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Scandi Rustic Style - Rebecca Lawson
SCANDI RUSTIC
SCANDI RUSTIC
CREATING A COZY & HAPPY HOME
REBECCA LAWSON & REENA SIMON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BENJAMIN EDWARDS
Art director Leslie Harrington
Senior designer Megan Smith
Senior commissioning editor Annabel Morgan
Location research Jess Walton
Head of production Patricia Harrington
Editorial director Julia Charles
Publisher Cindy Richards
Indexer Hilary Bird
First published in 2020 by
Ryland Peters & Small
20–21 Jockey’s Fields,
London WC1R 4BW
and
341 E 116th St
New York, NY 10029
www.rylandpeters.com
Text © Rebecca Lawson and Reena Simon 2020
Design and photographs © Ryland Peters & Small 2020
ISBN 978-1-78879-246-2
E-ISBN 978-1-78879-315-5
Printed and bound in China
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The authors’ moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.
A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library. US Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data has been applied for.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
CREATING A COZY HOME
SCANDI RUSTIC ELEMENTS
Colour / Lighting / Texture / Materials / Finishing touches
SCANDI RUSTIC HOMES
Source list
Picture and business credits
Index
Acknowledgments
AT ONE WITH NATURE
Creating a strong connection with nature and opting for simple, pared-down designs are two key elements of Scandinavian interiors. The home of Mette and Masahiro, nestled in the Danish countryside, showcases this understated approach perfectly.
Introduction
Some friends meet at school, others at university or through mutual friends. However, it was Instagram that brought us together in 2016. We were both on maternity leave at the time while renovating our first family homes (in London and Cardiff) and we quickly discovered a shared love of Scandinavian design and living.
Over the last four years, we have carved out careers as award-winning bloggers and social media content creators with a love of rustic, Scandinavian-style interiors with a cozy feel. Our focus is on creating a home that contains the traditional, pared-back elements of Scandinavian design alongside plenty of rustic natural materials and textures for an end result that’s homely, relaxed and inviting.
When writing this book, we wanted to share the Scandi Rustic style that we love, so we visited homes across Scandinavia and the UK that reflect this style in subtly different ways. What each of the homes shares is a feeling of coziness and warmth that nurtures a sense of wellbeing and contentment. And now more than ever our homes are our sanctuaries – the places we retreat to for comfort and calm.
We hope you enjoy coming on this journey with us. The experience has truly inspired us both as we prepare to embark on our next renovation projects.
Reena and Rebecca
SHINE A LIGHT
Light – both natural and artificial – has a starring role to play in Scandi-style interiors. Here, the setting sun casts soft shadows in the hallway of Lisa Brass’s home on the West Sussex coast.
Scandinavian inspirations
Creating a cozy home
The Danish concept of hygge translates as finding coziness and contentment through the simple things in life. Many Scandinavians treat their homes as a hygge retreat and would rather spend time at home than anywhere else. Embracing the simple pleasures in life, as our Scandinavian friends do, is to feel happy. Creating a cozy living environment is centred around establishing a connection with your home and everything in it, creating a warm atmosphere and experience that you can enjoy with friends and family.
When we travelled to Scandinavia to photograph the homes featured in this book, we were struck by the feeling of intimacy and comfort that the homeowners had created. On the following pages, we share tips and ideas that will help you to create Scandi Rustic style in your own home. We’ll walk you through the key elements of the look, from choosing a colour palette and the right lighting to adding in textiles and other textures, as well as finding the finishing touches that will bring interest to your home while reflecting your own personality and interests. After that, join us as we visit an array of beautiful Scandi Rustic homes – we are sure that they will inspire you just as they have inspired us.
A HAPPY HOME
Every home needs a hygge spot for comfort and relaxation. Plan a snug nook where you can grab a cup of coffee and escape for five minutes’ peace (this page and opposite), or a deep sofa where you can put your feet up in front of the wood-burning stove with family and friends (right).
SCANDI RUSTIC
Elements
COLOUR
The colours we surround ourselves with in our homes can have a powerful impact on our state of mind. Colour, and the way that we experience it, can subtly alter our moods both positively and negatively. A carefully chosen palette can have a beneficial effect on our health and happiness, evoking feelings of contentment and creating calm.
Scandinavian interiors are synonymous with neutral colour schemes and minimalist, monochrome decor. However, this is just one aspect