Why “Lagom” Is The Most Important Décor Rule 

Lagom is a Swedish décor style that’s focused on balance. Here’s what you need to know about this hot trend and why it should find its way into your interior design.

Old And New Dance, Instead Of Clash

Lagom is about balancing old and new décor styles and accessories. As you know, your interior design is a work in progress. It changes a little when you buy new furniture or want to tweak its main focus. Lagom is about keeping the old, such as your beautiful vintage clock on the wall, but then being of a minimalist mindset with new items you bring into a room so that you don’t go OTT. Everything works well together and less is more.

The Critical Design Eye

When designing your room according to lagom, you should be very critical of everything you put into it. Think about what furniture and décor you want in your room, and then when you’re done, remove one or two items. This gives your room personality without flooding it with non-essential items.

A Place For Everything

While you’re carefully choosing what you want in a room and making every piece matter, you should avoid clutter. Every piece that enters your room should have a place and clear purpose. You only use what you really need. This is a more sustainable interior design choice, but it also creates a wonderful airy and free feeling in the room.

Calmness In Colour

You don’t have to sacrifice your love of bold colours, but to achieve lagom you want to create a sense of calm and balance in your home. Neutral colors play a big role in this, so opt for white, gray, earthy browns, and soft blues as your background colours. Remember: simplicity is the ultimate elegance!

Feel Something When You Walk Into A Room

Your interior design should reflect your personal tastes while also offering different colours, textures and depth to make it meaningful. Mix different materials together, such as wood and glass, as well as your minimalist furniture with special mementos. This gives your home much more personality while still making every piece count. As Niki Brantmark, founder of the My Scandinavian Home blog tells MyDomaine. “The Scandinavian home strikes the perfect balance between minimalism and over-cluttered, resulting in a clean, clam space that is also warm and inviting.”

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