Since its inception in the early 1900s, the Scandinavian design style has gained a lot of popularity. In fact, it seems to be at the center of all things design today. Simplicity, minimalism and functionality are the definitions of Scandinavian design style. It celebrates simple elegance and combines masterful beauty with practical features that are also the main principle of Scandinavian living room design. The Scandinavian design emphasizes an elegant minimalist aesthetic. This often involves bright, airy rooms, clean lines, functional furniture, a neutral-heavy color palette and simple, no-hassle layouts. It is known for its warm functionality, flawless craftsmanship and understated elegance. It also uses many natural materials that give a sense of unity with nature.
The main purpose of Scandinavian design is to improve everyday life. It promotes beautiful designs and durable, high-quality products that are affordable and easily accessible to people in all walks of life. Therefore, the traditional Scandinavian style is very elegant and also very attainable for almost every budget. Scandinavian living room design is about creating a simple, functional and beautiful atmosphere for everyone to relax and update. The living room is the place where you spend time with your family or entertain guests. Therefore, it is the most important area in the home. When decorating the living room, make sure it is warm, cozy, welcoming and bright. Therefore, a Scandinavian living room is bright, airy, cozy and peaceful. Here is a list of some really great Scandinavian living room ideas that will help you get a simple, functional and elegant living room in your budget.
{1} Classic Scandinavian everyday design
Classic black and white Scandinavian design by Marisa
This simple and functional room decor is what defines Scandinavian design style! Bright white walls along with white wooden floors give the room a light and airy feel. In the same way, the long furniture gives the room an airy and spacious look. White walls also reflect the light and make the room look bigger and brighter. In contrast, the black sofa and side table attract attention and maintain the light balance. The different art on the wall with black frames gives the decor a uniform look. Interestingly, ceiling lights create visual interest while the brown ottoman adds some color to the interior. The patterned carpet, even black and white, adds to the simple elegance of the design. The comfortable sofa and carpet make the room look cozy and inviting.
{2} Earthy Tones Warm Living Room
Classic living room with white and wood By Enrika Samulionyte / Shutterstock
The combination of wood and white is an old-fashioned classic in all types of decor! The Scandinavian design style is also no exception to this. This elegant living room has utilized this classic theme to its best advantage. The white walls and ceiling give the room a bright and bright look. the large windows and long furniture make the room look airy and spacious. However, the light wooden floors and the wooden coffee table provide a nice contrast to the white interior. The white cabinet, sofa, lamp and pendant lights emphasize the white and wood theme of the decor. The wood tones in the curtains and other details add some color to the crisp white room. The cozy carpet gives the design warmth.
{3} Functional living room design
Simple and functional living room design by Erik Jørgensen
The main purpose of Scandinavian design is to improve our daily lives. That is why Scandinavian designs often use functional wooden furniture that is elegant but not as ornate. This living room design also emphasizes the same Scandinavian concept of "form follows function". The Chesterfield sofa is the main attraction of the design. The practical design guarantees comfort for everyone who sits on it. In the same way, the bookshelf on the main wall is a simple bookcase with open shelf and nothing very grand or stylish. And yet, how easy it is to get a book from the little library! In addition, the floor lamp also looks good and provides good light for night reading. The blue details like the rug area, the blue pot and pillowcase add some color to the simple design.
{4} Black and White Toner Room Decor
Geometric shapes on the wall in black and white lounge By Photographee.eu/Shutterstock
The black details in this living room design balance beautiful white tones. Wooden furniture and houseplants prevent this room from becoming too sterile. The white walls, large windows and long furniture make the room look bright, airy and spacious. The geometric patterns in black on the white wall are the main highlight of the design. It draws the eye upwards. The beautiful pendant light and comfortable furniture give the elegance and a touch of style to the decor.
{5} Clean simple spacious living room
Elegant and modern furniture in spacious living room by Hübsch
This living room design is the perfect example of Scandinavian minimalism in design. If you keep the furniture to a minimum, there is more space that will make the room look spacious, bright and airy. The light blue linen fabric contour chair and sofa are comfortable and elegant. The coffee table and side table give a modern touch to the design. The patterned Ottoman and carpet give visual interest. They also keep the room from becoming too ordinary. The industrial-style floor lamp gives the character to the interior. The herringbone floor and the various houseplants give the design life and life.
