If you love hygge and monochrome, if you enjoy simple decor and don’t like everything excessive, Scandinavian style is the answer! Scandinavian decor is laconic and airy, it’s monochromatic and cozy, it’s filled with light even if the day isn’t sunny. Want to create such beauty in your home? I have some ideas to inspire you!
What Is Scandinavian Interior Design?
Scandinavian design began in the early 20th century, mixing old and new styles from Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, and Norway. In the 1950s, Scandinavian interior design gained traction in the US and Canada. If you look closely, you can see where Scandi design intersects with mid-century modern design a lot having some common features. This style is simple and minimal, functional and accessible, craftsman yet affordable – that’s why it’s so popular among homeowners and designers.
A beautiful Scandinavian greige kitchen with shaker cabinets, a brown stone countertop and a small backsplash plus a table with a matching tabletop.
A blue Scandinavian kitchen features only lower cabinets and a white tile backsplash. An open shelf and stained island add character. This design blends style and practicality.
A catchy Nordic kitchen with sleek grey cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white square tile backsplash and a shelf.
A chic kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, a white subway tile backsplash, white pendant lamps, a stained table and metal wire chairs.
A chic neutral kitchen with lower cabinets, a white tile backsplash with black grout, a stained table and black chairs.
A chic Scandinavian kitchen with a brick wall, grey and frosted glas scabinets, butcherblock countertops and much light.
A graphite grey kitchen with white tiles, wooden countertops, and a contemporary design. Combine rich-colored wood with grey for a cozy feel and use white tiles for a clean look.
A kitchen with grey cabinets mixes contemporary and vintage styles. Pendant lamps, a chandelier, and a white vintage table with benches create a unique look. This space is both elegant and charming.
A contemporary meets vintage Scandinavian kitchen with a stove, white cabinets with a black countertop, touches of metal and black stools.
A contemporary Scandinavian kitchen with grey cabinets with leather pulls, bulbs, white tiles and a wooden floor.
A Scandinavian kitchen with sleek grey cabinetry, black pendant lamps, white countertops, and a backsplash. Mix grey and white for a fresh look and use black stools to add a modern touch.
Enhance your kitchen with a contemporary Scandinavian design using white and plywood cabinets. Add hanging bulbs for a chic effect and a sleek dining set to complete the modern aesthetic. This setup ensures a functional and stylish kitchen.
A contemporary white Nordic kitchen with sleek cabinets, wooden countertops, potted greenery and sa white subway tile backsplash.
A cozy traditional grey kitchen with usual and glass cabinets, with rich-colored wooden countertops and metal knobs.
A glam Scandinavian kitchen with sleek cabinets, a storage kitchen island with a wooden countertop, wooden stools and lights.
A greige Scandinavian kitchen with leather pulls, a white square tile wall and open shelves and grey sconces.
A grey Scandinavian kitchen with open shelves, white countertops, a neutral Zellige tile backsplash and potted plants.
A grey Scandinavian kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, white square tiles on the backsplash and pendant lamps.
A grey Scandinavian kitchen with sleek lit up cabinets, pendant lamps, white stone countertops and a backsplash.
A laconic minimalist kitchen with grey sleek cabinets, a wooden dining set, a pendant lamp and additional lights.
A minimal Nordic kitchen has sleek white cabinets and a concrete countertop. Potted plants add a refreshing touch. This setup is ideal for a modern and airy feel.
A minimal Nordic kitchen with white paneled cabinets, a grey stone backsplash, black countertops and a wooden floor.
A minimal Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white cabinets, stone countertops and a white square tile backsplash.
A minimalist grey kitchen, white tiles, woven chairs and a simple and small dining table.
What Are Scadinavian Style Colors And Materials?
A Scandinavian kitchen is usually done in monochromatic color schemes with black, white and grey plus some neutral and light wood stains. If that seems boring to you, you can go creative rocking various shades of grey, make a statement with a contrasting black and white kitchen or create a very clean and airy space of only white and light neutrals. Go for cool textures provided by wooden cabinetry, marble and stone backsplashes, concrete and wooden countertops, and your kitchen won’t look boring at all. You may also incorporate one or two bright accents, that is non-typical for a Nordic space but will give it a character and personalize it a lot.
A minimalist grey Nordic kitchen with black pendant lamps, a grey stone countertop and a table with hairpin legs.
Sleek white cabinets and a matching island create a clean look in this minimalist Nordic kitchen, featuring a wooden waterfall countertop. Pendant lamps add a modern touch. Opt for sleek cabinetry to achieve a streamlined and contemporary kitchen design.
