Painted Rug in the Living RoomTo achieve a traditional Scandinavian look, floors should be light coloured too. Many floors are painted with a design that looks like a rug. It is easy enough to do and very effective.
Leave wooden floorboards a pale natural colour. Draw a line about 10 inches in from each of the walls, as if it was the edge of a carpet or rug. Paint inside the lines with a pale cream paint. When it is dry, go for those pale colours again and create a deep border of diamond or chevron shapes.
A stencil really is easier than trying to draw it with a pencil and ruler. The finished painted rug will be more effective if the design is regular and neat! Choose either walls or floor for stencilling. A painted rug and stencilled walls could be be too much in one room. For a more modern look, treat the floorboards with a light stain and then varnish to create a warm glow.
Scandinavian Lighting is very important in Scandinavia because of the long dark winters. Small chandeliers in wrought iron or a more reflective metal with holders for real candles can be a stunning addition to the living room.
Other options include :
Scandinavian Ideas for the Living Room FurnitureGo for clean lines like a sofa with a wooden frame and fitted cushions in charcoal or blue checks. Look for elegant wooden tables, again in a light wood. Wooden window shutters would be effective, or floaty white light curtains hanging from a wooden pole and drifting to the floor.
Experiment with the pale colours and keep everything simple and light to acheive this look.
Leave wooden floorboards a pale natural colour. Draw a line about 10 inches in from each of the walls, as if it was the edge of a carpet or rug. Paint inside the lines with a pale cream paint. When it is dry, go for those pale colours again and create a deep border of diamond or chevron shapes.
A stencil really is easier than trying to draw it with a pencil and ruler. The finished painted rug will be more effective if the design is regular and neat! Choose either walls or floor for stencilling. A painted rug and stencilled walls could be be too much in one room. For a more modern look, treat the floorboards with a light stain and then varnish to create a warm glow.
Scandinavian Lighting is very important in Scandinavia because of the long dark winters. Small chandeliers in wrought iron or a more reflective metal with holders for real candles can be a stunning addition to the living room.
Other options include :
- wall lights with mirrored backs
- silver or brass candlesticks
- lamps with wooden or metal bases
Scandinavian Ideas for the Living Room FurnitureGo for clean lines like a sofa with a wooden frame and fitted cushions in charcoal or blue checks. Look for elegant wooden tables, again in a light wood. Wooden window shutters would be effective, or floaty white light curtains hanging from a wooden pole and drifting to the floor.
Experiment with the pale colours and keep everything simple and light to acheive this look.