Natural woods, open spaces, geometric shapes, these are all parts of modern Scandi design that can make a bathroom really stand out from the ordinary. The following are examples of bathrooms that really showcase different aspects of Scandinavian design.

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Spa-Like Scandi Bathrooms

The wood and glasswork in this bathroom really make it feel like you are in a spa. While thinking about toilets is not the most inspiring design, it is necessary for private bathrooms because space demands that all your privy activities are done in the same room. This bathroom took the toilet into consideration in creating a glass enclosure that still feels a part of the room, is affordable to install, and keeps unwanted smells from the bath and shower.

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Make Use of Tight Spaces

Technically a shower, this bathroom really showcases hot to get the best use out of tight spaces. Although intimate in space, it feels like a place to really wind down after a long day’s work or gain inspiration in the morning under the oversize shower head.

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Scandi and Mid-Century Fusion Bathrooms

Traditional black and white square tile makes this bathroom feel like a cross between Scandi and mid-century modern design. The hot water piping to the towel rack is an ingenious way to ensure you have a warm towel ready after stepping out of the bath or shower.

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Extreme Minimalist Scandi Bathroom

This bathroom is at once inspiring and a little overwhelming. The minimal colour-scheme on the walls contrasts nicely with the bold fittings in both black and copper. The wood shelf under the sink and the wood stool by the bath add a nice texture and the large bath is a place you could easily lose yourself in.

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Using a Stool as a Plantstand

A stool is the perfect unit to tuck in front of a window as a plant stand. Display your favorite greenery without the need of a large shelf or dedicated piece of furniture. Use air-purifying potted plants or some savory culinary herbs for convenient use in the kitchen.

Side Table Stool

If the stool isn’t too tall, it makes a great side table for an inviting nook just about anywhere. Pair with a modest lounge chair, a good book, and a cup of tea or pour-over coffee for a relaxing, rejuvenating retreat in any corner of your home.

Drop Zone

Having a dedicated spot to place your keys or purse upon coming home is an essential element to organization. Use a small tray or dish to catch keys and pocket change and they’ll be handy when you’re ready to walk out the door again. Some hooks on the wall and a little rug for your wellies and you’ve an improvised mud room!

Foot Stool

A basic stool cut down to size (a fun repurposing project) can make an adorable foot stool. Paint, or upholster with some fabric to match your decor and you can have a demure footrest in any room.

Sideboard

You’ll need two stools for this, and a board (or boards) of any length. A fantastic option when you temporarily need extra space for serving, it can also be a permanent fixture as a creative hall or sofa table. Span the space between two stools with the boards and use it as a coffee bar, to display art, or even as a work space.

If you seek to follow principles of minimalism, many of these options can also provide additional seating for larger gatherings, so that you can keep your everyday living room seating to the basics. Win-win!

In a Scandi farmhouse, you don’t have to sacrifice style in order to have a productive, useful space. These four examples showcase some truly functional, beautiful rooms.

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Open Kitchen and Dining Area

This open kitchen-living area exudes a comfortable, practical beauty. You can enjoy rustic charm with a sturdy farmhouse dining table and painted ceiling beams and boards, but add some modern dining chairs and a stylish sofa to keep this nordic farmhouse feeling airy and modern, if eclectic. Beautiful dinnerware is useful as well as decorative in this welcoming, functional room.

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Working Kitchen

Natural materials and natural lighting set the tone for this working kitchen. Wood floors and worktops make the space warm while clean white cabinets and fixtures give a bright airiness to the room. Natural fibers in the rug and baskets fit well with the nordic farmhouse look, and useful dishes and cookware are displayed in open shelves. The large central island works with the oversized modern pendant lights and offers a convenient way to display and store coffee cups, handy for your morning pour over coffee, perhaps?

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Scandi Farmhouse Entryway

This small space doesn’t forfeit either utility or Scandi style. Natural brick and wood bring an earthy feel to the otherwise crisp, white mudroom where a handy bench and painted chairs offer a convenient spot to put on (or remove) outerwear. Arched windows and doors provide natural light and some movement in the square, boxy room. Guests can hang coats and a unique cupboard offers out-of-the-way storage.

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Dining Room Welcome

A warm welcome on a cool, crisp day, this room is just waiting for friends and family to gather. A Scandi style table and linens are eminently functional and the tablescape is beautiful to behold. Stylish dinnerware and an abundance of candles and greenery provide a festive air. An arrangement of pillows and rugs are a comfortable contrast to the stark, rustic floor and the stove doubles as a sideboard where coffee waits to be shared.

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