21 Scandi Living Room Ideas That Are Calming and Cozy

Scandinavian living room design works best when functional simplicity is softened with natural materials, comfortable furniture, restrained colour, tactile textiles and warm, layered lighting. It does not require an all-white room, bare shelves or an aggressively minimalist look.

The most successful Scandi room is planned around how you live: establish the seating layout, solve storage and circulation, then add the palette, lighting, texture and personal details. The result should feel visually restful and practical—not like a showroom. Here are 21 ways to achieve it, including options for small, dark, rented, family and pet-friendly homes.

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What makes a living room Scandinavian?

Scandinavian design is associated with simple forms, usefulness, comfortable proportions, light or grounded neutrals, natural materials and visual restraint. The Nationalmuseum describes Scandinavian Design as an international term that emerged in the 1950s and became associated with a synthesis of beauty and function, simple forms, light-coloured natural materials, wood, glass and textiles. Nordic design traditions and modernist influences existed before that period, so the 1950s should be understood as the point when the label became internationally established—not the beginning of every related design tradition.

In practical terms, a Scandi living room has enough furniture for its real activities, but not so much that circulation, storage or light suffer. It may include a pale oak table, a grey sofa, graphic cushions, a woven rug, a vintage chair, a deep blue wall or a colourful work of art. The common thread is control: repeat a limited palette, vary texture and shape, and give everyday objects a place to live.

Scandinavian, Nordic, Japandi and hygge are not interchangeable terms. Scandinavia usually refers to Denmark, Norway and Sweden, while the broader Nordic region also includes Finland, Iceland and associated territories, as explained by Nordic cooperation. Japandi is a related blend of Japanese and Scandinavian influences, not another name for Scandi style. Hygge is specifically a Danish cultural concept connected with warmth, atmosphere, comfort and enjoying simple pleasures with other people; VisitDenmark’s explanation of hygge is more precise than using the word as a synonym for every Nordic interior.

When this article calls a room calming, it means visually quieter, warmer and easier to use. It is a decorating goal, not a guaranteed psychological or medical result.

21 Scandi living room ideas

Palette and material ideas

1. Pair warm white walls with pale wood

Visual effect: A soft white backdrop keeps the room bright and restrained, while pale timber prevents it from feeling sterile.

How to get the look: Choose a warm white rather than a harsh blue-white, then introduce pale oak, ash, birch, beech or pine through flooring, a coffee table, shelving, chair frames or a sideboard. Keep the larger surfaces simple and allow the wood grain to provide subtle variation. For a renovation, sample the wall colour beside the proposed flooring and furniture; examine it in both daylight and lamplight before committing.

Best for: Small, north-facing or low-light rooms where a brighter background is useful. Light colours can make a room feel more open, but they cannot compensate for poor lighting or an overcrowded layout.

Watch out for: Several whites with competing undertones. A pinkish white, blue-white and yellowish white can look mismatched when placed together. The IKEA Scandi guidance similarly combines light colours, blond wood and natural light, but the final choice still needs to be tested in your own room.

2. Create a warm greige or taupe cocoon

Visual effect: Mushroom, oatmeal, sand, taupe and warm grey give a living room more depth than white while keeping its palette quiet.

How to get the look: Use a warm neutral on the walls, then add cream textiles, medium-toned wood and one darker element such as a charcoal lamp, black-framed artwork or deep brown side table. You do not need to colour-drench every surface; a taupe wall behind the sofa can be enough to establish the mood.

Best for: Rooms with strong daylight, dark flooring or existing furniture that needs a warmer background.

Watch out for: Making every surface the same beige. Contrast through wood grain, woven texture, shadow gaps, artwork and a small amount of black or darker timber so the room does not become flat.

3. Combine grey and birch for a cooler Nordic look

Visual effect: Pale grey, birch, ash, silver-toned metal and soft blue create an airy, clean scheme without relying on pure white.

How to get the look: Start with one grey—on the sofa, walls or rug—then repeat birch or ash in two or three pieces. Add dusty blue in a cushion, artwork or occasional chair rather than spreading cool colour across every surface.

Best for: Rooms with cool daylight, contemporary architecture or existing silver-toned details.

Watch out for: Combining cool grey, bright white and blue LED bulbs. The combination can look clinical. Warm the scheme with wool, natural linen, honey-coloured wood or bulbs in the 2700–3000K residential range.

