Scandi Rustic: Creating a cozy & happy home

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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.

Then there's the more traditional version of Scandi style, the one associated with hygge that's all about comfort, coziness and textures. Vintage pieces, heavily carved wooden furniture and folksy prints. 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. 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! Achieving the rustic Scandinavian interior design style is simple. While it’s important to blend the two opposing aesthetics together, they share enough elements in common that you can still create a cohesive look. Stark and contrasting color palettes 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.

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

Textured walls add a beautiful lived in look - especially helpful when the space is a new build or very angular - and the aged look balances the clean lines of Scandi style furnishings that work so well in this type of space,' says Annie Harrison. A fondness for natural materials underlines Scandinavian design to bring warmth and texture to minimalist spaces. 'Materials sourced from nature have always been essential to human beings,' explains Jonas. 'Wood can be treated to achieve a smooth feel and look or a more rustic elegance. Stone can be used in its natural state or obtain a rough or shiny finish and so on.' This theme is perfect for wide living area spaces making it want to look infinite. As it builds a cozy end, the pieces of furniture used to enable the hospitable vibe from within. Thus, it enhances social interaction between the users. They designed the space with different textures that maximize every square meter covered. This is ideal for people who want grandeur without overdesigning. Their preference is an impactful design without being too overwhelming. Conclusion I think it is hard to define modern Scandinavian Style,' adds Norm Architect's Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen. 'With the ease of knowledge sharing globally through digital platforms, our current style in Scandinavia has become very diversified. I think there are elements of simplicity and functionality that still bind us together as a design region, but there are also elements of our current design world that is no longer homogeneous.' 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.Rustic Scandinavian allows the different materials to blend. With combined tones and textures, it makes the holistic look exceptional. Even though other wooden materials used in this design, the result of the pieces was clean and even. This theme is all about taking risks in combining different building materials. It does not compromise the visual impact but it weighs the importance of every element used. 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. 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.' 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.

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…. 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.Another twist on traditional Scandi decor style is a trend towards darker, more atmospheric interiors. 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. 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.

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 The boost of patterns, textures, colors, shapes, and materials set the best example. It is an iconic rustic Scandinavian theme that allows the eyes to roam around the room. It builds interest in every element seen. The splash of the different pieces would seem off at first but complement one another. But, when summed up, it creates a whole fancy look. Do not just settle for fancy. Settle for a fancy and complementing look that enables the sense of identity of the space.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? 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. 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?