Swedish interiors are simple, light, elegant, livable, usually with high ceilings and lots of wood, and incorporate minimal accessories.
Typically with all-white walls, ceilings, and floors, Swedish interiors create a sense of calmness, cleanliness, and freshness.
High-quality furnishings made of natural materials lend Swedish spaces a timeless look and an organic vibe.
Including varying textures adds visual interest and helps create layered interiors.
Although minimal, as a rule, accessories are refined and in vivid colors. Used against an almost all-white background, they make a stunning contrast and add character.
Some simple features, such as high ceilings, wall moldings, and hardwood flooring help lend Swedish interiors an easily recognizable, unmistakable look.
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Bright pops of color/introduced by pieces of wall art, throw pillows, and a throw/ thoughtfully positioned throughout the space definitely stand out against the all-white background and add visual interest. What immediately grabs the eye is a wow-worthy multi-color hanging light. What a way to personalize a space! Potted plants add extra doses of color and freshness.
As they all reflect light and create a sense of bright and spacious interiors, apart from whites and soft grays, pale and smoky blues are also often used in Swedish interiors, in one way or another. http://www.hemtrevligt.se/husohem/artiklar/hem/20110406/blekingepastell/
In the picture above, a space in pale blue. An eye-grabbing traditional Swedish tile stove is a statement décor feature. The stove tiles elaborately decorated in blue create a sense of harmony and balance.
For flooring, furnishing pieces and accessories/including handmade ones/, Swedish decorating style makes use of lots of natural materials, such as wood, glass, and textiles/usually linen and