Do you want clarity, a cocooning moment and light wood? You have just been bitten by the Hygge trend! A Scandinavian decoration with a refined but warm style that makes you want to sit by the fire. Discover 25 objects under 20€ to make this trend come from the cold.
If the Scandinavian style had its golden age in the 50s and 60s, it has been back for a few seasons now on the front of the stage…and in our apartments. Cosy, elegant and easy to live with, it is just as suitable for a city interior as for a farmhouse in the countryside. Follow our 3 tips to invite the trend into your home.
Colors for a Scandinavian interior
Nordic decor comes in a shades of neutral and soft colors. We therefore find a dominant white which offers a perfect backdrop by referring to the snow, often present in these northern countries. This pure white is mixed with a very light palette of taupe, beige and gray. All these shades, both refined and elegant, make it possible to visually enlarge rooms and reflect natural light. But the Scandinavian decoration does not refuse to seek a little pep towards the blues and greens. This is due to this trend’s desire to draw inspiration from nature and all it has to offer. We will therefore leave, on a fir green or a water green, for a reminder of the forest. Blues (pale or Baltic), strong colors of meaning among our Scandinavian friends. To warm up a child’s room, we can allow ourselves yellows or oranges which harmonize very well with pastels.
The materials to favor for a Scandinavian style
A parquet floor in light or whitened oak announces the color of the Scandinavian trend. Indeed, the wood is everywhere when it comes to that Nordic style. It is found on the floor, but also on furniture and decorative accessories. It goes well with natural and textured materials, such as linen, sheep’s wool or even metal. Plants are also omnipresent in this style! Prefer large-format green plants that will energize your interior, while giving it a touch of color. Plants suspended in macrame or wicker pots will bring verticality to the space.
The ideal furniture for the Scandinavian trend
the minimalist vintage furniture with simple shapes is representative of Nordic decor. Pieces with a sleek design in light wood that can be combined with black metal accessories for a slightly more contemporary look or mixed with brass or copper objects for a more chic atmosphere. Also remember to vary the shapes and materials of furniture and objects to keep an authentic and not too fixed appearance.
Separate the pieces from each other, such as the chairs in the dining room or the nightstands around your bed. Go to garage sales to give a second life to pieces of vintage furniture. This makes it possible to recycle old objects in a spirit of sustainable development, dear to the Scandinavian style.