Scandinavian Interior Design Tips & Secrets | explained by a Scandinavian 🇸🇪
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
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Have you ever wondered why the Scandi style is so simple, yet so hard to achieve? I'm sharing the styling and decorating tips that I grew up with, and that makes the Scandinavian Interior Design Trend super easy, accessible, and most importantly - improves your home and life!
I'm talking about Danish hygge and Swedish mys, minimalism and decluttering, designer pieces and core structures, all to create the Scandi looking interior and feel.
Questions, suggestions, or comments? I'd love to hear them!!
00:00 Intro
00:28 1. The base
01:18 2. The right floor
01:52 DIY Bleached floors
02:39 3. Scandinavian minimalism
03:32 Bigger is better
03:48 4. Only natural materials
04:44 5. Light
04:54 The Swedish rule of light
05:23 DIY Scandi lamp
05:37 6. Patterns
06:17 7. The secret
06:57 8. Whole and Clean
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Finally an accurate video about the Scandinavian design aesthetic. Most channels just describe minimalism and call it Scandinavian.
Thank you so much!!! I thought so too 😂😍
#8 Cleanliness I recall my Danish grandmother when she came to visit us on the south side of Chicago on her hands and knees scrubbing clean the public sidewalk in front of our home! My mom yelled "Mor, no need, no need" but Mormor said it reflected on our family. And how right she was.
it would be interesting if you showed in some next interior video 5 to 10 images of Scandinavian-inspired rooms, and dissect the images as to why or how they are not Scandinavian, and what you would do to make them more authentic. Thanks -- I really enjoy your videos.
Laminate flooring comes from Scandinavia. In 1881, before laminate flooring ever existed, a company called Stensmölla Kemiska Tekniska Industri (the parent company to Pergo and Perstorp) began refining beech wood in Sweden. The process they used grew very popular. It's very popular in Scandinavian homes and was in all the guest homes we stayed in. I like hard wood better but Pergo and other Scandinavian brands of Laminate and vinyl are popular throughout Scandinavia so the look is very achievable. Keeping the décor simple and clean is more important.
Interesting! Although it comes from Sweden does not mean it is part of the ideal Scandi design, and unfortunately is it not a healthy choice for indoor climate or for the climate! :(
Scandinavians are the masters of laminate wood fabrication. The best example is the laminate wood cross country ski. It was a major innovation in that it allowed for a lightweight ski which maintained a precise camber, which is essential for a good ski. I do remember the skis of the 60-70s that were all wood, but composed of over 30 pieces of wood glued together. I still have one and it is amazing how 60 years later the glue is intact. I think there is also the IKEA Poäng chair which emblematic of this construction method.
True, I believe that came as a result of the high maintenance natural pine floors. I hae laminate floors in one of the houses I lived in, but changed it out for parquet flooring, as laminate floors feels cold on bare feet. 🙂
"Everything white." White is my favorite color and this is a dream come true. I like a simple, clean, organized space with serene colors. This is everything my husband hates and opposite my very colorful Mexican culture. 😅 Needless to say, this has been a source of contention while trying to decorate my home.
Haha, that is wonderful! I feel the same way. And it's funny you are the opposites :D
I think a lot of people use Japanese & Scandinavian mix (which I think is called Japandi) or Scandinavian style mixed with american farm, beach house or other styles which is why they often say Scandinavian inspired bc they are very aware of that part of the design
Very clear and informative video. I appreciate the sharing of culture and authenticity. Got me on “you don’t see people in Sweden in leggings, we use actual clothes”. 💀😭😅 As a Latina in all the curvy clichè aspects of it, I cannot, for the life of me, find pants in the USA that fit my body well. Leggings it is! But not the transparent ones, for the love of Christ! I like that Calvin Klein has some nice, social, thick material, professional looking leggings. I just got about 10 identical, 5 black, 5 grey. That will do it. 👌🏽😅
Thank you so much ❤️ haha leggins can be very comfortable. I also don’t feel comfortable in regular pants so I’ve just switched to dresses 😅😂
I was really trying to find someone on UA-cam to inspire me, te make me understand the Scandinavian style, the do’s and don’ts and here you are. Thank you so much. The content you’re creating makes me feel so excited for my new apartment and will definitely help me achieve my design. Thank you!
Oh thank you so much!
