Types and characteristics of Nordic decorative styles Development of Nordic decorative styles

In the surging wave of "industrial design" in the 20th century, the simplicity of Nordic style was pushed to the extreme. Nordic minimalist home art sounds super simple, but in practice, I don't know where to start if I want to imitate it. So how much do you know about Nordic decoration style? Next, let's discuss it with Bian Xiao!

Characteristics of Nordic Decoration Style

First, in the interior design of the building, that is, the top, walls and floors of the room are not decorated with patterns and patterns at all, and only lines and color blocks are used to distinguish embellishments.

Secondly, in the aspect of furniture design, Nordic furniture without carving and ornamentation has been produced, and the actual furniture products are also in various forms. If they have anything in common, it must be simple, direct, practical and close to nature. The quiet Nordic style is by no means a deceptive and flashy design.

Nordic decoration style

European pastoral

Emphasis is placed on the expression of nature, but different pastoral areas have different nature, which leads to a variety of furniture styles, including China, Europe, and even South Asia, each with its own characteristics and aesthetic feeling. Mainly divided into English and French pastoral styles. The former is characterized by gorgeous fabrics and handmade. Broken flowers, stripes, Scottish plaid, each fabric is full of local flavor. Most furniture materials are pine and Toona sinensis, and the production and carving are all handmade, which is very particular. The latter is characterized by white-washed furniture and bold color matching.

European classical style

European style mainly refers to western classical style. This style emphasizes elegant decorative effect, gorgeous decoration, strong color and exquisite modeling. Many people like it! With the change of 1500 years, Scandinavian countries have formed aesthetic standards with similar styles in constant communication and integration. Originated from the simple and practical traditional design concept of Scandinavian countries, functionalism is the first element to find a new balance between function and form. The design is simple, generous, practical, oriented to the general public, with outstanding functions without too many complicated decorations, and finally forms a unique design style. It represents a fashion of returning to nature, and also reflects a rational orientation of modern urbanites in the post-consumption era. At the same time, influenced by the culture and history of various countries, each country has its own unique design characteristics.

Nordic modern style

Nordic modern style refers to the addition of large-area lighting glass and modern steel structure on the basis of inheriting the original pointed roof, sloping roof and stone-wood structure. Its structure is simple and practical, and the interior decoration style is reflected between the building structures, without too much modeling decoration. The original stone surface and wood grain are exposed indoors, but its theme is biased towards modern steel and wood structure, and the indoor effect forms a combination of modern and classical effects.

Development of Nordic Decoration Style

In the 1920s, the design theme of mass service decided that Nordic style design was popular all over the world. 1930, Functionalism shines brilliantly at the Stockholm World Expo, which marks its breakthrough in Scandinavia and its integration with the world. Nordic style combines Germany's idea of advocating practical functions with local traditional crafts, and its humanized design makes it famous internationally. It gradually formed a unique style of the system in the 1940s. The typical characteristics of Nordic design are advocating nature and respecting traditional technology.

In the mid-20th century, the rapid development of the Nordic economy made the Nordic people have a high welfare system. However, the Nordic people still attach importance to the practicality of products, and the simple and natural aesthetics are still passed down. The residential culture and design concept in northern Europe are deeply influenced. Therefore, even in the industrial age, Nordic product design still retains the elements of humanistic care for users' physical and mental health. Tradition and fashion innovation are used incisively and vividly by Nordic designers. While paying attention to the interests of the public, Nordic design has always been concerned about the minority. For example, eliminating the inconvenience of disabled people's lives, designing convenient humanized designs for them and realizing social justice. All of them reflect the overall concern of Nordic style design for people.

That's all that Bian Xiao brought to you. I believe that after reading this article, you have a basic understanding of house decoration.