Scandinavian Interiors - Simplicity at its best

1. Scandinavian Interiors - Simplicity at its best Have you found yourself immersed in a magazine, or searching online for interior design inspiration? Have you a vision of how you desire your home to look, and have waited years to bring that vision to life? Have you been concerned about making the correct choices? or unsure of their practicality? Well, Koja Design is ready to turn your dreams into reality, with expert help and guidance at every stage. The very first step of any project is to spend time listening to, and fully understanding the client's needs, and this is where Koja Design truly excels. They are just as eager as you to achieve a beautiful home, with perfectly complementing furnishings and decoration. For homeowners who have yet to fully realise their ambitions, Koja Design have highly experienced interior designers who can help you make aesthetic choices, and recommend styles and themes that would suit your home. Current popular interior designs styles include; contemporary, ethnic, Scandinavian and classical. Scandinavian interior design has proved consistently popular here in the UK. Scandinavian interior design originates from Nordic countries, which are renowned for long hours of darkness and a harsh, cold winter. It’s no big surprise that people who live in these countries desire to create homes that feel warming and cosy. Scandinavian interior design is characterized by clean simple lines, reduced clutter, brightness, light / neutral colours and high functionality. Living in a home of Scandinavian style, makes you feel calm, balanced and less stressed. Here is a rundown of the best features of Scandinavian interior design: Simple clean lines - Scandinavian interior design is characterised by simple, clean lines. Furniture, walls, and windows are solid and extremely well defined, there are no intricate designs to be found here. Neutral, light tones - Key colours are mostly whites, greys, browns and complementary soft muted colours, to keep interiors looking uniform, bright and elegant. Rooms look simple, yet well refined, elegant and spacious. Loud colours are very rare here. Wooden flooring - Not only floors, but even walls, toys and furniture in the house feature wood. As nature is a major inspiration, wood is a major feature of interior design. Carpets have never been trendy within Scandinavian interior design. Furniture - Though furniture plays an important role in Scandinavian interior design, it is mostly presented clutter-free. Furniture is simple in design, but made to look very sleek. Light colours are used

2. to blend in with the rest of the house. Contrast can be used sparingly in the form of rugs, throws, pillows or blankets. Natural light - Windows are designed in such a way as to let in as much light as possible. Curtains are not generally fitted, though sheer curtains allow the light to enter. Corner fireplace - The fireplace occupies the corner of the room instead of the centre. Seating arrangements are in the form of small stools, and are kept in front of the fireplace. Major seating is to be found at the centre of the room. There are many more benefits of Scandinavian interior design that can enhance your own home, and if you wish to create a minimalistic home, with high functionality then Scandinavian interior design may well be for you. Contact Koja Design today for a simple, stylish and modern Scandinavian home.