Minimalist Scandinavian interiors have had a long reign, but this summer I'm craving something with a little more soul. Enter 'Nordic Nantucket' – the colorful yet soothing coastal decorating style that blends the quiet simplicity of Swedish design with the layered charm of an American East Coast summer house.
After touring a sweet Swedish summer house with East Coast charm by Studio Ramson, which blends the two unexpected style combinations – Scandi and coastal – a new aesthetic was born. It's not quite Scandinavian, nor is it classic Nantucket – it's something altogether new. Think floral fabrics instead of stark white linen, pleated lampshades over sculptural lighting, vintage finds that tell a story, and rooms that feel collected over decades rather than styled in an afternoon.
The vibrant blue-tiled fireplace becomes the heart of this 'Nordic Nantucket' living room, balancing crisp Scandinavian simplicity with the layered warmth of an East Coast summer house.
Softer colors, layered antiques, floral textiles, and East Coast influences have replaced the expected beach-house clichés in this home. If, like me, you're ready to trade barely-there beach houses for something with a little more warmth and personality, these are the 20 pieces I'd shop first to bring the Nordic Nantucket look home.
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