of the room to suit your mood at least every day.
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Since we are talking about the Scandinavian atmosphere of the bedroom, it is better to abandon heavy draped curtains in favor of light curtains that do not block the penetration of light into the room. And it is better to assign the role of insulation to a floor carpet - monochromatic models with long pile and an ombre effect are in fashion. Large knitted rugs or patchwork options will look organic - Scandinavians are very fond of handmade items, so such floor decoration will be one hundred percent in keeping with the interior theme.
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Original lamps
Chandeliers with white monochromatic shades in the center of the bedroom are last century. Today the trend is decorative models that look great in airy Scandinavian interiors. Futuristic design lamps with many LED bulbs are what you need for the interior of a cozy bedroom, in which the lighting should be diffused and dim.
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Complete the lighting scenario in the bedroom with sconces or floor lamps - they will not overload the interior and will provide the desired play of light. Or decorate the wall above the bed with garlands of small lanterns - they will launch a positive and festive mood into your bedroom.
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Bedroom interior in Scandinavian style, photo
If design solves the issues of room design strategy, then interior specialists help you choose one or another option for the interior decoration of the premises. If there is a ready-made option where the bedroom interior is designed in a Scandinavian style, then the photo will significantly speed up the implementation of such a project. Recently, it has become very popular to arrange a Scandinavian-style bedroom in the attic, where a more luxurious bedroom simply would not fit.
Scandinavian style bedroom in the attic
Typically, an attic is a fairly small room under a roof with sloping walls. It has low ceilings, narrow windows, and no doorways. The Scandinavian style here can visually enlarge the space and also give airiness to its decoration.
Scandinavian style is perfect for the interior of the attic
The optimal case will be when the attic is built from wood. The fact is that this bedroom interior in the photo fully corresponds to the spirit of minimalism inherent in the Scandinavian style. It is he who welcomes the use of a large number of wooden products painted in colors with a white tint.
In Scandinavia, there is a shortage of sunlight due to the corresponding weather conditions, so the design is perfect for an attic that is poorly lit. Typically, designers advise not to use blinds and heavy curtains, but to give preference to light curtains and curtains.
Minimalist bedroom
The floor in such an attic is also finished according to special rules. It should be covered with boards. It makes sense to soften it with soft carpets, muffling steps and giving the room variety in decoration.
Due to its small size, the attic also requires a special environment. In such a room, only small drawers, tables and ottomans are installed. In addition, you can put chairs or stools. But large cabinets will be inappropriate here, and they will have to be replaced with hangers and small shelves.
Attic bedroom combined with living room
Wallpaper plays a special role in the Scandinavian style. They should be light and have a colored pattern or a geometric pattern. It is best that they are washable, since the attic is located in the attic, and it is quite difficult to maintain perfect cleanliness there.
Bedroom with white walls
Atmospheric decor
We are accustomed to the fact that the Scandinavian style in the bedroom interior is minimalism in everything. But he is not against filling the room with decorative objects dear to his heart, which soften the severity of the laconic decoration and arrangement. Use paintings - they will not only decorate the room, but also combine all the colors in it. Candlesticks, photo frames, figurines, vases - feel free to introduce them into the interior, without denying yourself the pleasure of filling your bedroom with your favorite little things.
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Wardrobe in a Scandinavian style bedroom
The described style of interior design does not like the use of luxurious furniture with numerous finishing and decorative elements. In addition, products made of plastic and other artificial materials are not used here. It is preferable to purchase furniture made from natural wood for placement in the room - pine, beech, birch.
Open clothing storage system
Since a large number of furnishings is also not welcome here, a wardrobe in a Scandinavian-style bedroom usually comes to the fore. The fact is that this piece of furniture allows you to fully cover all the needs of the owners of the premises. For example, it can be used to place bedding linen, clothing, hygiene and household items, without taking up much space, which is very valuable when the bedroom is in a small room.
Large wardrobe with mirrored doors
Attention! As for the type of cabinet, it should not have hinged doors in any case. They must be either sliding or shutter doors.
This technical move allows you to save usable space in the room. In addition, such furniture will look original compared to ordinary classic cabinets.
White wardrobe with sliding doors
Another feature of Scandinavian furniture is its modularity. Many models are designed in such a way that it is possible, if necessary, to change the appearance of the furniture set. The same modular wardrobe in a Scandinavian-style bedroom can be easily moved from one corner to another or modified, which is impossible to do with conventional classic-style built-in wardrobes.
Modular cabinet
If we take the most common Scandinavian bedrooms, then a photo of such rooms shows that designers working in this style usually paint their products white and brown. This allows you to choose a wardrobe for any hotel or bedroom, regardless of its interior decoration. All furniture will be characterized by the absence of external metal or plastic elements.
Bedroom with built-in wardrobe
Cabinets of this style go well with other furniture, such as bedside tables, shelves, chairs and stools. In addition, they can be used in interiors of a different style, for example, classic, if you want to add a touch of naturalness to the room. Experienced designers do not advise buying cabinets as part of ready-made sets, since in this case there is wide scope for creativity, because you can simulate the decor of your bedroom or living room by assembling furniture for it from various products at your request.
Wardrobe area in the bedroom
Particle of nature
And finally, one more little piece of advice. In Scandinavian interiors, everything is imbued with a love of nature, so don’t forget about indoor plants. A flower in a pot, a tree in a floor planter, a fresh bouquet or a dried herbarium in a vase - any of these options are suitable for completing the interior of a Scandinavian bedroom.
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