Scandinavian Bedroom Tips And Ideas

General information: Scandinavian style is one of the most popular and recognizable styles worldwide. It's easy to recognize: the prevalence of beige, pastel, and white tones in the interior, maximum use of natural shades. The distinctive features of the style are functionality, practicality, elegance, and simplicity at the same time.

Freedom of space. The style implies having wide and tall windows in the bedroom, an open layout, and the complete absence of any dividers. Space zoning is done only through color shades.

Color palette: The main colors are beige, pastel, and white, with a focus on natural shades. There is a special white paint suitable for Scandinavian-style bedrooms, often referred to as "Stockholm White" (look for this label on paint cans). Unlike bright white paper, this paint has hints of gray-green and yellow, giving it a champagne or eggshell hue in natural light. In artificial or low light, it takes on an elegant gray-green shade.

Gray bedroom: Gray is no longer synonymous with boredom, melancholy, and gloom. It's a stylish and striking color that has remained popular for several years. In a Scandinavian bedroom, several shades of gray are usually combined, ranging from very pale to dark graphite. However, you'll hardly find any chrome, silver, or other metallic tones.

Biege bedroom: In Scandinavian interiors, classic beige takes on a new modern life. Here, it looks light and stylish, while retaining its main advantages - warmth and coziness. Beige with gray, gray-blue, yellow, mustard, or brown - it's the Scandinavian classic.

Blue bedroom: Blue color is almost native to the truly northern style, so it is used in all its diversity. You have at your disposal bright azure, dark sapphire, pale pastel, and cool shades with a gray undertone. It goes well with both white and warm beige, creating a very soft and cozy contrast play.

Pink bedroom: A less popular but more original option. The main thing to remember is that pink in the Scandinavian style is not a rich raspberry color, but a creamy-peach one. Its combination with a golden shade will make the bedroom cozier and more warm, while with olive, it will create a conservative and sophisticated look. It can also be complemented with white, orange, and gray colors.

Light Blue bedroom: Shades of blue and light blue are among the most sought-after for a Scandinavian-Nordic style bedroom. They belong to the natural palette, perfectly reflect the northern character, and are neutral enough while remaining interesting.

Green bedroom: The natural olive color can transform your bedroom into a true realm of relaxation and tranquility. Psychologists claim that this shade is perfect for a bedroom because it has a positive effect on the nervous system. Green fills the room with freshness. However, it's essential to consider that minty tones tend to absorb sunlight, so they should not be overly used. The most beautiful combinations are lime green, minty turquoise, and white and green.

Furniture and stylish details: Scandinavian interiors love white beds, wardrobes, and nightstands. When it comes to natural wood, they prefer light wood types like birch, maple, and beech. For upholstery or the color of furniture, pastel shades are preferred.

Scandinavian bedrooms are naturally minimalistic, so it's essential to decorate the room. Handmade decorative items work best for this kind of interior. These could include handmade photo frames, beautiful potted plants, black and white personal photographs, and custom wall decals. Some people even create entire collages from their own photos to adorn the bed's headboard.

 The "airy" interior also considers the visual weight of furniture pieces. In Scandinavian-style bedrooms, furniture with tall legs is preferred, even for wardrobes or beds.

Since windows typically don't have heavy curtains, the windowsill remains open and can be used as a shelf for plants, candles, or books, adding coziness to the interior.

Bed: The bed is the centerpiece of any bedroom. Its distinctive feature, like other furniture in the Scandinavian style, is simplicity and functionality. The bed can have legs or built-in storage drawers underneath. Both models look appropriate. Most often, beds for this style are made of natural wood, but there are also models made of metal.

Wardrobes: A simple, compact design with light or wooden facades will fit perfectly into the Scandinavian style. It's best to choose a narrow model with the right shape, without decorations, and with discreet hardware. Swing doors with mirrors will add light to the room and visually enlarge it. If you have a walk-in closet in your apartment, you can do without a wardrobe altogether.

Dressers and bedside tables: Instead of a wardrobe, it's better to use dressers or bedside tables as storage solutions. They are compact, don't clutter the space, and are convenient to use. A small wall-mounted shelf can replace a bedside table.

Shelves and shelving units. The main requirement for them is visual lightness. Furniture that clutters the space is not allowed. Shelves or open shelving units with square compartments will draw attention to what is placed on them. Books, candles, small baskets can complement the interior. It's good if the shelving unit is white, then it can blend in with the wall and fit well into the style.

Lighting: The main rule is to let in as much natural sunlight as possible. Scandinavian style started in the northern regions, so people tried to keep the windows clear. This style usually avoids heavy curtains, and sometimes even skips them altogether. Instead, light curtains can be used. Scandinavians love warm, soft lighting, so candles and candleholders are great additions to the interior.

Flooring: For the floor, materials that have a wooden texture work well, like high-quality laminate or easy-to-maintain quartz-vinyl that convincingly mimics the look of wood. Rugs are also suitable – either plain or with geometric patterns.

Walls: Walls are typically painted in light colors. Scandinavian style is similar to minimalism, so a dominant basic white color is common. It reflects sunlight well and is the main choice. If pure white is too bright, you can opt for light gray, green, or beige shades. Some designers use a popular trick: they decorate the headboard with wallpaper or vinyl decor while keeping the walls white. This expands the room visually.

For bedroom walls, matte paint or calm geometric patterns on wallpaper are suitable; intricate ornaments are not needed.

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