{6} Sophisticated elegant room decor
Sophisticated Scandinavian elegant interior of autrement
The understated elegance of this design is the perfect example of Scandinavian chic. The large living room has two sofas and two armchairs together with a couple of coffee tables and side tables each. This arrangement is usually a little too much for the minimalist Scandinavian design. And yet the large windows, leggy furniture gives the illusion of a spacious and airy room. Similarly, the open shelves allow more storage and space while providing an illusion of space. In addition, the exposed ceiling beams, wooden floors and furniture give a natural touch to the modern interior. The soothing colors of furniture and window treatments also add color to the interior and give the room a calm feeling. The picturesque coffee tables and elegant table lamps give the interior a modern look.
{7} Soft minimalist living room design
Warm and inviting interiors by These four walls Blog | Photo by Abi Dare
This living room design is just so warm and welcoming! The ultra-matte lacquered oak flooring really gives the room a warm and light feel. Light gray Farrow & Ball & # 39; s & # 39; Cornforth White & # 39; painting on the walls makes the room look bright. However, the dark gray sofa and black details on the stove and photo frames balance the light with its dark undertones. The mirror on the stove makes the room look bigger. The comfortable sofa, soothing colors on the pillows and the cozy carpet provide the desired warmth in the room. The open shelves offer extra space for storage or viewing.
{8} Modern Scandinavian room decor
Modern Scandinavian interiors in Gothenburg by Studio A3 | Photo by Anders Bergstedt
This wonderful apartment is located in a beautiful turn-of-the-century house in central Gothenburg. The designers have beautifully used the window parts to maintain the air flow in the room. The open floor plan really adds to the warm and cozy feel of the apartment. Different structures and the contrast between metals, shapes and patterns create visual interest. The soothing colors of the neutral color palette together with the wooden floor give tranquility to the interior. The white walls and the open space make the room look spacious and airy. The various lamps and furniture in Scandinavian style give the design some elegance. All in all, the designers managed to create a modern and urban, but at the same time homely living room.
{9} Sunny and bright living room
Bright and colorful apartment in Paris of Prohibition Architecture | Photo by Giaime Meloni
If you think that the Scandinavian design style means sharp white and neutral, you are wrong! This colorful living room is living proof of it! When done right, bright color stops can actually elevate the Scandinavian design style. However, it is advisable to use complementary colors so that the overall aesthetics of the room are soothing and not very high. While the dark tones on the sofa draw the eye, the accent wall behind it is brighter and balances the brightness of the décor. The light tones on the fishbone floor also give the lightness to the interior. The cozy carpet gives the design warmth while the light yellow rocking chair gives a light pop of color. It gives the room this bright and sunny atmosphere. The fantastic pendant light is again a classic Scandinavian luminaire.
{10} Elegant Scandinavian Living Room Design
Gray decor in charming home by Pernille Riis Of Creatine Pernille | Photo of Mia Mortensen
This charming living room is part of an equally charming and colorful home of Danish blogger Pernille Riis. She strangely decorated different parts of the home in different colors to create a colorful, charming and cohesive design. The different shades of gray in the living room bring out the white walls and the brightness of the decor. The patterned rug and throw provide decor and warmth and comfort. The different shades of gray on the sofa and pillows also give the room a soothing and calm feeling. In addition, the stylish ceiling lights give the room a creative touch.
{11} Neutral toned room design
Elegant contemporary design in North Point Residence By Stuart Silk Architects | Photo by Alex Hayden
This modern living room design is really warm, bright and elegant. The earthy brown tones on the sofa, sofa bed and coffee table contrast with the white walls and light wooden floors. A wooden accent wall accented with indirect lighting is partially hidden behind white cabinets and fireplaces. It further enhances the earthy tones of the décor. The fireplace is a very modern element in the design. It adds warmth and style to the interior. In the same way, the cozy carpet and daybed give the room a welcoming feeling. In addition, the large windows, recessed ceiling lights and spacious design give the room a light and airy feel. The lively art adds some color to the neutral toned interior.