4. Use one controlled accent colour

Visual effect: A single accent family gives a neutral room personality without sacrificing visual calm.

How to get the look: Choose deep blue, muted green, ochre, mustard, brick red, dusty pink or another softened shade. Repeat it in two or three locations—for example, a cushion, a piece of art and a ceramic object. Keep the largest surfaces neutral unless you deliberately want a more colourful room. IKEA’s Scandinavian living room guidance allows cheerful accent colours including red, yellow, blue and green, while more recent IKEA trend coverage highlights blue, camel, beige and ochre.

Best for: A neutral room that feels too anonymous or a renter who wants colour without repainting every wall.

Watch out for: Calling every colourful object an accent. A calm scheme needs hierarchy: one dominant neutral, one supporting material and a limited accent family.

5. Add restrained graphic pattern

Visual effect: Checks, stripes, geometric shapes, small florals and patterned rugs stop a neutral room from looking generic.

How to get the look: Introduce pattern through one major textile—such as a rug or pair of curtains—and one smaller supporting item. Repeat one colour from the pattern elsewhere. A checked cushion beside a striped cushion can work if their scale and colours are related; unrelated patterns in competing scales usually cannot.

Best for: Anyone who likes a lively interior but does not want maximalism. Scandinavian interiors can be playful, and current Nordic coverage also recognises a more intentional use of colour and pattern.

Watch out for: Mixing several unrelated patterns and colour families. If the rug is busy, keep the upholstery and larger curtains comparatively quiet.

Furniture, texture and layout ideas

6. Anchor the seating with a properly sized rug

Visual effect: The right rug joins the sofa, chairs and coffee table into one deliberate seating zone instead of leaving each piece floating.

How to get the look: Decide the furniture layout first, then measure the footprint. In a compact room, place the front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug. In a larger room or open-plan space, put all seating legs on the rug if the dimensions allow. A smaller rug under only the coffee table can work where a larger rug would overwhelm the room, although the seating group will feel less unified.

Best for: Open-plan rooms, large seating arrangements and small rooms that need a clear visual zone.

Watch out for: A tiny rug floating in the middle of a large arrangement. Houzz presents both front-legs-on and all-legs-on approaches, with examples such as 6-by-9-foot and 8-by-10-foot rugs for larger areas; use the furniture footprint rather than a fixed rug rule as the deciding factor.

7. Layer wool, linen, cotton and knitted texture

Visual effect: Texture adds warmth and depth without requiring a larger colour palette.

How to get the look: Combine a flatweave or woven rug with linen or linen-look curtains, cotton cushions, a wool throw and perhaps one nubby or bouclé accent. Vary the surface qualities: smooth upholstery beside a chunky knit and a slightly irregular ceramic object is more effective than repeating the same texture everywhere.

Best for: White, grey or greige rooms that feel visually cold, and homes where extra colour would be unwelcome.

Watch out for: Using bouclé upholstery, bouclé cushions and a high-pile bouclé rug together. Loose loops and high piles can trap crumbs, collect pet hair and snag. Select the textile according to cleaning demands, not just appearance.

8. Choose a comfortable, low-profile sofa

Visual effect: A low-profile sofa with simple arms and visible legs keeps the room visually light while still providing a substantial place to relax.

How to get the look: Test the seat depth, firmness, back support and arm height in person if possible. Choose upholstery suited to the household, and check removable-cover, stain-treatment and replacement-cover options before ordering. Leave enough space beside the sofa for a useful table rather than pushing it against every wall.

Best for: Any living room, especially one where a simple sofa is doing most of the visual work.

Watch out for: Buying a photogenic sofa that is too shallow, too firm or too delicate for daily use. A room cannot be genuinely comfortable if its most-used piece is not.

The IKEA stylist room example makes comfort practical through lounge seating, throws, cushions and nearby surfaces for books and drinks.

9. Soften the room with one rounded piece

Visual effect: A round coffee table, curved chair, oval ottoman or organically shaped lamp breaks up a room dominated by rectangular walls, shelving and screens.

How to get the look: Use one or two curves as contrast. A round coffee table is particularly useful where people need to move around several sides of the table, while a curved chair can create a reading destination.

Best for: Boxy rooms, family spaces with many rectangular pieces and contemporary interiors that need a softer focal point.

