Scandinavian Styling Tips From an Icelandic Attic Apartment

Nordic style is all about understated comfort. Always unpretentious, this Icelandic attic apartment is often rented as an Airbnb and we can see why. It’s a beautiful country and this charming apartment feels like a cozy refuge from the chill outside with its warm wood floors and sloped ceilings.

The homeowners outfitted the space with a super comfortable low-profile sectional so multiple guests can curl up with a good book or watch a movie on days when it’s too cold to go exploring. The sofa is also deep enough to serve as an extra guest bed, in a pinch. Plenty of blankets are provided and a vintage trunk serves as a coffee table - ideal for storing luggage. Nordic decor isn’t just beautiful, it’s often useful and flexible.

A glossy black dining chair tucked into a niche with a useful hook hung above transforms a quirky wall indentation into something purposeful and stylish.

Taking a cue from spruce cuttings, the homeowner painted the cozy bathroom in a deep, rich green that creates a comforting cocoon – the perfect spot for sinking into a steaming hot bath after exploring the tundra.