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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Scandinavian design extends to the countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland—offering a vast and eclectic taste that personifies this design movement and is characterized by simplicity, functionality and minimalism. 2) White Wood Floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows are common in Scandinavian designs for this very reason.

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Milestone’s Essence At The Rubble Tile Showroom

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Quarried from coastal regions, Norway’s fine-grained slate has been the foundation of grand cathedrals and modest homes. Photos Courtesy of Milestone Scandinavian design is known for clean lines, minimalist style and high functionality. But did you know that slate is the backbone of Scandinavian design?

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Nature-Inspired Home in Norway Accessible Only by Boat

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Anchored to a rocky landscape in Larvik, Norway, this glass-walled home was especially designed as a weekend retreat for an interior architect, an artist and their two children. The lower volume accommodates the bedrooms and bathrooms, while the taller one shelters the kitchen, dining and living room.

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Suspended Steel Powder-Coated Staircase Floating Above the.

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Youthful and tastefully decorated, the Idunsgate apartment (Oslo, Norway) just got cooler and believe it or not… larger! Furthermore, the staircase divides symbolically the living room from the kitchen. Besides enlarging the space, the staircase also has the role of unifying the living areas, bringing the two floors into one.

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Dark Modern Home in Norway Showcases Impressive, Unusual Architecture

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

At first, this dark modern home in Bergen, Norway, doesn’t seem like a three-story-tall building. Under a cantilevered first floor, children run on the grass and play outside. What’s even more exciting for the kids are the swings hanging from the first floor’s ceiling in the yard.

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