Watch out for: Making every item rounded. The contrast disappears, and the room can start to feel themed. Rounded forms are a current variation highlighted in IKEA’s recent trend coverage, not a timeless requirement of Scandinavian design.

10. Arrange for conversation before arranging for symmetry

Visual effect: Seating angled toward one another makes the living room sociable and useful for reading, talking and relaxing—not just watching television.

How to get the look: Face one or two chairs toward the sofa, angle seating toward a shared table and treat the television as one focal point rather than the only focal point. Mark sofa, rug and table footprints with painter’s tape before moving heavy furniture or ordering anything; Houzz recommends taping out an arrangement to test it at full scale.

Best for: Rooms used for more than television, open-plan areas and homes where conversation matters.

Watch out for: Blocking the main route through the room in pursuit of perfect symmetry. A slightly asymmetrical layout with clear circulation is more comfortable than a balanced arrangement that interrupts every journey.

11. Create a compact hygge-inspired reading nook

Visual effect: A chair, lamp and small table create a destination within the living room and give the space a second activity besides screen viewing.

How to get the look: Place a comfortable chair near a window, bookcase, plant or artwork. Add a reading lamp, footstool and a surface for a drink or book. If you are renovating, position an electrical outlet where the lamp will actually stand rather than relying on an extension lead across a walkway.

Best for: A spare corner, bay window, landing beside a bookcase or a room shared by several people.

Watch out for: Creating a beautiful nook with no task light or useful surface. Also use the term accurately: “hygge-inspired” describes the atmosphere here, while hygge itself is a Danish idea involving warmth, comfort, atmosphere and simple pleasures with others.

12. Use low, functional storage

Visual effect: A low sideboard, media console or modular unit hides cables, games, toys and electronics while preserving visible floor and a sense of airiness.

How to get the look: Choose storage according to what must be hidden, then plan cable routes, ventilation for equipment and access to sockets. In a renovation or new build, a built-in media unit can conceal wiring and provide closed cupboards without requiring a collection of small storage boxes. Keep the top surface partly clear.

Best for: Family rooms, television walls, small living rooms and anyone who wants less visual noise without pretending the household owns nothing.

Watch out for: Filling open shelving with small objects. The IKEA approach to Scandi storage combines function, placement, material and lighter colours; storage should solve a real problem before it becomes a display feature.

13. Mix closed storage with one curated display zone

Visual effect: Doors and drawers keep everyday clutter quiet, while one open shelf, ledge or glass-front cabinet gives the room character.

How to get the look: Put books, toys, chargers and miscellaneous items behind doors. Reserve one defined area for ceramics, art, a small collection, photographs or a few books. Leave breathing room around the display rather than filling every shelf.

Best for: Homes that need substantial storage but should not feel anonymous or over-organised.

Watch out for: Treating open shelving as storage for everything. It quickly becomes a second clutter surface and undermines the calm you were trying to create.

Lighting, windows, nature and character

14. Layer light at three levels

Visual effect: Several modest light sources create depth, warmth and flexibility, making the room work for daytime, reading and evening relaxation.

How to get the look: Plan three layers:

1. Ambient: General illumination from a ceiling fitting, broad pendant, recessed lights or well-distributed lamps.
2. Task: Focused light for reading, working, crafting or another specific activity.
3. Accent: A lamp or concealed light aimed at artwork, shelving, a plant, architectural texture or a darker corner.

Use floor lamps, table lamps, wall lights, pendants and ceiling lighting in combination. Lutron identifies ambient, task and accent lighting as the basic layers of a balanced residential lighting plan.

Best for: Dark rooms, open-plan spaces, rooms used at different times and any scheme that currently depends on one bright central fixture.

Watch out for: Assuming that several lamps automatically create good layering. If every lamp is equally bright, at the same height and pointed in the same direction, the room may still feel flat.

15. Choose warm, dimmable light

Visual effect: Warm light brings out timber, wool, linen and earthy paint colours and makes evening seating feel more inviting.

How to get the look: Treat 2700–3000K as a useful residential starting range. The U.S. Department of Energy identifies 2700K as warm and commonly suited to homes, while 3000K can provide a slightly cleaner appearance without becoming obviously cool. Use dimmers where compatible, and select brighter settings for cleaning or reading before lowering the output in the evening.

