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Scandinavian design blends minimalism and function, creating serene, inviting spaces. With clean lines, neutral tones, and natural materials like light wood and soft textiles, it brings warmth and simplicity to any home.
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Transform Your Home with Scandinavian Interior Design

Create a warm and inviting space with hygge-inspired touches like plush throws, soft lighting, and greenery. Incorporate wood furniture to bring in natural elements and add warmth, blending timeless Scandinavian design with modern comfort for a cozy, effortlessly stylish home.

Scandinavian Style By Room

Scandinavian Dining Rooms

Scandinavian Living Rooms

Scandinavian Bedooms

“Keep it simple and cozy—stick to clean lines, natural materials, and soft lighting. Scandinavian style is all about creating a space that feels warm, airy, and effortlessly inviting.”
Charlotte Weld, Sr. Art Director, Furniture.com

Scandinavian Furniture Style Essentials

Natural Materials

Scandinavian dining tables combine wood and stone for warmth and texture. Their timeless designs and simple craftsmanship create an inviting dining space.

Cozy Textures

Soft, woven rugs add warmth and depth to minimalist spaces. Layer natural fibers and subtle patterns for a cozy, effortlessly stylish home.

Sleek Simplicity

Clean lines and understated forms define Scandinavian sofas, balancing comfort and style. Choose a minimalist design that feels airy, modern, and timeless.

Warm Lighting

Soft, ambient lighting sets a cozy, welcoming tone. Choose sculptural table lamps, pendant lights, and floor lamps to add warmth and style to your space.

Shop Scandinavian Furniture & Decor

Stein Indoor/Outdoor Doormat
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$520.00
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FH429 Signature Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$8,545.00
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Multi-Lite Pendant
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$1,049.00
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Risom Arm Lounge Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$2,923.00
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Amare Stool
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Lumens Light + Living

$699.00
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OW2000 Egyptian Folding Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$2,625.00
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Fritz Checked Wool Rug
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Rugs USA

$669.00
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Sphere Bubble Vase
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Lumens Light + Living

$55.00
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Erin Pendant
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Lumens Light + Living

$347.20$496.00
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Roest Wall Sconce
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Lumens Light + Living

$505.00
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Oslo 6 Drawer Dresser
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Lumens Light + Living

$3,815.00
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Wegner PP550 Peacock Chair
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Eternity Modern

$996.00$2,200.00
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Click Position Outdoor Chair with Armrest
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Lumens Light + Living

E015 Embrace Lounge Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$7,110.00
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Fiber Armchair Wood Base
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Lumens Light + Living

$509.00
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Co Task Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$930.00
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Sopal Pendant
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Lumens Light + Living

$594.00
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Monterey Platform Bed
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Lumens Light + Living

$1,775.65$2,089.00
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Curve Bowl
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Lumens Light + Living

$230.00
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Finn Juhl 45 Chair
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Eternity Modern

$1,509.00
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Grand Prix Leather Side Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$1,499.00
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Ox Chair
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Eternity Modern

$2,239.00
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AJ Table Lamp
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Lumens Light + Living

$1,425.00
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CH24 Wishbone Chair Ilse Crawford Collection
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Lumens Light + Living

Offset 2-Seater Sofa
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Lumens Light + Living

$4,110.00
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Stool 60
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Lumens Light + Living

$435.00
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Rise Scatter Round Cushion
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Lumens Light + Living

$210.00
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HYGGE YG-01 Area Rug
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Lumens Light + Living

$5,939.00
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Rise Scatter Outdoor Square Cushion
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Lumens Light + Living

Eave 3-Seater Sofa with Chaise
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Lumens Light + Living

$7,480.00
Location unknown
Passage Bar/Counter Stool
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Lumens Light + Living

$885.00
Location unknown
Risom Arm Lounge Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$2,784.00
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Risom Arm Lounge Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$2,784.00
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Harbour Side Chair Swivel Base
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Lumens Light + Living

$920.00
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Sticks Outdoor Lounge Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$3,650.00
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Fiber Stool Tube Base with Backrest
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Lumens Light + Living

Wickham Sofa
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Lumens Light + Living

$2,999.00
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OW150 Daybed
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Lumens Light + Living

$10,670.00
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E015 Embrace Lounge Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$7,225.00
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NJP LED Wall Sconce
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Lumens Light + Living

$595.00
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CH25 Lounge Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$5,910.00
Location unknown
Wishbone Counter Stool
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Eternity Modern

$257.00$470.00
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Brick Candle Holder
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Lumens Light + Living

$295.00
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CH44 Lounge Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$3,265.00
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Ant Natural Veneer Side Chair
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Lumens Light + Living

$449.00
Location unknown
Erin Pendant
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Lumens Light + Living

$669.20$956.00
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Papa Bear Chair
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Eternity Modern

$2,100.00
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Bat Dining Chair Conic Base
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Lumens Light + Living

$849.00
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By
Charlotte Weld
Published February 26, 2025
Charlotte Weld
Director of Digital Content
I’m Charlotte, the Director of Digital Content at Furniture.com, where I lead the creative direction for our Inspiration blog and the marketing layer of our website. I focus on building visually engaging experiences that help customers reimagine their spaces with confidence. Read more.
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What Is Scandinavian Furniture?

