Tranquil Swedish Abode Belonging to Emelie, Accented with Shades of Green
Emelie Sundberg, the host of the popular podcast Inredningspodden, shares her expertise on decorating a Swedish home using earthy greens and soft green colours. She recently photographed Sofie Izard Høyer's beautiful Swedish home in Stockholm, which boasts a vintage-inspired design decorated in shades of blue and green.
To create a serene, nature-inspired atmosphere, focus on combining muted greens, natural materials, and simple, clean lines typical of Scandinavian design. Here are key approaches and examples for achieving this look:
- Walls and Upholstery: Choose soft green paint or wallpapers in sage or gray-green tones for walls or upholstered furniture like beds or chairs. A sage green upholstered bed with clean lines and warm wooden accents can create a calming bedroom sanctuary.
- Natural Materials and Textures: Combine green tones with natural wood furniture (preferably light or walnut finishes), bamboo, rattan, and linen textiles to enhance the earthy feel while keeping the space minimal and cozy.
- Soft Green Accents: Use soft green textiles such as cushions, throws, and bedding with Scandinavian folk art floral patterns incorporating greens and subtle yellows or blues, which add Nordic charm and warmth.
- Green in the Kitchen and Other Rooms: Incorporate green cabinetry or kitchen accessories for a subtle but fresh accent. Green Scandinavian kitchens often feature a blend of matte green surfaces with natural wood and simple white backgrounds for a clean but lively look.
- Complementary Colors: Earthy greens pair well with light beiges, blush pinks, and warm reddish-browns for accent pieces to add depth without overwhelming the calm palette.
- Furniture with Green Upholstery: Choose mid-century style chairs with velvet or fabric upholstery in deep yet soft greens and walnut legs, which reflect Swedish and Scandinavian aesthetics in furniture design.
- Minimalism and Harmony: Follow Japandi style influences, mixing Scandinavian simplicity with Japanese minimalism, emphasizing natural elements, uncluttered spaces, and curated green accents for a harmonious, tranquil home environment.
By combining muted greens with natural textures, Scandinavian folk motifs, and mid-century modern furniture pieces, you can create a Swedish home decor that feels fresh, earthy, soft, and calming.
Examples include a bedroom with sage green walls, light wood furniture, and soft green upholstered bed and cushions. A bedroom or guest room featuring Swedish folk art-inspired green floral bedding to add warmth and pattern. A kitchen with green cabinets combined with natural wood for a fresh Scandinavian look. Mid-century chairs in green velvet upholstery with walnut legs to introduce texture and colour subtly within the space.
Emelie Sundberg's Instagram account and blog offer further insights into Scandinavian design and home decor. The article also discusses another potential home, Lisa's Swedish Family Home, decorated with green, although details about photography credit and specific design elements are not provided.
