How to Create the Perfect Scandi Dining Room
Simple. Functional. Beautiful. Those are the core elements of the minimalist Scandinavian design that have taken the interior world by storm, with people falling head over heels for this clean and cosy aesthetic. In this article, we will talk through the steps of creating a stunning Scandinavian dining area, complete with a Scandi-style dining table and all the stylish trimmings.
1. Start with a mood-board
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a professional interior designer or it’s your first time creating a dining room, a mood-board is a great way to start your planning. In fact, by creating a Scandi dining room mood-board, you give your decorating a sense of guidance, allowing you to stay true to your original vision. A mood-board can also act as a decisive decision-making tool. Can’t decide between a round Scandi dining table and a square one? Take a look at the original vision on your mood-board.
2. Think about colours and textures
With your mood-board sorted and your vision set, it’s time to think about the colours and textures that will bring your Scandi dining room together. When it comes to choosing a colour scheme, you’ll want to prioritise calming shades that will help create that peaceful Scandi dining room aesthetic you’re looking for. We’re talking about the likes of clean white tones, cool greys and blues, and warm earthy tones.
For those who want to pair their Scandi dining table and chairs with the tranquillity of nature, we’d recommend a sage green. Try painting the bottom half of the wall in this sage green, as it will ground the Scandi dining room and bring an overall soothing element to the scheme. You can then use a soft white paint for the top half of the wall, accentuating the height of the ceiling and making the sage green stand out.
And let’s not forget about the textures! Adding a few scatter cushions to your Scandi dining chairs is an easy way to contrast materials, with the soft fabric of the cushion combining well with the natural wood of the furniture. Simple!
3. Discover your ideal Scandi dining table set
While the ideal Scandi dining room is all about the natural wood table, there's still plenty of choice when it comes to shape, size and style.
Cade
Our Cade dining set ticks the boxes for your Scandi dining area, with its stylishly simple design & natural finish.
Filip
There’s also the Filip dining set that combines Scandi dining chairs and a bench for a slightly different aesthetic.
Delanna
If you’re re-decorating a small dining room, then you’ll need a round Scandi dining table, such as our Delanna dining set.
4. Add accent pieces to finish
With the colour scheme chosen and your favourite Scandi dining set picked out, it’s just about adding those final flourishes that will really make your Scandi dining room shine.
And for both practical and aesthetic purposes, you can’t go wrong with a sideboard. These handy storage units can be easily co-ordinate with your Scandi dining table and chairs (remember those core elements!), while also providing a convenient place to store away crockery, cutlery, and all the other essentials of hosting a dinner party!
If you’ve got the space to spare, consider adding an accent chair to the Scandi dining area too. Just keep to your colour scheme and find a snug corner to place this extra seating in your Scandi dining room, making the space multi-functional!
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And there you have it, four simple steps to create the perfect Scandi dining room! If you want to start searching for a Scandinavian dining set to match your style, browse our dining room furniture collection. You can also head to our inspiration page for more interior advice and guidance.
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