Simple and clean are a life decision and require commitment to achieve and maintain. Thank you for inspiring me to stay the course 💟
I love this kind of style. I feel so overwhelmed by patterns and clutter and various colors. All of which are in my home.
you have such a pretty voice, I could listen to you talk for hours
you could start a podcast!!
That is so nice of you, thank you!
This is the best video on Scandinavian design on UA-cam. 🤍
WHAT! Thank you so much :D
I’m a former au pair in Denmark and I’m amazed with the interior design. The furnitures and even the bathroom, they also make an effort and I love it! ❤
Yes, I love beautiful bathrooms!
This is legit the most informative video on Scandinavian interior design I've watched. Thank you!!
Wow what a compliment. Thank you so so much !
Brilliantly explained!!! Thank you!
Interesting comparison of design aesthetic. We live in a Southern California beach city and."every" flat surface in our home is occupied with photos of family members and friends, small models of sail and power boats, drift wood art and ceramic shore bird figurines. No bare walls. Wall space is taken up by even more framed photo''s. We loo love your channel and I enjoy your videos!.
Thank you so much! Yes, that is super interesting. It sounds more similar to my grandparents house which is very well decorated :)
Love my 83 yr old original plank floors! They can be sanded down w. a rental machine to perk up after decades or wear. No need to replace! Money for other things...like building a greenhouse for growing food.
Yes!
Thanks! As a person who loves Scandinavian design, I enjoy peeking inside and getting ideas from your videos. 😊
Awesome, thank you!
Your videos are refreshing and so uplifting - keep up the good work.
Thank you 🙏
Loved this video
Thank you for this very clear and helpful video! I am very inspired.
Thank you
Oh the wisdom. Than you.
Extremely well said and really puts into words what is different and good about Scandinavian design.
Thank you so much!
Definitely the best Scandinavian design/decor video i've seen! Thank you!
Wow, thank you! :)
Great tips, thank you ❤
Thanks for watching! ❤
I'd be interested to see the interiors of the lived-in homes of some normal Scandinavian families. Not homes styled for interior design magazines.
Fabulous suggestions. thank you!
Yay, glad you liked it!
Well done! Your video is well organized, nicely edited and charming. Thank you for sharing such wonderful tips.
Thank you so much ❤️
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Hello! I am half 🇳🇴
Love this video!
I'm a English / British citizen, and I heard about someone building a Eco-Pad eco-friendly mansion house.
If I had the money - I would build myself a Scandinavian house, and add some British features to it to make it look like I'm British, too.
I think - my opinion - Scandinavian properties are the most attractive ones out there. So this video, has inspired me and given me loads of tips as how to create a lifestyle like a Scandinavian.
That would be so cool! I've never thought about the idea of mixing and matching like that! Thank you!
Because I've mentioned about building a Scandinavian exterior style house - if I had the money - to some people' and they asked me 'Why would you build a Scandinavian style house when you're British?'
But when I told them my thoughts - they were speechless like they didn't know the truth about Scandinavian houses either.
Exterior - Scandinavian style
Interior - 50% Scandinavian / 50% English
The person who built a Eco-Scandinavian mansion - their house is on a website, too (in full detail)!
I just found your channel, and it’s exactly what I needed right now in my life. I’m currently buying a house and your tips are so precious! The only thing is that high quality and long lasting products (especially for the floor) are very expensive. For the floor only I would need to spend over 5k euros to get the material 😮
Amazing 🎉 thank you keep it going 🎉
Thank you!
Love the way you talk to us very natural and friendly. Our house has a lot of inherited stuff and old furniture so hard to make Scandi but will try to bring some Scandi effect.
Thank you so much! :) Oh, I dream of old furniture! I think you can make it work better with old furniture sometimes than with new!
I have a Scandi interior, I have blond furnishings, except from an old inherited beautiful book cabinet in mahogany with glass doors. It only makes the interior more interesting. Everyone can style their home Scandinavian, inspired from an Ikea catalogue. The personal touches comes from old furniture, before the 50-60s style Scandi furniture are inspired by. You can go more boho, or eclectic and still be Scandi
I like the simplicity of your content and your presentation, also your voice is almost child like but in a nice way of course so it's soothing to hear! Well, I can go on and with the qualities I like about you, your videos and your channel but I will stick to the essential: I love your channel and I enjoy your videos! You're doing a good job!
Oh thank you so so much ❤️ that makes me so happy !!
beautiful video ❤️
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I love ALL THİNGS Scandinavian.
Yay!
