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SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN
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INTRODUCTION- Scandinavian design is a
prominent design movement that has influenced
everything from architecture and interior design
to product design. The movement emerged in the
early 20th century in the Nordic countries of
Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Iceland.
During the 1950s, it became known around the
world. Blending minimalism and functionality,
Scandinavian design offers a considered solution
for simple living. The history of Scandinavian
design is deeply connected to some of the worlds
most revered architects and designers. Renowned
figures that have helped usher in the golden age
of Nordic design include Alvar Aalto, Olav Haug,
Arne Jacobsen, Timo Tapani Sarpaneva, Poul
Henningsen, Bruno Mathsson, Kaare Klint, and
Borge Mogensen, among many others. Iconic designs
from this era include the PH lamp series, the
Egg Chair, the Spanish Chair, and the Finlandia
glassware series, to name a few.
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Today, Scandinavian design is one of the most
popular movements in contemporary design. Many
designs from the golden era are still used today.
Good examples are Alvar Aaltos stool designs
that appear in Apple stores the PH series from
the Louis Poulsen collection and the
unmistakable Egg chair. WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF
SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN? The main elements of
Scandinavian design are functionality,
simplicity, and craftsmanship. A majority of
Nordic style designs also favor natural
materials, especially pale woods like ash and
beech, wool and linen textiles, leather, and
glass. While some items boast traditional
patterns or brighter color accents, most
Scandinavian style designs have an understated,
minimalist appearance.
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• Here are the characteristics and main elements of
  Scandinavian design and architecture
• Minimalist aesthetic
• Understated design that follows function
• Light, neutral colors
• Muted, dark hues that remind of Nordic landscapes
• Airy spaces filled with light
• Wood furniture and wood accents
• Decorative, statement pendant lights
• Multifunctional and flexible designs
• Plush sofas and tactile fabrics
• Hanging plants and lush greenery
• Natural textiles
• Steel, brass, or copper accents
• Artworks as focal points in a minimalist space

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WHAT ARE SCANDINAVIAN COLORS? While Scandinavian
style interiors vary and may include different
influences like industrial or boho, they usually
feature a similar Nordic color palette.
Scandinavian interiors and furniture designs
feature white, off-white, and gray hues along
with muted blue and green colors. Darker accents
can also create bold color contrasts. Other hues
include beige and cream hues as well as muted
brown colors, as these interiors generally
feature an abundance of wood flooring and wood
furniture.
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• Scandinavian design has influenced architects and
  interior designers for almost a century, well
  before the golden age of Nordic design of the
  1950s. Blending a minimalist aesthetic with
  function and comfort, this style is still one of
  the most popular today. Versatile and timeless,
  Scandinavian furniture and lighting offer an easy
  way to create an elegant and cozy living space.
• The epitome of simplicity and comfort,
  Scandinavian interiors embody the concept of
  hygge in all its glory. Plush surfaces, warm
  textiles, simple patterns, natural materials, and
  open-plan, airy spaces all contribute to enhance
  the feeling of comfort. At the same time, Nordic
  style living spaces look simply beautiful.
  Refined and cozy, Scandinavian design homes are
  also timeless and become the perfect setting for
  living well and slow living.

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