Lighting is a cornerstone of Scandinavian design, thanks to the region's long, sunlight-starved winters. With daylight in ...

It’s almost taken for granted in the United States that Scandinavian design is just better. Simple, functional, and minimalist, Scandinavian furniture, housewares, decorations, and even toys have ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Joachim Wichmann. Design: Pernille Lind Studio We have a lot to thank Scandinavia for ...

Over the past decade, Scandinavian designers have carved out a distinct place for themselves in the fashion world, incorporating elements of Nordic design — clean lines, simplicity, functionality, ...

Thanks in part to the mass-produced genius of Ikea, Scandinavian design has spread its influence around the globe. But a new book Scandinavia Dreaming from Gestalten brings lovers of this ubiquitous ...

The recently built residence is wrapped in western red cedar, and it has minimalist interiors accented with white oak, brick, ...

Uppsala, Sweden, 17th Dec 2025 – Paper Whisper has introduced a seasonal selection of Japanese stationery curated around ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.