The Scandinavian aesthetic is built upon an ethos that form follows function, but it's the seamless junction of the two in furniture, finishes, and decor that keeps aesthetes (myself included) ...

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It’s almost taken for granted in the United States that Scandinavian design is just better. Simple, functional, and minimalist, Scandinavian furniture, housewares, decorations, and even toys have ...

Signs of nature show up everywhere in Scandinavian design, but usually with a twist. On this cotton blanket, familiar shapes like leaves and flowers feel fresh in an unconventional blue and copper ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Joachim Wichmann. Design: Pernille Lind Studio We have a lot to thank Scandinavia for ...

If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram lately, you’ve probably noticed a growing wave of Scandinavian Christmas decor filling your feed. This trend focuses on simplicity, natural textures, and a ...

With only a few hours of light each day in December, the Swedes embrace the darkness by candlelight. From the lighting of the Advent candelabrum to celebrating St. Lucia (the December 13th holiday ...

I recently made a pilgrimage to Scandinavian design mecca Ikea. My journey took me through Denmark and Sweden and awakened me to the quality, skill, and breadth of Nordic home design; there wasn't a ...

Thanks in part to the mass-produced genius of Ikea, Scandinavian design has spread its influence around the globe. But a new book Scandinavia Dreaming from Gestalten brings lovers of this ubiquitous ...

Kivik. Hemnes. Ektorp. Even if you aren't sure what these funny-sounding words mean, they're probably familiar to you. That's because they're the names of sofas and bookshelves from Ikea. But did you ...