Cover: Interior design of the Villa Indah Scandinavian in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta by Damar Interior (Source: arsitag.com)

The beauty and simplicity, with a clean appearance that is almost without ornament, is the focus of Scandinavian interior design. The function as a priority is juxtaposed with elegant aesthetics, to create a homey interior design with a classic, modern and stylish look . 

Although inspired by the nature and climate of Northern Europe, the Scandinavian style can still be applied in Indonesia. How do you apply the Scandinavian style to suit Indonesia's natural and tropical climate? Let's take a look at the charm of interior design of the Villa Indah scandinavian, which is full of warmth and inspiration!

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1. Blends with nature in the midst of white domination

Logs as a dining table and an Scandinavian-style open-plan space accent (Source: arsitag.com)

The charm of Scandinavian interior design lies in unity with nature. The presence of a large dining table from logs strengthens the union with nature, gives the impression of warmth, while giving color and a functional accent in space. The brown wood is a shade that gives comfort in the midst of all-white colors that dominate and illuminate the entire space.

2. Large windows play an important role as natural lighting

Large windows as a source of natural lighting. A distinctive feature of Scandinavian design that is functional and blends with nature (Source: arsitag.com)

Large windows also characterize Scandinavian style. The sunlight that enters freely becomes natural lighting that illuminates the entire space. Plus, the dominance of white on walls, ceilings and sofas that reflect sunlight, makes the Scandinavian interior look brighter, stylish , and strengthen the clean appearance that character is.

3. Simple and functional

The kitchen is white and brown, which is simple and elegant (Source: arsitag.com)

Scandinavian style characters that emphasize function are the determining factors for the shape, size, material, and color of furniture that is really needed. A simple display with fine lines accents reinforces a simple yet elegant Scandinavian style. Cleverly, Damar Interior managed to design a cool Scandinavian kitchen interior design, using only two neutral colors of white and brown wood, as the dominant colors. Wall clock with a simple but unique shape, adds to the impression of unification with nature in an elegant way.

4. Neutral colors and soft pastels

Villa Indah bedrooms are super cozy and stay healthy with natural lighting (Source: arsitag.com)

In addition to white, other neutral colors such as gray and cream, can be combined to create a Scandinavian-style interior, elegant, and full of warmth. Gray curtains symbolize the color of rocks that provide natural comfort. The bluish ash cushion cover is a soft pastel color that accents the Villa Indah bedroom.

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5. Significant visual effects

Unification of dark colors and soft pastel colors on furniture in Villa Indah's bedroom (Source: arsitag.com)

The presence of bright colors or dark colors juxtaposed with the dominant white color, provides a significant visual effect and makes space appear more dynamic. A set of wardrobes and a black painted dressing table look neat under the structural beams. The wooden veins of the cupboard look harmonious with the parquet floor which also displays the beauty of natural wood veins.

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6. Enchanting clean and simple lines

Fine lines that must exist because of the demands of the function of furniture and structure (Source: arsitag.com)

Clean and simple lines, especially on furniture, will strengthen the charm of Scandinavian interior design. Natural colors and textures become accessories that strengthen the Scandinavian style, simple but elegant.

Scandinavian bathroom with a little touch of color from a choice of granite colors and patterns (Source: arsitag.com)

The dominance of white and other colors that tend to be soft and pastel, make the room feel spacious. Fixtures for bathrooms such as bathtubs and toilets that are all white also give a clean impression. Granite floors and walls with motifs of fine lines and complementary interior plants reinforce the impression of being united with nature.

6. Functional accessories

Functional curved form of Villa Indah bathroom fixture (Source: arsitag.com)

Scandinavian concepts that emphasize function, make every element included in the design must be functional and on target. Although small and placed in the corner of the room, it must have a significant effect on the entire space. The toilet, sink, and curved mirror are in the middle of the lines that dominate the Villa Indah bathroom, becoming an accent that must exist because of its optimal function.

Monstera deliciosa and sirih gading, interior supplement plants that are easy to grow in tropical environments (Source: arsitag.com)

The shape and function of each element in Scandinavian interior design must be clear and optimal in function, providing comfort from the clean look of each fixture and furniture. The participation of natural elements such as wood, natural stone, and plants brings together outdoor and indoor elements that add to the homey impression .

So, actually it is not difficult to apply the Scandinavian concept to interior design in the tropics of Indonesia. Functional honesty elements will provide optimal comfort. This is the charm of Scandinavian interior design that is full of warmth.