{"id":32023,"date":"2023-05-12T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=32023"},"modified":"2023-05-12T11:09:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T11:09:22","slug":"10-apartments-that-show-off-the-beauty-of-nordic-interior-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/interiors-decor\/10-apartments-that-show-off-the-beauty-of-nordic-interior-design\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Apartments That Show Off The Beauty Of Nordic Interior Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scandinavian influence has flourished in every element of design ranging from visual art and typography to architecture, of course, furniture and home decor. Today, we feature 10 apartments that demonstrate the range and versatility of\u00a0Scandinavian interiors<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 some offer the classic white and wood familiar from the Ikea magazines, while others tackle the broader definition of Nordic interior design<\/span><\/em><\/strong> with bright colorful motifs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SEE ALSO: <\/strong>16 Ways to Incorporate Japandi Interior Design Into Your Home<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our first interior starts with a concept for a renovation later completed by architects Anna & Eugeni Bach, visualized here by Render Taxi. It plays up the importance of light in Scandinavian design<\/a><\/strong>, but adds at least one striking modernistic twist<\/a><\/strong>: an amazing ceiling that weaves a narrative between the bright light and corresponding shadow.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The original tiles were recovered from the original restoration and later reconfigured in a series of distinctive stripes to outstanding effect.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Decorated with wood and white surfaces, the\u00a0kitchen<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0essentially personifies the most basic Scandinavian design ideals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This next space is a little more colorful, and integrates plenty of natural themes. Bright color<\/strong><\/a> is always appreciated during long those Scandinavian winters so it makes sense to include as much life and vibrancy as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Storage is always a must \u2013 smart storage helps to keep things uncluttered, and these built-in solutions look especially natural here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This home is a great example to show that Nordic influence<\/a><\/strong> doesn\u2019t require that everything come from Scandinavia. The mirror is from French designer Jacques Adnet, and the rightmost stools<\/a><\/strong> are by Fabio Bortolani.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The kitchen is efficient and homey, with spice jars and extra dishes displayed on open shelves as a way to add extra character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \"nordic<\/a>\n\n\n

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Red and black make up a slightly more definitive color theme for the kitchen<\/a><\/strong>. The print on the rug shows up in many Nordic-inspired designs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This next space shows a side of Scandinavian design<\/a><\/strong> that uses wood elements more sparingly. Even the floor is lighter and more subdued, and the color theme exhibits a bold but easygoing grayscale theme enhanced by colorful accents in carefully chosen places.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Here, you can get a good look at a few of the wooden accents used in the living room<\/a><\/strong>, including the legs of the open side table and the end of the sideboard cabinet<\/a><\/strong> in the back.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Up for a game? The\u00a0unique chess set\u00a0on the table is a famous design<\/a><\/strong> from the Bauhaus school. Each shape expresses the allowed range of motion for a beautiful example of functionality through design.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Such a playful composition! The wooden dining chairs<\/a><\/strong> are a classic style all over the world, and the molded Eames chairs have worked their way into the global design lexicon as well.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Swedish designer Mattias St\u00e5hlbom created the colorful series of E27 pendant lights pictured here. Notice how the cords route around and beneath the pop art prints hanging in the back.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Although many people conflate Scandinavian influence<\/strong> <\/a>with minimalism, the two are not always synonymous. It\u2019s always lovely to surround yourself with objects you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yellow and blue accents give this playful apartment an exceptionally sunny and natural vibe. Classic furniture<\/a><\/strong> keeps things simple, and the bright geometric rug boosts the modernist effect. This space is defined by its charismatic\u00a0decorations\u00a0and smart storage solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \"nordic<\/a>\n\n\n

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Taken together, it would be hard to not feel at home in a space such as this one.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Taxidermy doesn\u2019t always fit well into modern homes<\/a><\/strong>, but it does bring to mind the hunting traditions of the north \u2013 the wonderful 3D deer head to the left offers a cool updated approach.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Colorful concrete and wire mesh pendant lamps<\/a><\/strong> seem to defy gravity. These are from the Pot-Purri line by 3 Dots Collective.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Check out the multi-tiered herb garden and the delicately painting nesting tables! Both designs help save a little space for a cleaner aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bright, white, and classic \u2013 the bedroom<\/a><\/strong> is simple yet full of personality, warmed up with layers of gray fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Two additional concrete lamps hang above each bedside table. These feature vivid orange cords to match the single colorful bedside table<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While this interior doesn\u2019t follow the magazine-pristine version of interior design<\/strong><\/a> known from the magazines, it does certainly seem to bring to mind the smell of pine and the feeling of a brisk springtime breeze. The transparent\u00a0glass coffee table<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0almost looks like a chip of ice \u2013 but the furniture itself is cozy as can be.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Strong textures beckon visitors to wrap up in a blanket and enjoy good conversation. Cable knit, shag, and bold fabric weaves reveal themselves in layers for maximum effect.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Vintage crates and rebar shelves demonstrate a break from the minimalistic storage solutions we\u2019re all so used to seeing. There\u2019s always a place for both styles.<\/p>\n\n\n

