The Scandinavian style of interior design is one that has found its way into hearts and homes in many different parts of the globe – take these three homes for example. An apartment in Poland explores a dramatic interpretation of the Scandi style through large areas of dark colour and deep wood tone. When we take a trip to Vietnam we discover a decor scheme that is filled with rich brown and teal hues on a light biscuit background, and a rounded shape theme. Settling finally in a Ukraine apartment, there is a plush atmosphere derived from soft blush and grey furniture pieces, smooth wood, and bespoke feature walls.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World
Designer: Karolina Wekko  

Our first stop is at the apartment in Warsaw, Poland. A dark section of wall makes a bold backdrop in the lounge area. A larger percentage of light paintwork has been used in the open plan room to comfortably balance out the darkness.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

The sculptural chair seen here is the Shell chair by designer Branca Lisboa. The stunning chair acts as the centrepiece in the apartment.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Below the TV, a narrow bench can be used either as extra lounge seating or as a place to set up consoles.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

A dining area is set out adjacent to the lounge. Dark dining chairs encircle a light tabletop by the window. A tall mirror hung on the wall behind the modern dining bounces the natural light coming into the room. The reflective surface counteracts dark accents in the room, and creates a sense of added space.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

An indoor plant softens the corner of the room and shrouds a tall radiator. Light drapes dress each side of the windows.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Opposite the dining area there stands a kitchen with peninsula. Dark base units are teamed with light wall cabinets and a multi-tonal backsplash.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Wooden chopping boards on the kitchen bench match the rich wood tone flooring.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

An elegant hoop pendant draws a fine line in front of bold window drapes in the bedroom.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Modern art dresses the top of a sideboard.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

In the shower room we find a wet wall that mimics the multi-tonal backsplash in the kitchen. Cupboard handles on the bathroom vanity unit echo the freeform shapes scattered in the wall pattern.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World
Designer: Puzzle Studio  
Visualizer: Puzzle Studio  

Apartment number 2, Vietnam. Teal and rich brown accent pieces add depth to a space painted in biscuit colour. A set of unique coffee tables bring modern geometric shape popular in Scandi style decor schemes. However, we can also note a rounded shape theme coming through, from an elliptical wall sign and a circle patterned backsplash in from the adjacent kitchen.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Another elliptical accent shapes the front of the TV console unit.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Arched panels make up a decorative screen in the dining area. A modern chandelier supports a group of glass globe shades over a curvaceous dining set.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Hallway storage is built into an arched alcove in the entryway. A little lighting under the wall cupboards gives it a warm and welcoming touch.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Base cabinets pick out the warmer shade in the kitchen backsplash. White wall units have been double banked to utilise the full height of the room. Some open shelving units break up the monotony of flat cabinet fronts.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Bar stools are pulled up at the kitchen peninsula as a casual breakfasting spot. A teal shelving unit works as a transition piece between the kitchen and the lounge.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Biscuit coloured panel work decorates one side of the bedroom, a gold bedroom pendant light accessorises the other. Teal bedside cabinets liven up the palette.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

The light over the dressing table is the IC Lights S Style Pendant. The original is available here.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Last up is an apartment designed by talent in the Ukraine, who approached the project with minimalism in mind. Elements of the Scandinavian style are felt in the colors, textures and illumination around the home. The young female homeowner required an ordered, and organised space that still had youthful elements – like this multi-coloured modern sofa.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Each of the three sofa sections have been picked out in a different yet complementary colour to the next, changing from white, to blush, to grey.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

The tv wall is cut through with a fresh diagonal wallpaper design. A slimline black wall mounted console unit underlines the flat screen tv.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

The design team ‘dismantled’ a non-functional corridor of 16 meters, allowing the space to become one with the main living area. A pink modern accent chair partially divides the entryway from the living room; the cute floor lamp seen here is the Grasshopper.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

The load-bearing columns denoted the living room area, and the homeowner chose a lattice design around veneer panels. The unique design not only makes a pleasing aesthetic but performs the role of practical shelving, which can even be filled with live green decor.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

A series of dining room pendant lights shine over a rectangular dining table.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Blush coloured seat pads lightly colour the all wood dining set.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

One solid wall of grey kitchen units match the base cabinets on the other side of the L-shaped kitchen.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Clusters of bedroom pendant lights hang against a raw concrete headboard wall.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Privacy curtains can be drawn across internal windows to block out a covered balcony area.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

A floating vanity unit is set atop the tv console unit in an overlapped effect.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

The closed-in balcony serves as a minimalist home office. A small swing arm wall lamp illuminates a dinky desk.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Shelves provide storage on the opposite wall.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

At the other side of the bedroom there is a walk-in closet.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

A comprehensive closet system fills two walls.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

The bathroom is small but perfectly formed. Circular pendant lights echo the shape of a round vanity mirror.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

Black trims outline the decor.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

The home also has a separate utility room, which includes a washing and drying machine, plus the boiler.

Adaptations of Scandinavian Style Around the World

All doors in the apartment are flat and coordinated with the wall colour – even the front door looks like it leads to an internal room.

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