Scandi Rustic: Creating a cozy & happy home

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Choosing furniture that has as much practical application as it does style is important in any bedroom, but particularly so in Scandi-inspired rooms.

Earthy shades also reflect the nature-inspired aspect of Scandi interiors and blend smoothly with natural materials such as wood, jute, cotton and clay. Neutral tones can be mixed and matched with little effort, with warm caramel and terracotta tones adding depth to otherwise light and airy spaces. In a Scandi-inspired scheme, I'd focus on layering different levels of lighting throughout a space,' explains Fare Inc's Annie Harrison. 'There's soft overhead lighting (not spotlights), warm wall lights and various table lamps and floor lamps to create a comfortable atmosphere that can be adjusted to suit your needs of the space throughout the day.'Nordic hygge style is part of the Scandinavian design family tree and focuses on the Danish idea of “hygge,” which is the feeling of being content with the simple pleasures in life. The Scandinavian design style, in general, uses Nordic-inspired designs and mountain home decor. Therefore, when aiming to blend Scandi and rustic interior decor, many designers lean into the Nordic hygge style to achieve a comfortable balance. Scandi, however, favors lighter wood tones and a more crisp appeal to the design. Cool hues with undertones like green and blue reign supreme. You may also find fur or faux fur textiles, muted gray tones, and simple, near- monochromatic color palettes in Scandi spaces. Additionally, Scandi designs play around with more layering and natural materials like wool or leather for a cozier look. Scandi interior design may also appear more rustic and industrial than its Japandi counterpart. Dark spaces are intimidating. It creates a mysterious aura that builds throughout the space. This approach of rustic Scandinavian highlights the different accents of textiles. It affects the holistic ambiance built for living areas. The image is quite dark and personal but the identity is to host with guests and the household remains. With all these tones, materials, and textures, it builds a sleek design that will leave the viewer in awe. Rustic Scandinavian allows the different materials to blend. With combined tones and textures, it makes the holistic look exceptional. Even though other wooden materials used in this design, the result of the pieces was clean and even. This theme is all about taking risks in combining different building materials. It does not compromise the visual impact but it weighs the importance of every element used. Up the hygge factor in your Scandi bedroom by keeping the lighting really soft and low. Switch out your bulbs for warm ones and place smaller lights all over the room so you create pools of light rather than just the harsh overhead light. Of course, light candles if you are in the room too.

Sometimes, to stand out, the answer is not to make noise and be hyper-expressive in an attempt to turn people’s attention,' says Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen. 'We believe it is always right to find elements for your home that are simple, modest and restrained, made from natural materials that have tactile surfaces that will patinate beautifully with time.'Layering is a well-explored trope of Scandi design, but often this is only extended to rugs and textiles. Lighting should be approached in the same way, especially for a Scandi scheme in which the relationship with light is so important. Introducing plants and dried flowers, displayed in terracotta and ceramic pots and vases will add even more texture and life to the space. Vintage furniture, lighting and decorative items tend to feature heavily in a Scandi Rustic home, and is a more environmentally-friendly way to furnish your home. There is just so much to love about the Scandi Rustic aesthetic, and you don’t have to live in a log cabin to achieve it. As shown in the book, it works in pretty much every style of home. So grab yourself a copy and prepare to swoon! With these elements in mind, we feel many our contemporary, solid wood bed-frames fit perfectly with this look. Here we’ll take a look at our most ‘Nordic’ looking bed designs and how to dress them for maximum ‘Scandi’ chic! No matter how you blend these two design styles, it’s important to aim for a balanced look. Try not to lean too heavily into either Scandinavian or rustic design. Instead, focus on creating contrast with your color palette and textures, and don’t forget to aim for a cozy hygge aesthetic that will help you seamlessly blend these two opposing styles. Achieving the rustic Scandinavian interior design style is simple. While it’s important to blend the two opposing aesthetics together, they share enough elements in common that you can still create a cohesive look. Stark and contrasting color palettes