Scandinavian design on your walls is all about creating a calm and stylish vibe without making things too busy. Here are 20 ideas to turn your walls into a Nordic-inspired getaway.

Made-Up Art

A bedroom with a DIY abstract canvas painting in a Scandinavian style
A bedroom with a DIY abstract canvas painting in a Scandinavian style

Get creative with made-up art for a personal touch. I painted a simple picture that fits my bedroom’s colors perfectly.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Blank Fabric Set: Start your art with good fabrics great for made-up paintings in any room.
  • Paint Set: Explore bright colors with a paint set to match your bedroom’s decor.
  • Brushes: Use brushes to get different feels and details in your made-up painting.

Wall Art Inspired by Nature

A Scandinavian living room with a wall mural of birch trees
A Scandinavian living room with a wall mural of birch trees

Let the great outdoors in with murals of nature, showing peaceful scenes or forests. One time, I put up a mural of birch trees in my dining room, and it instantly gave the space a more peaceful feeling.

Items that may come in handy:

  • Birch Woods Wall Covering: Change your space with a calm birch tree design for a chill, nature-filled atmosphere.
  • Easy-to-Remove Forest Scene Sticker: Put up a forest scene sticker easily to make any room feel like a relaxing woodland.
  • Outdoor-Inspired Paper Roll: Cover your walls with amazing nature-themed paper for a fresh, outdoorsy feel inside.

Art with Feel

A living room with layered art combining canvas and fabric
A living room with layered art combining canvas and fabric

Add different feels for depth and interest. I love mixing fabric pictures with art on fabric for a cozy touch in my living room.

A few suggestions:

  • Art on Fabric Set: Add visual depth to your space with flexible and good art on fabric for any room.
  • Fabric Wall Decor: Add warmth and feel with a cool fabric wall decor for a cozy vibe.
  • Textured Pillows: Make comfort and style better with textured pillows that go with your art.

Simple Sculptures

A wall with a minimalist metal sculpture in a Scandinavian styled room
A wall with a minimalist metal sculpture in a Scandinavian styled room

Add something extra with simple wall sculptures. I have a simple metal thing that adds interest without being too much.

Check these products out:

  • Abstract Metal Wall Piece: Make your space better with a cool metal piece; great for a simple, modern touch.
  • Metal Shape Wall Art: Add style with metal shape wall art, great for modern Scandinavian decor.
  • Modern Metal Wall Decor: Change any room with a cool metal wall hanging that fits with simple styles.

All One Color Wall

An entryway with a monochrome gallery of black and white prints
An entryway with a monochrome gallery of black and white prints

A wall in one color makes a classy and matching look. My entryway has black and white pictures for a strong entrance.

Products that could assist:

  • Black Photo Frames Set: Frame your one-color art with style for a matching look.
  • Black and White Art Set: Make your entryway better with a set of strong one-color art.
  • Light for Pictures: Light up your one-color wall with soft lighting for a classy feel.

Simple Plant Art

A hallway with a gallery wall of simple plant art and simple decor
A hallway with a gallery wall of simple plant art and simple decor

Plant art is a must in Scandinavian decor, giving a bit of nature and class. I’ve made a wall of simple leaf pictures in my hallway, and everyone always says nice things about it.

Consider these options:

  • Gallery Wall Botanical Art: Spruce up your hallway with fancy botanical art, adding a natural touch to your space.
  • Plain Leaf Design Set: Make your decor better with plain leaf designs, bringing calm and style to any room.
  • Plant Art on Fabric: Add elegance with plant art on fabric, offering a classic natural look in your home.

Good Art

A wall featuring an ethically sourced handcrafted art piece
A wall featuring an ethically sourced handcrafted art piece

Choose art that’s made well to add both beauty and do good. My wall has a handmade piece that helps local artists.

Some handy options:

  • Handmade Wall Hanging: Help artists and make your space better with a great, handmade wall hanging.
  • Art Made Fairly: Choose a piece made fairly to make your decor better while helping sustainability.
  • Green Art: Add charm with a green piece, handmade by local artists using good materials.

Simple Line Drawings

An office with simple line drawings on the wall and plain decor
An office with simple line drawings on the wall and plain decor

Simple line drawings bring a plain elegance to any wall. In my office, a simple line drawing of a face adds a small artistic touch that’s both relaxing and gets me thinking.

Some ideas to consider:

  • Minimal Drawing on Fabric: Make your space better with a minimal line drawing on fabric, adding artistic style and modern elegance.
  • Abstract Decal Stickers: Change your room easily with abstract decal stickers, offering modern style and visual fun.
  • Black and White Line Poster: Give your decor new life with a cool black and white line poster, great for simple elegance.

Calm Color Pictures

A bedroom with neutral toned canvases and Scandinavian decor
A bedroom with neutral toned canvases and Scandinavian decor

Calm colors are great for a peaceful feeling. I’ve used beige and gray pictures in my bedroom to make a relaxing space.

A few helpful options:

  • Beige Art on Fabric: Make your space better with calm beige art for a peaceful bedroom.
  • Plain Gray Fabric Print: Create calm in your room with modern plain gray fabric prints. Change your walls today.
  • Nature Picture in Calm Colors: Bring nature inside with soothing, calm-colored plant pictures. Refresh your decor easily.

Changing Wall Art

A living room with seasonal wall art swaps featuring warm tones
A living room with seasonal wall art swaps featuring warm tones

Keep your decor fresh by changing things with the seasons. I like adding warmer colors in the fall and lighter colors in the spring.

These products might help:

  • Fall Pictures: Refresh your space with bright fall pictures to make your seasonal decor better easily.
  • Light Spring Wall Art: Brighten your home in spring with calming light wall art for a fresh, open feel.
  • Seasonal Wall Decor: Decorate your walls with seasonal things for a warm, welcoming look all year.

Light Colors

A study with pastel-toned art pieces and Scandinavian decor
A study with pastel-toned art pieces and Scandinavian decor

Soft light colors can add a soft touch to your decor. I added light-colored art in my study to brighten up the space without being too much.

A few relevant products:

  • Light Color Art: Change your space with light color art that adds soft style and charm.
  • Light Color Pillows: Make your decor better with stylish light color pillows for a cozy and welcoming feel.
  • Light Color Vases: Add a pop of color with light color vases, great for showing off flowers or plants.

Shelves with Art

A kitchen with floating shelves displaying art, plants, and decor
A kitchen with floating shelves displaying art, plants, and decor

Use shelves to show off art and decor for a changing look. In my kitchen, they hold small plants and framed pictures for a fun display.

A few choices to try:

  • Shelves: Make your space better with cool shelves; great for showing off art and plants.
  • Plant Pictures: Add a bit of nature with fancy framed plant pictures, great for kitchen decor.
  • Indoor Plants: Bring life to your kitchen with different indoor plants that don’t need much care.
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