Mention Scandinavian design and these usual elements come to mind – Brightness and airiness, clean lines and earthy, neutral tones. But some home owners are updating the look, by throwing in unexpected details from splashes of bold colour, to edgy looking furniture and fixtures such as tiling and lighting. Some even mashed up the styles, introducing touches that are more reminiscent of a cafe or the raw industrial theme, that pop up throughout the house.
Check out these ten homes that deviate from the typical Scandinavian look, yet still remain quintessentially so at its core.
1. The look of this home may be simple but this love nest is filled with warmth and cosiness; evident from the quirky decorative items and framed personal moments that hold dear to the homeowners.
Interior Designer: Unity Interior
Location: Sengkang (HDB)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $40,000
2. At first glance, this house looks simple and elegant in its clean lines, and black and white tones. Then interesting details catch your eye, such as the zig-zag motifs that runs through the walls and floors of this home, and the black and white doors in the bedroom and wardrobe that is a throwback to the colonial era.
Interior Designer: The Association
Location: Hougang
3. Dressed in tonals of woody shades, the communal spaces in an open layout like this creates an inviting vibe. You can never go wrong with pops of red to add a sensual touch to a home.
Interior Designer: Architology Interiors
Location: Cuscaden Walk
4. Its grey flooring and brick walls lend a touch of the industrial to this Scandinavian home. The look, however, is given a quirky twist, through the numerous toys and Star Wars posters that takes focal point in the living room.
Interior Designer: Z L Construction
Location: Upper Boon Keng (HDB)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $41,000
5. The classic Scandinavian look is given an update through interesting furniture pieces and a gorgeous bookshelf that is clearly the centre of attention in the living room. One can imagine spending many dreamy afternoons here.
Interior Designer: Zidane Design Associates
Location: Loyang (condo)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $50,000
6. While keeping the light pastel colour palette, this 4-room condominium updated the Scandinavian look with lots of woody interior and classic country-style furnishings.
Interior Designer: Space Define
Location: Depot Road (condo)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $55,000
7. Clean and simple lines dominate the look, with wood panels and sliding doors to zone out spaces on a long rectangular hallway.
Interior Designer: Unity Interior
Location: Serangoon Gardens (condo)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $30,000
8. It is not easy to keep your decor options simple when you have this amount of space at home. Yet, this home quietly delivered an artisanal flair by choosing to accentuate certain parts of the house with a red-brick wall and let their quirky and vintage accessories ramp up the chic quotient.
Interior Designer: The Association
Location: Haig Road (condo)
9. Inject a funky vibe at home with splashes of bright-coloured accessories. Just remember to keep the furnishing minimal and simple.
Interior Designer: The Association
Location: Bedok South (HDB)
10. Tilting towards the eclectic side without being overboard, there is an element of surprise at every corner of the house with varying tile patterns, textures and pops of colours used.
Interior Designer: 2Form Interior Design
Location: Gangsa Road (HDB)
Cost of renovation for entire house: $80,000