I’m new to your channel. This is exactly what I need at this point in my life as I’m moving to a new apartment. The video is very informative and thoughtful. I also watched some of your minimalism videos. Scandinavian and minimalism, both are very much needed for me now. Keep sharing more videos on Scandinavian design. Thank you!! 😊
Thank you!
You did an excellent job explaining what to include. I live in a small apartment and with a kid it has gotten cluttered. I hate that. So, I have been looking for solutions.
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So true. I will add that a lot of our decor and furniture are handed down from generations before us. I think all Norwegian homes have a memorabilia, like a rosepainted trunk, a painting or even a diningroom set. Growing up I didnt think much of it, it was before the term Scandinavian style. I used to have those natural pine wooden floors, and have spent hours on my knees scrubbing the kitchen floor, to make it look blond and spotless. Today I have white oiled oak floors, so much easier to clean 🙂
Great video - highly informative and beautifully presented. I'm intending to use it during my next lesson which is on.... you guessed it.... SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN 🙂. Thank you a lot!
Thank you! That's wonderful to hear 🙂 I'm happy to help!
I really love your channel. Thank you for this. It is such a refreshing channel. I am interested in Scandinavian culture. The design and culture is really nice. I feel it is far better than what I grew up with in America.
Thank you ❤️
Great video ! Please upload more I really love your content 😍. What do you think of the "Danish Pastel Aesthetic" ?
Aw thank you so so much!!!
I’ve never heard of that trend but I’m not into pastel colors. I find that they get boring fast!! And I’ve never seen them in a classic Danish home 🏠
So as an Indian I am not achieving this look,😂 but thanks for the video, I was thinking of theme for my home. I may use some small elements.
1) Most houses use tiles, marbles as it hot in most places and they provide chill under your feet.
2) Very big windows in Cities - India has plenty of light.
So maybe will stick to Indian arts and design which is gorgeous.
Nooooo. 🤣 My husband is English and no one else in my family and friends can hold a very short conversation with him. ❤
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That’s so elegant, reminds me a little bit of Japanese style.
I like the idea of getting not much stuff just really good stuff.
Fresh! :)
I should be proud that I pass for Scandinavian descent
I think a big part of this is high quality used furniture. A few years ago I picked up some T.H. Brown chairs from my local recycling centre for less than$1000.
Yes!
Hey I had a Scandinavian home very cozy in Bird Sanctuary called Valby Park in Sydhavn Copenhagen. Well it was cozy after I got my dog Torsend and my Chinese Diesel Heater donated by a graffiti artist. A free Norwegian Camper Trailer to come home to after a long happy day busking 🎹 at Sjalor Station during the long cold Danish Winter. ✌️✊ Remember fight the power☯️
Would love real life examples of what you speak about..like your own home. Maybe dissecting certain rooms?
I did wear gym clothes during my pregnancies and after because it was so comfortable. But when I lost weight during all the breastfeeding I went back to my usual clothes. I have a pair of leggings (inherited from my daughter's oh so huge closet lol) but I'm not sure if I will use them. They may come in handy when it gets really cold. I mean under my pants kind of. If not, I'll declutter them. Love the video! 👍👍👍💗🌻💗🌻🇸🇪
Haha how funny that you only have one pair of leggings - that sounds like a real Swede 😂 I really like the comfort of athletic wear but I like feeling dressed up more! Fun to hear from you 🤍✨
Can you please show the images much longer? That‘d be lovely ❤
This video is perfect. New to your channel. I always wondered about the Scandinavian design, I'm fan a Sweden, and you explained everything clear and on point. Thank you. P.s. Do you plan to go back to Sweden?
Thank you so much, that is very kind! I don't have any plans to go back to Sweden anytime soon. Although my family is in Scandinavia, Sweden is not really my dream country to live in (although it has many benefits) :)
@@SagaJohanna Thank you very much for your reply Saga!🙏 . By any chance do you know in Sweden a 'vegan & exercise' club? I live in Costa Rica (lived in Japan too!), but I loooove Swedish culture, I have been vegan for 20 years (since I was a small kid), and I would love to meet vegan Swedish friends, at least online, my plans is to visit Sweden next year. I love exercise, traditional martial arts/zen, nature, spirituality and vegan food, I'm looking to meet like minded Swedish friends but I don't know where to start. Hope my questions is ok. Thank you in advance.
