Okay, it’s 2018, and we’re still talking about Scandinavian being the trendy interior design. What gives? Well, this is the kind of minimalism one doesn’t get bored of, but instead, like a moth to a flame keeps getting back to, with amazement. There’s an essence of timelessness with Scandinavian furniture pieces that we simply can’t have enough of.
The concept of less is more is embodied in the creation of the bits and pieces of furniture which is exactly why it’s grown into a trend worldwide; there’s no fuss with this design, simplicity is its very basis. Take pieces like the Scandinavian sofa, bookshelves, and tables, you could add innovation to your abode, that encapsulates a sense of comfort, openness, and modernity with ease.
Unlike the rest of us, who always talk about getting that balance in life, Scandinavians make it happen. Their life philosophies have been so good, they started getting more and more popular around the globe, like the Danish “hygge”, that’s all about cosiness, and the Swedish “lagom” – the just right approach to life. Unlike other trends, Scandinavian design trends when welcomed into your abode, urge you to reflect on your way of life, or rather the aspects that make the whole.
One such aspect is sustainability. It’s not surprising the furniture design, in the likes of that of the Scandinavian sofa, bookshelves, and tables that I mentioned earlier, is created of carefully chosen materials, that aren’t just affordable, and durable, but eco-friendly as well. This way we learn not just how to be more mindful with the aspect of finance, but sustainability as well, without leaving behind the consciousness about reducing the environmental impact – it’s all important.
It’s needless to say they teach us of simplicity, and while before some of us have feared it, we see through the Scandinavian trends that just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it can’t be sophisticated. And it’s simplicity that brings about more than just sophistication, when we take into consideration how much more spaciousness there is as a result, one that doesn’t seem like a void but rather pleasant openness, giving the interior décor an appearance of warmth that’s more than inviting.
The more we welcome of Scandinavian minimalist trends into our homes, the more we feel inclined to do so. Is it because of their incomparable beauty, low maintenance, and durability, or because of the motivation to shake things up with our lifestyles? I’d say it’s a mixture of the two certainly.