A minimalist Scandi kitchen with wooden upper cabinets, sleek white lower ones, a windowsill shelf and built-in lights.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white marble countertops, a backsplash, and plain grey cabinets. Combine marble and grey for an airy and elegant feel.
A minimalist Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white cabinets, light staiend countertops, stools and built-in appliances.
A minimalist Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white uppers, paneled wood lower cabinets, a stone backsplash and countertops.
A minimalist white kitchen with built-in lights, a wine bottle rack, a minimal wooden kitchen island and a white dining set.
A modern white Scandinavian kitchen with a large kitchen island with a black countertop, pendant lamps and a glass buffet.
Wooden benches and a white table bring warmth and balance to this neutral Nordic kitchen with sleek white cabinets and metal countertops. Pendant lamps enhance the modern aesthetic. Combine wood and metal elements for a stylish and functional kitchen.
A neutral Nordic kitchen with vintage cabinets, stars hanging on the window, a round table.
A Nordic kitchen with black cabinetry, butcherblock countertops, black pendant lamps and potted plants to refresh it.
A Nordic kitchen with green cabinets, white stone countertops and a backsplash, a wooden table and vintage chairs.
A Nordic kitchen with a table with a cork countertop, grey cabinets, a white tile backsplash, sconces that hold bulbs, and wooden chairs. Combine cork and grey for a modern feel and use white tiles for a bright look.
A Nordic kitchen with grey lower cabinets, white square tiles on the walls, a round hood and open shelves is lovely.
A Nordic kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white square tiles, a stained table and black chairs, pendant lamps.
A Nordic kitchen with white countertops, plain grey cabinets, a backsplash, copper bulbs, and a grey hood. Combine copper and grey for a modern look and use white for a clean finish.
A Nordic kitchen with sleek white cabinets, black lamps, a black table and plywood chairs.
A Nordic kitchen with stainless steel cabinets and appliances, a shelving unit and a white square tile backsplash.
A Nordic kitchen with white cabinets and tiles, a rough wooden table, modern white chais and a geometric chandelier.
A Nordic off-white kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white sleek cabinets and a black countertop, a vintage chandelier and white chairs on wooden legs.
A pretty Nordic kitchen with dark green lower cabinets, white square tiles, a round table and white chairs and grey lamps.
A pretty Scandinavian kitchen with white and stained cabinets, white square tiles, a stained table, black chairs and black pendant lamps.
A pure white Scandinavian kitchen with retro cabinets, a glass pendant lamp and a vintage navy dining table.
A retro-inspired Nordic kitchen with white tiles, stone countertops, grey cabinets and pendant lamps.
A retro-inspired Scandinavian kitchen with light wood cabinets, black countertops, black pendant lamps, a white tile backsplash.
A Scandi galley kitchen with MDF cabinets, white stone countertops, white skinny tiles, open shelves and a pendant lamp.
A Scandi kitchen with olive green cabinets, a grey stone backsplash and countertops, a vintage table and stained chairs.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white subway tiles, grey and white cabinets, a wooden table, and black chairs. Combine grey and white for a clean look and use a wooden table for warmth.
A Scandinavian kitchen with grey cabinets and white square tiles on the walls, a metal hood and gold handles.
A Scandinavian kitchen with pale green shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white square tile backsplash and open shelves.
A Scandinavian kitchen with shaker cabinets, a dark green square tile backsplash, white stone countertops and a shiplap hood.
A Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white cabinets, butcherblock countertops, white square tiles on the wall.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white cabinets, white square tiles on the walls, butcherblock countertops and stainless steel appliances.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white shaker cabinets, grey countertops, grey walls and a small dining zone.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white shaker style cabinets, a black tile backsplash, a neutral dining set and a crystal chandelier.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white square tiles, mint green cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white chairs and a table.
A Scandinavian kitchen features white walls and square tiles for a clean look. Olive green cabinets introduce a touch of color. Black sconces add modern lighting and style.
A serene Scandinavian kitchen with greige cabinets, white countertops, MDF dining furniture, a pendant lamp and greenery.
A simple neutral Scandi kitchen with plywood cabinets, white countertops and a wooden floor.
A small Nordic kitchen with white cabinets, black hardware, butcherblock countertops and white tiles plus wood and metal stools.
A small white Scandinavian kitchen with shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, black handles and a small dining zone.
