Scandi Bedroom Ideas for a New Year Look

While Scandinavian interior design is all about simplicity and fuss-free style, it is also the perfect aesthetic to embrace if you are looking to give your bedroom a cosy new look. With ‘keep it simple’ being the starting point for any Scandi style, it is easy to pull off in any bedroom, even if you're on a budget or working with a smaller space. 

While we may not be able to pronounce Hygge like the Dane’s do, our bedroom spaces can definitely benefit from the main principles that it exudes - especially as temperatures drop. 

What is the Scandi Trend

The Scandi trend is inspired by simple and often understated Scandinavian design. This trend is known for its clean lines and pared back style, focused heavily on functionality and use of light to really enhance a room. Scandinavian design is often associated with the minimalist style, but where it differs is that even the most subtle Scandi rooms feature varying textures, mixing of materials, and some eccentric touches that add personality.

But where to start? Focus first on combining neutral and fuss-free pieces with natural materials like wood and rattan. Modern, clean-lined furniture will bring order and calm to your space, especially important for your bedroom, while woods and combined textures will keep that much-needed cosiness and warmth.

Another point to note about the Scandi trend is that keeping colours light and neutral is a must. Make the most of the natural light that your space has and try to keep textiles light and airy where possible. 

When it comes to a Scandinavian interior, the key is to take your time when choosing the right colours, materials and furniture. While it may be one of the simplest interior designs, it is often one of the most difficult to pull off. 

Olivia’s Take On It

The stark contrast between minimalism and modern with cosy and ‘earthy’ may seem odd, but the juxtaposition of the two makes for an incredible space if done with consideration. This is exactly what Scandi interior design is.

For example, take a bright white base, keeping your walls clean and crisp, and contrast this with dark wood furniture - trust us, it works! Our take is, for this interior style in particular, things don’t have to be perfectly paired and matched. Instead, go for a contrast, or bring in different textures to make a comfortable and ultimately stylish space.

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The Colour Palette

The Scandinavian interior is known for its neutral colour palette and natural earthy textures. Light tones are the basis for this trend, with whitewashed and light-wood furniture taking a front seat, paired with greys, creams and whites. 

It doesn’t all have to be neutral though. Take this palette as your base and build on it from there. Use white and grey to set the tone for your bedroom space, and then add a modern spin to Scandi style with richer woods and muted pastel textiles like cushions and throws. Both of these elements will still allow for light to flood your space, keeping it airy and calming. 

Introduce darker accents and more natural looking textures, in the form of sumptuous leathers, tonal woods, and textured throws to create the tranquil, cosy bedroom you desire. For colour, add pastel tones of blue, pink and purple to pop against the neutral foundation.

Our Top Picks

The Malini Taj Woven Cushion in Pink is perfect to add a little sophistication to any space, while still keeping with the Scandi trend of woven pattern and textures.

The soothing Baja Blue hue of the Broste Copenhagen Tove Bedspread creates a calming ambiance in your bedroom, making it an ideal addition to your Scandi-sanctuary.

Our Nala Crackle Effect Table Lamp in Duck Egg Blue has a beautiful crackle effect base and complementing crisp white linen shade. The perfect clean pastel combination.

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Natural materials

In Scandi interior design, wooden tones tend to lean more to the lighter side, often whitewashed or sitting somewhere between birch and oak.

The most popular Scandinavian interiors have a  strong focus on texture and light, so a light wood finish is a great way to go with your furniture choices.

However, don’t feel that you need to be restricted to a lighter colour palette. Balance these out with infusions of darker woods and textured materials, to break your space up and keep it feeling cosy. Classic oak sits in the middle; a warmer mid-tone to create the balance between light and dark when it comes to natural materials. 

As well as wood and such materials, add other textures such as plants, to bring the outdoors in and really enhance your Nordic living space. 

Our Top Picks

A simple but effective accessory, the Garden Trading Kingsbury Table Lamp has an oak base and a thistle green shade, both aligning with the natural materials and palette needed for Scandinavian interior design. 

Our Martha Acacia Wood Bedside Unit is the perfect addition to your bedroom space. With its unique textured, wood-panelled finish, and clean lined metal legs, it oozes Scandi-style. 

Keep your space in order and fuss-free with the Gallery Interiors Doubek Vanity Mirror with Tray, perfect for keeping your belongings tidy while also bringing the practical element this style demands.

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Hygge-inspired bedroom

Hygge is the Danish term which describes the mood of ultimate cosiness; getting away from the daily rushes of life and unwinding in a calming space. What better place for this than in your bedroom. 

Keeping your space tidy and organised is a great place to start as it helps to create a restful environment, lending itself to both the minimalist and Scandi elements of this interior design. Sometimes it is about hiding clutter, and this is where wardrobes, sideboards or chest of drawers with enough space to clear away the clutter come in making your bedroom a comfy space to relax and unwind.

In terms of soft furnishings, Hygge demands soft marshmallow-like textures, in keeping with the cosy feel this trend is built on. 

Our Top Picks

Showcasing graceful lines and slim proportions, the Eichholtz Macintosh Chair in Bouclé Cream has timeless appeal, and falls in line with the Hygge side of the Scandi trend.

Keep your space organised with our Melville Acacia Wood 4 Drawer Tall Boy, great for hiding clutter, and in keeping with the light-wood tones of this trend. 

As Hygge reflects the mood of cosiness and clutter-free living, the Garden Trading Brading Baskets in Natural are great to tidy away the everyday essentials. 

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Summing Up the Scandi Style

Scandinavian interior design all in all is about working with a neutral palette and elevating this with textures, wood tones and key pieces that bring cosiness and functionality to your living space. 

Opting for light woods, pastel colour palette and a mix of minimal and eccentric pieces will enhance and all fall in line with the Scandi style that you wish to create. 

We promise that if you choose to embrace a fuss-free Scandi-inspired bedroom this year, you won’t regret it. Even if you opt for subtle, this can still feature hand-crafted details and varying textures to keep personality to your space.