Best for: Living rooms with pale walls, wood finishes, evening use or a desire for a warmer atmosphere.

Watch out for: Mixing visibly different colour temperatures in the same sightline. A blue-white ceiling lamp beside a very warm table lamp can make both look wrong. Check bulb specifications rather than relying only on packaging terms such as warm white.

16. Add curtains that filter rather than erase daylight

Visual effect: Light-filtering curtains soften hard window edges, reduce glare and make the room feel finished without sacrificing every ray of daylight.

How to get the look: Use sheer, linen-look or lightly woven curtains where privacy allows. Add a lined or blackout layer where sleep, glare or thermal control is important. Hang the track or pole so the fabric can clear as much of the glass as possible when open, and choose a colour that relates to the wall rather than adding an unrelated block.

Best for: Dark rooms that still need privacy, rooms with strong afternoon glare and renters looking for a reversible soft finish.

Watch out for: Heavy curtains in a small, already-dark room when they do not serve a clear practical purpose. Window treatments can diffuse daylight, but they should not turn useful natural light into permanent gloom; Lutron also includes window treatments in a layered lighting strategy.

17. Bring in one large plant or a restrained branch arrangement

Visual effect: A tall plant, grouped greenery, branches, dried grasses or seasonal foliage introduces height, organic shape and a visual connection to the outdoors.

How to get the look: Choose one plant large enough to have architectural presence, then place it where its light and watering needs can be met. A vase of branches can provide a similar vertical line in a low-light room. Grouping is usually more coherent than scattering many tiny plants across every surface.

Best for: Neutral rooms that need height, corners beside a sofa or media unit and homes where artwork alone does not provide enough organic shape.

Watch out for: Buying a plant for its appearance without checking light, watering, toxicity or available floor space. The IKEA stylist room uses grouped greenery as a strong visual element rather than covering every surface with plants.

18. Display art casually and personally

Visual effect: Art, photographs and collected objects keep the room from looking like a generic catalogue while preserving a simple composition.

How to get the look: Lean framed art on a shelf, make a small gallery wall or hang one large print above the sofa. Choose the work for meaning first, then coordinate the frame, mat or one supporting colour with the room. A family photograph, inherited print or local artist can be more effective than a wall of unrelated “Scandi” posters.

Best for: Rented rooms, neutral rooms that feel staged and homes where the owners want a personal rather than purely trend-led interior.

Watch out for: Decorating every wall. One strong focal point and a few quieter areas usually provide more visual rest than a continuous grid of objects.

19. Make a fireplace, plaster, stone or slatted-wood surface the focal point

Visual effect: Material texture supplies interest without requiring many decorative accessories.

How to get the look: If the room already has a fireplace, media wall, architectural beam or textured wall, let it lead the composition. In a renovation, consider one carefully selected surface of plaster, natural stone, timber slats or panelling, with concealed cable routes and appropriate clearances around heat sources. Keep surrounding furniture and decoration comparatively quiet.

Best for: New builds, extensions, fireplace rooms and open-plan spaces that need one clear anchor.

Watch out for: Applying faux texture or decorative slats to every wall. Current Scandinavian design coverage highlights wood, plaster, stone, linen, cane and textured rugs, but the effect depends on restraint and material quality.

Personal and practical variations

20. Mix one vintage or mid-century Nordic-looking piece with newer furniture

Visual effect: One older wooden chair, sideboard, ceramic lamp, patterned rug or framed print makes a new room feel collected rather than bought as a matching set.

How to get the look: Pair a contemporary sofa with a vintage side table, or modern storage with an older chair. Repeat one material or colour so the pieces relate, but allow differences in age and finish to remain visible. Check the condition, stability, upholstery and repairability of second-hand furniture before bringing it home.

Best for: Anyone who finds all-new interiors too generic, and rooms that need warmth without more accessories.

Watch out for: Recreating a museum-like mid-century room with every item from the same era. The more useful approach is one memorable older piece against a simpler contemporary background. IKEA’s modern Nordic warmth coverage similarly combines retro furniture and pattern with contemporary pieces.

21. Adapt the look for small rooms, children and pets

Visual effect: A limited palette and hardworking furniture keep the room coherent even when real life brings toys, pet beds, school bags and daily wear.

