Although in many occasions we may think that the Nordic style decoration, very popular in recent years, is essentially functional, clean and current, it is possible to create a rustic Nordic living room without losing the essence that characterizes this type of trendy decorative style.
We tell you what are the keys and essential tricks to create a space of these characteristics.
Shall we start?
Keys to Nordic style
The Nordic style, one of the most popular in the last decade, began to develop as such in the mid-twentieth century, in the interwar period, due to the need to adapt to the shortages caused by the war and the weather conditions characteristic of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
For these reasons, Nordic style spaces stand out for the use of light colors and materials, which multiply the feeling of light and warmth of the different environments, as well as the use of local raw materials, such as wood, to manufacture simple and functional furniture.
Essential materials for designing a rustic Nordic living room
Undoubtedly, the star material for designing a rustic Nordic living room is wood, so present in the many forests of the region, especially oak, maple and beech forests.
Its application is mainly focused on flooring, in-out, coverings and furniture.
Pavements
Just as in the more refined Nordic style it is common to go for natural and more polished wood floors , to create a rustic Nordic living room you should choose wood floors with knots and more marked grains, precisely to achieve this more rustic look with country touches. Of course, always untreated and unvarnished, in its most natural and original appearance.
Nowadays we can find floors that simulate this type of finish, made of ceramic and porcelain materials, which faithfully reproduce the original textures, breaking with the feared continuous repetition of shapes and knots that existed in previous years in this type of flooring.
As for the shades, from Paratureforma we recommend you to choose light colors and, sometimes, grayish wood tones.
The great advantage of this type of porcelain flooring that imitates the finish of wood lies in the possibility of installing them in any room, whether it is the living room, dining room, bedroom, even the kitchen and bathroom, making it the ideal alternative for living areas open to the dining room and kitchen, providing a sense of continuity to the whole.
Wall coverings to design a rustic Nordic living room
In Nordic style homes, it is common to find walls covered with walls clad in wood, as a perfect solution This solution can also be applied with the installation of ceramic and porcelain tiles that simulate wood, to create a rustic Nordic living room that is more cozy and faithful to its original principles.
Wooden furniture
Choosing wooden furniture is essential to design a rustic Nordic living room with the style and personality it requires.
As with the type of floor and wall coverings, in this case we recommend that you choose aged wood furniture, with marked knots and veins, and more natural designs in which the natural imperfections of the wood shine in all their splendor.
Reduce, recycle and reuse
The sustainable concept that defines the 3R rule: reduce, recycle and reuse, as one of the basic principles of the Nordic style.
- By reducing we manage to minimize the amount of waste we generate by choosing high quality products that last longer, thus avoiding unnecessary waste, which is generated by overconsumption. Therefore, it is important that we consciously analyze which furniture and elements we need to replace with new ones or not.
- Reuse means reusing products and materials instead of throwing them away after a short time. You can reuse certain old or second-hand objects to decorate your rustic Nordic living room, turning an old chest of drawers into a piece of furniture for the TV or bathroom, or use fruit crates to design original shelves.
- Recycle. In this case we refer to processing waste materials to create new products and help conserve natural resources, a solution also applicable to decoration and interior design, recycling materials to create new decorative objects, such as glass bottles to design lamps, for example.
The power of natural fibers
Natural fibers are essential to design a rustic Nordic living room to create a more natural and organic effect.
Use vegetable fibers, such as wicker, jute, rattan or esparto grass, to add a warm rug to your living area, as the main element in terms of lighting elements or to keep order in the space, thanks to the use of boxes and baskets made of these materials.
Chromatic ranges to create a rustic Nordic living room
While neutral colors, such as whites and grays, are the most commonly used in conventional Nordic style environments, if you are planning a rustic Nordic living room, it is preferable that you opt for its warmer variants, with earth tones, stones, sands and some details in green as the main shades.
You can use them to paint walls, as upholstery for sofas and armchairs and in textile complements and accessories, such as cushions, plaids and blankets, always made of natural fabrics, such as cotton, linen and wool.
Plants and flowers
Vegetable elements become essential to create a rustic Nordic living room.
Add a few species of plants of different sizes in corners of your living area to multiply the feeling of naturalness and freshness of the space– a foolproof solution!
Decorative complements and accessories to embellish the space
Candles, blown glass or ceramic vases, lanterns and any type of handcrafted decorative accessories and complements will help you multiply the feeling of warmth of your rustic Nordic living room, so bet on this type of elements to design a more personal and trendy space.
Paratureforma tips on how to design a rustic Nordic living room
- Can I mix furniture of different styles in a rustic Nordic living room? Yes! The mix of different types of pieces is one of the main characteristics of the Nordic style, which can also be applied in the Nordic-rustic sub style, so do not hesitate and dare to add designer furniture next to other rustic style furniture to create a living area of impact.
- Can rustic Nordic style also be functional? No doubt about it. Although the main difference between the original Nordic style and the rustic Nordic style is that the former is more functional than the latter, you can also make your living room functional, warm and cozy by adding some pieces (without going overboard) of rustic character, along with other more practical elements.
- How can I dress the windows in a rustic Nordic style living room? To bring more intimacy to the space, from Paratureforma we recommend that you choose natural materials to make the curtains and blinds, in cotton or linen, and use neutral colors such as white, in different shades, stones or warmer sands.
Take note of our best ideas and solutions to decorate a rustic Nordic living room and enjoy a more cozy and natural space, full of style and personality.
