Nordic Homes in Colour: The New Scandi Style

The Nordic color palette has seen a dramatic shift in recent years - plain white walls and monochrome tones have been replaced with rich, complex and vibrant hues.

As well as discussing the theories behind this shift and analysis of the most popular colour schemes, in Nordic Homes in Colour Antonia af Petersens offers expert advice on choosing color for your home. She goes on to visit 10 Nordic homes that are divided into three different types. ＂Dark Eclectic＂ schemes feature deep, intense hues: dusk blue, storm grey, forest green and indigo, all inspired by the more dramatic tones of the Nordic landscape. ＂Bold Accents＂ focuses on the details that add character - deep red berry bushes or the russet tones of the northern birch forests in autumn. Finally, in ＂Majestic Pastels＂ Antonia provides a glimpse into interiors decorated in strong but subtle pastels for a remarkably modern effect.

Antonia af Petersens is a Swedish journalist who grew up in Stockholm and has lived in Barcelona and London. After graduating from Stockholm University, she worked for the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter and Plaza Interiör magazine as well as contributing to several lifestyle titles. Antonia was also an editor for the digital publication Houzz and a contributor to the anthology Becoming a Journalist. Antonia expresses her fondness for her hometown Stockholm in lifestyle guides where she offers insider tips on the best ways to experience modern Nordic culture, food, and design.