Elevate your home with Scandinavian-inspired hues
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We also love how Scandinavian-neutral palettes have become a favorite to add a touch of glam to small, urban apartments.
Muted palettes, focusing on the minimalist approach make small spaces feel larger and peaceful.
By prioritizing the basics and functionality, Scandinavian principles make small apartments chic and cozy without making them look cluttered or colorful.
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Embracing minimalism
Minimalism lies at the heart of Scandinavian design. In small urban apartments, this translates into placing emphasis on essential furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes.
A neutral color palette helps keep the look clean while letting natural light do the magic.
Not only does this maximize functionality, but it also opens up the space and makes it feel airier. Makes even the tiniest apartment feel spacious!
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Utilizing natural light
Natural light plays a key role in Scandinavian design, especially in small urban apartments where space is at a premium.
Large windows sans heavy drapes allow sunlight to flood the room, accentuating neutral tones and creating warmth.
Mirrors can be strategically placed to reflect light around the apartment, further enhancing brightness and giving an illusion of more space.
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Incorporating textures
Incorporating different textures is the trick to adding depth to a Scandinavian-neutral palette, without introducing bold colors.
Soft textiles like woolen throws or linen cushions lend warmth and comfort to living spaces.
Wooden elements like flooring or furniture lend an organic touch that complements neutral tones but keeps things simple.
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Functional furniture choices
The importance of functional furniture cannot be stressed enough in making the most of limited space in small urban apartments.
Multi-purpose pieces such as foldable tables or storage beds provide practicality without compromising on style.
Neutral-colored furniture merges with walls, maintaining uniformity throughout the apartment while ensuring every piece performs its function well.
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Adding greenery for freshness
Adding a splash of greenery with indoor plants brings life to Scandinavian-neutral interiors without disturbing their calm aesthetic appeal.
Plants like succulents or ferns flourish indoors with little maintenance needs while adding air-freshening benefits too.
Keeping them around your apartment, strategically, adds visual interest. It breaks up monotony related to monochromatic schemes effectively.
Yet, it is subtle enough to not overpower the overall decor theme either way.