Achieve Nordic-style rest.
Scandinavian interior design balances clean minimalism with just the right amount of texture and detail to create a clutter-free space without it feeling bare or cold. Scandinavian bedrooms emulate this idea with light wood furnishings in clean-lined silhouettes, neutral, nature-inspired color schemes, thick blankets, and comforting textures. Read below for a variety of Scandinavian bedroom ideas that will have you wanting to embrace all things hygge (cozy = happy).
Choose blond wood tones and solid wood furnishings to reflect Scandinavian design's use of natural materials. Look for Scandinavian oak furniture or furnishings made with other types of blond wood like pine, beech, or ash (which make up most of Nordic forests).
Create a uniform aesthetic in your bedroom with a set of furniture made of blond wood. Position a light wood bed frame against a central wall. Match it with a solid wood nightstand, and mirror the look with a blond wood dresser on an opposite wall. Extend blond wood tones to your decor with an art print set in a light wood frame.
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Build your bedroom around a Scandinavian-style bed and headboard. Look for simplistic designs with tapered or hairpin legs, a clean-lined square headboard, and carved wood details for a Scandi-inspired forest look. Aim for maximum comfort with an upholstered bed with a solid wood frame and rounded legs. The right bed should elevate your Scandinavian bedroom, contribute to an open, airy aesthetic, and most importantly, make you want to curl up and relax.
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Transport yourself to the Scandinavian wilderness with Scandinavian bedroom design ideas based on colors found in nature. Think stone grays, earthy browns, rich greens, watery blues, sandy beige, and sun-like metallics. Achieve the look with a navy blue headboard to resemble dark water, cream sheets to resemble sandy shores, and a green accent pillow to mirror forest foliage. Then sit back and relax, surrounded by the colors of nature.
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Although Scandinavian bedrooms prioritize earthy neutrals to create a relaxing, restful space, it doesn't mean color is out of the question. Keep walls neutral and look to colorful Scandinavian bedding to make a statement. Pastel pinks and blues are go-to colors in Scandi aesthetics, but any subtle shade will do. Start with white sheets for a neutral base before layering your bed with pastel colors that reflect your aesthetic. Introduce more color with a woven throw blanket and decorative pillow.
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Embrace bright interiors with this Scandinavian bedroom idea. Keep your space simple, refreshing, and light-reflecting with an "all-white" design in your Scandinavian bedroom. Start by covering your bed in crisp white sheets and bedding. Swap in pillow shams made of clean white linen. Opt for white bedroom furnishings like the dresser and nightstand pictured above. Illuminate your Scandi-sleeping space with a white table lamp in a mid-century modern silhouette. Want to create some visual dimension? Add warm layers with brown, gray, and black throw pillows or blankets and sprigs of winter greens.
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Pro Tip:
Get even more ideas for a Scandi-inspired white bedroom in our guide 9 White Bedroom Ideas.
The Scandinavian bedroom is all about creating balance between comforting textures and clutter-free surfaces. Add texture, introduce warm light, and keep floor and table space clear when you hang a Scandi-inspired pendant light or chandelier above your bed. Opt for the paper lantern-like design commonly found in Scandi interiors or go for a globe-style shade for a relaxed ambience.
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Complement nordic-style beds with faux fur throws, chunky knit blankets, and textured throw pillows to create a comforting space to enjoy morning coffees and relax at the end of each day. Warm up cold wood floors and make getting out of bed easier with a woven wool area rug. Add warmth to the walls with a boho wall hanging or tapestry with woven detailing.
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Be inspired by a high-contrast color scheme when you curate a black-and-white Scandinavian bedroom aesthetic. Start with shades of white and gray, then add smaller black accents to make the space pop. Complement white walls with white and gray bedding in textured patterns and smooth linens. Introduce cool contrasts with a pair of black wall sconces, a decorative tea kettle in a matte black finish, and decorative throw pillows with black-and-white designs. Tie the color scheme together by resting a black-and-white print on the nightstand.
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Use patterned furnishings to balance natural wood elements in your space. Lay out a striped area rug to mirror the grains of wood-panelled walls for a clean minimalist vibe. Hang a striped abstract print above the bed to create interest, and position a bench at the end of the bed with black-striped details on each side. Keep bedding neutral to emphasize the patterned pieces.
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Refresh blank wall space with artsy Scandinavian bedroom ideas. Hang abstract landscapes like the pair pictured above for a relaxed interpretation of nature. Or opt for Scandinavian wall art with slim outlines and a black-and-white color palette to add subtle interest without overwhelming the room. Make an impact while keeping things minimal with one large abstract print over the headboard or above a dresser.
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Want more Scandi inspiration? Check out these:
What Is Scandinavian Design?
5 Steps to a Scandinavian Dining Room
Scandinavian-Style Decorating: 11 Ways to Achieve the Look
Scandinavian Furniture Designs
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