Scandi Rustic Style: Creating a cozy & happy home

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As well as the wooden elements, throw in natural materials such woollen blankets and sheepskins to get the signature scandi look. To keep warm a wood burner is essential. I am so envious of anyone with a log burner and I’d love to have one fitted at my house! Continuing with the natural theme bring in plants, branches for an unfussy, organic feel. While the color palettes for these two design styles are on opposing ends of the color spectrum, the styles both favor organic and natural decor. Because of this, we recommend you focus on using plenty of natural decor in your design to create a cohesive union. Organic pieces like fur (or faux fur) rugs or blankets, masonry, wood tables and chairs, wool blankets, plants, and other natural decor pieces are great choices for creating a rustic Scandinavian look. Using various natural materials is a great way to create more dimension and balance within your design. Unfinished wood pieces Decorated Christmas Cabin. This cozy cabin in Norway features beautiful reclaimed doors decorated with wreaths. An old wooden sled is adorned with cut logs and pine branches. (via @hverdagslykkelise) A Cozy Nordic Christmas. Vintage decorations provide a welcoming outdoor environment for the holidays. Layer in some lanterns and string lights to add a magical glow. (via @dusogsus)

Japandi tends to lean into warmer tones, such as lush browns and deep creams with undertones of red and yellow. Additionally, Japandi is known for blending light and dark woods, focusing on higher contrast within the design, and adding more dramatic flair to its minimal design style. Japandi also borrows many culturally relevant influences for its design style, like adding bamboo pieces or using slatted wall decor. At holidays and weekends the hustle and bustle of the city is exchanged for a quieter life at a retreat by the sea or lake or high up in the mountains. Dwellings are typically small and fuss-free, designed for leading a simple life surrounded by nature and the people you love. Whether in the form of a rustic cottage, furnished with inherited and handcrafted items and cozy sheepskins, or a sleek, modern cabin that combines clean lines and contemporary pieces, the emphasis remains the same: easing the stresses and strains of daily life and enjoying the great outdoors, even if only for a few days at a time.

In the Scandinavian sense, simplicity is more than the Mies van der Rohe dictum; “Less is more”, which really meant trimming it down to the bare essentials,' explains Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, architect and partner at Norm Architects. 'In most Scandinavian designs, there are always details that take the product beyond the strictly simple and give it something extra.' Scandinavian design emphasizes bright, light and open spaces,' says Fantastic Frank's Sofie Ganeva. 'Visual elements like clean lines and white space evoke a sense of calm and capacity. One thing a Scandinavian room is not? Cluttered.'

Dining Room Ornament Chandelier. This inviting dining table features natural tones for warmth. A wooden box is used as the centerpiece, filled with pine branches, pine cones, small deer, and white taper candles. A hanging branch is used as a decorative Christmas chandelier with hanging ornaments and clear glass orbs illuminated with candles. (via @sofiesfarmor) Another twist on traditional Scandi decor style is a trend towards darker, more atmospheric interiors.

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When decorating for a Scandinavian-style Christmas, try using dried pine cones and orange slices for decorations and Christmas presents. Crocheted snowflakes are also nice to use in decoration —hang them in the window, on the Christmas tree, as decorations on Christmas presents, etc. Swedish Advent Candle. When it comes to Swedish Christmas festivities, many households take a moment to light advent candles, along with other family traditions. The four Sundays leading up to Christmas are celebrated by lighting a candle, for a magical and cozy experience.(via @livetpalahaugen) Scandi, however, favors lighter wood tones and a more crisp appeal to the design. Cool hues with undertones like green and blue reign supreme. You may also find fur or faux fur textiles, muted gray tones, and simple, near- monochromatic color palettes in Scandi spaces. Additionally, Scandi designs play around with more layering and natural materials like wool or leather for a cozier look. Scandi interior design may also appear more rustic and industrial than its Japandi counterpart.