How to create a stylish Scandinavian Christmas at homeIn
this style may seem far away from us and can be difficult to create in our own environment, the opposite is true. Using natural materials, candles, tiny knits and faux fur, we can transform our classic Christmas decorations into something completely different and original.
Get inspired by the following tips from the experts on how to inject Scandinavian style into your home:
1. The essence of the decoration is the natural materials from which the decorations are made – wood and paper. Let traditional Scandinavian Christmas motifs of reindeer, stars and hearts into your home. Incorporate them into green garlands, pine cones and conifer branches.
2. The base colour is white, which can be complemented with natural wood. White should only be combined with one colour, e.g. red, light blue or black.
3. Avoid being too neutral and complement everything with the colours of Christmas stockings, gift bags and paper Christmas balls and stars.
4. Don\’t forget Advent calendars, which are very popular in Scandinavia. Especially the large ones for children and adults, in which you can place small gifts – toys, chocolates, beauty products.
5. Wrap presents in neutral brown or black and white paper and tie with elegant ribbon.
6. Complete the decoration with candles or twinkling lights in white. Light up your tables, shelves and mantelpieces and decorate them with green branches to make long winter evenings more pleasant.
7. Add plenty of blankets, furs and throws to the cool Nordic style. This will make the interior cosier and you\’ll always have a blanket on hand to keep you and your loved ones warm when you come in from a walk.
8. Scandinavian style emphasises ecology and can even do without a tree from the forest. You can also replace it with a potted tree and replant it in the ground after Christmas or an artificial tree. You also don\’t have to avoid a tree that is completely unadorned.