Nordic decor: the style that mixes boho and minimalism

You may already know that the Nordic countries are considered the best countries to live in, and they are often the happiest places in the world - the Nordic lifestyle, translaterd by them as hygge, in itself already defines the aesthetic of the people. after all, the meaning of hygge is something like carefree, comfortable and cozy. There is no literal translation for the term, but there are those who also define the term as the moment when personal and individual interactions are prioritized, whether it is a moment with family, a loved one or even alone, reading a book or cooking.

It is a concept that transcends the lifestyle and also defines the Nordic decoration style: enviroments full of comfort, in balance with nature, designed in a way that privilages the coexistance between people who cirtulate in the enviroment. Here, it is important to emphasize that the place must be adapted so that the person feels embraced to enjoy life in a simple way. No wonder the Nordic countries are at the top of the ranking of the happiest countries in the world, according to the UN's World Happiness Report.

As they are European countries, the Nordic style still brings many characteristics that are typically European to the decoration, such as the variety of handicrafts and furniture that mix the new and the old. The Nordic style gains an extra plus for the winter, which surrounds the experience of living in the place: precisely because they need to stay indoors for a long time, warming up and sharing more moments with the family, the Nordic style privilages comfort to the able to soften the negative temperatures. And this is precisely why the Nordic style mixes boho, which values comfort, with minimalism, which values a visually clean and organized enviroment.

That's why the materials most used in this type of decoration for upholstery are cotton, wool and plush, that is, fabrics that warm up and bring that feeling of coziness. Colors, on the other hand, tend to be more neutral, somewhere between gray, white, beige, silver and light colors in general, in contrast to light blue, green and wood tones. Large windows complement this look, to bring more light to the environment.

It is also important to emphasize that nothing here is exaggerated - everything is within a "homely" minimalism, so to speak, because the ideal here is to bring the simplicity of a home. Furniture should be functional, and all in a light wood or leather tone, and with plenty of space for people to move around. Furniture painted white and well varnished is also worth it, so that the woods have a firm and durable appeareance. Something similar to boho style furniture, which highlights more rustic elements, but without the explosion of colors, as minimalism and neutral colors dictate the rules.

The lighting in Nordic decor is marked by clear lights, such as white lamps and with good power. Here, curtains are not so welcome, but if you are going to use them, prefer curtains in light tones. Keep in mind that the goal is to prioritize natural light in the enviroment, hence the large windows. It is also worth inserting LED spots to make the enviroment more cozy at night, in the living room or bedrooms. If you want to take the Nordic style more to the root, you can also bet on candles and a fireplace for the cooler times of the year. They match a lot with the environment, too, that shelf with books, CDs and DVDs, as well as small pictures with chosen phrases.