How to get the look: Choose apartment-size or modular seating, ottomans with hidden storage, closed toy and electronics storage, rounded tables, secured shelving and lower-pile, tightly woven, washable or performance textiles. Use a non-slip rug pad. Keep frequently used items accessible, but give them a dedicated home so “calm” does not depend on hiding family life.

Best for: Family homes, pet owners, small flats and anyone who wants a room that can be reset quickly rather than preserved like a display.

Watch out for: Assuming every natural fibre is equally practical. Jute has a natural, textural appearance but can spot with water; Carl Hansen’s rug-care guidance distinguishes its care from wool and advises against treating jute stains with water in the same way. Wool can be resilient and soil-resistant, but it is not stain-proof and still needs correct care. Loose-loop bouclé, pale upholstery and high-pile rugs also demand more maintenance.

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Choose a Scandi direction for your room

Your room or goal	Start with	Why it helps
Small living room	Ideas 1, 6, 12 and 21	Light colours, a connected seating zone, vertical or concealed storage and properly scaled furniture prevent crowding.
Dark or north-facing room	Ideas 1, 3, 15 and 16	Warm light colours, pale timber, several lamps and adjustable window treatments improve the room’s usable brightness without defaulting to cold white.
Neutral room that feels too plain	Ideas 4, 5, 18 and 20	Controlled colour, pattern, art and one vintage piece add personality without visual disorder.
Rented home	Ideas 14, 16, 17 and 18	Plug-in lamps, loose rugs, curtains, plants and leaning artwork create change without permanent renovation.
Children or pets	Ideas 7, 12, 15 and 21	Closed storage, cleanable textiles, practical lighting and rounded, stable furniture support daily use.
Open-plan room	Ideas 6, 10, 12 and 19	A large rug, deliberate seating, storage and one focal material define the living zone while preserving connection to adjacent areas.
Warmer, less minimalist look	Ideas 2, 7, 8, 17 and 20	Greige, tactile fabrics, comfortable upholstery, greenery and a vintage piece add depth without abandoning simplicity.

How to implement the look in the right order

Do not begin with cushions and decorative objects. They cannot fix a sofa that blocks the doorway, a rug that is too small or storage that leaves cables and clutter exposed.

1. Measure the room. Record wall lengths, windows, radiators, outlets, door swings and the route from the entrance to the rest of the home. Measure doorways, stairwells and lifts before ordering large furniture.
2. Identify traffic paths. Keep the main route direct and test it with the people who will use the room. A frequently quoted starting point for a primary walkway is roughly 30–36 inches, but door swings, architecture and mobility needs take priority.
3. Mark furniture footprints. Use painter’s tape for the sofa, chairs, coffee table and rug. Walk around the taped layout, open doors and drawers, and check that the television or reading light works from the intended seats.
4. Choose the sofa and seating layout. Prioritise comfort, scale and conversation before colour. Make sure the sofa can enter the property and that its depth does not consume the circulation route.
5. Size the rug around the seating. Use front legs on the rug in a compact room or all legs on the rug for a larger unified arrangement. A traditional guideline leaves about 18 inches of exposed floor around a rug in an enclosed room, while a small room may work with approximately 8 inches; Houzz notes that rug rules conflict and need adapting. A round rug beneath a single reading chair is often around 4–5 feet in diameter, depending on the chair and table footprint.
6. Solve storage and cable management. Decide what needs to be hidden, what can be displayed and where charging takes place. For built-ins, coordinate joinery, ventilation, sockets and cable access before plastering or fitting finishes.
7. Choose walls and large furniture finishes. Test warm white, taupe, grey, paint colours and timber samples in the actual room in daylight and lamplight.
8. Add curtains and control daylight. Choose privacy, glare and thermal performance before selecting fabric purely for appearance.
9. Install or position lighting. Provide ambient, task and accent sources. If renovating, plan switch locations, dimming compatibility and outlet positions before the walls are closed.
10. Layer rugs, throws, cushions and texture. Vary the surface qualities and choose materials that match the household’s cleaning and wear requirements.
11. Add plants, artwork, books and meaningful objects last. Edit the final layer so each item has either a use, a story or a clear visual role.

Practical cautions before copying the look

What is changing in Scandi style?

