Balance. The Art of Simplicity
This influence has broadened the meaning of ‘modern’ in interior design; more than just concrete and sharp edges, modern design nowadays can be equal parts bright, joyful, and comfortable.
There’s a reason the minimalistic, Scandinavian style continues to be a top interior design trend. It has a knack for landing right at the intersection of clean, simple, and cozy, leaning on a few choice items to drive the look, feel, and personality of a room. This influence has broadened the meaning of ‘modern’ in interior design; more than just concrete and sharp edges, modern design nowadays can be equal parts bright, joyful, and comfortable.
An Aesthetic Reset
In a world where we’re constantly being pressured to accumulate more stuff, oftentimes the best move is to rid yourself of unnecessary junk and start anew. If the clutter in your home has gotten the best of you, practicing minimalism is a great way to reset your home design and your headspace, while literally creating more space. Cutting back your stuff to the bare essentials will quickly reveal what you truly need in your home and what’s just getting in the way.
The Deception of Simplicity
Achieving an authentically Scandinavian feel is deceivingly easy: all you really need are clean, light-colored walls, warm wood floors, and comfortable, neutral textiles to bring a room together the Nordic way. The bigger challenge, in a culture obsessed with its possessions, might be resisting the urge to fill your space with unnecessary items.
Instead, take some time to let the simple elements of light, wood, and clean lines fill the space before forging ahead with any new style decisions.
Elements like blonde wood flooring as seen (above) in our Euro- inspired StyleLife Collection of engineered hardwood floors, or neutral monochromatic finishes paired with soft, comfort-able textures in rugs, blankets, or furniture.
Room to Explore
Keeping your color palette neutral opens up plenty of room to play with different textures or soft patterns, whether that be with your rugs, pillows, or furniture upholstery. And nothing breathes more life into a bright, neutral design better than plant life—even in the most monotone space, just a couple plants can instantly bring the space to life, enhancing any natural light in the room and adding some natural, calming color.
Cutting back your stuff to the bare essentials will quickly reveal what you truly need in your home and what’s just getting in the way. Elements like blonde wood flooring or neutral monochromatic finishes paired with soft, comfortable textures in rugs, blankets, or furniture can be all you need to elegantly tie a room together. Without so much stuff vying for attention, these understated elements have proper room to breathe and shine. And the best part is, as the Scandavians have known for years, it never goes out of style.
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