The hygge trend remains strong, despite the fact that we still can’t pronounce it properly…
The hygge trend remains strong, despite the fact that we still can’t pronounce it properly… As much as Scandinavian design is all about simplicity and fuss-free style, it places a pretty high premium on cosiness, too, making it the perfect aesthetic to embrace when giving your bedroom a new look. While we’re still struggling to pronounce hygge like a proper Dane, our sleeping spaces can definitely benefit from its guiding principles, especially as the nights draw in and the temperatures drop.
As keeping it simple is the first precept of Scandi style, the look is mercifully easy to pull off, even if you’re tight on space (it’ll work just as well in a tiny nook as it will in an airy studio loft, fact) or on budget (just a few accessories or colour switches can make a big difference). It’s all just a matter of working with a neutral or monochrome palette, keeping pattern and texture to a minimum and investing in a handful of key pieces: a round mirror, some cosy throws in white and grey, some wooden accents, a hanging lamp and some trailing house plants to bring the outdoors in. Oh, and some white matte paint. You’re going to need a lot of white matte paint.
Sold? Before embarking on your new, fuss-free Scandi existence, scroll through the gallery for some of the most aesthetically pleasing minimalist bedrooms that Pinterest has to offer. You’ll feel at least 80 percent more relaxed, we promise…
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A minimalist’s take on the gallery wall…
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PinterestThe Scandi look is all about clever use of neutral tones…
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PinterestThough a burst of rich colour works just as nicely…
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PinterestOr a touch of rose gold and millennial pink (everything in moderation)…
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PinterestOnce again, a round mirror and muted metallics are your friends…
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PinterestHere’s yet more proof…
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PinterestInvest in a hanging lamp to add interest to an all-white backdrop…
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PinterestHouseplants can bring the outdoors in…
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PinterestSo over potted plants? Consider trailing them from the ceiling, too…
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PinterestA statement light fitting and all-white walls help keep a loft conversion bright and airy…
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PinterestConsider white-washed wooden floorboards, a staple of Scandi décor…
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PinterestOr white-washed exposed brick, for that matter…
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PinterestA low bed = the key to hygge. Apparently.
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PinterestInvest in a Pinterest-friendly ladder shelf…
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Pinterest… or something that’s a little (OK, a lot) less practical but just as aesthetically pleasing…
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For more interiors inspiration, check out our guides to eye-catching statement ceilings, playful nursery décor, Pinterest-worthy bathroom style and shelf styling tips to borrow now. You’re welcome.
