With an emphasis on quality materials and expert craftsmanship, the appeal of Scandinavian coastal interior design reaches well beyond the region’s shores. Is it any wonder? The look is all about creating a laid-back feel in your space, which is ideal for summer’s carefree mood. Natural textures and gentle colors are key for creating the airy, inviting aesthetic that elegantly echoes a landscape of blue skies and gentle waters.
Quite different from typical coastal interior design trends often seen in places like New England (which, of course, tends to embrace a preppy vibe) or the lush, tropical look of Palm Springs or Miami, the Scandinavian coastal style is a little more low-key. “There is nothing Hamptons about coastal homes in Scandinavia,” confirms textile designer Cathy Nordström, who owns a summer house (known as sommarstuga or sommerhus) on the Swedish peninsula of Torekov.
