All about the Scandinavian loft

Knowing everything about such an unusual style as a Scandinavian loft is very important and useful. An appropriate interior design combined with a loft and Scandinavian style can be a real discovery, eliminating the need to follow the already boring traditional solutions. It is only necessary to carefully approach the choice of decorative elements, lighting, furniture and basic design solutions - then you will get a true "candy".

The term Scandinavian loft is still not completely settled. Even a number of professional designers believe that the combination of these motives in one style is contradictory and not very good. However, another point of view still prevails. Quite a few decorators manage to use a Scandinavian loft creatively, achieving an excellent effect. In the 1950s, the loft branched out into two streams, one with a traditional rough approach, and the other more cozy and comfortable (this is what became the basis for the Scandinavian loft).

Both approaches literally overlap. In the Scandinavian style and in the loft, there is equally a lot of free space, partitions are excluded, natural materials and pastel colors are used. The combination of these options was only a matter of time.

When they are combined, the composition is strictly organized, but at the same time warm and cozy. Characteristic features will be:

• wall decoration with light materials;
• use of wooden floors;
• visual zoning with wood wall panels;
• non-standard lighting devices;
• soft comfortable sofas;
• frameless armchairs;
• bright decorative inclusions.

When selecting materials, one should be guided not only by their naturalness, but also by their laconic appearance. The main structural elements are made of bricks and wood. The use of rough metal and exposed concrete is allowed in limited quantities. The reason is quite clear - it does not correspond to the softening notes of the Scandinavian approach. But you can add fabrics with a rough texture.

A loft-inspired corner can be created with unfinished red bricks and crisp white walls. Moderate use of glass allows the interior to be slightly modernized. It will also fit into the Scandinavian part of the composition.

Scandinavian loft-inspired interiors can include sofas and beds made from pallets. In addition to this furniture and frameless armchairs, various shelves and chairs of a creative type are often used. In many cases, an egg chair is also quite a logical solution. If a dining table is placed in the room, then it should have a heavy wooden tabletop. In any case, the pretentious shape of the furniture does not mean its low functionality - on the contrary, it is on the practical characteristics that increased attention will need to be paid.

Loft and Scandinavian style are equally "friendly" with panoramic windows that let in maximum light. If there is a shortage of natural lighting (for example, when windows go out to the shady side), you can use multi-track chandeliers, sconces and floor lamps of great height. Important: each luminaire has a specific role in the design of the space. And you need to think carefully about how its use will affect the entire composition.

Ceiling lights and spotlights will find their way into bedrooms and children's rooms. Wall lights are welcome in the guest area. Sometimes, with proper distribution, it is possible to get by with them alone - such a solution is almost optimal. Retro-style spotlights are used in kitchens. In hallways, the use of open wall lamps with incandescent lamps can be recommended.

Apartments in the Scandinavian style, as well as furnished in the spirit of a loft, are not associated with design elements. But even the most severe and strict people cannot do without decor. It is quite appropriate to dilute the compositions with bright vases or ceramic flower pots. In many cases, a panel becomes a good solution. Moreover, the Scandinavian loft is quite compatible with creative delights and extraordinary solutions.

Good ideas might include:

• equipment for the nursery behind a glass wall without windows;
• large open living room as the main area;
• allocation of a plot in the bedroom for a wardrobe;
• expanding the bathroom with only an opaque glass partition (this is a very bold decision);
• laying out the entire floor with polymer tiles;
• monochrome colors of all interiors (with identical or different colors in individual rooms).

• It is important to take a closer look at this solution. The spacious and bright room is very well received. The contrasting, rather dark floor will be a chic addition to the entire composition. A bluish rug with white inclusions is also quite appropriate. There are few people who would fundamentally reject such a composition.

• An alternative option is shown in this photo. Partly white, partly dark floor looks very elegant. A very large amount of light was deliberately added to the room, however, a dark brick wall in a niche is quite appropriate here.

In the next video, you will find an overview of interior design in the style of a Scandinavian loft.