5 Nordic Decor Elements You Need In Your Living Room

Living rooms are a place of comfort, community, and relaxation. I wanted our living room to exude modern Nordic design: combining nature, light, and simplicity. Since moving into our home & redecorating the living room hundreds of times, I have narrowed down 5 decor elements that will help you get the same feeling.

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• Candles – Never underestimate the beauty of candlelight and the cozy feeling it provides in all seasons. Not only do they provide a soft glow, but can make your home smell oh so good. Bonus points for the candles with the crackling wicks for a pseudo-cabin experience!
  • Candleholders – Simple candleholders with tall candles also add a beautiful & hyyge-like touch. Sticking with a neutral colors, you can never go wrong. You can find my Iitaala Nappula candleholders here and here.

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• Flowers – Fresh flowers bring nature straight into the home. I usually make a weekly run to the market to have fresh flowers at the start of the weekend. The fresh aroma is inviting & unmatched!
  • Clear glass vase – your fresh flowers need a place to rest! A beautiful glass vase allows for the flowers to shine and for design to flourish. This is the Evelyn Small Vase from Crate & Barrel. I love light shining through a unique glass vase.

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• Books – Showcasing your interests in the form of beautiful coffee table books is a win/win. Mixing simple designs & bold graphics allows for a balanced, clean aesthetic. Choose your favorite designer, artist, country, etc. when displaying your coffee table’s main attraction; this can be a great moment of personal expression. You can find similar books here and here.

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• Antiques – At times, I like to mix in vintage pieces with modern decor, especially if there is sentimental value. My grandmother passed down this porcelain Estonian dancing couple to me a few years ago and I have been waiting for the right place to display them. I remember admiring them as a child and now getting to display them in my own home is a treasure.

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• Plants – Pops of green in a neutral palette evoke that Nordic feeling. With nature being the focal point of Nordic & Scandi design, it is important to keep greenery close. Not to mention, they make the air so much better! Whether you are starting off with your first plant or are a seasoned plant parent, there are a variety of plants that can join your home. To keep the focus on the plant, keep your vase or pot simple and in a neutral color. This Grecian Bust Pot is from Anthropologie and can be found here. (Note the additional books! The Marimekko design book can be found here and the photographic Psalms can be found here)

Hope you found these tips useful! Comment below to let me know your thoughts and share your decor elements in achieving modern Nordic design.

Cheers!