Scandinavian Style

The most characteristic feature of the Scandinavian style is the use of wood and making the best of light

Whether you want to create a rustic look, Gustavian elegance or modern simplicity the basic element to use is wood. Walls are panelled or cladded then painted with pale colours. Floorboards are polished, painted or lime-washed. Furniture is hand painted or colour-washed. Soft furnishing is simple. Make sure you use light and airy colors – the typical colors are eggshell white and blue.

Shaker Style

The simplicity and elegance of the Shaker style transcends fashion. It is timeless. To achieve this look you need to combine these basic elements:

Use a color palette that is based on earth colors: terracotta, yellow ochre, olive green, denim blue. Walls are painted with chalky paint, in a pale shade of one of these colors. Use natural fabrics – wool, linen, cotton and silk. Avoid patterns - other than checks. Woodwork and furniture should be simply made, of cherry or maple wood, then varnished. Don’t have any ornaments or decorative items - use peg rails instead of picture rails to hang utensils and other everyday home-ware.

French country

The French country style is based on the rich colors of the Provencal countryside.

To achieve this look, paint walls with warm shades of yellow, gray & green. Use terracotta or slate floors, cast iron or brass fittings, rustic ornaments and rich soft furnishing. This style allows mismatching patterns and furniture - patterns of checks, roosters, leaves, fruits and flowers can be mixed – the color palette should be vivid red, blue and green. Furniture should be simple and rustic - woven rush seats, benches, armoires, dressers, chests etc.