Scandi Interiors: The Wardrobes That Complete the Look

Scandinavian bedrooms depend on restraint, and since the wardrobe is the largest object in the room it carries most of the responsibility for getting the look right. This guide sets out the finishes that define the style, from pale oak, ash and birch through to soft matt white, and explains why gloss and heavily grained timbers pull a room in a different direction. It looks closely at silhouette: slim tapered legs that lift the carcass and let light pass beneath, flat unadorned fronts, square edges and understated or integrated handles. Function receives equal attention, with advice on interior layouts, soft close fittings and simple organisation that keeps the calm intact. The second half covers building the room around the wardrobe with a restricted palette and layered natural texture, then adapting the whole idea to smaller, darker UK homes, including warmer whites, mirrors and taller proportions where storage is tight....