I recently made a pilgrimage to Scandinavian design mecca Ikea. My journey took me through Denmark and Sweden and awakened me to the quality, skill, and breadth of Nordic home design; there wasn't a ...

Danish "hygge" is huge in American homes embracing a Scandinavian style. The Danish word, pronounced "hoo-gah," translates to a feeling of coziness, which is evident in Nordic design, says interior ...

Scandinavian design focuses on the lifestyle choices of those living in Northern Europe. In Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden, furniture must be thrifty in cost, comfortable and related to outdoor ...

Kivik. Hemnes. Ektorp. Even if you aren't sure what these funny-sounding words mean, they're probably familiar to you. That's because they're the names of sofas and bookshelves from Ikea. But did you ...

Effortlessly stylish, beautifully pared back, and intentionally calming, Scandinavian homes provide the perfect ambiance for slow living. And as the world gets busier, the call for wellness-led spaces ...

With its high level of craftsmanship, well-considered design and honest natural materials, it is no surprise Scandinavian design remains an enduring style. “Scandinavian design is not about fashion or ...

The Scandinavian Interior Design theme has been all the rave in recent years. But how did it all begin? In 1954, a design show with the name "Scandinavian design" was created to travel from the United ...

Scandinavians are famous for their cheerful yet practical designs. But most furniture fans tend to stop at mid-century modern, which is now ubiquitous thanks to big box stores like West Elm and CB2.

Who gave the world Scandinavian design? Arne Jacobsen, Eero Arnio, Alvar Aalto, or Ingvar Kamprad? Okay, sure. But another larger force played a major role in establishing Scandinavian design as well: ...

Americans value practicality, independence, and the idea of home as a place of comfort and purpose. These principles align closely with the foundations of Scandinavian design, which emphasizes ...