Apartment design in a trendy Scandinavian style in Helsinki

The Scandinavian style is known for its simplicity, which it achieves thanks to the simple lines of furniture and home design. This is why it is so popular with apartment or house owners who prefer a modern style. If you don't have any idea about the Scandinavian style yet, the apartment that we would like to introduce to you in this article will serve as a perfect example. It is a condominium located in Helsinki and was built in 1928. It was redesigned and furnished by Finnish designer Joanna Laajisto, with the help of photographer Mikko Ryhänen. TheApartment designexudes a calming and attractive atmosphere as expected from Scandinavian style.

Apartment design with seating area invites you to read

The entire apartment is designed in white, with each room receiving a subtle color accent of green in the form of plants or black. Above all, the apartment design in this apartment has a relaxed look that looks anything but chaotic, but neat. Among other things, the color black can be found there, which was used for the design of the carpet. To match this, the living room has a white, modern lookSideboard, as well as some wooden furniture and decorations designed to radiate warmth.

Apartment design with abstract mural

The kitchen is practically furnished and has a small oneDining table, which is perfect for quick meals like breakfast and a cup of coffee in the morning. For longer family meals or when you have visitors, there is a larger dining table with plenty of seating, which is located in a niche and forms a kind of dining room. In terms of design, these two areas adapt perfectly to the Scandinavian style of apartment design and the color scheme of the living room can also be found in the bedroom.

Modern design in the dining area of ​​the apartment

The apartment has a white wooden floor

The bathroom provides variety in the apartment design. What immediately stands out are the floor tiles, which have a hexagonal shape and different shades of color form an interesting floral pattern. Otherwise, white serves as the main color again. The simple design can also be found in the shower area. The shower is on the same level as the rest of the bathroom floor and is only separated from the rest of the bathroom by a glass wall.

Bathroom design with interesting floor tiles

As you can see, this apartment design meets all the requirements that the Scandinavian style requires. Every centimeter is used fully and practically without making the apartment seem chaotic or overcrowded. It has a simple and uncomplicated design that invites you to relax.

Apartment design with simple and modern kitchen

The work surface in the kitchen is made of marble

The dishes are stored on a shelf

Apartment design in the bedroom – lots of light and white furnishings

A design byJoanna Laajisto