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Scandinavian interior design trends you NEED to know about for 2020.

Natalia Kolomiets

Published on April 29, 2020

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Time for a new look

So, you want to update the look of your living space, but aren't sure where to start or what style you want to incorporate.

You may need new furniture. You'll have to decide between fabric and leather, or something more minimal.

Are you interested in updating your color schemes? What do you want to convey? Most people want to go with a neutral color scheme, something that is not too jarring. Here's a hint, light blue is a great contrasting color for this season.

Beyond color schemes and furniture, you also need to figure out what kind of ambiance you want your environment to have. Some families choose to make their living rooms technology-free and others want the most minimalist furniture possible, such as our Escandi collection.

A quick search for "interior design ideas" could cause anyone anxiety: the ideas and options are almost endless. But for our tastes and interests, we love the design, style and aesthetics of Scandinavian design.

What is Scandinavian design?

Scandinavian interior design has been a popular and influential part of design since the early 20th century. Unique design ideas and trends still come from that Nordic region of the world and change the way rooms around the world are decorated.

These are just some of these Scandinavian interior, decoration and furniture trends. furniture you can expect in 2020 and beyond.

LAGOM

One thing that is common in most design trends is to have a "balanced" lifestyle. This is something that stands out when redesigning any room, in Sweden, they do it naturally.

But what exactly is LAGOM? Well, LAGOM means "finding the right amount," which is an approach to life. Basically, it means neither too little nor too much: "just right".

This means living a clutter-free lifestyle, but not so much that you feel like you have to get rid of something. The point is to feel good and balanced.

 Incorporate storage into your decor

Another wonderful design trend from Scandinavia is the use of storage furniture as a focal point as the focal point of your design scheme. Under normal circumstances, this furniture is a bit boring, but with a little ingenuity, you can make anyone want to copy your style. You can use anything from what was once a boring laundry basket to clothing racks to add functional design to your living spaces.

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Accent with bold blue colors

What is the perfect accent color? Well, a Scandinavian favorite is blue. A bright blue is often used to stand out brilliantly. A monochromatic scheme is fine, but putting that bright blue rug to contrast the white walls could be a wonderful addition.

Use gray colors for your walls

Grayscale has always held a special place in Scandinavian decor. You've probably seen the black and white color scheme done many times before and it may have been overdone. It's a great thing, then, that gray walls are popular again. This is a great way to get the same appeal that comes with monochromatic design schemes without such a stark contrast.

Add something on gray walls, white floors and black furniture to create a balanced monochromatic look. Choosing a perfect area rug will really finish the look and pull the room together.

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Avoid technology

Nowadays, people are really concerned about being without technology. Some family vacations even focus on that, getting away from technology and reconnecting with loved ones. This is also a way of balancing, just like the LAGOM lifestyle mentioned above.

Having areas of the house, even if it's just one room, designated as no-tech areas is a great way to get the same effect in your own home. This allows you to create a truly personalized space. By eliminating the distractions of computers, phones and television, you can make the environment warmer and cozier. These spaces are good for relaxing after a long day in a frenetic, technological world. You don't have to keep a room to yourself either, but we recommend that the room have as little technology as possible. Several studies show that technology in the bedroom takes away sleep, affects weight gain, affects love life and more.

Uses whimsical lighting fixtures

Another popular trend coming out of Scandinavia is the use of whimsical lighting. whimsical and fanciful whimsical and fanciful lighting. Asian lamps, such as giant paper lanterns, inspire many of these. My favorite place for these is around the dining room table. These create a lighter, happier atmosphere for family dinners.

Add the wooden slats

You can line one of your walls with wood slats to give it a serene and subtle feel. This design doesn't have to be overdone, it only takes one wall to change the feel of a room.

Uses simple art

We have already mentioned how monochromatic color schemes and simplistic styling are used in Scandinavian decor and so artwork is no different. Monochrome artwork has been on the rise in both Scandinavian and American designs. Choosing the right wall art is a conundrum for most amateur designers, but you can't go wrong with black and white photography or monochrome images.

Scandinavian design has long been a trendsetter, paving the way for many designers. Whether you want all your furniture furniture and decorations to be monochromatic or you want to lay down one of those bright blue rugs, you can't go wrong with these Scandinavian interior design trends for the coming year.

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