The versatility and overall vibe of the highly popular Scandinavian design style makes Scandinavian furniture and home living products easily found all around Singapore.

The number 1 furniture store that many Singaporeans go to is none other than Ikea, and if you didn’t already know, Ikea is the go-to place for all your Scandinavian interior needs. However, if you’d like your home to be furnished with unique pieces you can’t find in your friends’ homes, then keep reading to find out where else you can get your furnishing and home living products from! 

#1. Hooga

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The brand name Hooga (pronounced Hue-guh) is a way of life derived from the Danish word Hygge which is defined as a quality of cosiness, comfortable friendliness that encompasses a feeling of contentment or well-being.

Just like its name, you can find cosy and beautiful Scandinavian furniture and other home living products like decorative frames, cutleries, storage items and many more.

Some items we recommend you getting:

HOOGA Reverin Hammock Chair

HOOGA Hauke Wall Art

HOOGA Cora Side Table

Head down to any of their physical stores or shop online to snag your favourite Hooga products.

#2. Namu Wood Furniture

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Namu is the Korean word for wood, and at Namu Wood Furniture, you’ll be able to find uniquely designed solid wood products sold at affordable prices. Products are a blend of Korean, Scandinavian and Japanese design styles making them uniquely beautiful and practical.

Some items we recommend you getting:

Hexagonia Coffee/Side Table

Albero Bookshelf

Kumi Floor Lamp

Shop online or visit their showroom to purchase.

#3. Noden 

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If you’re a fan of vintage items and a Scandinavian lifestyle, you’ll be thrilled to know that you can find some vintage Scandinavian furniture from Noden where many products are produced and designed by various famous designers from the 1940s to 1960s.

At Noden, you can also find Modern Abstract art and frames and other beautiful Scandinavian home living items. 

Some items we recommend you getting:

Danish Chest of Drawers

Danish Armchair

Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Sofa

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Shop their home living items online or visit their showroom to pick out a few statement pieces to decorate your new home with. 

#4. Danish Design Co

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Shop from a wide selection of iconic furniture pieces at Danish Design Co., where all products are meticulously produced in Europe, many designed by legendary Scandinavian designers.

Danish Design Co. brings in products that are made from ethically sourced and sustainable raw materials and free of toxins – great for the environment and your health.

Some items we recommend you getting:

Graceful Dining Table

#92 Dining Chair

Kile Sofa

Shop online or visit their showroom to take a look at their collections.

#5. IUIGA

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Snag minimalistic Scandinavian furniture and home living products from IUIGA at an affordable price. As IUIGA’s products boast clean and minimalistic designs, they are suitable for not only Scandinavian homes but also suit other homes with different interior design styles.

Some items we recommend you getting:

Vintage Tetra Lounger Bean Bag

Sachi Vanity Stool

Minimalist Ladder Towel Rack

Shop online or visit their physical stores to get your hands on your favourite IUIGA products.

Does this make you want to achieve a beautiful Scandinavian home of your own? Let us help you build the dream home of yours today!

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An interior design style similar to the Muji style is the Scandinavian interior design style. It gives off the same clean and airy vibe, and is also very aesthetically pleasing.

Both Muji and Scandinavian style homes are so similar that we do get new homeowners coming to us with Scandinavian home photos telling us they want a Muji design for their new home. Do you know the difference between these two designs? Read on to find out!

Muji VS Scandinavian

A Muji style home, inspired by the famous Japanese lifestyle brand that retails practical, functional and quality household goods is often elegant, minimalistic, yet cosy and zen. 

Unlike popular beliefs, a Muji style home isn’t all about minimalism. The idea of a Muji home is also about creating a cosy and comfortable space with neat, high quality and well-crafted furniture that brings out the true essence of Japanese zen living. 

Trying too hard to create a minimalistic home while trying to be ‘Muji’ could make your home look empty, dull and boring.

The Scandinavian interior design represents a design philosophy that is characterised by functionality, simplicity and clean lines. Like the Muji style, we have the Scandinavian style which favours minimalism and functionalism as well, greeting you with simple and clean designs, and an airy vibe the moment you step in.

A Scandinavian home emphasises on the need for one to be in harmony with his/her environment, and long lasting furniture that doesn’t need frequent replacement.

Here are some characteristics included in both styles: 

• Simplicity
• Minimalistic
• Clean, uncluttered designs
• Cosy and comfortable environment

Colour Differences

The colours used in a Muji home are often neutral, temperate and modest colours – think brown, creams, beige, and natural materials – woods, metals, cotton and linen. A touch of greenery is added through the use of potted plants that are subtle and have small leaves.

On the other hand, the colours used in a Scandinavian home are often bright and colourful, against a neutral – white or cream background. The colours should blend and complement one another while keeping the atmosphere calm and cosy. Scandinavian homes also add in a touch of greenery occasionally, but with the use of potted plants that have larger and immense green leaves.

Furniture Used

When selecting furniture for your Muji home, take into consideration the function and quality of products.

The Muji philosophy prioritises quality and practical furniture – usually made out of wood, cotton or plastic. These furniture often have very uniformed designs, of linear shapes, and are easily adaptable of flexible to suit changing needs.

Most of us think that Scandinavian homes use wooden furniture too, but the truth is, furniture in Scandinavian homes can be made out of various different materials, as long as they keep to the same simple, highly practical principles.

Remember to pick pieces that blend well and suit the overall outlook of your home.

Another difference to note is that the traditional Muji home usually uses more whitish flooring and wooden furniture, while the Scandinavian home boasts a full wood-ish looking vinyl flooring, and furniture made of other materials. 

Muji and Scandinavian styles have many similarities and it’s understandable if you’re confused, below is a summary of both styles for easy reference!

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For those who are not quite sure what the Scandinavian home encompass and would like to find out more before deciding on whether to go for the look, read on and we’ll explain the key characteristics of a Scandinavian home to you.

#1. Less is More

A Scandinavian home is clean and airy because simplicity is an important element. Furniture and other decorative pieces have clean designs and serve their purpose, instead of filling your home with lots of things you don’t need, choose what’s necessary and keep the space clean and uncluttered.

#2. Modern Furniture

Keeping in mind the less is more concept, Scandinavian homes used modern furniture as they are often sleek and have gentle lines and subtle curves, unlike Industrial or Rustic interior design styles where rough finishes are often used.

#3. Light, Muted Colours

Colours chosen are usually white or light colours to keep the space looking bright, uniformed and cohesive. The use of warm earth tones or an occasional bold colour also keeps the house cosy and helps to prevent the place from looking cold.

#4. Wood

Light wooden furniture made of beech or pine are often chosen, decorative pieces or home living products such as rattan is also often used in a Scandinavian home.

#5. Greenery

Potted plants or even dried flowers and other dried plants are added to bring in some life and add a splash of colour and greenery into Scandinavian homes.

We hope this helped you to get a better understanding of how a Scandinavian home is like. If you’d like to achieve your own Scandinavian home but not sure how you should go about doing it, contact us and let us help you bring your dream home to life. 

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