Warm Scandinavian Interior: Example from Sweden

Not so long ago, beige in interior design was considered a sign of lack of taste and imagination — it had grown boring in the early 2000s. But now beige is back in fashion.

Even typical Scandinavian interiors, which are accustomed to the gray standard, are increasingly being 'warmed up' with new shades of beige.

With a properly chosen muted shade, designers were able to create a soft and warm interior without sharp contrasts.

The main emphasis was placed on a gray-beige tone. In the English-speaking world, it is commonly known as 'grayscale' or French gray. Such a color blends well with both cool and warmer tones.

For example, here gray-beige walls are combined with white windows and ceiling, bone-white flooring, and black wooden panels on the kitchen island.

To enhance the unity of tones, decorative elements were also chosen to harmonize with the color palette. The colors are arranged in a way that keeps the warmth as the dominant feature.

Light Scandinavian interiors often seem bare to many. In this project, that feeling is not present. On the contrary, subdued tones serve as a good background to highlight details and textures.

In this project, attention to spatial detail is not only provided by decor in the form of unusual lighting and textiles but also by large architectural elements such as a fireplace and an open shelf in the living room.

Interestingly, a careful guest can find a hidden sleeping nook above it, accessible by climbing the stairs from the kitchen.