Scandinavians are famous for their cheerful yet practical designs. But most furniture fans tend to stop at mid-century modern, which is now ubiquitous thanks to big box stores like West Elm and CB2.

The charm of Scandinavian house design lies in its understated elegance, simplicity, and functionality. It's an intentional design language that is inspired by natural elements and pays tribute to the ...

It’s almost taken for granted in the United States that Scandinavian design is just better. Simple, functional, and minimalist, Scandinavian furniture, housewares, decorations, and even toys have ...

Scandinavian interior design has been inspiring its fans for decades. The region's iconic midcentury modern furniture, cool ...

The Scandinavian design philosophy, with its minimalist style and focus on functionality and a strong connection to nature, is highly valued in the realm of tiny houses. Nordic builders have mastered ...

Textile designer Cathy Nordström has a plan. ‘I’m working on my fellow Swedes to encourage them to incorporate more color and pattern,’ she confesses to Jennifer Morgan. ‘I think it’s going well; we ...

“When you’re in love, you don’t see the bad things,” Andreas Ullenius says. Ullenius is calling from Skarpö, an island of about 250 residents in the Stockholm archipelago, to talk about the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Shaw is a NY–based writer covering architecture, art and design. The “Swedish Grace” movement may not be a household name, ...

In a country house on the Baltic coast, Nina Norgren and Bengt Thornefors, the founders of the textile and furniture brand Magniberg, have made a home entirely their own. By Aimee Farrell For Nina ...