7 Ways To Turn Your Home in A Nordic Beauty

If you think the Nordic region is design fashion forward with regards to cars, homes, clothes, and phones, you’re right. (Well I’m personally not a fan of Swedish fashion, but that’s just me) Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland ooze so much creativity it’s no wonder magical products come from here.

Here’s my list of seven home décor ideas to make your home more awesomely Nordic.

First, there are two types (I generalize a lot) of homes: sleek and modern, few decorations, sparse and simply colored; or, bucolic, country-esque homes with soft white woods, and floral décor. Pick a style and stick with it throughout each room.

1. Be sparse. Unlike American and British homes, Nordic homes tend to be sparsely decorated, meaning you don’t fill a room with books and cute things all over the place.
2. Have good lighting. Candles on tables, candles on coffee tables, everywhere there are candles! Winters are dark and candle therapy can help.
3. Floral patterns. Floral patterns can be used in both country type homes and modern homes. In country homes, floral patterns tend to be on the cabinets and in light hues. In more modern homes, floral patterns are wallpapers and bolder colors.
4. Camouflage appliances. Things blend in well. I was amazed the dishwasher in every home is hiding behind a cabinet door. Simple concept but considering the settings are on the top of the dishwasher instead of the front, it allows for them to be hidden. Kitchen furniture can hide the microwave, dishwasher, and even the toaster.
5. Pillows are hot. A few well placed and colorful pillows on the sofas are an awesome touch.
6. Few but beautiful furniture pieces. Get pieces that will last but are classic in nature.
7. Flowers. We love flowers simply arranged. On the weekends you can see people wandering the streets with wrapped flowers like tulips and lilies.

So what do you love about Nordic design? Hopefully you are not being drowned in Ikea hacker building though.

Written by Preeti Pradhan