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Nordic Living

Inspired from northern Europe, Nordic Living is about minimal design mixed with function and clean lines. Blonde timbers add warmth to rooms while sheers with black rods create an understated elegance.

  • Master Suite Master Suite
  • Ensuite Ensuite
  • Theatre Theatre
  • Kitchen Kitchen
  • Entry Entry

Art

Choose simple yet striking artwork. Black frames will provide the perfect contrast and provide a link with the curtain rods, tying the bedroom together.

Walls

Keep your bedroom walls light and bright for a true Nordic look, add the finer details through wallpapers, artwork and your furnishings.
Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

Wallpaper

Enhance your walls with a natural weave or grasscloth wallpaper, it’s a great way to introduce an additional texture to create a relaxed contemporary feel.
Phillip Jeffries, Natural Panache, 3292

Window

Highlight Windows are the perfect way to add natural light into your bedroom, centred over your bed with a tree outlook and you have the perfect canvas.

Bedhead

Headboards add further texture and create elegance, don’t be afraid to get one custom made where you can choose your preferred fabric and style.

Furniture

Nordic and Scandinavian furniture encompasses modern mid-century pieces which are often in blonde timbers. Replica pieces are a great way to create the look without costing a fortune.

Linen

Add multiple textures to create a cosy layered effect, use throw rugs and assorted cushions to create a snug and inviting bedroom.

Flooring

Loop pile carpets add a luxurious touch whilst remaining soft underfoot. Apply lighter colours to the main carpeted areas and be creative when it comes to rugs, different shapes and textures can transform your overall look.
Carpet: Victoria Carpets, Bay of Islands, Ocean, 502536
Rug: Marigold

Furniture

Create luxury in your bedroom by adding a chair and side table, not only does it allow a functional place to retreat, but also creates a delightful ambience to your bedroom.
Replica Hans Wegner Round Chair

Window Furnishings

Sheers allow soft light to filter through any room creating a calm freshness, whilst black rods allow a striking contrast between the fabric and the walls.
Mokum, Envoy Linen, Pegasus

Master Suite

  • Art

    Choose simple yet striking artwork. Black frames will provide the perfect contrast and provide a link with the curtain rods, tying the bedroom together.

    Art

  • Walls

    Keep your bedroom walls light and bright for a true Nordic look, add the finer details through wallpapers, artwork and your furnishings.
    Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

    Walls

  • Wallpaper

    Enhance your walls with a natural weave or grasscloth wallpaper, it’s a great way to introduce an additional texture to create a relaxed contemporary feel.
    Phillip Jeffries, Natural Panache, 3292

    Wallpaper

  • Window

    Highlight Windows are the perfect way to add natural light into your bedroom, centred over your bed with a tree outlook and you have the perfect canvas.

    Window

  • Bedhead

    Headboards add further texture and create elegance, don’t be afraid to get one custom made where you can choose your preferred fabric and style.

    Bedhead

  • Furniture

    Nordic and Scandinavian furniture encompasses modern mid-century pieces which are often in blonde timbers. Replica pieces are a great way to create the look without costing a fortune.

    Furniture

  • Linen

    Add multiple textures to create a cosy layered effect, use throw rugs and assorted cushions to create a snug and inviting bedroom.

    Linen

  • Flooring

    Loop pile carpets add a luxurious touch whilst remaining soft underfoot. Apply lighter colours to the main carpeted areas and be creative when it comes to rugs, different shapes and textures can transform your overall look.
    Carpet: Victoria Carpets, Bay of Islands, Ocean, 502536
    Rug: Marigold

    Flooring

  • Furniture

    Create luxury in your bedroom by adding a chair and side table, not only does it allow a functional place to retreat, but also creates a delightful ambience to your bedroom.
    Replica Hans Wegner Round Chair

    Furniture

  • Window Furnishings

    Sheers allow soft light to filter through any room creating a calm freshness, whilst black rods allow a striking contrast between the fabric and the walls.
    Mokum, Envoy Linen, Pegasus

    Window Furnishings

Walls

White tones are perfect for a fresh Nordic inspired look, if you want to add a little more depth opt for warm grey tones.
Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

Window Furnishings

Timber venetian blinds or plantation shutters are perfect for any ensuite, use bright whites for a fresh look.

Tiles

Keep tiles simple with minimal patterns to allow accessories to take pride of place in your ensuite.
Tiles: Brooklyn White Wash, 49302, 300x600
Grout: Misty Grey, 241

Basin

Square or rectangle porcelain countertop basins add a polished contemporary look.
Raymor, Amethyst Medium Countertop Basin

Vanity

Mix up your laminate benchtop and joinery with soft pale neutrals and greys for a crisp Nordic feel.