The durable foundation remains function, simple forms, natural materials, comfort and useful storage. The optional 2025–26 direction is warmer and more expressive than the white-on-white stereotype: think camel and taupe, deeper blue, ochre, brick tones, glass, bamboo, rounded forms, vintage pieces and more intentional pattern. IKEA’s living-trend coverage discusses warmer neutrals, blue, ochre and rounded forms, while its modern Nordic warmth report combines retro references with contemporary furniture.

These are variations, not rules. A timeless Scandi room should not require a complete replacement when a trend changes. Use a current colour in a cushion, artwork or occasional chair; choose durable large pieces for comfort and proportion.

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandinavian living room style always white?

No. Warm white is one bright option, but pale grey, beige, taupe, mushroom, muted green, soft blue, ochre and brick red can all work. Use a controlled palette and balance stronger colours with simple forms and natural materials.

How do I make a Scandi living room cozy rather than cold?

Prioritise a genuinely comfortable sofa, warm or dimmable lighting, layered textiles, curtains, wood, a correctly sized rug, rounded forms and personal objects. Warmth comes from texture, light and use—not from adding more beige alone.

What colours work best with pale wood?

Warm white, oatmeal, taupe, soft grey, muted blue, sage green, ochre, mustard, dusty pink and brick red are useful starting points. Choose one accent family and repeat it rather than scattering unrelated bright colours.

Can I use dark furniture in a Scandinavian room?

Yes. Dark wood or upholstery can provide grounding contrast. Keep the surrounding walls, curtains and rug lighter, add pale timber or warm textiles, and avoid allowing dark furniture to fill every visual plane in a small room.

Is Japandi the same as Scandinavian design?

No. Japandi is a related blend of Japanese and Scandinavian influences. It may share restrained forms, natural materials and low visual clutter, but the terms should not be used interchangeably.

What rug is most practical for children and pets?

Look for a lower-pile, tightly woven, washable or performance textile with a secure non-slip pad. Wool may be resilient but still needs proper care; jute has a distinctive texture but is vulnerable to water spotting and is not ideal for high-spill or damp areas.

How many lamps does a living room need?

There is no universal number. Plan for the three jobs of ambient, task and accent lighting. In practice, that may mean a ceiling fitting or broad source, a reading or work lamp and one or two lamps that brighten a dark corner, artwork or shelving. Dimming is more useful than simply adding brighter bulbs.

How can I make a Scandinavian room colourful without losing its calm?

Choose one colour family and repeat it in two or three places, such as a sofa cushion, artwork and vase. You can also use one patterned rug or a single painted wall while keeping the remaining large surfaces quiet.

Can Scandi style work in a traditional or rustic home?

Yes. Keep useful existing features such as beams, fireplaces, timber floors or original joinery, then simplify the furniture arrangement, add comfortable upholstery and use a restrained palette. One modern lamp or clean-lined table can provide contrast without erasing the home’s character.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scandinavian living room style always white?

No. Warm white is only one option. Pale grey, beige, taupe, muted green, soft blue, ochre and brick red can all work when the palette is controlled.

How do I make a Scandi room cozy rather than cold?

Use comfortable upholstery, warm layered lighting, tactile textiles, curtains, wood, a properly sized rug, rounded forms and personal objects.

What rug is best for a home with pets?

Choose a lower-pile, tightly woven, washable or performance textile with a non-slip pad. Jute can spot with water, while loose-loop and high-pile textures can trap hair and snag.

Can Scandinavian style work with dark furniture?

Yes. Use lighter walls, curtains and rugs around dark pieces, then add pale timber and warm textiles to create balance.

Is Japandi the same as Scandinavian design?

No. Japandi is a related combination of Japanese and Scandinavian influences, not another name for Scandi style.

How many lamps should a living room have?

Plan by function rather than number: provide ambient, task and accent light. Dimmable sources and lamps at different heights are usually more useful than one very bright ceiling fixture.

Can renters create a Scandi living room without renovating?

Yes. Use freestanding storage, plug-in or table lamps, removable hooks, leaning artwork, loose rugs, curtains and movable furniture.

The Bottom Line

A cozy Scandi living room is built from decisions that make everyday life easier: a clear seating layout, comfortable furniture, useful storage, warm layered light and materials that can withstand the household. Start with the room’s measurements and largest pieces, then add colour, texture, greenery and personal objects. The result can be calm without being empty, and simple without being cold.

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