You may be familiar with terms floating around recently such as hygge, meaning “comfort,” and lykke, meaning “happiness.” These terms refer to concepts from Scandinavian philosophy and have been popularized as ways to improve your life. But these concepts don’t only apply to your lifestyle. They also apply to the things with which you surround yourself — your clothing, your belongings, and even your home. 


Scandinavian interior design leans into the ideas of comfort and happiness, valuing furnishings and decor that add both coziness and beauty to your space. The key characteristics of Scandi design include uncluttered simplicity, functionality with flair, and a deep connection to nature. 

Why Choose Scandinavian Furniture?

Scandinavian or Swedish furniture is a great way to infuse your home with a balance of comfort, style, and practicality. This design style is suited for everything from comfortably entertaining guests to relaxing alone. It features a light, airy aesthetic with simple, clean lines that make your home feel open and inviting. 

Shop Scandinavian Furniture by Room

If you crave a space that’s simple and cozy, Scandinavian interior design may be for you. This design style emphasizes warmth and simplicity paired with cozy Scandinavian furniture that creates a comforting space. 

Scandinavian Living room

Your living room is where you and your family are most likely to relax throughout the day, but it’s also where you’ll probably do the most entertaining. Create a comfortable space with plenty of room to chat by pairing a minimalist sofa and accent chairs with some nesting coffee tables. Add some storage-friendly shelves to keep the clutter at bay and display some of your favorite decor. 

Scandinavian Dining room

Mealtimes are some of the most important parts of your day. A dining room should be comfortable and light, with an atmosphere that piques the appetite and plenty of room for guests. 


Start with some ergonomic chairs for maximum comfort. Pair them with a light wood dining table. The natural material will bring in that Scandinavian connection with nature, and light color schemes make a room seem bigger, making it more inviting for your friends and family. 


Finally, add some sleek sideboards in similar natural materials. These give you somewhere to store extra table settings and linens and provide a surface to serve food from. You can even top them with some tasteful decor to liven up the space. 

Scandinavian Bedroom

A bedroom should be the epitome of comfort. Choose your furnishings based on what will make you feel the most cozy and relaxed. 


Low-profile beds make you feel more grounded and look neat and simple. Neutral dressers provide a way to clear up clutter and keep a low profile. Pair these bedroom stales with a clean-lined nightstand in a natural material to tie the room together. 

Scandinavian Home Office and Accents

A home office is all about focus. The comfort and coziness featured in Scandinavian style might seem more like they’ll lull you to relaxation than drive you to productivity. But don’t underestimate the value of comfort in productivity. 


The key here is pairing comfort with that Scandi simplicity. Choose a compact desk that won’t have you searching miles of surface area for the things you need. Keep things organized with plenty of smart storage. 


Finally, Illuminate your space with Scandinavian lighting such as diffused ceiling fixtures and strategically placed table lamps.  

How To Style Your Home With Scandinavian Furniture

To get started styling your own home with Scandinavian style furniture, start with a light neutral color scheme. Pick out furnishings and decor that will maximize coziness, leaning into natural materials and textures. Aim for multi-purpose pieces that can reduce the amount of clutter in your space, helping you achieve that Scandinavian simplicity. 

Shop Scandinavian Furniture at Furniture.com

Taking inspiration from Scandinavian design is a great way to make your home feel more cozy, open, and inviting. To help you find the best Scandinavian furniture, check out  Furniture.com. You can browse pieces by features such as color, design, or aesthetic. 

F.A.Q.

What’s the difference between Scandinavian, Minimalist, and Nordic?

Although all three styles similarly prioritize simplicity, Scandinavian furniture is cozier and more classic, while minimalism tends toward the sleek and modern. Scandinavian and Nordic can be used almost interchangeably, but Scandinavian style refers specifically to styles from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, while Nordic includes styles from Finland and Iceland, as well. 

What’s the main concept in Scandinavian design?

The key to Scandinavian style furniture is simplicity. The Scandinavians prioritize function and comfort, eschewing clutter and cacophony. The idea is that a simpler space allows you to relax, without a lot of visual stimuli vying for your attention. 

What colors are most used in Scandinavian interiors?

The best color palette for a Scandinavian-style home is soft neutrals and pastels. These colors are light, natural, and relaxing, making rooms feel larger and more open. Neutrals also pair well with almost anything, so you don’t have to stress about matching your decor. 

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