My New Obsession: Scandinavian Interior Design

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When I think Scandinavian design, if your like me, you automatically think... fill in the blank, its a four letter word, starts with an I. Ok fine I'll tell you, you think IKEA. Right? Maybe its just me but Ikea made it popular to newbies such as myself. Ikea was my intro into this new world, plus we were a young family looking to fill our apartment up with some furniture and the prices were great and still are. However, the more I looked into Scandinavian design the more I fell in love with its concept of clean lines, pale colors and natural fabrics. These natural materials and lighter background colors with an occasional surprising burst of color found its origins in places like Norway, Denmark and Iceland. These regions had long winters and shorter days so they decorated with lighter, brighter and cleaner design. Hey I understand, I'm from Chicago where winters are brutal and long and the last thing you want to come home to is a dark and gloomy house.


My fascination started with Pinterest, I found myself attracted to the clutter free, fresh and crisp look of Scandinavian design. The furniture is lifted off the floors almost floating, by what appears to be twigs which make room for storage and clears away clutter and mess. The white walls bring an airiness of freshness and clarity and the natural fibers of linen, jute and cotton feel like a spring day and then there are these occasional sudden burst of colors sprinkled around the room in rugs, pillows, or art. I loved the way it made me feel when I saw the simplicity in each room that seem to be lacking something, but really they weren't, there was no overplay in them. Scandinavian design thrives off of the less is more concept.

I started pinning and pinning and by the time I looked back my Pin boards on Pinterest were filled with these minimalist influenced interiors.  Then it hit me - I'm obsessed with Scandinavian décor!


So this post is my attempt to familiarize you with this new found obsession of mine and perhaps get you on the band wagon. Here are some of my favorites in Scandinavian Interiors so far:

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Benches, I love benches. This all white décor with a pop of wood is always good.

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Typography art. The simplicity of words on a canvas.

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Simple details like natural baskets and round mirrors are just the right touch.

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Colorful rugs and pillows are to used to balance out the white walls.

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Furniture design is characterized by simplicity and clutter free spaces. 

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Though Scandinavian design is clutter free, clean and crisp it has this touch of coziness that makes this style simple but homey.
Can you see why Scandinavian Interior design is my new obsession? 

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Rustic Boys Bedroom - Part 5 - DIY Bed & Charcoal Dresser

This bed was made by my hubby, we wanted a taller bed so that eventually we can build storage for the bottom of the bed. 

For the bedding we went with grays, mustard, navy and pops of red. I love it.

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My home office makeover

For months our office was used as storage but I envisioned a space where we could come, rest and be inspired. I needed a spot to house all my books and my husbands antique finds. I thought carefully about maximizing our room space, so we went with a floor to ceiling bookshelf that my husband built. I love the results.

Bookshelf- Built by Aniah's Window (World Market Knock-off)
Ladder- Built by Aniah's Window
Overhang lights- Ikea

I love the industrial feel this bookshelf has with its metal piping and file labels its the highlight of this room.  

Overhanging lights- Ikea

Lantern-Estate sale find

Antique Yolk-gift from our daughter

We thought through every detail carefully.

Blue Orb-Hobby Lobby
Art- My daughter Aniah
Can you see the clearance sticker on one of the books?
I'm always on the hunt for clearance items:)

 Antique iron-Local estate sale find

We wanted to have a wall that showcased various items. Here is the finished results. 

Dreams Board- Aniah's Window
Wall sconce- Aniah's Window
Antique shears wall art-Aniah's Window
Tree Pictures-Marshalls
White Ram Head- Hobby Lobby
Desk Lamp- Local Estate Sale
Desk- Distressed and painted by Aniah's Window

Eventually we would like to hide our printer and wires but that is a future project.

Midcentury Black Leather Chairs- Craigslist find
Kilim Woven Rug-Urban Outfitters
Trash Can- Ikea (spray painted gold)

Dream Board-Aniah's Window

Antique Shear Wood display- Aniah's Window 

In the corner of the office I wanted a reading space. Eventually we want to replace this chair with a compact leather recliner but for now this works just fine.

Chair- Alley find
5 gallon antique red wing crock pot-local estate sale find
Industrial telescopic lamp- local estate sale find
Navy Curtains- Target
Cream and Orange Curtain- Target
Bamboo shades-Home Depot
Industrial telescopic lamp- local estate sale find

I used this wall to display some art pieces I got at a fundraiser as well as some other antiques we picked up along our antiquing journeys.

Armoire-painted and distressed by Aniah's Window
Antique Wallpaper cutter & ruler- Local Estate sale find
Vintage suitcase-Antique store in Michigan

Close up of Antique Wallpaper cutter & ruler

Art by-Artist Jerry Rodriguez (An urban fresh cut fade Billy Graham and Francis Chan)

It's about the little details, you can't rush the details.

Antique counting machine-Garage sale find

Vase-Hobby Lobby clay pot (I spray painted it white and gold and added twine. Everything is fine with some twine 

Vintage Book- thrift store find

Glass knob- Target

After months of decorating I love the results. It's a space where we can read, create, dream and pray. 

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