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Modern Scandinavian homes are enviably relaxed and welcoming.
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Description of Scandinavian Modern - English
For many people, Scandinavian style conjures up images of pale blond wood and pared-down, clutter-free interiors. In reality, it's far from minimal. Modern Scandinavian homes are enviably relaxed and welcoming, filled with fixtures and objects that are practical, functional and beautiful.
The Elements
Wood
Wood has always played a starring role in Scandinavian design. Wooden floors are always preferred both in flats and houses and timber production is a major industry throughout Scandinavia.
Glass
First flowing, then frozen, the glass making process is reminiscent of the Scandinavian landscape. Decorative glassware is strategically placed around the home to catch the light. Advanced and refined, the magic of the handmade glass from this region is that each piece is always slightly different.
Textiles
The Scandinavians use textiles to bring warmth and interest to their interiors. Fabrics and rugs are a quick, colourful and inexpensive way of transforming a room.
Ceramics
The innovative glazes, colours and designs of modern Scandinavian ceramics means that they have few international competitors. Stack ability is a theme that several Scandinavian designers have returned to again and again, in glass, plastic and ceramics.
Metal
In Scandinavia metal has been transformed into decorative objects since the time of the Vikings. Indeed, Viking silver with its simple shapes and bold patterns has had a huge influence on modern Scandinavian metal ware.
Light The Nordic summer nights are warm and light, while the winter months are long and dark with only a few hours of weak sun every day. As a result, maximizing quality of light has been a preoccupation of many Scandinavian architects and designers.
When planning your typically Scandinavian bathroom all these elements should be kept in mind.
Many Finnish homes have their own sauna. More than just a hot room for cleansing the body, the sauna is used for relaxation and social gatherings with cold drinks close to hand.
Take the sauna experience one step further with the Nereus 3000 two person showering environment from Ideal-Standard. This is as good as it gets! Depending on the model you choose you'll be able to experience steam, chroma therapy and even aromatherapy either on your own or with your partner.
Or perhaps you'd prefer your own whirlpool with Ideal-Standards Yin Yang Bath. With two independent hydro massage systems one soft, gentle and relaxing, the other hard and invigorating this bath is the ultimate in luxury.
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