Painting is by far the easiest way to change the look and feel of a home. Scandi style is all about light and airy spaces, so you want to choose a reflective, white based paint. Pure brilliant white can feel a bit stark, so we recommend going with something just off white. We recommend Clock Face by Dulux, All White by Farrow and Ball or Loft White from Little Greene.
If you have the budget for new flooring then something light, yet hard wearing is the way to go! Scandi style homes usually have hard flooring, whether it be poured concrete, tiles or whitewashed wood. Steer clear of any orange toned woods as they will likely clash with the rest of your Scandinavian décor. If you prefer something a bit softer underfoot, then choose a very light carpet that is hardwearing. This floor choice by creativecables.it is nice and light and also has character.
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One of the reasons Scandinavian style homes always looks so spacious is because you can see a lot of the floor. By choosing furniture on legs, you can see more of the floor and the room automatically feels more spacious and de-cluttered. This sideboard by Tikamoon is a perfect choice of furniture for a scandi style living room or entryway.
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Following on from that beautiful Tikamoon sideboard, lets talk wood. This is the way you introduce warmth and texture into a nordic style home. There is no hard and fast rule on which woods to use, but you should choose pieces with a natural finish as opposed to high gloss finish. Beech, pine and plywood are popular choices because of their light tones, but they also work well with pops of darker woods such as walnut or zebrano for more decorative pieces. This eclectic scandi home featured on adorable homes uses a mix of different woods for real character and charm.
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A rug is a great way to create defined spaces in a home and make it feel cozy. When creating a scandi style home, opt for hard waring rugs with a bit of texture in a pale or natural colour. This flat weave rug by Bay Isle Home on Wayfair would look great under a dining table in a scandinavian inspired house.
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Scandinavian style is quite minimalistic with only a few select accessories. When styling shelves, a sideboard or even a bedside table, choose simple, natural pieces. Try mixing wood or metal with glass to create a subtle display. This display featured on Curated Interior makes use of large glass pieces, candles and metal décor to make a subtle statement.
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And if you are struggling to find a theme for your new scandi style, opt for a ‘nature’ theme. Think mini wooden trees, metal stars or neutral vases filled with dried buds. Heres a scandi themed tiered tray featuring some pieces from our scandi style décor including wooden trees and mini wooden houses.
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Light is extremely important in a Scandinavian styled home, wherever you are in the world. To maximise your natural light, choose minimal window dressings. opt for natural roman blinds, light fabric curtains or a simple cotton voile to let in as much light as possible. If you want to keep your windows minimal, but still want some privacy, this linnen blind from blinds2go is a great choice.
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And if you don’t get much natural light in your home, use mirrors to enhance what you do have. Choose a large mirror with a simple frame and position it so that it catches as much natural light as possible. A large mirror will also help make your room look more spacious. The frameless round mirror from John Lewis has a unique look, especially when used as a leaning mirror as pictured.
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When it comes to your dining space, keep it simple. A plain table top with simple, slim legs keeps the space looking more open. And when you are choosing your chairs, opt for a low back rather than a high back. You will find that this will keep your scandi home feeling more open and spacious. This dining set from Oak Furniture superstore is perfect for a scandi style home.
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]]>We have searched the internet for some of the cutest unique valentine’s day gifts out there, and come up with our top 5. All these gifts are from small businesses, so these little beauties will also help out some of those most strongly hit by COVID this year! It’s always a nice added bonus to support a small business!
This valentines day gift is great for lovers who spend their days at a desk, since it will always be in sight! What could be cuter than a reminder of the place you first met! We especially like the example in this picture since it’s not too far from us in Kent.
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This pair of wooden love bugs make a real unique gift for your loved one! They are handmade of solid walnut and ash and feature little hearts instead of spots on their backs! They are sure to last a long time and will be great to look back on year after year!
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How about sending a love letter with a difference? This little love letter from Lotta’s house is hand sew and you can add a personal message inside! This would make a great valentines gift to send directly to your partner if you are missing them during lockdown!
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If you are on the hunt for a gift that you can share, then this wooden keyring set could be for you. And if you are planning on asking your significant other to move in with you, you can have their new key already on their half of the keyring! How romantic!
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For any couples that have a competitive streak, this flower growing competition kit really would make a unique gift for your valentines. And why not make it more interesting with a prize for the winner!
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So that’s our roundup of our favourite unique valentines gifts for 2021 - any of them tickle your fancy?
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