Excellent video! What window treatments do you use for privacy? I notice many homes with no curtains or blinds
In Sweden the most common thing is just roll down blinds, that are not visible during the day! :) I think we are lucky to be in a country where you can live your windows sort of open!
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I grew up with the duvet idea but back then we could not buy a duvet cover and a top sheet on each side of the blankets were used.
Saga i love t style, but i also love Persian carpets, what do u think?
I think they can be absolutely stunning! Especially with natural tones in the home.
Hello. Thanks for the video! 🙏 And the color of the walls is just white paint or some special color code, like Scandinavian white (Stockholm white)?
You're welcome! :) Just white paint! Often a more white shade than yellow/off white shades! But every house is slightly different!
Thanks for answer. ☺️
Interesting and easy follow. I LOVE this style, but find it a bit difficult to achieve. I'll focus on "no pattern" from now on. Do Scandinavian people hate IKEA?
Thank you! Good point, yes I do think it can be quite difficult to achieve especially if one doesn't already live in a Scandinavian looking house!! But bringing in natural materials such as light colored linen bedding and throws, and keeping focusing on "less noise" would be a great start!
I think we quite like IKEA, at least most of us :) I think it is a love/hate relationship since we're not used to big malls, and going to IKEA was always a necessity as a child, but I remember my parents not liking the experience. These days I think older people especially think it is a bit too generic, and not of great quality. However, because of cost many people still choose it.
Hey, I enjoy watching your videos! Are you in audea btw?
Thank you! No I’ve never heard of it. What is that? ☺️
Maybe that is my Swedish side coming out that I also hate the idea of leggings in public. They aren't clothes! And they aren't your Sunday best meant for church!
Haha yes probably! We really only wear them to the gym, and although we’re not that religious, we’d NEVER wear leggings to church!!
@@SagaJohanna Thank you for your channel! I just discovered it and it is nice to learn more about my great-grandfathers homeland. He moved to the U.S. during the time that many Swedish immigrants tried so hard to assimilate into society that so much was lost to future generations.
"wearing actual clothes" when talking about whole and clean 😆😆😆 this cracked me up.
Haha :D
reminds me of Japan🙂🙂
Yes!
What about Gustavian?
I am not even a Scandinavian but I feel like I am
so basicly scandinavians hate ikea
also. the plant picture, the one with multiple tiny looks wayyyyy better
Well. As a Swede, I don't exactly hate IKEA, but it's not my favourite. My hubby loves furniture from Italy and also lamps etc and our home is a combo of Scandinavian style with Italian. Sounds a bit weird perhaps but it works with our huge windows. We love out in the woods with nature and a lake. Love it! Greetings from Sweden 🌻🇸🇪
It is a matter of opinion. Everyone has a different threshold for visual clutter. For some, lots of things to look at is stimulating and energizing, for others (like me) it is distracting and draining. Personally, I love the Scandi style, but to each his own.
I think it’s the picture and styling ;) and the only bad part about ikea is that it’s exploiting people and then environment!
@@SagaJohanna and the stuff doesn't last a life time haha
The Scandinavian look doesn't work everywhere especially in hot climates where you are not looking for the sun but rather seeking shade and shelter.
I am an Indian and the day i came to know that this is Scandinavian decor i just love it unlike Indians who loves burst of colours and traditional decor. It quite hard to get Scandinavian style furnitures here though Ikea is the only source of such style. I even searched so many videos but indian interior designer doesn't have much knowledge about scandi decor . They somehow add too much colours and call it scandi. When i own my house , i think i have to do an year of reaserch to achieve the look i want 😂
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Good advice. People come into my apartment with shoes and no respect for my home. It’s not hygienic.
We’ll have to put up a sign 🤣
IKEA? Quality? Last forever?
and so many items are plastic.
I’d never shop from IKEA, but that’s just me!
@@SagaJohanna I used to like IKEA and the work of the cleaver designers. I also like the food, which was available to purchase at the shop. All in very good price and quality. However in a past few years quality went deep down and prices high up :(.
@@SagaJohanna ok. But a lot of Scandinavian people do lol so you can’t discount it as playing a part in Scandinavian design. It’s literally interior design products designed by Scandinavians.
I have had ikea products for ages.
Is it easy to find work in Sweden if you apply for a job while you are in the Philippines?
No. It’s quite difficult, you have to speak Swedish or be very specialized
Scandi is for sure not my vibe. I live in the desert. I'm in my pool nine months out of twelve. Very relaxed life style. But I'm glad your happy.
