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3 simple ways to achieve a Scandinavian minimalist home

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3 simple ways to achieve a Scandinavian minimalist home

A cheat sheet on how you can successfully incorporate Scandinavian design into your homes

by Asih Jenie  /   October 8, 2021
Scandinavian minimalism

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines minimalism as “a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterised by extreme spareness and simplicity.” Note that the word ‘extreme’ may translate to different things to different people, especially when it comes to designing a home.

Because of its extreme simplicity, minimalism tends to highlight the architectural shell of a space. But the design of the home has everything to do with how we live inside the space, which places equal importance to both the architectural shell and the content of the space.

Hence, design scenes around the world have their own unique take on minimalism at home. Here, in three separate posts, we take a look at minimalist styles from three regions, how they differ and overlap, and how you can recreate them in your own home in three simple tips each.

SCANDINAVIAN MINIMALISM

First off, let’s get this out of the way: not all Scandi-style interiors are minimalist interiors, although the two share many common traits. Hygge, the Danish loanword that now has an established placed in the international design lexicon, which means cosiness that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being, is one of the key objective of Scandinavian design, which, when paired with minimalism, has resulted in a chic and cosy look – simple but not cold. Thus, Scandinavian style has sort of become a shorthand for creating a softer minimalist look.

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3 simple ways to achieve a Scandinavian minimalist home
1. ADD SOFT CURVES
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Softly curving elements in furniture lends warmth to an otherwise stark minimalist room. Keep these curving elements free from ornaments or patterns to keep the whole look pared down.

2. USE NEUTRAL COLOUR PALETTES
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Keep your colour palette to neutral shades of greys and off whites. Add light-coloured natural materials like pale wood or stone for more personality. Scandinavia is a colour-shy region, but it’s not colour averse, so muted colours like dusty pink or pale mint green are permissible but stick to one and two and use sparingly.

(Here are “12 Modern Singapore Homes With Arched Doorways We’re Obsessed With“)

3. ADD TEXTURED SOFT FURNISHINGS
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Textures are crucial in achieving hygge in your design. So be liberal in adding soft furnishing like throws, cushions and curtains with pronounced textures. Stick to neutral shades and tone-on-tone muted colours to keep the look clean.

FURNITURE BRANDS TO CHECK OUT
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BoConcept, Bolia, Carl Hansen & Son, Fritz Hansen, Hay, Louis Poulsen, Montana, Normann Copenhagen, Muuto.

This article was first published in Home and Decor.

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