{"id":17257,"date":"2021-06-17T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=17257"},"modified":"2025-07-07T09:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:20:18","slug":"the-staying-power-of-scandinavian-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/the-staying-power-of-scandinavian-design\/","title":{"rendered":"The Staying Power of Scandinavian Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scandinavian design has staying power. How? Why? Is it the look? Or is it the feeling we get from it? What goes into Scandinavian design that keeps it a sought after design style for homes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Scandinavian design?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scandinavian design embraces a minimal, simple, uncluttered look that lets in light and celebrates nature. More than just a look, Scandinavian style aims to create balance within the household environment. It promotes the idea that to live well, just live simply with quality items that are made to last and with no excess necessary. You\u2019ll find light and natural materials used in Scandinavian design with many open spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Manhasset Leg Dining Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Scandinavian Design Origins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scandinavian design emerged in the northern European countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark (known as Scandinavia). The winters are long and dark there, contributing to Scandinavian design craving lots of light and incorporating nature within the design.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Milo Mid Century Modern Dining Chair<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

After WWII, design ideas began to spread that combined beauty and function in products for the home. These ideas and products were available to all, not just the elite. The new design for furniture and home d\u00e9cor was one that valued high function, attractiveness and simple forms. Decorative and frilly were out, replaced by useful, simple, well-made pieces that could be kept in homes for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Genesis Round End Table with Shelf<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Scandinavian Design’s Friendship with Mid-century Modern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scandinavian design was spreading full force during the 1950s, while mid-century modern design <\/a>was also taking shape. It\u2019s understandable that the two styles would be friends, considering their shared traits of simplicity, durability, and function. Mid-century <\/a>design likes an uncluttered space just as much as Scandinavian design and embraces the natural looks while adding a little spunk with interesting curves and geometrics. Contemporary style<\/a> furniture’s use of clean lines makes it a good fit for Scandinavian style rooms too. One of the differences between Scandinavian design and mid century modern is Scandinavian design\u2019s love for light and white colors. Mid-century modern <\/a>tends to lean more toward darker colors and less light.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Vienna Sofa Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Amish Furniture and Scandinavian Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amish furniture mirrors some of the characteristics that Scandinavian design is loved for. Functionality is one of them, and wood furniture that\u2019s strong and simple offers unbeatable function and durability, especially being crafted by skilled Amish woodworkers who add unique features to their furniture. Wood offers a natural look, offering unique grain patterns and textures that contribute easily to an attractive presentation and durability you can count on.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Hazelton Bookcase with Optional Doors<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

That Natural Scandinavian Design High<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the strongest components for Scandinavian design\u2019s staying power is the way a balanced Scandinavian design in a room can make us feel. The absence of clutter is something everyone can love and a clean-looking open space creates a cozy, content feeling at first sight. This feeling that comes from Scandinavian design is referred to as “hygge” in Danish\u2014a natural, minimal look for home. Scandinavian design is so simple and uncluttered it is often described as having a calming effect. It\u2019s full of warmth. It\u2019s simple, but not cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Winston Chair<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Scandinavian Design Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scandinavian design likes to work with neutral colors making them more adaptable as designs change over the years. It\u2019s easy to add pops of color in with neutral ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characteristics of Scandinavian Design <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Characteristics of Scandinavian design that contribute to it\u2019s staying power include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n