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Livingetc
James Cunningham

10 Ways Scandinavian Lighting Ideas Can Make Illuminating a Space Feel Sculptural

Scandinavian interior with gray rug, eames chair and ottoman, side table with book and decor, arched floor lamp, curtain against wall and big windows.

Scandinavian style can be pared back and at the same time completely detail-oriented; it can make spaces feel super contemporary but also totally timeless. And nowhere are these design principles clearer than in Scandinavian lighting ideas — an important element in a part of the world where summers can be very bright, and winters pitch black.

If you’re planning to update your home lighting scheme with inspiration from Scandinavian design, why not look to the fixtures coming out of cities like Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen? The latter’s recent 3daysofdesign 2025 festival saw the presentation of new Scandinavian lighting ideas from brands including &Tradition and HAY that we’re sure will become instant favorites.

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