Why is Scandi Style so appealing? I hear you ask. In my humble opinion, it’s the fact that Scandinavian Designs are meant to be functional, practical and yet beautiful with gorgeous clean lined shapes. Many Scandi products feel very ‘nature inspired’ as they combine great design with the use of natural materials like sheepskin, wool, leather, felt and of course wood!
Ok, ok I am a fan of Orla Kiely prints too, of course! But Nordic prints take that style a step further and make it look fresh, modern and up to date. If, like me, you are a fan of this style too, here are a few key points to remember:
Textiles: use abstract prints, natural linens and nature graphics.
Ceramics: look for modern, symmetrical shapes, fluid lines.
Lighting: I like their sculptured, futuristic pieces that make a real statement. Cloudberry Living, Design Home Stockholm and Rume have great selections!
Wooden Flooring: blond, white flooring with a grain and perhaps a high sheen fits the bill perfectly. I have Kahrs flooring, they also do beech, birch, ash and pine.
Furniture: look out for ergonomic and functional pieces with clean lines – especially if they were inspired by iconic designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Hans J Wegner and Alvar Aalto.
Colour: keep to a cool palette with chalky finishes. Greys, steely blues and cool-toned whites go well as a base colour. Accent and interest can be created using splashes of bright retro colour in accessories and fabric
Any questions? Comments? Email me on info@curtainlab.co.uk or visit our online shop http://www.curtainlabonline.com
Paula Trovalusci
x
No comments:
Post a Comment