9 Simple Tips to Bring Cosy Nordic Style into Your Home this Winter
As temperatures drop and the dark nights creep in, the Nordic approach to winter is catching worldwide attention. With a seamless blend of comfort and sophistication, Nordic style is known for its elegance and warmth, embodying values of sustainability and craftsmanship. For Winter 2024, Nordic trends are influencing all home décor.
1. Incorporate Natural Wood
For home interiors, think wood. Items like wooden candle holders, pine furniture, and decorative items in birch or oak provide warmth and a tactile quality that’s both cosy and sophisticated.
2. Use a Neutral Palette
Nordic style has always championed a muted, monochromatic colour scheme, which is especially relevant in winter. This season, you’ll see soft tones and shades that mimic the natural winter landscape. Small touches of moss green or burnt orange, perfectly reflect the Scandinavian forests and sunset skies, adding depth to otherwise minimalist palettes.
3. Layer Cosy Textiles
Faux fur blankets, wool throws, and cushions of different textures make any space instantly cosier. Consider fluffy rugs or even a soft sheepskin draped over a chair.
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4. Create a Cosy Lighting Scheme
Think candlelit corners, pretty fairy lights, or warm dimmable LED lights to create the perfect Nordic atmosphere. Opt for candles with natural scents like pine or cedar to bring a sense of the outdoors in.
5. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Choices
Choose home items that are crafted sustainably, like recycled glass vases or furniture made from reclaimed wood. Think responsibly by investing in pieces with a sustainable story behind them to bring meaning to home decor.
6. Embrace Minimalism
Remember ‘less is more’, so choose items that are both beautiful and useful. A minimalist coffee table with a few books and a ceramic mug, or a wooden tray with a potted plant and candle, gives a functional yet stylish look.
7. Display Handmade or Artisan Pieces
Nordic décor celebrates craftsmanship, so add ceramics, wooden bowls, or handmade wall art. These unique pieces add personality while staying true to the minimalist aesthetic. When picturing Nordic décor during the holidays, you’ll often see white ceramic Christmas trees dotted around.
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8. Add Greenery
Bring nature indoors by adding a mini snow-covered tree to your dining table, or some fresh cut branches as a fireplace garland.
9. Maximise Natural Light
Lighting is everything, so keep window treatments minimal or use sheer curtains to let in as much natural light as possible. Mirrors can also help reflect light to brighten a space.
Final Thoughts
Nordic trends this winter are all about embracing warmth and cosiness by adopting a minimalist, nature-centred style to create a serene functional space. It emphasises a neutral colour palette, with natural materials like wood, wool, and leather, adding warmth and texture without clutter. With its roots in Scandinavian values of simplicity, quality, and comfort, this decor style brings a peaceful, airy feel to the home. Natural light, greenery, and handmade pieces complete the look, making the space feel warm and connected to nature. So let’s do winter the Nordic way!
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