How to Furnish an Apartment in Scandinavian Style
Scandinavian style combines simplicity, light colors, and natural materials. It features shades of white, gray, brown, and beige. The overall look should be in a muted color palette. To create the effect of a larger space, curtains and drapes are avoided, allowing more light to flow through the windows. Excessive decorations are also avoided, as the goal is to make the space feel light, clean, and minimally furnished.
However, it is important to remember that Scandinavian style differs from minimalist style. While both styles aim to create a sense of lightness and brightness, the Scandinavian style also focuses on creating a cozy, warm interior. The right floor can help achieve this effect – thanks to the use of natural wood tones, the apartment will appear larger, brighter, and filled with homey warmth and atmosphere.
To bring the desired mood into the apartment, many people also use lit candles or drape warm blankets in pastel and muted colors over the seating.
Which Panels Fit Scandinavian Style
Since one of the key accents of Scandinavian style is wood, when choosing flooring, we should focus on its natural look. Key elements include clearly defined grains and shades of bleached wood. A desired and spectacular effect, while maintaining a perfect look for many years, can be achieved with light-colored floor panels. Good examples are, for instance, Polar Oak from our Smart collection or the much-loved Pyrenean Oak from the Ambiance collection, with beautifully highlighted grains and a very natural look.
When deciding on the right floor for the apartment, consider the size of the room. If it's small, try to visually enlarge it with the help of light flooring and white or pastel walls. In larger rooms, panels in warmer and more natural tones, such as honey or light brown, will look better. This will help create a welcoming atmosphere typical of Scandinavian style, while avoiding the feeling of a cold, raw space.
