The Scandinavian interior design style has seen a huge rise in popularity in recent years. Certain Swedish philosophies have inspired the way we balance our lives, our well-being and our home culture. You may already know thisDanish concept “Hygge“, which is about well-being, pampering and enjoyment. One of the latest Swedish concepts that we are seeing more and more in home decor trends is“Just right”, which translates to “enough, sufficient, appropriate, just right.” Lagom represents the golden mean, the perfect balance in life. We'll show you how you can set up your study in a Scandinavian style to achieve that feeling of balance and harmony and stay productive in your everyday home office.
Features of Scandi style in the home office
A Scandinavian home office is a minimalist space that looks clean and organized, but also feels cozy and inviting. The focus is still on sustainable materials, warm and neutral colors, lots of green and a combination of different textures that create a cozy and natural atmosphere.
Advantages of a Scandinavian-style home office:
– Promotes productivity
– Characterized by a simple and clear style
– Creates a feeling of lightness so you can concentrate better
– Improves mood and reduces stress
– Provides a quiet and comfortable work environment
A Scandi-inspired interior is often associated with well-being and happiness. After all, Nordic countries have always topped the charts when it comes to happiness. Because of their education, work-life balance, and free healthcare, they seem to know how to prioritize their health, happiness, and well-being. This is also relevant to Nordic interior design trends as they contain minimal clutter and feature many other elements known for their mood-enhancing properties. A Scandi-style home office is a great way to incorporate all of these concepts and features into your home decor, creating a positive, calm and productive workspace.
How to create the perfect Scandi-style home office
Scandinavian style is characterized by three elements: functionality, simplicity and beauty. When designing a Scandi-style home office, there are a few key points to consider to create a stylish, minimalist feel designed to help you be as productive as possible. However, the great thing about Scandi decor is that it is extremely versatile and can be adapted to suit any needs.
- A bright and open space with natural light
- White walls with splashes of color
- Air purifying houseplants
- Natural materials and surface structures
- Simple furniture with clear lines
- Order and functionality
- Warm colors and fabrics
- Metal and wooden surfaces
Study room with lots of natural light
Although it is not a decorative element in the sense, light plays a big role in every room. Nordic-style rooms are usually bright and spacious. When creating the perfect home work environment, natural light is essential as it not only fits your desired Scandinavian theme but is also beneficial for you and your health. Natural light has positive effects on mental health, well-being and productivity.
A well-lit and well-ventilated workspace improves satisfaction by 24% and productivity by 16%. This shows that these small but significant changes can help improve your workflow.
Due to their properties, plants are known for their positive effects on well-being in general as well as on our physical and mental health. They can strengthen our immune system, improve sleep quality and have a calming effect. This makes them the perfect addition to your home office. Having plants in your home office makes you feel balanced, calm and stress-free. This is important to be as productive as possible. A Japanese study even showed that just two minutes of stroking plants can reduce stress.
Which houseplants should you have on your desk?
- Sword fern filters pollutants from the airand is a great humidifier.
- Bogenhanf(Sanseveria) is also an air purifying plant and requires very little maintenance.
- Drachenbaumis particularly effective against formaldehyde, benzene and trichlorethylene.
- peppermintincreases concentration and reduces stress.
Natural materials
Using different textures is a great way to achieve the perfect balance between comfort and functionality. Nordic interiors usually revolve around lots of wood and a combination of natural materials such as wool, cotton, fur, linen and sisal. Wooden furniture is also popular, as craftsmanship and sustainable resources are firmly anchored in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian design. A cuddly fur is ideal as an alternative to cushions on the desk chair and creates a real feel-good atmosphere.
Be inspired by our ideas for your Scandinavian study!
Furnish your study in a Scandinavian and simple way
Small work corner in the living room
Bright colors promote concentration
Small but very comfortable
With decorations you can create a cozy atmosphere in the workplace
Home office decorated in black and white
