Scandinavian Styling Tips From an Icelandic Attic Apartment

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.

This particular style of decor isn’t just a trendy look to emulate, it also happens to be a a really healthy mindset, as well. Keep it as simple as possible, using only things that are absolutely necessary or have personal meaning for you. A clutter-free bathroom equals a clutter-free mind, or at least that’s what we think is happening here and we really like it.

You won’t see elaborate bedding sets here with dozens of coordinating accent pillows in a gazillion patterns. Here the emphasis is on simple pleasures and having nice things that last for many years to come. Think high-quality, warm bedding and soft, finely crafted linens you can pass down.

Getting that chic, edited look you see online and in magazines isn’t as hard as you think. Just don’t overthink small opportunities. For example, this little niche in the corner of the apartment wasn’t built out into an elaborate cubby system to create extra storage, the homeowner simply added one bar and three hooks painted out to match the wall color. An elegant solution, now the coats and accessories feel like part of the decor. Their beauty and texture really pop in such a pared down environment.