Decoration guide for lovers of the nordic style

DECORATION GUIDE FOR LOVERS OF THE NORDIC STYLE

The Nordic style has long appeared in our lives, but it is in recent years when its presence in the world of decoration and interior design is really consolidating. If last year was one of the most valued trends by experts, it is now when it can be considered one of the main styles of decoration today. At Happyfriday we love it!

Keys to Nordic Design

The origins of Nordic design, originally from the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark) date back to the early twentieth century. A culture always close to nature and, at that time, marked by poverty. For this reason, the use of materials considered low cost and easy access such as steel sheet, pressed wood and plastic, or anodized aluminium and enamelling got popular.

What at first was a simple matter of necessity, eventually became custom and, later, fashion. Finally, during the 50's, the term is coined, the concept is internationalized and the Nordic style spreads throughout the world.

Nordic style is here to stay!

The lighting and the importance of White.

In the Nordic countries, winters are very long, and they have very few hours of light. Therefore, it is vital to create bright spaces with all available resources, both materials and colours. It is normal that white turns into the focus, at all levels. For furniture, textiles, accessories and even floors. In our online store happyfridayhome.com you will find all kinds of products to combine them in the most personal Nordic style you choose for your home. Discover the blanc collection!

Colour notes

White, essential colour in the decoration of the Nordic-Scandinavian style, is perfectly complemented with green, especially with green as a vegetation. If you want to give your home a touch of freshness and elegance, use a white base in the decoration and add the touch of colour through plants. Take a look at some of our designs that join this trend!

It is also common to use neutral colours and even more vivid tones such as pastel shades or daring colours in textiles or decorative objects. Likewise, the classic geometric designs prevail in the prints, and a whole Nordic style brand and very common in carpets, cushions or duvet covers.

Simple lines predominance

In Scandinavian architecture, the basic principle is to prioritize functionality without sacrificing aesthetics. Maintaining that essence and transferring it to the design since simplicity is the axis of the Nordic style. The furniture, accessories, walls and, ultimately, the whole space, is based on simple lines.

Wood and nature

Passionate about nature, Nordics extend their presence inside their homes, bringing natural wood not only to furniture, but also to floors. In addition, given the need to get comfortable and warm spaces during long and cold winters, natural wood turns out to be one of the most efficient materials. And next to some good carpets 100% cotton and handmade you will get a very Scandinavian look. What do you think of our HF Living collection?

If you also place some exotic, or wildflowers in beautiful flowerpot of macramé, bamboo, or wood ... you will get a trendy look in his Nordic style.

The essence: functionality and minimalism

The few hours of light have turned the Nordics into very practical people that optimize the use of their time. Extending it to the things that surround them, their home is filled with dual-use and space-saving things that really have some purpose.

In this way, in decoration, this idea translates into the concept of functionality and minimalism. In the Nordic style, less is always more and environments are open to contain the essential furniture.

Lamps and other accessories

Regarding decorative accessories, textile accessories such as cushions and rugs are very common. Candles, vases and mirrors made of natural materials are also very common. And for the walls, some wall arts, canvases or wall hangings will just give a touch to the purest Scandinavian style. Dare to get your hands on the wall hangings, a real trend!

If you want to renew your home decoration and give it a Nordic style, don’t forget to visit our website and have a look at our collections.