Inspired by fantastic views, there was a strong emphasis on natural materials and lots of textures to create a hygge space. Making full use of that awkward space under the stairs creating a bespoke made cabinet that could double as a home bar/drinks area

Scandinavian Style Living Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

this modern Scandinavian living room is designed to reflect nature's calm and beauty in every detail. A minimalist design featuring a neutral color palette, natural wood, and velvety upholstered furniture that translates the ultimate elegance and sophistication.

Beach front penthouse apartment

Elixir Interior Design

We transformed this tired 1960's penthouse apartment into a beautiful bright and modern family living room
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Sussex with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Japandi Home

SDA Architects

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

MONTORGUEIL

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wood walls.

House T

株式会社LAD

Small scandinavian open concept living room in Other with no fireplace, brown floor, wallpaper, a home bar, grey walls, painted wood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

猫と暮らす中庭のある家

猫と建築社

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, plywood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

つくばみどりのの家

ユウ建築設計室

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Foto di dettaglio | Mattoni a vista

MATTEO MARTINI ARCHITETTO

Foto di dettaglio: mattone a vista con striscia a led.
This is an example of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Milan with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, exposed beam and brick walls.

Carrera- JSN

Daytona Homes

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Edmonton with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Salon nordique

RénoDéco etc.

Designer Lyne Brunet
Mid-sized scandinavian living room in Montreal with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and planked wall panelling.

Génépi

B2 Atelier Bois

Inspiration for a small scandinavian living room in Bordeaux with white walls, dark hardwood floors, wood and planked wall panelling.

MONTORGUEIL

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wood walls.

Salotto con mattoni a vista

MATTEO MARTINI ARCHITETTO

L’arredo è giocato su colori più neutri, grigio del divano, bianco della cucina. Il led sottolinea il mattone a vista collocato nell’angolo della stanza sopra il divano.

Rénovation d'un appartement haussmannien

Atelier Nyood

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a library, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and decorative wall panelling.

Reforma "Aribau"

Sincro

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Barcelona with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Douceur scandinave, 65m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

Cet appartement de 65m2 situé dans un immeuble de style Art Déco au cœur du quartier familial de la rue du Commerce à Paris n’avait pas connu de travaux depuis plus de vingt ans. Initialement doté d’une seule chambre, le pré requis des clients qui l’ont acquis était d’avoir une seconde chambre, et d’ouvrir les espaces afin de mettre en valeur la lumière naturelle traversante. Une grande modernisation s’annonce alors : ouverture du volume de la cuisine sur l’espace de circulation, création d’une chambre parentale tout en conservant un espace salon séjour généreux, rénovation complète de la salle d’eau et de la chambre enfant, le tout en créant le maximum de rangements intégrés possible. Un joli défi relevé par Ameo Concept pour cette transformation totale, où optimisation spatiale et ambiance scandinave se combinent tout en douceur.

Never Too Small

Atelier BC

The forest theme design creates a connection between the rough expression of the building and the natural materials and furniture such as the rustic log coffee table, creating the perfect mountain ambiance.

Skandinavischer Traum aus Holz

Studio Klinker & Klunker GmbH

Das Wohnzimmer ist in warmen Gewürztönen und die Bilderwand in Petersburger Hängung „versteckt“ den TV, ebenfalls holzgerahmt. Die weisse Paneelwand verbindet beide Bereiche. Die bodentiefen Fenster zur Terrasse durchfluten beide Bereiche mit Licht und geben den Blick auf den Garten frei. Der Boden ist mit einem warmen Eichenparkett verlegt.

ZONA GIORNO DAL MOOD SCANDINAVO

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Zona giorno open-space in stile scandinavo. Toni naturali del legno e pareti neutre. Una grande parete attrezzata è di sfondo alla parete frontale al divano. La zona pranzo è separata attraverso un divisorio in listelli di legno verticale da pavimento a soffitto. La carta da parati valorizza l'ambiente del tavolo da pranzo.

All Wall Treatments Scandinavian Living Room Design Photos

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful Scandinavian living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more Scandinavian living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which Scandinavian living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your Scandinavian living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your Scandinavian living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft Scandinavian furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.