Young people today increasingly prefer interior design in Scandinavian style. This is logical, because it is characterized by lightness, ease of finishing and extraordinary comfort. We asked Irina Gridino, lead designer of the Studio “Loft” of Saint-Petersburg, tell us about the features of this style on the examples of their projects.

Features of the Scandinavian style

The colors of Scandinavian interior mostly pastel. The main color is white.

The main rule in finishing natural materials. Therefore Scandinavian interior use of natural wood, stone, metal, leather, textiles — linen, cotton.

Furniture, Scandinavian interior is functional, minimalistic, durable. The main material for the production of furniture in the Scandinavian style, of course, wood.

Wall decoration in this style, usually in pastel colors. It can be Wallpaper, paint or plaster. Floor — wood, which is decorated with bright fluffy rug.

Lighting in the Scandinavian interior, natural as possible. So try not to cover the Windows with heavy curtains. However, do not forget about the functional lighting for different zones. Lighting in the Scandinavian style often frame unusual or bizarre shapes.

To dilute the quiet bright Scandinavian interior, you should pay attention to the decor. It’s not much, but it is unusual and bright vases of geometric shapes, knitted poufs, bright rugs, glassware, candles, porcelain, textiles, ceramics perfectly fit into the interior in the Scandinavian style.

By the way, given the geographical roots of this style, it is appropriate in the interior will look decor in a nautical theme.

The interior in Scandinavian style choose modern young people who appreciate comfort, coziness, freedom and creativity. The Scandinavian style is ideal for all those who are tired of the saturation of everyday life and wants to create a peaceful atmosphere for a real vacation ambiance. If you like this, then Scandinavian interior design is for you!

The author of the project: design Studio “the Attic”.