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I want to give my room a Scandinavian style, but I don't know what kind of furniture to get..." "I want to find artwork that goes with the gentle atmosphere of my room!
I want to find artwork that matches the gentle atmosphere of my room!
We will show you 10 characteristics of Scandinavian style and artwork, along with simulation photos of a room with a painting hanging in it.
By seeing how they are actually displayed, you may find it easier to imagine how they would look hanging in your room.

What is Scandinavian Style?

Scandinavian style is an interior design style that originated in northern Europe, such as Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. These countries are located in and around the Scandinavian Peninsula, and are therefore also known as "Scandinavian Style.
The average annual temperature in Scandinavia is 10 to 20 degrees Celsius lower than in Tokyo, and people inevitably spend more time indoors. This has led to an unparalleled style of interior design.

Solar stream by Ksenia Tsyganyuk
W 19.50cm x H 36.50cm / ¥83,000

(2) White wall

In Northern Europe, daylight hours are very short. Because of this, white is the basic color of the interior design to make the room look bright even with little light.
In addition to brightness, white has many other advantages, such as making a room appear larger than it actually is, and because it is the most neutral color, it is easy to match with most items.

Sunset on the sea by Eugenia Gorbacheva
W 41.00cm x H 31.00cm / 30,800Yen

Simple Functionalism

Scandinavian interior design is influenced by the Bauhaus, an art movement born in Germany in the 20th century. Bauhaus was an art school that influenced many artists across many fields of art, including design, crafts, architecture, and pure art. It is characterized by a preference for simplicity and the elimination of useless ornamentation. The Scandinavian style also has a basic emphasis on a natural atmosphere without too much decoration.

Waves and rocks #11 by Eugenia Gorbacheva
W 31.00cm x H 41.00cm / 29,300Yen

4) Lifestyle at one with nature

In Scandinavia, rich nature such as forests and lakes are very close at hand. Green and wood materials can be seen everywhere, in items that use the qualities of natural materials as they are, or as elements.
The Scandinavian style is characterized by its simplicity, yet it is not artificial or inorganic; rather, you can feel the richness of nature.

Aurora borealis #23 by Eugenia Gorbacheva
W 15.50cm x H 23.00cm

5)Furniture with rounded corners

In the Scandinavian region, snow is always close at hand, and it is basically a cold region. For this reason, warm designs are preferred indoors, and the edges of furniture are characterized by rounded edges that give it a cute and warm atmosphere.

Landscape BARN by Volodymyr Glukhomanyuk
W 30.00cm x H 50.00cm｜38,800Yen

(6) Wood-based material

Use wood materials for large furniture such as sofas, tables, and chairs. The natural color and feel of the wood will fit in well with your body and help you relax naturally. Also, since these materials are easy to match with anything, bright yellow or bright red items, for example, can easily be used as accent colors.

Sunset at sea by Ivan Didovodiuk
W 110.00cm x H 80.00cm｜160,700Yen

7) Pay attention to the lighting.

Warm orange lighting, lighting fixtures with adjustable brightness, and lantern-like items ideal for bedside lighting can bring you closer to the Scandinavian style.

Ciity life #2 by Ihor Maryniak
W 50.00cm x H 38.00cm / ¥46,900

8) Use miscellaneous goods and accessories effectively

Small items that go well with the Scandinavian style are basically rustic items that make the most of the materials used. Many of them have cute motifs of plants and animals, and are designed to fit in with the entire room.

Picnic in Paris by Sasha Romm
W 46.00cm x H 62.00cm / ¥121,200

(9) Good use of fabrics

In the Scandinavian style, wallpaper and fabrics are often pretty and warm. When using fabrics in a room, such as tablecloths, curtains, and carpets, why not incorporate Scandinavian style with plant motifs?

Le carrousel by Gennady Pensky
W 30.00cm x H 25.00cm｜40,200Yen

⑩Naturally derived materials such as cotton and linen

When choosing fabrics such as curtains and sofas, be sure to select cotton and linen products that are comfortable against the skin.
Leather upholstery will give a sense of presence and weight, and will not stand out. Also, beige or other subdued colors and patterns are best.

Blue by Sukriti Verma
W 60.00cm x H 90.00cm