Scandi Rustic: Creating a cozy & happy home

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Dark spaces are intimidating. It creates a mysterious aura that builds throughout the space. This approach of rustic Scandinavian highlights the different accents of textiles. It affects the holistic ambiance built for living areas. The image is quite dark and personal but the identity is to host with guests and the household remains. With all these tones, materials, and textures, it builds a sleek design that will leave the viewer in awe. Not all are fans of glamorous designs to spice up their living areas and prefer a clean yet posh design. One of the defined characteristics of rustic Scandinavian is simple but impactful design. The pieces of furniture used are a combination of velvet, clean, and rustic finishes. That tops off the minimalist look. The lighting used in this kind of plan utilizes natural lighting. Thus, the use of minimal lighting fixtures. When we think of Scandinavian design we can’t help but think of famous Danish designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner or Poul Kjaerholm; designers who used beautiful, natural materials to create simple, elegant furniture. The focus on natural materials extends throughout the Scandinavian style interiors, along with a cool, neutral or monochrome colour palette and simple, graphic shapes. The combined geometric pieces allow the viewer’s eyes to wander around the room. It senses direction towards the different pieces of furniture. It may be plain for some, but the textures integrate well with the minimalist clean look. There are minimal patterns used often for the sake of defining the details. In this theme, white wood oak planks defined the rustic Scandinavian look aimed for. The Clean Slate

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.' With these elements in mind, we feel many our contemporary, solid wood bed-frames fit perfectly with this look. Here we’ll take a look at our most ‘Nordic’ looking bed designs and how to dress them for maximum ‘Scandi’ chic! What brings the living area together is the lighting fixture. The lighting sources used are natural and artificial. It helps the room acquire lighting in the most economical manner. Thus, the use of limited lighting pieces. In addition, it is filled with different pieces of geometry. It highlights a theme defined by the other materials. Clean design is all about choosing the right textiles and upholstery. It works beyond the preference of color and material. No matter how you blend these two design styles, it’s important to aim for a balanced look. Try not to lean too heavily into either Scandinavian or rustic design. Instead, focus on creating contrast with your color palette and textures, and don’t forget to aim for a cozy hygge aesthetic that will help you seamlessly blend these two opposing styles. Scandi style isn't immune from another big trend in the world of interiors. Textured wall finishes, whether they're limewash paint ideas or other materials like clay plaster or tadelakt, seem to share a design affinity that has seen them become a defining style for modern Scandi schemes.

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While both Japandi and Scandi styles borrow motifs and inspiration from minimalism, they represent this aesthetic with influences from their surrounding cultures in unique ways. Nordic hygge style is part of the Scandinavian design family tree and focuses on the Danish idea of “hygge,” which is the feeling of being content with the simple pleasures in life. The Scandinavian design style, in general, uses Nordic-inspired designs and mountain home decor. Therefore, when aiming to blend Scandi and rustic interior decor, many designers lean into the Nordic hygge style to achieve a comfortable balance. The cool shades of nude make the space more cozy and open for guests and the household to enjoy. It adds a lot of light and a little warmth to the living space. It makes the living room look bigger to accommodate more guests. An icon that would make the living room look best is an iconic chandelier. Every space within the home should fill the guests with curiosity. This will make them look at every square meter over and over again. It gives an aesthetic impact to the viewer. The Matched Chique

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For a similar look on a budget, limewash the walls and then wax over them for a polished plaster look. This works especially well paired with soft wall-washing lights to highlight the movement in the paint.' What is Scandi decor style? Another similarity between Scandinavian and rustic aesthetics is that both styles make heavy use of unfinished wood pieces. However, Scandinavian designs often use light-toned woods, while rustic styles prefer dark-toned materials. So if you’re aiming for a blend of these two design styles, there are two ways you might go about achieving a cohesive look. It’s pretty hard not to fall in love with the Scandinavian aesthetic. Simple, clean lines. Minimal, classic design. But, if you prefer a little bit of added texture and comfort with your Scandi interior, then combining it with a rustic vibe is exactly what you need, and this new book by Reena Simon and Rebecca Lawson provides an abundance of inspiration to get this look just right…. 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.

It’s not just about the ‘look’ though, the interiors in this book demonstrate how designing a Scandi Rustic home, naturally creates a space that nurtures your well-being and promotes a sense of contentment. The use of natural materials such as wood, linen and bamboo gives your space warmth and create a complementing colour palette of subtle, earthy tones such as grey, off white, blush, terracotta and soft greens and blues. 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. You might be asking yourself, “What characterizes Scandinavian interior design?” Scandinavian decor is often created with minimal decoration, stark color palettes, and unfinished, light-colored wood furniture. However, Nordic and hygge styles expand this idea by inviting more soft lighting, clutter, textiles, dark wood tones, and comforting decor into the interior design. Through this subsect of Scandinavian interior design, designers can better pair the style with rustic decor to create the perfect blend. What is rustic interior design? But the wonderful thing about the different takes on Scandi style is that you can also mix them. Choose Mid-century style striking furniture and adorn it with disty patterned bedding and soft linen throws. Or choose a stand-out piece of vintage furniture to add a rustic touch to your modern bedroom. How do you style a Scandinavian bedroom?Introducing plants and dried flowers, displayed in terracotta and ceramic pots and vases will add even more texture and life to the space. Vintage furniture, lighting and decorative items tend to feature heavily in a Scandi Rustic home, and is a more environmentally-friendly way to furnish your home. There is just so much to love about the Scandi Rustic aesthetic, and you don’t have to live in a log cabin to achieve it. As shown in the book, it works in pretty much every style of home. So grab yourself a copy and prepare to swoon! Up the hygge factor in your Scandi bedroom by keeping the lighting really soft and low. Switch out your bulbs for warm ones and place smaller lights all over the room so you create pools of light rather than just the harsh overhead light. Of course, light candles if you are in the room too. A Scandinavian bedroom can actually have many different vibes, depending on the design route you want to take. Most Scandi-style rooms are minimalist, filled with clean lines, simple shapes and a limited color palette. There are a lot of similarities with Mid-century Modern style, especially when it comes to furniture shapes and styles. It's a very practical aesthetic too, only bring into the room want you need, keep spaces free of clutter and everything must have a place.