ON THE COVER THE MODERN WAY TO DO SCANDI

THE MODERN WAY TO DO SCANDI

Understated shades, unfussy lines, layered textures – Scandi style is guaranteed to bring some laid-back charm to any interior, but now we’re warming up the look with a gorgeous palette of chalky neutrals and soft charcoal highlights. Just as cool, twice as cosy…

DIRECTION AND WORDS SARAH KEADY | PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON BEVAN | STYLING JENNIFER HASLAM

Find a comfy spot to take you from day to night. Tufted wool and soft sheepskin will up the snuggle factor.

Margate side table, £298, Anthropologie. Face table lamp, £55, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. Cup, £22,

Artists & Objects. Ingrid throw, £98; Anais carafe, £39; both Rowen & Wren. Lamino lounge chair, from £1,549,

Twenty Twenty One. Lamino footstool, from £607, Aram.

Ashanti rug in Black, from £149, House Beautiful Collection at Carpetright. Stove, from £1,599, Chesneys. Ercol

Ancona black shelving unit, £869, Furniture Village. On shelves (l-r) from top: Candle holder, £32, Artists & Objects.

Small bud vase, £35, Lindform. White crockery bowl, £65; white crockery jug, £180; both SCP. Black jug, £55; wooden bird sculptures, £85 and £26; all Twenty Twenty One. Large white vase, £85, Selfridges. White vase, £65, Lindform. Stone bird, from £43, Twenty Twenty One. Carved wooden bowl, from £171, SCP. Studio Brae vase, £80, Artists & Objects. Handled bowl, £65; Tom Crew pedestal bowls, £145 and £105; all Twenty

Twenty One. Large black jug with handle, £29.50, M&S Opposite Painted board in Beauvais Lilac, £26/1L, Little Greene.

Jannu handthrown bowl, £75, Pip Hartle x Stitch by Stitch

LAYER UP TEXTURES

Lattice leather, a bouclé pouffe and a woven rug – an

rug Coffee table £749; webbed armchair cushion, £156; carved wooden bowl, from £107; both footstool, £450; Soho Home jug, £90; both Selfridges

SURROUND yourself with BEAUTIFUL PIECES and warm wood for a relaxed VIBE

MAKE YOUR SOFA YOUR SANCTUARY

Scandi style is all about hunkering down. A comfy couch is ideal – the squidgier the better – piled up with a mix of tonal cushions. Make sure everything you need is to hand and settle in. Mycelium pendant lamp, £360, Sebastian Cox. Isaac sofa, from £1,065, Sofa.com. Textured cushion, £35, Graham & Green. Black and white cushion, £90; white wool cushion, £130; both The Conran Shop. Patchwork cushion, £120, Stitch by Stitch. Linen throw, £98, Rowen & Wren. Asko line rug, from £179, Heal’s. Coffee tables in Dark Oak, £749, and Natural Oak, £869; webbed armchair in Ash, £1,615; all footstool, £450; Soho Home x Wonki

Ware jug, £90; both Selfridges. Ebonised oak side tables, £295 and £260; both Galvin Brothers. Lamp, £109, Lights & Lamps. Wall print, from £240, Artists & Objects. Carved wooden bowl, from £107; candlestick holder, £160; black tray, £379; all SCP. Tall bottle vase, £46, Rowen & Wren. Wooden crow, £85, Twenty Twenty one

STONE and EARTHENWARE are perfect for WARMING meals and drinks

GO FOR NATURAL FINISHES

Stone and earthenware accessories bring a handcrafted feel to the table. Team with wooden pieces and recycled

Dining table, £1,595, Graham & Green. Chairs, see right. Glass tumbler, £20/two, Twenty Twenty One. Wooden tray, £85; walnut bowl, £49; earthenware large white bowl, £160; striped linen napkin, £16.50; all The Conran Shop. Cutlery, from £68/six pieces; ceramic cup, £22; glass bottle vase, £39; all Rowen & Wren. Geometric print bowl, £75, Stitch By Stitch. Ceramic cup with handle, £22, Artists & Objects. Metro stacking side plate in Natural, £9/two, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase

HIGHLIGHT DESIGN FEATURES

Sculptural shapes are key to the modern Scandi look and there are lots of ways to incorporate them.

In this dining area, a low-hung conical light nods to the form of the base of the table. This two-tone connection is echoed in the abstract wall print.

Walls in Beauvais Lilac matt emulsion, £52/2.5L, Little Greene. Dining table, £1,595, Graham & Green. Chairs (l-r): black ash dining chair, £1,100, Sebastian Cox. CH23 chair, £764, Carl Hansen at Aram. J77 chair, £179, Hay. Heritage armchair, £490, Ercol. Pendant light, from £105, Hay. Kala cotton quilt, £576, Stitch by Stitch. Wall print, from £240, Artists & Objects. Geometric print bowl, £38, Selfridges.

Plate, £18/two, Arket. Anais carafe, £39; bud vase, £22; ceramic cup, £22; all Rowen & Wren. Black candle holders, £10 each, The White Company. Walnut bowl, £49; earthenware large white bowl, £160; both The Conran

Shop. Glass tumbler, £20/two, Twenty Twenty One

GLAM UP YOUR HOME OFFICE

Incorporating a workspace in the bedroom is on the to-do list for many of us, and it can be tricky to a beautiful desk, like this one, that can transition into

Latis desk, £2,795; chair wall mural Andersson blanket mobile, £129; stone bird, from £43; lamp ceramic mug envelope, £8; twine, £6; letter postcards, £4 each; ruler, £5; all Labour pot, £65; grey bottle vase, £35; both candle holder side table table lamp

CREATE A BLISSFUL BEDROOM

Walls bed side table rug blanket bowl Wall light Jug cushion Cup bedlinen throw

SPOIL YOURSELF

Sometimes we must be practical. We need, for instance, a tray. And sometimes it really is worth investing in the perfect beautifully made thing. It will bring you pleasure every time you use it and should last a lifetime. It’s the Scandi way… Mati tray, £379, SCP. Letter cards, £4 each, Labour & Wait. Bud vase, £6, The White Company. Twisted ceramic mug, £48, Selfridges

SET ASIDE SOME ME-TIME

Create your own night-time ritual – light a candle, lie back and let the day drift away. Scented soaps, lovely towels and stylish wooden accessories will all help to ensure your space feels special. Wood stool, £245, Another Country. Bath rack, £60, The White Company. Bath towel, £34; ceramic pot, £32; candle holder, £14; jute rug, £49; all Rowen & Wren. Soap dish, £30, Artists & Objects. Bud vase, £28, Lindform