8 Secrets of a Swedish designer to create a welcoming environment

Currently, the simple, the basic and the comfortable have dominated trends when it comes to decorating an environment. This line of design and decoration marks the Scandinavian style, and the best example we know is the Swedish furniture store IKEA.

We decided to research a little more about some basic rules when decorating interior spaces. For this, we studied some advice from designer Pella Hedeby, who works at IKEA. She is very well known and always offers great decorating tips.

Before starting to decorate a room, be clear about the proportions and always think about functionality. With less stuff it’s much easier maintain order and free space indoors. This also makes the house feel larger and more comfortable.

Try to give preference to flat and multifunctional furniture. For example, a table next to the bed can also be used as a place to sit. It is important to know how to create a feeling of harmony and comfort so that a person feels really good in a certain place.

Try to make the most of the natural light in the room. When choosing lamps and the amount of light, remember that these decisions greatly affect the perception of the environment and always use functional lighting. Install dimmers for light bulbs in the hallway and dining room.

To make your home comfortable and elegant, also plan the way you will store your things. For example, a wall shelf in the bathroom, like the one in the picture, gives a very refined touch to the room. The decorative elements made with natural material and different textures help to make the interior much more stylish.

In addition, the bathroom can be decorated with accessories of different colors, even the darkest ones. They also add a touch of comfort and style. The important thing is to choose the color well. A good option is to create a completely white environment, which is therefore wider, and complement it with colored details and/or in dark tones.

A relaxed atmosphere and a Scandinavian and minimalist style can be achieved with a good choice of furniture, textures and details. Choose natural materials such as beautiful ceramics, linen and wool🇧🇷 Also, pay attention to wood and stone objects: they are resistant and age with style.

Don’t be afraid to use light and muted colors: they help create a sense of peace and tranquility. Gray, green and brown tones in a suitable context can be great choices. This color palette also includes black, mainly to create contrast. The different shades of white, gray and other natural colors are able to create a sense of harmony in interior design.

For the style of your home to be truly unique, complement the basic objects with unusual details. For example, use marble for luxury and elegance. If you want, paint stools a different color, or wash some fabrics to give them a more wrinkled look, especially on the bedspread used on the bed or on a cloth over the sofa.

To store things that do not necessarily match the interior of your home, use closed spaces. Leave closets and dressers ‘free’. If you want, paint them the same shade as the wall. Instead of leaving small decorative objects scattered throughout the house, leave them all together, or create an interesting composition.

Color can easily change the perception of an environment. The greatest effect is achieved when painting the walls. Furniture and paintings are perceived in very different ways. Some furniture, such as a bookcase or a table, combined with the tone of the walls, can completely change the perception of an interior space.

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