Handles

Handles are a small feature that can make a big impact in expressing your individual style. Subtle matt chrome creates a clean fresh look.
Hafele, 241mm Matt Brushed Chrome, 112.60.945

Open Shelving

Feature shelving is not only practical for storage it is also a great way to add a splash of colour with towels or ornaments.

Flooring

Using matching floor and wall tiles in your ensuite creates a contemporary look.
Tiles: 300x600 Brooklyn White Wash 49302
Grout: Misty Grey 241

Ensuite

  • Walls

    White tones are perfect for a fresh Nordic inspired look, if you want to add a little more depth opt for warm grey tones.
    Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

    Walls

  • Window Furnishings

    Timber venetian blinds or plantation shutters are perfect for any ensuite, use bright whites for a fresh look.

    Window Furnishings

  • Tiles

    Keep tiles simple with minimal patterns to allow accessories to take pride of place in your ensuite.
    Tiles: Brooklyn White Wash, 49302, 300x600
    Grout: Misty Grey, 241

    Tiles

  • Basin

    Square or rectangle porcelain countertop basins add a polished contemporary look.
    Raymor, Amethyst Medium Countertop Basin

    Basin

  • Vanity

    Mix up your laminate benchtop and joinery with soft pale neutrals and greys for a crisp Nordic feel.

    Vanity

  • Handles

    Handles are a small feature that can make a big impact in expressing your individual style. Subtle matt chrome creates a clean fresh look.
    Hafele, 241mm Matt Brushed Chrome, 112.60.945

    Handles

  • Open Shelving

    Feature shelving is not only practical for storage it is also a great way to add a splash of colour with towels or ornaments.

    Open Shelving

  • Flooring

    Using matching floor and wall tiles in your ensuite creates a contemporary look.
    Tiles: 300x600 Brooklyn White Wash 49302
    Grout: Misty Grey 241

    Flooring

Window Furnishings

Sheers allow soft light to filter through any room creating a calm freshness, whilst black rods allow a striking contrast between the fabric and the walls.
Mokum Pegasus Envoy Linen

Walls

Add personality to any room with a feature colour. Warm shades of grey and soft latte tones will add the perfect balance of elegance and warmth.

Art

Choose simple yet striking artwork. Black frames will provide the perfect contrast and tie the entire room together.

Sofa

Comfortable upholstered sofas create a relaxed and inviting space, opt for timber legs to enhance your Nordic Living look.

Flooring

Loop pile carpets add a luxurious touch whilst remaining soft underfoot. Apply lighter colours to the main carpeted areas and introduce a small bold circular rug for more impact.
Victoria Carpets, Bay of Islands, Ocean, 502536

Coffee Table

Ottomans are a great alternative to a traditional coffee table, not only can they be used as a table but you’re actually encouraged to rest your feet on them.

Furniture

Nordic and Scandinavian furniture encompasses modern mid-century pieces which are often in blonde timbers. Replica pieces are a great way to create the look without costing a fortune

Feature Lighting

Floor lamps are an affordable way to decorate and introduce a sophisticated ambience to any room. Use a light coloured shade to keep your room light and bright.

Theatre

  • Window Furnishings

    Sheers allow soft light to filter through any room creating a calm freshness, whilst black rods allow a striking contrast between the fabric and the walls.
    Mokum Pegasus Envoy Linen

    Window Furnishings

  • Walls

    Add personality to any room with a feature colour. Warm shades of grey and soft latte tones will add the perfect balance of elegance and warmth.

    Walls

  • Art

    Choose simple yet striking artwork. Black frames will provide the perfect contrast and tie the entire room together.

    Art

  • Sofa

    Comfortable upholstered sofas create a relaxed and inviting space, opt for timber legs to enhance your Nordic Living look.

    Sofa

  • Flooring

    Loop pile carpets add a luxurious touch whilst remaining soft underfoot. Apply lighter colours to the main carpeted areas and introduce a small bold circular rug for more impact.
    Victoria Carpets, Bay of Islands, Ocean, 502536

    Flooring

  • Coffee Table

    Ottomans are a great alternative to a traditional coffee table, not only can they be used as a table but you’re actually encouraged to rest your feet on them.

    Coffee Table

  • Furniture

    Nordic and Scandinavian furniture encompasses modern mid-century pieces which are often in blonde timbers. Replica pieces are a great way to create the look without costing a fortune

    Furniture

  • Feature Lighting

    Floor lamps are an affordable way to decorate and introduce a sophisticated ambience to any room. Use a light coloured shade to keep your room light and bright.

    Feature Lighting

Walls

Keep your walls light and bright for a true Nordic look, if you want more depth opt for pale shades of warm greys.
Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

Cabinetry

Selecting a contrasting laminate for your overhead cupboards will bring depth to your kitchen, while open shelving will provide the perfect spot to showcase collectables.

