Scandinavian Boho Home Decor
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Mashup two of our favorite home decorating trends for something that’s fresh and inspiring.
Yes, opposites really do attract!
Scandinavian is popular for its clean, bright aesthetic. It goes hand-in-hand with the clean, minimalist trends that swept the nation when Marie Kondo lit up Netflix!
Bohemian (or Boho) is known as an artistic, creative, freestyle that tends toward maximalist. Think brightly colored embroidery, sequins in unlikely locations, bright art everywhere, color, color, and more color!
How can these two styles even exist together, let alone mesh to make something fresh and beautiful? Surprisingly, the conservative and soothing Scandinavian background makes the perfect landing pad for inspiring Boho touches, so the result is a home that feels both eclectic and supremely put together.
Read on for a few tips on bringing Scandinavian Boho into your own home this summer.
Defining features of Scandinavian Boho decor:
This trend is all about textures, colors, materials, and moods.
Start with cream or beige walls (think warm clay, not cool grays). Add simple, earthy furniture and fixtures. Layer on jewel-toned rugs, art, and throw blankets. The result? A look that’s both familiar and fresh! Here’s a list of Scandinavian Boho elements for your home:
Plants everywhere! Plants are healthy, mood-boosting and welcoming.
Anything nature-based, really. Put branches in vases, distribute bouquets, feature soothing landscapes … both Scandinavian and Bohemian styles blend very well with nature.
Wooden furniture.
Eclectic rugs. They’re perfect if you love the natural materials and bright neutrals of Scandinavian style, but your room is just, well … lacking a splash of something. Add a bright, gorgeous rug!
Desert patterns and colors. This is a great way to add artistic flair, while not getting too colorful.
One really bright (think turquoise) chair, ottoman, or couch. This is a great way to add flair that is really colorful!
Always steer toward comfort. Plush textures, comfy design … the kind of place you’d want to kick off your shoes and curl up with a book or your favorite Netflix series! After all, the idea of hygge is a Scandinavian one.
Sculptural lighting. Function is key to Scandinavian Boho, so choosing the right lighting makes all the difference. In fact, it’s Hardwood Specialties’ philosophy that light fixtures are like jewelry for a room.
If you like…
A style like Scandinavian Boho is perfect for someone who doesn’t want to stray too far from their current style, but wants to freshen it up. It works extremely well with lots of existing decor. Read on for some suggestions:
If you like midcentury living rooms, keep the clean lines and minimalism, but add a surprising throw pillow and some art to your room.
If you like farmhouse kitchens, keep the bright whites and natural wood tones, but add some whimsical clay dishes and bowls to your open shelving.
If you like shabby chic interiors (like clay bowls with flaws, or artfully mended curtains), keep it! The wabi-sabi concept that embraces flaws in art is perfect for Scandinavian Boho. Display the chipped vase you couldn’t bear to throw away--that chip is part of the vase’s story.
If you like nature-based dining rooms, put a live-edge wooden table on display. Add sprigs of flowering tree branches as a centerpiece.
Hardwood Specialties is here to help you set the right tone.
Every style needs a central philosophy, and Scandinavian Boho is no different. When you’re considering your interiors, think “lagom.” It’s a Swedish word that means using just enough to get it right.
At Hardwood Specialties, we know all the right materials--like tile, hardwood flooring, and more--along with mood-setting paint colors, fixtures that pop, advice and anything else you need to get started.
Starting with one room or jumping into a whole-house re-do … let’s go!
DIYers, excited-yet-intimidated, somewhere in between … we’ve helped clients get through every stage of home projects. We’ll meet you where you are. Contact us for a consultation, DIY advice, or any other questions you might have.