A Scandinavian kitchen with vintage chairs, grey cabinets, white square tiles, leather pulls, and pendant lamps. Combine grey cabinets with vintage chairs for a stylish blend.
A stylish Scandinavian kitchen with white square tiles, grey shaker cabinets, a hood, a white table and stained chairs and a catchy pendant lamp.
A vintage neutral kitchen with elegant cabinets, a white tile backsplash, a colorful tile floor and black wall lamps.
A vintage-inspired Nordic kitchen with a ceiling shelf, white tiles, white vintage cabinets and rich-stained countertops.
A welcoming and light-filled Nordic kitchen with shiplap walls, a white floor, a chalkboard and sleek cabinets plus lights.
A white Scandi kitchen with vintage-inspired cabinets and black hardware, butcherblock countertops and pendant lamps.
A white Scandinavian kitchen with a white tile backsplash with black grout, grey walls and grey sconces.
An airy kitchen with white tiles, white cabinets, wooden countertops, black pendant lamps.
What you need to achieve to get a truly Scandinavian look is that clean and airy Nordic feel that is so characteristic of such spaces. Skip too rustic and too vintage solutions – Scandinavian style means modern and retro. Scandinavian furniture, light fixtures, and other functional items should have a modern and striking look, while remaining simple and not overly ornate. Pay attention to hand-crafted furniture, which looks amazing with even the simplest designs. Incorporate light-stained wooden items showing your love to nature and giving a hygge feel to the space. Think of adding potted greenery to refresh and enliven the monochrome and go for some catchy chandelier or stool designs to add interest. Voila, your gorgeous Nordic space is ready!
An airy Scandinavian kitchen with white cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a geometric floor and pendant lamps.
A beautiful Scandinavian kitchen with lower wooden cabinets and white stone countertops plus a marble backsplash.
A chic airy Nordic kitchen with sleek white cabinetry, wooden countertops, grey tiles and a breakfast bar with lights.
A chic Scandinavian kitchen with dove grey cabinetry, white square tiles, a very catchy chandelier and a retro wooden dining set.
A chic Scandinavian kitchen with grey cabinetry and shelves, beadboard and white tiles feels vintage and refined.
A contemporary Scandinavian kitchen with sleek grey cabinetry, white countertops and a backsplash, black pendant lamps and stools.
A contrasting Scandinavian kitchen in black, grey and white, black cabinets with grey countertops, a white kitchen island and hex tiles.
A grey Nordic kitchen with two tone cabinets, grey terrazzo countertops, a hairpin leg table and black chairs looks cool.
A lovely Nordic kitchen in grey, white skinny tiles, a striped rug, woven chairs is welcoming and very stylish.
A lovely Scandinavian ktichen with a farmhouse feel, grey cabinets, wooden beams and a wooden kitchen island is wow.
A minimal Nordic kitchen with sleek white cabinetry, a concrete countertop and backsplash, potted plants to refresh the space.
A minimal Scandinavian kitchen with dove grey cabinetry and a marble backsplash and countertops is very refined and cool.
A minimalist Scandinavian kitchen with plain grey cabinets, white marble countertops and a backsplash is airy and serene.
A neutral Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white cabinetry with whiet stone countertops, a white herrignbone backsplash and wooden shelves.
A Nordic kitchen with black cabinetry, butcherblock countertops, black pendant lamps and potted plants to refresh it.
A Nordic kitchen with plain grey cabinets, white countertops and a backsplash, copper bulbs and a grey hood.
A refined Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white and wooden cabinets, a grey marble backsplash and a chic dining area.
A Scandinavian kitchen with grey and white cabinets, white subway tiles, a wooden table and black chairs is very fresh.
A serene Nordic kitchen with sleek white cabinetry, a white marble backsplash, a table and grey chairs for the eating zone.
A stylish Scandinavian eat-in kitchen in black and white and with a copper pendant lamp looks very cozy.
A stylish Scandinavian kitchen with grey cabinets and leather pulls, white square tiles, vintage chairs and pendant lamps.
A welcoming Scandinavian kitchen with plain grey cabbinets, a white marble countertop, an oval table and cool retro rattan chairs.
An airy Nordic kitchen with sleek white cabinets, white stone countertops, white tiles and wooden shelves is very cozy.
An airy two tone Scandinavian kitchen with a white kitchen island, white subway tiles, black touches for a dramatic look.
An ethereal Scandinavian kitchen with light grey vintage cabinetry, grey stone countertops, a cool kitchen island cabinet.