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Scandi Colours: Is it Time to Step Away from the Grey?

13.02.19
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It’s 2019. Everyone is in organisational overdrive, textured walls are having a moment, and Scandi styling is peppered with pared-back hues. That’s right, this year we’re stepping away from the whites and greys and adding a little Scandi colour into our homes. Are you ready? Let us introduce you to the new shades on the block…

Pared-Back Pastels

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Scandi Colours

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Forget the sickly-sweet tones of your childhood, pastels are growing up in 2019. Scandi design is known for its simplicity. From furniture to home accessories, minimalist forms and clean lines make up the body of most Scandi interiors, and this uncomplicated aesthetic lends itself well to pastel hues. Soft pinks, muted greens and barely-there blues should make up the bulk of this look, but if you’re feeling brave a splash of gentle yellow may be the awakening your interior needs. Keep the scheme simple and have fun with colour; a cushion here, a vase there. This year make your home pretty in pastel.

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HAY
Steelcut Trio Dot Cushion - 45x60cm
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Muuto
Silent Vase
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AYTM
Globe Vase - Navy &Gold
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Normann Copenhagen
Circus Pouf - Small

Dusty Desert Hues

Scandi colours

Image courtesy of Bloomingville

Image courtesy of Bloomingville

If pastels aren’t your thing, look to the warming hues of the desert. Sun-baked beige, terracotta & earthy reds cut through a cold interior like the first ray of sun on a spring morning. And they’re perfect for awakening your Scandi setting. The key here is not to go too bright, these colours shouldn’t overpower your space: think sepia-toned instead of bold. Experiment by layering cushions and throws, and once you’re feeling confident take the look beyond the sofa. A warming sand-coloured rug, clay-red textured wall art, even bring the dusty desert hues to your walls with a toned-down tan. If a colour makes you feel warm inside, you’re on the right track.

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Bloomingville
Mongolian Lambskin Cushion - Round
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Skagerak
Edge Milk Jug
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Bloomingville
Green Stoneware Flowerpot
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Bloomingville
Tassel Edged Cotton Rug - 120x60cm

Warming Wood Tones

Scandi colours

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Scandi colours

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It wouldn’t be Scandi without exposed wood & natural materials. Although it’s subtle, wooden furniture is vital for bringing warmth and texture into a home. And no Scandi setting is complete without it. Light timbers, rustic pines and ash and beech woods each bring a different shade into a space, creating the cosy cabin look that we so often associate with Scandi settings.  The key to choosing the right woods for your Nordic nook is to keep the colour light and the finish matt. The rest is up to you.

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A by Amara
Rustic Wood Serving Board
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Design House Stockholm
Spin Tray
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A by Amara
Ash & Walnut Striped Bowl
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Skagerak
Norr Shelf

Go Green

Scandi colours

Image courtesy of Bloomingville

Image courtesy of Bloomingville

The Danish are considered some of the happiest people in the world, so it should come as no surprise that they fill their homes with fresh foliage. Known to deter illnesses, boost healing and clear the air, houseplants are one of the simplest ways to bring life – and colour- into your home. Keep it simple with luscious greenery or embrace colourful leaves; the deep jewel tones of the purple passion plant or the sunset reds & yellows of the croton plant are two of our favourites. Not gifted with green fingers? Take a look at our top 10 houseplants you can’t kill.

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Parlane
Succulent Stem
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Parlane
Bamboo Tree
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Fern Plant in Soil - Green/Brown
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Parlane
Monstera Leaf

Inspired to step away from the grey? Find accessories for every room and introduce a little Scandi colour to your home.

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Aimee Connolly
Aimee has been writing about interiors for over five years. Always on the lookout for emerging trends, she loves writing interior style guides to make great design accessible for all. A minimalist at heart, her passion for grey interiors is matched only by her love of faux fur & Victorian floor tiles.

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