Scandinavians are famous for their cheerful yet practical designs. But most furniture fans tend to stop at mid-century modern, which is now ubiquitous thanks to big box stores like West Elm and CB2.

The charm of Scandinavian house design lies in its understated elegance, simplicity, and functionality. It's an intentional design language that is inspired by natural elements and pays tribute to the ...

Scandinavian interior design has been inspiring its fans for decades. The region's iconic midcentury modern furniture, cool lighting, practical living spaces, and pretty patterns for textiles and ...

It’s almost taken for granted in the United States that Scandinavian design is just better. Simple, functional, and minimalist, Scandinavian furniture, housewares, decorations, and even toys have ...

Scandinavia is home to one of the most popular design aesthetics for interiors. During the 20th Century, Scandi countries — Denmark, Norway, and Sweden — launched hit after hit of beautifully simple ...

“When you’re in love, you don’t see the bad things,” Andreas Ullenius says. Ullenius is calling from Skarpö, an island of about 250 residents in the Stockholm archipelago, to talk about the ...

Textile designer Cathy Nordström has a plan. ‘I’m working on my fellow Swedes to encourage them to incorporate more color and pattern,’ she confesses to Jennifer Morgan. ‘I think it’s going well; we ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Shaw is a NY–based writer covering architecture, art and design. The “Swedish Grace” movement may not be a household name, ...

Americans value practicality, independence, and the idea of home as a place of comfort and purpose. These principles align closely with the foundations of Scandinavian design, which emphasizes ...

An Uptown Victorian gem that features 3,800 square feet of space and an abundance of floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows is home to native New Orleanian Victoria Lane and her Swedish-born husband, ...