{12} Modern Scandinavian room decor
Clean edges and soft colors in modern Scandinavian design by Stylinbolaget
The subtle contrast between the clean edges of the design and the soft tones of the décor really gives this room a different personality. The light gray sofa goes well with the white walls and the wooden floor. The marble table compliments the soft gray sofa. The variety of different pillow covers gives the room a sense of diversity. The white walls and minimal decor give the room an airy and spacious feel. The elegant chandelier in gold and black adds style to this elegant installation. The green foliage gives life to the decor. This modern living room design is functional and full of life.
{13} Blue Tones Modern Living Room
Modern Scandinavian living room interior By United Photo Studio / Shutterstock
This elegant residential area is a prime example of modern Scandinavian design. This blue-dominated room stands out because of its clean edges and straight lines. The blue wood accent wall is really the main focus of the design. The light blue linen fabric sofa nicely complements the dark tones on the wall. The framed art gives character to the design. SPC (Stone Polymer Composite) flooring from Urban Floor has a nice finish that adds a touch of elegance and color to the blue-dominated interior. The use of natural materials such as SPC, wooden walls and ladders, wicker baskets and pots gives a Nordic touch to this modern design. Similarly, the green foliage, a classic Scandinavian design element, adds vibrancy and vibrancy to the interior.
{14} Glass doors Cozy living room
Creative Scandinavian living room design by KF Design | Photo by Evgeniy Kulibaba
What a wonderful way to use glass to give the illusion of space! This beautiful Scandinavian living room is not as big as it seems. In fact, it is the cabinet doors from floor to ceiling in the cabinets that make this room look bigger than it is! The slow design of the coffee table and chairs further adds to the spacious feel of the decor. Its colors also give a certain contrast to the design. The floor is Ash Gotland from Kahrs. Its striking color and smooth finish contrasts nicely with the white walls. In addition, the soft pink sofa gives a cozy and soothing feeling to the interior. The pillows also reflect the different colors of the room's décor. The industrial chandelier also gives a modern touch to the interior.
{15} Relaxed modern living room
Quiet and elegant living room in Kilburn Park, Westhampstead Village Shanade McAllister-Fisher interior design | Photo of Nathalie Priem
The constant use of gray and black should make this little living room look dull and sad. However, the oblique use of patterns and the subtle contrast between white and black gives this room a bright and cheerful atmosphere. The white walls and the open shelves give the room a spacious and seamless look. The gray sofa, the pillows in different shades of gray together with the cozy throw, a rug in the area, gives the room a warm and cozy appeal. The patterned carpet illuminates the room and gives a little pattern and texture to the design. The elegant coffee table adds to the spacious feel of the interior. The green foliage adds decor and vividness to the interior.
{16} Soothing Colors Living Room Design
Quiet and tranquil atmosphere in Parkway, Canada off Hanotte Interiors | Photo of Kristin Sjaarda
This quiet living room is full of soothing colors in various shades of white and gray. These colors give the room a calm, calm atmosphere. In contrast, the dark wood tones in the nested stool by Artek and leather butterfly chair give color and character to the design. The multicolored and patterned pillows also add color and texture to the design. It's cozy knitted peacock, surface mat and sheepskin along with the comfortable furniture gives the interior warmth and comfort. Stylish fixtures and wall art lift the atmosphere and give the room a happy look.
{17} Industrial Touch Nordic Living Room
Rustic Scandinavian design in Salamanca, Madrid by Apunto Reformas
Something about this living room is thinking about the phrase "the only necessities of life"! A relaxed sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp and a chair are the only furniture in this living room. The rustic look of this room celebrates the natural appeal of the exposed wooden beams, wooden steps and side table with the tree trunk. But at the same time, it also offers comfort with a textured rug, wicker chair, stylish floor lamp and a comfortable sofa. This design is functional, beautiful and practical but for the necessary things. And it is classic Scandinavian design at its best. Because the Scandinavian design at its heart is about natural beauty, usability and minimalism.
