{"id":32679,"date":"2020-02-11T10:16:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T02:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/?p=32679"},"modified":"2020-02-11T11:27:16","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T03:27:16","slug":"7-characteristics-of-scandinavian-interior-design-for-different-rooms-of-your-hdb-best-scandinavian-homes-of-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/server1.webstudio.com.sg\/~staging\/ypsg\/7-characteristics-of-scandinavian-interior-design-for-different-rooms-of-your-hdb-best-scandinavian-homes-of-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Characteristics Of Scandinavian Interior Design For Different Rooms Of Your HDB (+ Best Scandinavian Homes Of 2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"

History of Scandinavian Interior Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This design theme has been all the rave in the recent years.<\/p>\n

But how did it all begin?<\/em><\/p>\n

In 1954, a design show with the name \u201cScandinavian design\u201d was created to travel from the United States to Canada. It aimed to showcase Nordic designers\u2019 works and encourage an optimal balance between functionality and beauty<\/strong> in design.<\/p>\n

Characteristics of Scandinavian Interior Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Minimalism<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Traditional Scandinavian homes are often small and have no space for clutter and chunky furniture. Naturally, this minimalist feature has been brought over to newer, larger homes and become a key characteristic in Scandinavian design.<\/p>\n

With an emphasis on balancing functionality and simplistic beauty, themed HDBs rely on the purposeful placement of furniture. All it needs is a few classy pieces to tie the look together.<\/p>\n

Natural Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Scandinavian countries experience prolonged periods of darkness (known as polar nights) so natural light is always maximised in their interior design.<\/p>\n

Sheer curtains are often used in Singapore\u2019s rendition of this popular theme to let light seep in without being too jarring. Having natural light also brightens up the entire room so you don\u2019t have to use filters in your selfies!<\/p>\n

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All-white, Muted Palette<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The colour palette of a Scandinavian home plays a part as well. It usually consists of not more than 4 neutral shades with a focus on whites and lighter colours.<\/p>\n

Coupled with the presence of natural light, a muted palette further illuminates Scandinavian homes to tackle the darkness. Aside from that, they also have the added benefit of making rooms look more spacious and classy.<\/p>\n

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Wood Elements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Scandinavian design always includes wood elements, at any corner of the room. But not just any wood \u2013 lighter woods are preferred to give the home a chill holiday vibe<\/p>\n

Nature-inspired<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s no secret that Scandinavians love nature! So, outdoor elements are brought into their homes by incorporating live plants.<\/p>\n

Pop a plant or two on your table or at the corner of your room to add some life to any room in your home. The natural light will give them all the sunlight they need; all you have to do is to water them!<\/p>\n

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Simple Accent Decor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Some simple decor (such as paintings, illustrations or jars) may be displayed to complete the overall look.<\/p>\n

However, decor should be kept to a minimum to keep in line with the minimalistic and clutter-free properties of Scandinavian design.<\/p>\n

Homely Textiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While keeping it simple, textiles are sometimes used to add some texture and warmth to a room. Some common examples include<\/p>\n