{"id":409004158,"date":"2018-05-08T15:01:11","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T20:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409004158"},"modified":"2020-03-31T20:10:46","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T01:10:46","slug":"scandi-chic-vintage-decorating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/scandi-chic-vintage-decorating\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004422\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Lagom&#8221; is a Swedish word meaning &#8220;just the right amount&#8221;. This word sums up Scandi-Chic design. If you are in need of a fresh look for your apartment or house, this is definitely a style to check out. It&#8217;s got just the right amount of everything: a minimalist look without being stark and sterile; white-washed simplicity without feeling cold. Here&#8217;s your guide to pulling off this balancing act.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scandinavian_Design_Elements\"><\/span>Scandinavian Design Elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911d512ce0b\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911d512ce0b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/scandi-chic-vintage-decorating\/#Scandinavian_Design_Elements\" title=\"Scandinavian Design Elements\">Scandinavian Design Elements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/scandi-chic-vintage-decorating\/#Minimialism\" title=\"Minimialism\">Minimialism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/scandi-chic-vintage-decorating\/#White_and_Neutral_Pastel\" title=\"White and Neutral Pastel\">White and Neutral Pastel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/scandi-chic-vintage-decorating\/#Functional_Design\" title=\"Functional Design\">Functional Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/scandi-chic-vintage-decorating\/#Bring_On_The_Sophistication\" title=\"Bring On The Sophistication\">Bring On The Sophistication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/scandi-chic-vintage-decorating\/#Vintage_Love\" title=\"Vintage Love\">Vintage Love<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Here are the essential elements of this style.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimialism\"><\/span>Minimialism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004326\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004326\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004423\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" width=\"750\" height=\"1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-1-375x500.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoist.com\/2015-05-15\/scandinavian-bedroom-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decoist.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Free your spaces of any unneccessary clutter. The only furniture and decor you have in the room needs to be there for a reason. We&#8217;re talking no frills!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_and_Neutral_Pastel\"><\/span>White and Neutral Pastel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004327\" style=\"width: 863px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004327\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004424\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-2.jpg 853w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-2-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-2-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/christinagreve.com\/design-creative-workspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">christinagreve.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>White, white, white&#8230; that&#8217;s the name of this game. Eighty percent of each space should be white or neutral pastels like pale pink or tan. Darker colors are used to balance out all of the snow-like appearance. Monochrome blacks or mohogany brown are popular choices for dark accents. For example, white room might be balanced out with a set of mod chairs in solid, matte black.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functional_Design\"><\/span>Functional Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004328\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004328\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004425\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" width=\"564\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-3.jpg 564w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-3-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/340584790559998298\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pinterest.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a student of interior decorating to understand the idea of &#8220;functional design&#8221;. Basically, it just means design that serves a purpose. This goes back to minimialism. If it isn&#8217;t in the room for a reason, than get rid of it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bring_On_The_Sophistication\"><\/span>Bring On The Sophistication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004426\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Scandinavian-Chic design goes beyond traditional Scandinavian design. On top of rustic, simple design elements of a ski cottage in the Alps, we add in touches of sophisticated charm. For example, a traditional Scandi design might feature a room with a bright white couch, white walls, and a dark, rustic coffee table. The chic part comes in when we add in an elegant silver or gold lamp &#8212; or other <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-projects-thrift-store\/\">DIY, vintage-inspired piece<\/a>. Don&#8217;t be afraid of a little modern sparkle and shine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vintage_Love\"><\/span>Vintage Love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004329\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004329\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004427\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Guide To Scandi-Chic Vintage Decorating\" width=\"500\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-ultimate-guide-to-scandi-chic-vintage-decorating-5-374x500.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/265571709261457117\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pinterest.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/how-to-thrift-store-shop\/\">Second hand items<\/a> that work well with this design style include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mod furniture<\/li>\n<li>Simple square or rectangular wooden benches and stools<\/li>\n<li>Neutral toned throw rugs<\/li>\n<li>White fabric &#8212; use for covering throw pillows or re-upholstering chairs or bar stools<\/li>\n<li>Mirrors<\/li>\n<li>Non-techy items such as old fashioned candlestick holders, hardcover books, and reading lamps<\/li>\n<li>Wooden crates<\/li>\n<li>Minimalist picture frames<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What do you think of this style? Do you love it or hate it? Leave your vote below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Lagom&#8221; is a Swedish word meaning &#8220;just the right amount&#8221;. This word sums up Scandi-Chic design. If you are in need of a fresh look for your apartment or house, this is definitely a style to check out. 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