Streamlined Scandinavian Bedroom Designs for Modern Homes

Scandinavian inspired spaces have been a staple on interior moodboards for many years now, and for good reason. If simple, spacious, highly functional spaces that are filled with light appeal to you, then Scandinavian design could be the ideal choice for your bedroom.

What is Scandinavian Design?

The philosophy of Scandinavian design emerged from long-established Nordic living practices, where winters are long and dark and clever design techniques are required to keep homes feeling welcoming and comfortable year round. Scandinavian design also centralises the idea that function supersedes form and that beauty can be found in the simplest of things. In many ways, it's a design style that goes beyond aesthetics and encompasses a way of living which celebrates calm, clarity, and being purposeful with the choices we make.

Renowned for being serene, clutter-free and effortlessly stylish, Scandinavian design celebrates minimalist layouts, clean lines, neutral tones and natural materials, all while ensuring functionality remains a priority. For these reasons, Scandinavian inspired spaces feel like a breath of fresh air and ensure you can enjoy every element of your space because they're designed with your lifestyle in mind.

If you're already convinced, then keep reading to learn more about how to incorporate elements of Scandinavian design into your own bedroom with ease.

Simplicity is Key

Clean lines and simple silhouettes are quintessential aspects of Scandinavian design, so choosing furniture that aligns with this ethos is hugely important. Many of our custom wardrobe doors have these qualities, particularly our slab and handleless styles.

Our Ora replacement slab doors have a beautiful soft touch feel and are available in a selection of neutral finishes, such as light grey and cashmere. All colours are available in both supermatt and supergloss finishes, so whether you're looking for light-reflecting qualities or something with a more subtle look, there's an option to suit all preferences.

Our Bella Knebworth handleless doors feature a seamlessly recessed handle, which can be placed on the left, right, top or bottom depending on the configuration of your cabinets. Again, this style is available in a selection of finishes ideally suited to Scandinavian design, including antique white, dove grey, and cashmere.

Pro Tip: If you prefer wardrobe doors with metal handles, consider sleek bar handles, such as our Slim Square D Handle, with clean lines to offer a crisp and engaging finish.

Keep Your Colour Palette Light and Neutral

When thinking of a traditional Scandinavian colour palette, you can expect to see plenty of soft whites, muted blues, refreshing greens, warm greys, and light wood tones. These gentle colours work harmoniously together in myriad combinations to create spaces that feel tranquil and relaxing, which is an essential quality every bedroom needs. They're also hues that enable natural textures and materials to have their moment in the spotlight, ensuring that rooms always feel balanced and purposeful.

Celebrate and Centre Natural Materials

Wood is a beautiful natural material with a natural texture that can bring warmth and character to your home. Pale wood plays a starring role in Scandinavian spaces and can be used minimally or throughout a room to great effect.

It's not always easy to ensure that your bedroom has sufficient storage space when you're designing a minimal space, however, it's something that plays a huge role in keeping visible clutter to a minimum. Installing fitted wardrobes is often an excellent way to maximise storage, and choosing custom wardrobe doors in a light wood finish can help to ensure that they complement your design and don't dominate the space.

Pro Tip: Incorporating different wood tones can help to create depth and dimension, and the combination of light wood doors with a slightly deeper oak floor can work beautifully.

Accessorise Minimally

Accessories can enable you to put your own personality and stamp on your home; however, it's important to remember that functionality is a central element of Scandinavian design. The accessories you choose to include should be both practical and beautiful, enhancing your space without necessarily battling to take centre stage.

Lighting is an area that we recommend focusing on here, as there are so many options to consider when it comes to selecting elements, including ceiling light shades, floor lights and table lamps. You may also want to style your bedside tables, perhaps incorporating a stylish alarm clock, a houseplant in a beautiful pot, or a small stack of books you would like to read.

Choosing beautiful storage to house items you would like to have within easy reach but don't necessarily want out on display is another way to accessorise your bedroom minimally. For example, a striking ottoman can sit at the end of your bed and house spare linens or chunky blankets. Or a small basket could sit on a shelf beneath your bedside table and house a selection of magazines or electronic cables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which styles of wardrobe doors best suit a Scandinavian bedroom?

Wardrobe doors with a sleek silhouette and subtle details are ideally suited to the sense of simplicity that Scandinavian design values. For this reason, handleless and slab style doors are worth considering. However, it's also possible to incorporate wardrobe doors with sleek bar handles into your space, as they celebrate the crisp and clean lines that can also be seen throughout Scandinavian design.

How can I accessorise a minimally designed Scandinavian inspired bedroom?

Accessories can bring a space together; however, it's important not to fill your space with too many things if you want to keep a sense of space and airiness. As well as choosing multi-purpose items of furniture, such as an ottoman and bedside tables with built-in storage, you should also be able to add one or two additional decorative elements without overwhelming the room. A woven rug and a statement table lamp can be excellent and practical additions, as can a houseplant in an attractive pot and a beautifully framed piece of art.