my scandinavian home: decorating with pastels

Spring-like Shades in Tone’s Calm Norwegian home

Naturally, with any creative outlet, whether fashion or interiors, there will always be trends. But one thing I remain firm about is creating an environment with just the right feeling. A home that helps you thrive really is essential, don’t you think?

I can appreciate more maximalist homes bursting with items and colour. They can be wonderful to look at. But when it comes to my own home, I like things to feel calm. Somewhere I can breathe and truly unwind. How about you? Do you prefer a home that feels busy and layered, or one that feels quiet and soothing? I really believe there is no right or wrong way.

That is why I love Norwegian Tone Trollbu’s service, 'Interior Therapy'. Tone combines interior design with her background in psychology to help clients create a home that truly suits them. Isn’t that such a thoughtful idea?

It helps that Tone also has a wonderful eye for design. You can see this clearly in her own home just outside of Oslo, which balances calm, soft colours with just a touch of edginess to give it personality. Think wavy mirrors, a delicious combination of pink, buttercup yellow, lime green, a hint of terracotta and soft milky tones. There are also so many individual pieces that make the space feel truly personal.

I hope you feel inspired by the tour!

Beautiful.

Did you notice all the art and sculptures? And the mural in the bathroom is such a lovely touch, don't you think?

Was there anything that particularly stood out to you?

If you have the time today, do stop by Tone’s Instagram feed. And if you understand Norwegian, you might also enjoy listening to her podcast, where she interviews experts from the interior industry.

Shall we take a look at a few more Norwegian homes today? How about:

A charming rural cottage by a Norwegian fjord
Inside Juni's creative Oslo apartment
A simple, yet cosy Norwegian cabin
A magical, rural Norwegian escape

Happy Tuesday friends!

Niki

Photography courtesy of Tone Trollbu, shared with kind permission.

Inside a Swedish Home That’s Full of Spring Vibes and Pastel Charm

I finally looked up from everything I've been doing and realised - Easter is just around the corner! Eeek, that snuck up quickly (especially considering it’s a late one this year). While I don’t have any pretty Easter decorations to share with you today (though I’ll pop some links at the end of the post), I do have a home tour that’s absolutely brimming with soft, spring-like pastels to get you in the Easter mood.

Think playful pops of pink, yellow, blue, and green sprinkled throughout the space—in blankets, lamps, shelving, vases, and more—bringing a vibrant, joyful energy that’s full of spring vibes. But what really stood out to me is the creative use of paint around the doorways. From a peachy arch to eggshell yellow architraves, the unexpected splashes of colour feel daring yet uplifting, drawing attention to the home’s architectural details and adding a unique, cheerful touch.

Ready to take a look around a Stockholm home that’s fully embraced the charm of spring and the spirit of Easter? This way!

This has really put a spring in my step! It’s got all the joyful vibes I associate with this time of year and has me in the mood for the weekend already. How about you?

Do you enjoy adding splashes of colour around your home? Have you experimented with playful paintwork in your living space too? If so, I’d love to hear more. And as always, I’d be curious to know what stood out to you about this Swedish home.

Would you like to see some other Scandinavian homes that rock pastel shades? Take a peek at:

A smallish Danish home with a sunny vibe
Line's relaxed Copenhagen home with pretty pastels
12 simple ways to add colour to your home this spring

As promised, here are some Easter decorating ideas in case you’re thinking of adding a few seasonal touches to your home this weekend:

A fresh Danish home with Easter touches
My big Easter DIY edit
6 beautifully simple Easter craft ideas

I hope you all have a lovely, sunny and relaxing weekend!

Niki

Photography courtesy of Historiska Hem with thanks.

A Danish Home With Easter Touches

Looking to get into the easter spirit? Mette Norrild has filled her 1970s house on the Danish island of Fyn with pastel hues, spring flowers (including Forsythia, cherry blossom and Magnolia) and pretty Easter touches. Oh, and don't miss the quirky details like artisan mugs, colourful glassware and twisted candles - they add such a fun touch! Here are a few snapshots to feel inspired by this weekend:

So many pretty ideas!

Decorative mugs have become such a big thing in Denmark lately that I feel tour requires a roundup!

From top left: Royal Copenhagen, Studio Palu (twisty handle), Krøllet Keramik (with cherries, sweets etc), Les Gens Heureux (pointed handle / splashes).

It's made me want to start decorating my home this weekend, how about you?

If you're curious about where any of the items are from, Mette's great at tagging her photos on instagram.

For other pastel homes see:

A delightful family home in a converted Swedish schoolhouse

An inspiring pastel-infused Finnish apartment

Danica's Danish home in cotton candy shades

And for some great easter decorating ideas take a look at:

Swedish Easter traditions

7 beautifully simple Scandinavian craft ideas for easter

My big easter DIY edit

I hope this post has put you in the mood for the easter holidays! My girls break up tomorrow so we're looking forward to decorating the house a little. Maybe the rain / snow / everything the swedish weather gods wants to throw at us will clear up at some point too!

Do you decorate your home for Easter? If so, I'd love to hear about your decorating traditions!

Have a great weekend!

Niki

Photography: Mette Norrild / @mettenorrild, shared with kind permission

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A Danish Home Where Subtle Colour and Earthy Tones Come Together

Christina Krabbe (AKA @glimtvist) lives in a wonderful 1940s red-brick house in North Zealand, Denmark with her husband Jonas, his three girls and her two boys, as well as their little girl Nora and a border collie named Chilli. Christina and Jonas share a passion for interiors - and love working on DIY projects together. This might include everything from building a lift bed from scratch to up cycling vintage furniture. They also have a penchant for colour, especially pastels which are combined with earthy tones for a vibrant yet calm family home. Ready to feel inspired by? Welcome to a world of pastel wall colours, vibrant art, patchwork quilts and vintage and contemporary design classics.