{18} Simple comfortable everyday decor
A wonderfully cozy living room design in Canut Revisited by Celine Bizet | Photo of Frenchie Cristogatin
This simple living room design looks so much more elegant due to its lack of decoration. The open living room shares space with the dining room. The cozy arrangement of furniture gives the room a warm feeling and effectively separates the living room from the dining area. The wooden table and the weather-beaten cabinet give the place a rustic look. The comfortable sofa, pillows and plush in the carpet add warmth and coziness to the interior. The stylish ceiling lights draw the eye up against the wooden ceiling and create visual interest. light walls and decor give the room a light and spacious feel.
{19} Accent Wall Gray Room Decor
Understated Elegance In Gray Living Room By Reveny | Photo by Björn Johansson
The gray accent wall is really the most prominent feature of this living room design. It sets the tone for the rest of the interior. The dark gey sofa and light carpet complement the gray wall nicely. The pillow and the various designs and textures of the cushion give color and pattern to the decor. In addition, the elegant floor lamp, the pendant light and artwork give a visual interest in the design. Wooden floors and tables and the green foliage also give life to the decor.
{20} Gray Tones Scandinavian Living Room
Modern comfortable Scandinavian design in False Creek Condo Village SHIFT Interiors | Photo of Tracey Ayton Photography
The soft monochromatic design scheme of this False Creek condo gives it a uniform and seamless look. Floor-to-ceiling windows and white walls give this little space an illusion of spaciousness. The layering of shades of gray in the design gives the room seamlessness which is very relaxing. The soothing colors and patterns in the interior create warmth and make the room look more inviting. The open shelves offer a great way to creatively display art and other objects.
{21} Natural Touch Living Room Design
Natural wood and green tones living room By Photographee.eu/Shutterstock
The abundance of wood and bright pops of green make this decor look very fresh and happy. The living room has a sofa bed, a coffee table, two side tables and a ladder that is reused for storage. All these furniture in light wood tones give the interior a rather rustic appeal. The green bed, green and white pillows and cozy white throws give the room a warm and inviting feel. The white carpet gives the decor and pattern. The plants' artwork and the various houseplants give a lively style to the sterile interior. The bright pops of green throughout the interior give the room a refreshing and relaxing feeling.
{22} Warm and welcoming living room
Warm earthy decor in Williamstown living room off Lydia Sullivan
The warm earthy tones of this Scandinavian design make the living room seem very welcoming. The soft gray sofa goes well with the white walls and ceilings. It also helps to get warmer brown from leather puff, butterfly chair and floor cushions. The different colors of the pillows also reflect the different tones of the decor. In addition, the wooden flooring gives the room a natural rustic appeal. But the most striking element of this design is undoubtedly the fantastic hanging pendant light that attracts attention and draws the eye upwards to the rococo ceiling and window clips!
{23} Bright spacious design with small space
Soft modern small living room design in Germany of Stephanie Schetter
This Scandinavian living room design really makes the best of the available floor space without the room looking crowded or busy. The open sofa without armrests gives a feeling of openness and spaciousness in the interior. A floating shelf over the sofa as well as the window sill provides plenty of room for storage or display. The white walls also reflect the light from the window so that the room looks larger than it is. In addition, the dark pink pendant light is an unexpected color pop that gives the decor joy and fun.
{24} White and bright living room
Happy black and white Scandinavian design by Details of M | Photo by Maria Bäckström
What a bright and beautiful Scandinavian everyday design! The subtle contrasts of white and black in the design maintain the light balance and also prevent the room from being too bright. The white sofa blends well into the white walls and gives the illusion of extra space. In contrast, the black and white patterned pillows and carpet provide color, texture, pattern and contrast to the design. In addition, the woven basket and fantastic art add character to the interior. The green plants also provide freshness and cheer on the sterile design.
{25} Warm white Nordic living room
Sophisticated urban elegant living room design by Bjurfors Goteborg
Layered white tones make every room look so sophisticated and elegant. This all white decor would look rather dull and sterile with a white hue. But the layering of different shades of white actually provides warmth and vibrancy in the interior. In the same way, the comfortable couch and chicken throws make the room look inviting. The herringbone floor and wooden table give a contrast to the bright décor. The long mirror and floor lamp also give an elegant touch. But the most notable element of the design is really the stylish elegant pendant light that redefines subtle elegance with style.
