Scandinavia fascinates and delights, offering something that is not available anywhere else in the world. A sonorous language, breathtaking landscapes and an excellent social system. For years, the Scandinavian countries have also been in the top ten of the World Happiness report, which identifies the happiest countries in the world. If you want to introduce a bit more happiness and peace into your everyday life, you can look for inspiration in books about hygge, lagom and sisu . You can also use our guide, in which we describe the Scandinavian style and prove that what you surround yourself with has a significant impact on how you feel.
What is Scandinavian style?
As the name suggests, Scandinavian style originates from Northern Europe and is distinguished by a strong attachment to nature. It is not only a fashionable interior design style, but also a lifestyle dominated by simplicity, comfort and minimalism . Scandinavian style can be recognized at first glance - by bright colors and natural materials such as wood, stone and cotton . A special feature of Scandinavian style is also simple forms and geometric accessories, often inspired by the natural world. Designers such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans Wegner contributed to the dissemination of Scandinavian style - authors of timeless works that are characterized by durability, functionality and human-friendly design.
Scandinavian style in a nutshell
What makes a Scandinavian bedroom stand out and how to create an interior inspired by Northern European design? Below you will find a small cheat sheet containing the most important features of Scandinavian style.
Bright colors
In the Scandinavian style, there is no room for intense colors that make it difficult to rest. Bright and neutral colors reign here, inspired by colors found in nature. When choosing paints and accessories for a Scandinavian-style bedroom, you can safely choose white, beige and gray . In this way, you will make the interior brighter and larger. It is worth complementing the arrangement with elements made of wood, for example in the form of buttons in pillowcases. Pastel and earthy colors used in the form of accessories also work well in a Scandinavian bedroom.
Natural materials
Scandinavian style is inextricably associated with wood – both white-painted and natural. Wood emphasizes the connection with nature, and at the same time warms the arrangement, making us feel better. Stone is also a common element among accessories. We cannot forget about fabrics such as cotton, wool, linen and jute . Here, blankets and bedspreads with a thick weave reign supreme, which add coziness to the interior and have a decorative and practical function. Functionality is an important element of Scandinavian style, which is why accessories that not only look beautiful, but also provide wonderful warmth are welcome!
Simple forms and geometric patterns
Furniture found in Scandinavian interiors is usually simple, without unnecessary decorations and accessories. Here , ergonomics, comfort and functionality are the most important. There is a bit more going on in the accessories, because the Scandinavian style values geometric patterns, which can be introduced to the interior in the form of wallpaper (preferably only on one wall) or paintings. Geometric decorations with animal motifs, which depict deer, wolves or bears, are also very popular. This is how nature and design meet.
Cozy accessories
Scandinavian interiors are naturally austere: white or grey walls and simple wooden furniture need a bit of warmth. Textiles such as blankets, throws and pillows come to the rescue, making the interior cosy. In such a bedroom you just want to relax! It is best to reach for accessories in neutral colours or combine light and dark colours on the basis of contrast.
How to arrange a Scandinavian bedroom?
When decorating a bedroom in Scandinavian style , reach for the colors found in our surroundings and pay special attention to the materials from which the textiles are made. At moyha we attach great importance to the quality of our products and reach for materials that are friendly to the skin and the environment .
The basis of a Scandinavian bedroom is bedding. It is best to choose classic white or grey, because you can easily match the other accessories to a light base. In the moyha collection you will find SENNE DRZEZENIE bedding , which is as pleasant to the touch as your favourite t-shirt! This is because we produce it from soft and delicate cotton knitwear. Available colours include white, white melange and grey melange . The melange versions contain a small admixture of viscose, while the white bedding is made of 100% cotton. The bedding is available in several sizes, both in single and double versions. An addition that harmoniously matches the Scandinavian style are wooden buttons on the pillowcases.
From there, it's only cozier! Textiles in colors such as sand, gray, light gray, caramel, beige or dark beige will also be useful for decorating a Scandinavian bedroom. Our CLOSE TO NATURE collection, whose main colors are caramel and sand, works beautifully with white bedding. In the collection, you will find blankets, pillowcases and bedspreads made of 100% cotton, including 50% recycled cotton. This is therefore a proposition for those who value living in harmony with nature and care for the environment.
A Scandinavian-style bedroom is also a place where thick weaves are a must. If you are looking for warm and cozy accessories that resemble your favorite sweater, check out our beige OVERWEARING blanket with a decorative, spatial pattern and thick ribbing or the beige blanket WITH A BEAUTIFUL PATTERN , which is characterized by a combination of different weaves with thick, fleshy yarn with the addition of wool. Since geometric patterns work perfectly in Scandinavian interiors, it is also worth paying attention to our gray NOBLE WOOL blanket with an interesting rhombus weave and as much as 80% wool content.
Is the Moyha style a Scandinavian style?
Scandinavian-style bedroom design enjoys unwavering popularity. The escape from brightness and artificiality to natural materials and colors says a lot about the condition of modern man. We want to surround ourselves with textiles that are not only beautiful, but also pleasant and healthy for the skin. We are also increasingly involved in environmental protection, reaching for natural and durable materials that will serve for years of use. What the world calls Scandinavian style, we like to call Polish style . At moyha, we do not imitate anyone and draw from what is available in Poland - what fits and is suitable for our climate.
We share one thing with the Scandinavian style: inspiration from nature . We choose simplicity, subdued colors and natural materials. We design our products ourselves and supervise the entire process of their creation, which is why we focus on quality, not quantity . Although we are close to the values professed by the inhabitants of Scandinavian countries, our style is definitely Polish, because we look for inspiration to create Moyh textiles in our own surroundings.
Good luck decorating your Scandinavian bedroom!
Kasia & Magda