Wow, that’s so cool! Is it difficult with the heat? Thank you :)
In Canada I have been shocked at how much STUFF renters have including luxury items like televisions & all kinds of music, games etc. And pets! But for emergencies they don't have several months of rent set aside or dental money etc. And when they have to move...stuff ends up in the trash cus they can't even afford a moving company. And often leave behind sneaky damage from posters etc that they attached to the walls, doors. And filthy ovens, fridges etc. My mother always said "buy things ONCE & take care of them so that you can buy a nice well built home, & a cottage or little farm to DIY to make life worth living"
I agree! Not sure why everyone is getting pets. I want to make a video on that too!
1. base
2. floor
3. minimalism and storage: bigger is better ,less is more
4. nature material
5. light
6. patterns
7. asthetic, utility and quality
8. clean
I love the Scandinavian Vibe, but no patterns…that’s like Kim Kardashian home. I’d enjoy visiting, but I’d hate to live without lots of color and pattern in my home. Then again I come from California where it’s sunny nine months out of the year. No, Sunny 12 months out of the year with an occasional cloudy day
I have a king size bed I charge with three dogs. But I live in America and are bedrooms are huge, not like Sweden, like closets.
Informative and interesting. However, it is possible to have a beautiful, cozy environment without being quite so austere. The photos show rooms that are utterly impersonal. Very bare and cold looking. I prefer warmth. Still just an opinion
Yes, I don't think this decor is for everyone! :) But I think you'll like Swedish interior designer "Marie Olsson Nylander"! Her homes are super super cosy and warm.
Scandinavian blonde woman are uber beautiful😍
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@@uberofficial11 congratulations🥳🍾
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The women of my dreams :) she know's how to decorate, she know's how to clean, and maybe cook :) are you single ? xD
Lol Married ;)
@@SagaJohanna what a fortunate man :)
* you have the same affliction as me: too nice * people don’t trust it * they just cannot believe some live by karma * you’re like a mirror * so i just wanted to say hi before i go *
I love how you’re writing I wish I could understand it!
Carpeting OVER hardwood floors should be a felony....
I once lived in an apartment where the landlord had done just that. Baffling decision imo.
I was like....but why? What is even wrong with you?
And he was just like...idk, carpet is fancy right?
Yes!!!! Swedes has starting to do it now to and it makes me want to cry!
the opposite ok Ikea
"Most Swedish homes did not have a bathroom until the 1970's" I take it Sweden used to be a fairly poor country, yes? Young people today would not know it, and maybe not middle aged people either, but older people would remember.
Hej... They think putting a few twigs in a vase is Scandinavian...😅😅
5:38 How is any of this "scandinavian"? All of our cultures had interior decoration with an incredible amount of patterns and wood carvings. From the vikings to carl Larsson to...idk...freaking the average red and white cottage with wall hangings.
Not sure what you mean? I say not using patterns and I explain it in details, so please watch again. The idea of Scandinavian design is a modern concept and has nothing to do with historic accuracy. For example, the modern Danish chairs are the opposite of the Viking chairs ;)
Most of these ideas work on the northern hemisphere but not outside of it.
Your climate is cold, dark and unfiendly and thats why your interior resonates to the outside weather.
If you live in a bright and warm country with only two or three Seasons - then the scandinavian design doesnt Look at all.
I actually agree, look up "Australian minimalism", which I think works great with warmer climates.
No pattern???.... I'm out.....
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Interesting
You talking about her speaking of soap to bleach the floors?
The speaker has glottal fry at the end of her sentences. An otolaryngologist could help with that.
I live in an apartment in the USA. According to you I won't be able to achieve the true Scandinavian look and decorating because I don't have a well built Scandinavian home! You are biased my dear. I already know how to decorate in the Scandinavian way. I was raised in a household which followed many of the same traditions you describe as being "Scandinavian" The apartment I am living in now was built with as many green and organic materials as
possible. Although I think you are trying to help other people live and achieve this way of life, maybe not come across as being "Judgemental" to others because you think they don't know.
I don't think you need a whole home, but wooden floors for sure helps! :)
"Actual Clothes".. that is your judgement, clothes are clothes
Du ligner en frelst kristen når du smiler konstant
Jag är dock inte kristen
What about Ikea? I personally don't have anything by them, but is that Scandinavian, or just marketing to gullible Americans?