Beautiful Scandinavian Homes - Interior, Design, Style

George Sand said that simplicity is one of the most difficult thing in the world. It's the result of experience, "the ultimate strength of genius." This philosophy defines these beautiful Scandinavian homes, their interior, design and style.







100 m² apartment combines minimalist and Scandinavian decor


The renovation project invested in super neutral tones and brought design pieces to the furniture.




Elements of Scandinavian aesthetics and minimalism guided the interior design of this 100 m² apartment in the Pinheiros neighborhood of Sao Paulo. "The resident wanted a minimalist decor and, at the same time, cozy and comfortable. Therefore, we combined aspects of the two styles", reveals Murilo Gabriele, partner at Estudio BG, responsible for the project.
The starting point was the creation of an essentially neutral color palette: the entire apartment is decorated in shades of white, beige, brown, gray and black. "As he is a 35-year-old DJ, we also look for inspiration in music studios, all with a clean and modern design", explains Murilo.

The social area is formed by an integrated room with kitchen and balcony. There, a large slatted panel in charred wood serves as a closet organizing equipment and utensils and proposing the connection between the areas. The dining table, made of wood, gives a rustic touch to the environment and, at four meters in length, perfectly accommodates guests in small meetings. "In choosing the furniture, we wanted to make the counterpoint between the rustic and the delicate", he comments.

An armless sofa, in turn, becomes the ideal piece of furniture for home theater comfort, and is paired with an armchair by Danish designer Hans Wagner. In the decor, there are vases by Domingos Totora and pillows and blankets by Nani Chinelatto. The decorative luminaires, by Reka, Marilena G and FLOS, reinforce the clean inclination of the interior design.

In the bedroom, the walls were adapted to create a niche that accommodates the home office bench. The headboard was made with a slatted panel, exactly like the one in the living room. The bedding also follows the same color chart as the rest of the decor.




Estudio BG


Founded by architects and urban planners Antonio Brandão and Murilo Gabriele, Estúdio bg has been working since 2014 in projects of different scales and diversified uses, which permeate the fields of architecture, urbanism, interiors and design.

Filtered by traditional principles and values of modern architecture, bg uses research as a key factor for originality. Each project has specific conditions related to the program, environment and use, which serve as a starting point to create spaces with different sensations. The office's way of thinking starts from a traditional positioning and evolves towards a reading based on the purity of forms, seeking simplicity in the details and new experiences for users.

AddressR. Joaquim Floriano, 733 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo - SP, 04534-012, Brazil
Phone+55 11 3213-1444
Websitehttps://www.bellogesto.com/estudiobg

100 m² apartment combines minimalist and Scandinavian decor


Black, white and light wood in an authentic Scandinavian home


Earthy tones, simple shapes and designer furniture make up the decor.




Black and white is a classic in decor, an infallible and timeless idea. But in Scandinavia, where there is always a way to make homes warmer, light wood is certainly an asset to create cozy environments following the classic duo. In this house in Lahti, southern Finland, designed by Studio Joanna Laajisto, that's the biggest feeling.

In all environments, the same contrast appears: sometimes the floor is black, as in the bathroom, with white tiled walls; sometimes black appears only in light fixtures and contrasts with wooden floors and white walls, as in the bedroom. A well calculated game between the three tones.

In the kitchen, black cabinets and pediment leave the pattern and are surrounded by a Poul Henningsen lamp and white Saarinen table. The discreet print of the Moroccan rug makes the mix more lively and vibrant, but without drawing too much attention. This is where the trick is revealed: the earthy tones that appear in vases and paintings give life and warmth to the mix. Pure magnetism.

Note that the furniture follows the same language of pure and straight shapes, few of them organic. It is up to the works of art to make a silent, elegant and tailored revolution so that black and white does not fall in the classical direction, but rather takes on a contemporary perspective.




Studio Joanna Laajisto


Studio Joanna Laajisto is a Helsinki based design agency, founded in 2010. We work in the fields of commercial interiors such as retail, hospitality and workplace design as well as product and concept design.

We believe that a well designed project is the best form of sustainability and that outstanding results are created together with clients who share our passion for quality and beauty.

We are a member of the Green Building Council Finland and we are committed to strengthen our working practices to design spaces with a more positive impact on the world around us.

Our design process is based on thorough understanding of our client’s needs and the purpose of the interior – our designs are always crafted from the end-user’s point of view.

Joanna Laajisto, the founder of our studio, is designated Interior Architect of the year 2018 by The Finnish Association of Interior Architects.

Our work has been published widely in both national & international media with clients ranging from the local Nordic region to across Europe.

AddressKalevankatu 18 B, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Phone+358 44 2145937
Emailinfo@joannalaajisto.com
Websitehttp://joannalaajisto.com/

Black, white and light wood in an authentic Scandinavian home


Beautiful home with Scandinavian decor, neutral palette and lots of wood


Nordic inspiration guided the choices in architecture and interior design.




A young family of five inhabits this beautiful 420 m² home in Vancouver, Canada. They wanted a bright, casual, Nordic-style home with lots of wood and neutral palette. Inside, everything revolves around the kitchen, which connects to other social environments and brings residents together on a daily basis. There are always guests at the residence, so the furniture is strategically light to be repositioned when more people arrive. The project is signed by Falken Reynolds office.

The palette is restricted to whites and grays with black accents. The decor materials include natural woods, wools and linens, as well as black hardware and accessories with a matte finish, which creates striking contrasts in the interiors. Note, for example, the steel poles that surround the stairs: they work as a guardrail and, at the same time, allow the passage of light.

Originally designed for an elderly couple, the house had more formal and compartmentalized rooms. The concept of integration that the new residents wanted made walls come down in the name of lightness and fluidity. The result could not be different: a pleasant, inviting and well-lit home even on the coldest days of the Canadian winter.





Falken Reynolds


Falken Reynolds is a Vancouver-based interior design practice. Our work centres on private homes and extends to retail, hospitality and product design. With a global perspective and a highly personal approach, we create inviting spaces shaped by the distinct lives and experiences of our clients.

Clean lines, craftsmanship and considered details are our hallmarks. We design environments to exude quiet confidence; a feeling achieved through a balance of seemingly disparate qualities—modernity and warmth, richness and restraint, sophistication and levity, intentionality and surprise.

We are deeply curious about each client—their culture, values, communities, travels. Exploring their story is how we discover the voice of each project, and translate it into an intimate and authentic home. Our clients embrace this inquisitive approach for the personality it brings into their daily spaces.

Address1199 W Pender St Unit 330, Vancouver, BC V6E 2R1, Canada
Phone+1 604-568-9487
Emailchad@falkenreynolds.com
Websitehttp://falkenreynolds.com/

Beautiful home with Scandinavian decor, neutral palette and lots of wood


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