Whether you're an sworn maximalist or a devoted minimalist, the Scandinavian-bohemian combo is a fashionable fusion of both. It's a scaled-back and insanely stylish version of the free-spirited aesthetic set within the confines of a clutter-free zone.
Perhaps it's the busy modern lives we lead (who has the time to be that organized?), or maybe it's our perpetual state of wanderlust, but this artful mix really hits home, and we're rejoicing in this cool "undone" yet curated boho-chic formula.
So how do you pair two opposing styles to create a harmonious blend? Because let's face it: Bohemian and minimal aren't two words we'd usually utter in the one sentence, let alone under one roof.
So how do you pair two opposing styles to create a harmonious blend? Because let's face it: Bohemian and minimal aren't two words we'd usually utter in the one sentence, let alone under one roof.
It's important to remember this isn't as haphazard as the usual bohemian spread we've all come to know and love. To get this unique look right, you need to ensure the carefully edited and clean Scandinavian design thread still runs through each room. If you have a penchant for the eclectic but not the cluttered, this look is for you.
To ensure the room maintains that minimal, organized feel (even among the chaos), the walls need to be clear. How? By keeping the ceiling and walls white and bright, it reigns in the layered trinkets, the colorful bookshelf, and the furniture mix. It effectively prevents this look from crossing the line into chaotic territory—we recommend leaning your artwork against the wall too.
Now that your walls are white, don't be afraid to experiment with color (not all Scandinavian homes are monochrome), but before you start making selections, be sure to choose shades within the same tonal family. In order to keep that minimalistic aesthetic favored by our European tastemakers, you need to restrain the palette a little.
Australian interior designer Shannon Fricke agrees. "Choose colors either side of your main color and work within tones of that color," she told MyDomaine. "For example, blue and green or orange and yellow always work well together. This approach creates a serene, calming interior."
Now that your walls are white, don't be afraid to experiment with color (not all Scandinavian homes are monochrome), but before you start making selections, be sure to choose shades within the same tonal family. In order to keep that minimalistic aesthetic favored by our European tastemakers, you need to restrain the palette a little.
Australian interior designer Shannon Fricke agrees. "Choose colors either side of your main color and work within tones of that color," she told MyDomaine. "For example, blue and green or orange and yellow always work well together. This approach creates a serene, calming interior."
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