Known for its simplicity, functionality and craftsmanship, Scandinavian design was first introduced to the United States in the 1950s, yet it has become increasingly popular over the last decade.

We have a lot to thank Scandinavia for when it comes to interior design. Muuto, Gubi, IKEA — numerous famous brands have come out of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and it doesn't just stop at homewares, ...

Scandinavians are famous for their cheerful yet practical designs. But most furniture fans tend to stop at mid-century modern, which is now ubiquitous thanks to big box stores like West Elm and CB2.

The Scandinavian aesthetic is about so much more than a pale color palette. In fact, we’ve noticed the region’s interior designers are taking a far more vibrant approach lately, proving that the right ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone’s been thinking it. Now, legacy brands and emerging designers alike are talking about how to keep the region a part of ...

Kivik. Hemnes. Ektorp. Even if you aren't sure what these funny-sounding words mean, they're probably familiar to you. That's because they're the names of sofas and bookshelves from Ikea. But did you ...

Scandinavia is home to one of the most popular design aesthetics for interiors. During the 20th Century, Scandi countries — Denmark, Norway, and Sweden — launched hit after hit of beautifully simple ...

Who gave the world Scandinavian design? Arne Jacobsen, Eero Arnio, Alvar Aalto, or Ingvar Kamprad? Okay, sure. But another larger force played a major role in establishing Scandinavian design as well: ...

Thanks in part to the mass-produced genius of Ikea, Scandinavian design has spread its influence around the globe. But a new book Scandinavia Dreaming from Gestalten brings lovers of this ubiquitous ...