Resep Masakan nusantara: Elements of Scandinavian Design

rifakhasanah December 27, 2013 accessories, furniture, Scandinavian design Comment

I have lots of love affairs and Scandinavian design is one of them. I developed this passion in my teenage years when I discovered a book in our local library. Just to put you in the loop, it was a new book then. It is hard to believe that one event can impact one's design aesthetic for life, but that's the case because I've woven various elements of mid century Scandinavian design into every home I've had.

Scandianavian furniture design mid-century modern

Here's my take on the elements of mid- century modern Scandinavian design and how I've interpreted it in my own home.

Form

function is the priority, and then form is pared back to its simplest statement
materials are chosen for their beauty and longevity
the lines are clean and minimal , often with sinuous curves or very "boxy"
craftsmanship is flawless
360 degree design - looks good from every angle
prominent use of wood , followed by plastic and metals
emphasis on nature and organic forms; bring natural materials in

Scandinavian furniture design

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Scandinavian furniture natural tones

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Scandinavian furniture design light wood

White furniture on light wood

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Check out other iconic furniture designs in a previous post . So many well known furniture came from Scandinavian designers.

Colour/Light

emphasis on magnifying natural light
white and off- white interiors with blue or blue gray or black
muted tones, restricted to neutrals
simple or no window treatments

Colour in Scandinavian Design

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White colour scheme with light wood

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Neutrals with natural wood
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Shape

geometric patterns, free form / organic and florals

organic patterns

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geometric textile patterns Scandinavian design

Bold geometric patterns

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Love the hint of blue with the black, white and gray in the geometric rug. The pop of blue with the throw is inviting and also creates a sense of warmth in the room.

geometric white and black patterns Scandinavian-design

geometric patterns

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This is such a crisp but inviting room that is made interesting by using a range of textures and patterns. I love how the striped rug anchors everything.

accessories by Lassen Scandinavian design

Lassen Accessories

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Texture

wood is highly valued and used extensively for floors, walls and furniture
natural materials in textiles: linen, wool, cotton, hessian, fur (sheepskin)
glass, pottery is used for many accessories

Texture in Scandinavian design

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This image shows a simple room with many natural material in one small space: wool, felted wool, fur , cotton and possibly linen. And great art to anchor the space,. Wouldn't you love to sit on that chair?

natural materials and texture Scandinavian design

Natural materials in textiles

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Another chair holding a selection of cozy textiles that you can choose to cuddle up with.

Texture in accessories

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There's nothing like a matte inky black vase and natural elements to draw your attention to a corner or an interesting piece of furniture. This one is so sleek next to the roughly carved stool. A great mix.

Knits in Scandinavian design

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Nothing is as inviting as knits on a bed. All that texture, light colour and cuddle potential.

Space

uncluttered, room to rest the eye
easy to move around

Open design

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And here's my always in transition, uniquely Newfoundland, mid century Scandinavian look at Christmas!

Scandinavian colour scheme

I like minimal window coverings in a south facing window when privacy isn't an issue, hints of black and natural toned birch with lots of white and gray.

Scandinavian design with a twist

Christmas decorations without the traditional red or green and my new Kubus 4 candle holder that is quickly becoming my favourite accessory next to pillows from my sister who knows just what a room needs.