Modern Scandinavian Interior Design Styles

Styling and photography by riikka kantinkosko for finnish design shop.

Modern scandinavian interior design styles.

This style is most characterized by an elegant and sophisticated look. Inspired by the modernist art movement that preceded it the modernist style born at the dawn of the 20th century reinvented our relationship with space and. Scandinavian interior design is a minimalistic style using a blend of textures and soft hues to make sleek modern décor feel warm and inviting. Scandinavian design is marked by a focus on clean simple lines minimalism and functionality without sacrificing beauty.

The scandinavian style originates from nordic roots and expresses a soft muted interior palate. The midcentury modern style was heavily influenced by the appearance of scandinavian design on the world stage in the early 50s. Modern clean lined solid pieces are much more common and are a defining feature of the scandinavian design style. The overall impression is modern yet minimal.

It emphasizes clean lines utility and simple furnishings that are functional beautiful and cozy. It first came to prominence in the 1950s around the same time as modern style took hold in america and europe. Part of what makes it so aesthetically pleasing is its lack of clutter. Most furniture arrangement even for smaller spaces is uncluttered and simple giving the entire space a cozy content feeling called hygge in danish.