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White exposed\u00a0brick\u00a0and heavy wooden furniture<\/a><\/strong> provides a nice contrast to the minimalistic surfaces implemented to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opening with a dramatic portrait of John Lennon, this interior definitely takes the classic all-white-and-wood approach familiar to Nordic design fans. It\u2019s chic and minimalistic<\/a><\/strong>, without ever feeling too cold thanks to the wooden elements and layered textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \"nordic<\/a>\n\n\n

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Exposed brick also works wonders to warm the room.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Chipped and grizzled, the cinder block wall adds an incomparable touch of character to an already incredible interior<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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These stylish removable dining chair<\/a><\/strong> covers keep the seating fresh and clean all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Although the zebra print and\u00a0unique kitchen pendant lights\u00a0offer a distinctive aesthetic, the combination of layered materials is worth study as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to the colorful side of Scandinavian design<\/a><\/strong>! This space packs a bright and vibrant punch, quite different from the sterile all-white spaces touted by magazines. This interior is bursting with energy and color, expressing the personality of the resident at every turn.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nautical themes rule this aesthetic, with prints of sea creatures and anchors and more. The unfinished wood furniture<\/a><\/strong> is almost reminiscent of driftwood.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Molded wood furniture<\/a><\/strong> makes its appearance in nearly every Nordic-styled home. The chair to the left is an iconic design by Eames.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The cantilever lamp to the left is the work of designer Paolo Rizzatto.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s a wonderful view of a selection of nautical decor that brings life to the open living area<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bold and vivid! The kitchen<\/a><\/strong> is dripping with oceanic blue, reflected by the glossy appliances used throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It would be hard to forget spending time with friends in a kitchen<\/a><\/strong> as distinctive as this one.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The lightest of blues pairs with golden yellow to create a bedroom<\/a><\/strong> aesthetic worth waking up to.<\/p>\n\n\n

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No matter where you live, a home isn\u2019t a home without plenty of love. The neat arrangement of framed prints centers the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This bedroom<\/a><\/strong> also makes good use of framed prints above the bed to compensate for the slightly off-center placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \"nordic<\/a>\n\n\n

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Here, you\u2019ll notice that the decorative birdhouse to the right is actually a convenient lamp to illuminate the work desk<\/a><\/strong> and cozy reading niche near the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This cheerful home contains an open living space with one small bedroom<\/a><\/strong> and one bathroom \u2013 but these spaces host an abundance of personality between them. Robin\u2019s egg blue makes up the primary accent color with splashes of verdant green drawing attention toward the light sources.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Eclectic furniture<\/a><\/strong> takes on a definite sense of Scandinavian influence<\/a><\/strong>, from the low-profile credenza to the wooden pendant lamp.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rich fabrics provide the necessary sense of warmth needed to brave a long winter.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The shadow-effect side tables to the right are the work of Ukrainian designer Dmitry Kozinenko.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Wood, layered textiles, and plenty of sunlight \u2013 the bedroom<\/strong><\/a> gets back to the quintessential Scandinavian aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you ever wondered what Bauhaus-meets-Nordic design<\/a><\/strong> would look like? Now you have your answer \u2013 this home is simple and refined, but contains a touch of rugged industrial influence hard to find anywhere else. Color accents are subtle and diverse but tend toward blue and yellow overall.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Smeg refrigerators show up in so many Scandinavian-inspired interior designs<\/a><\/strong>, it\u2019s easy to forget they were designed Italy. They seem to fit the Nordic aesthetic so well.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A lovely mixture of chairs demonstrates a variety of design styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This lovely home a concept for the \u201cCabin in the Woods\u201d project, visualized here by N-Gon Archviz. Furniture choices include Scandinavian classics in addition to modern offerings, with plenty of fun decor<\/a><\/strong> and distinctive materials to keep a visitor enchanted for days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \"nordic<\/a>\n\n\n

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It\u2019s rare to see a Scandinavian home<\/a><\/strong> visualized at night even though the daylight hours are exceptionally short that far north. Night visualizations offer a wonderful opportunity to see the true effect of the interior lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Smooth Coco Flip pendants cast light on the wooden dining set<\/a><\/strong>. Note the flat-pack moose head to the left \u2013 so perfect!<\/p>\n\n\n

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READ MORE:<\/strong> 21 Stylish Ways To Incorporate Chartreuse Into Your Interiors<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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