When hearing the word 'Scandi', many people think about Scandinavian design with its clean, simple lines, minimalist functionality and free from clutter approach. Scandinavian design in the home can be traced back as early as the mid 20th century however it seems to have really taken off over the past 10 years with the name 'Scandi' being used in many popular and independent home furnishing stores.
As well as their functional yet beautiful home decor designs, we are also looking at Scandinavians to find the secret to a happy life through their values and traditions, their food, fashion and children's toy design, hygge and their general way of life.
Apart from Ikea (who also sell Scandinavian food as well as their functional and hugely popular home furnishings), where do you look for Scandi inspiration? Where can you buy beautiful and functional toys and activities for your children? Where can you sample Scandinavian food or read hints and tips about Scandi life? Here is a list of websites you MUST visit for all things Scandi; including links to my favourite magazine and a Scandi subscription box!
Home Decor & Furniture
The Little Hygge Co.- Creating cosy living through their collections of home accessories and lifestyle essentials. Their planters and vases are just too tempting!
Nordic Nest - Home accessories and Scandinavian furniture from a range of Scandinavian brands such as Ferm Living, Normann Copenhagen and Kay Bojesen.
Hus & Hem - Swedish for 'House & Home'. This beautiful store sell everything Scandinavian that you could possibly need from home furnishings, edible treats, lighting, beanbags, wearable items, paper and play to furniture and fabric.
The Den & Now - An independent online homeware store that stock a curated range of furniture and accessories for the home; not to mention their beautiful garden selection.
Folk Interiors - Furniture and homeware from Scandinavian brands such as HK Living and Broste Copenhagen. I particularly love the ceramic collection by HK Living. They also have a fantastic selection of products for children.
The Scandinavian Shop - Home & living, ceramics, glass, jewellery and many more products from Nordic brands. They also have a lovely children's range of gifts, toys and ornaments.
Children
Scandiborn - Modern Scandinavian decor and furniture for the nursery, beautiful baby clothing with Scandi style, baby toys, Montessori toys and everything your child needs for imaginative play.
Otis & The Wolf - Wooden toys, beautiful nursery interiors and baby essentials, organic fabrics and other beautiful products inspired by Nordic design.
Folk Interiors and The Scandinavian Shop also have a lovely children's selection.
Food
Scandi Kitchen - The home of Scandinavian food in the UK. Favourite brands from Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway that can be delivered to your door.
Scandi Subscription Boxes
Norlii - Beautiful subscription boxes; hand curated with home decor and accessories from Scandinavia.
Magazines
Simply Scandi - Quarterly magazine with Scandinavian style and living in mind. You will find yourself swooning over the beautiful Scandinavian homes that they feature. Discover the best Scandi brands and read hints and tips about the Scandi lifestyle such as recipes, places to visit and other features from Scandi experts.
If you have any other suggestions or you would like your company or website to be added to this list please get in touch! Happy browsing!