Feature Walls

Enhance your design with a feature wall, play with soft hues to keep a contemporary Nordic look.
Dulux Calf Skin P14B3

Feature Lighting

Use an open black pendant light to add contrast to this light and bright scheme.
Mica Lighting, Allegra Pendant Light, UG-UP1001-BLK-LRG

Splashback

Glass splashbacks create a contemporary clean look, by choosing a neutral coloured splashback your kitchen accessories will take pride of place.
Starfire Glass

Furniture

Nordic and Scandinavian furniture encompasses modern mid-century pieces which are often in blonde timbers. Add a personal touch by selecting the chair upholstery.

Flooring

Blonde, grey wash and recycled look timber floorboards are all great choices when it comes to achieving the Nordic look in your home.
Pallazo, Limed Grey Oak Matt, QSW1345

Kitchen

  • Walls

    Keep your walls light and bright for a true Nordic look, if you want more depth opt for pale shades of warm greys.
    Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

    Walls

  • Cabinetry

    Selecting a contrasting laminate for your overhead cupboards will bring depth to your kitchen, while open shelving will provide the perfect spot to showcase collectables.

    Cabinetry

  • Feature Walls

    Enhance your design with a feature wall, play with soft hues to keep a contemporary Nordic look.
    Dulux Calf Skin P14B3

    Feature Walls

  • Feature Lighting

    Use an open black pendant light to add contrast to this light and bright scheme.
    Mica Lighting, Allegra Pendant Light, UG-UP1001-BLK-LRG

    Feature Lighting

  • Splashback

    Glass splashbacks create a contemporary clean look, by choosing a neutral coloured splashback your kitchen accessories will take pride of place.
    Starfire Glass

    Splashback

  • Furniture

    Nordic and Scandinavian furniture encompasses modern mid-century pieces which are often in blonde timbers. Add a personal touch by selecting the chair upholstery.

    Furniture

  • Flooring

    Blonde, grey wash and recycled look timber floorboards are all great choices when it comes to achieving the Nordic look in your home.
    Pallazo, Limed Grey Oak Matt, QSW1345

    Flooring

Walls

Keep your walls light and bright for a true Nordic look, if you want more depth opt for pale shades of warm grey.
Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

Feature Walls

Enhance your design with a feature wall, play with soft colours to keep a contemporary Nordic look.
Dulux Calf Skin P14B3

Art

Choose simple yet striking artwork. Black frames will provide the perfect contrast and link the hall to the rest of the house.

Feature Lighting

Add wall lights to your entrance hall to create an elegant ambience.
ISM Objects, HD2 Wall Lamp, Black

Mirror

Mirrors are not only practical and decorative, but also reflect light, helping create an illusion of space if you have a narrow entry hallway.

Wallpaper

Enhance your walls with a natural weave or grasscloth wallpaper, it's a great way to make a big impact upon entry and adds additional texture to create a relaxed and contempory feel.
Phillip Jeffries, Natural Panache, 3292

Flooring

Blonde, grey wash and recycled look timber floorboards are all great choices when it comes to achieving the Nordic Living interior in your own home.
Pallazo, Limed Grey Oak Matt, QSW1345

Accessories

Sculptural pieces can be a nice alternative to traditional framed artwork, introduce sculptural wall art to create a point of difference.

Entry

  • Walls

    Keep your walls light and bright for a true Nordic look, if you want more depth opt for pale shades of warm grey.
    Dulux Mt Aspiring PN2B1

    Walls

  • Feature Walls

    Enhance your design with a feature wall, play with soft colours to keep a contemporary Nordic look.
    Dulux Calf Skin P14B3

    Feature Walls

  • Art

    Choose simple yet striking artwork. Black frames will provide the perfect contrast and link the hall to the rest of the house.

    Art

  • Feature Lighting

    Add wall lights to your entrance hall to create an elegant ambience.
    ISM Objects, HD2 Wall Lamp, Black

    Feature Lighting

  • Mirror

    Mirrors are not only practical and decorative, but also reflect light, helping create an illusion of space if you have a narrow entry hallway.

    Mirror

  • Wallpaper

    Enhance your walls with a natural weave or grasscloth wallpaper, it's a great way to make a big impact upon entry and adds additional texture to create a relaxed and contempory feel.
    Phillip Jeffries, Natural Panache, 3292

    Wallpaper

  • Flooring

    Blonde, grey wash and recycled look timber floorboards are all great choices when it comes to achieving the Nordic Living interior in your own home.
    Pallazo, Limed Grey Oak Matt, QSW1345

    Flooring

  • Accessories

    Sculptural pieces can be a nice alternative to traditional framed artwork, introduce sculptural wall art to create a point of difference.

    Accessories

Create the Look

01

Use lots of textures with the use of throws, rugs and cushions

02

Stick with muted hues of greys and lattes and use simple yet striking black framed artwork

03

Complement zones with flowers or potted plants to add warmth and life

04

Add lots of light, blonde and/or grey wash timbers

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