Apart from the edge of your seat drama, political intrigue, engaging narrative and lyrical language the crop of Scandinavian dramas have one striking thing in common, that is, the use of modern design. Every set has been carefully crafted to reflect a modern lifestyle with well designed modern products and interiors. Whilst the UK is locked in fuddy duddy chintz and tweed wrapped nostalgia (Downton Abbey-Series 4 is back!!!!) the Scandinavians are highlighting a modern world where we can surround ourselves with well designed products and spaces.
So where do we get the look. You're maybe instinctively thinking IKEA, which has been a staple for start up home makers and budget conscious design cognoscenti. We like what they offer and know lots of the short cuts through their maze like shop floor but for things that will last a lifetime we'd recommend a visit to one of the following.
Skandium
The grand daddy of them all the first Skandium store opened in 1999 at 72 Wigmore Street, London W1. Founded by Christopher Seidenfaden, Chrystina Schmidt and Magnus Englund the shop stocks a wide range of exclusive products from Artek, Arabia, Asplund, Design House Stockholm, Hackman, Havi, iittala, Jonathan Adler, Le Klint, linea1, Marimekko, Rosendahl AJ clocks and Woodnotes.
The grand daddy of them all the first Skandium store opened in 1999 at 72 Wigmore Street, London W1. Founded by Christopher Seidenfaden, Chrystina Schmidt and Magnus Englund the shop stocks a wide range of exclusive products from Artek, Arabia, Asplund, Design House Stockholm, Hackman, Havi, iittala, Jonathan Adler, Le Klint, linea1, Marimekko, Rosendahl AJ clocks and Woodnotes.
Situated on Whiteladies Road, Bristol, Oskar has the best of Scandinavian furniture, lighting and accessories including products from Hay, the Montana storage system and lighting from Zero. It's run by passionate and knowledgable Marie Harz who skilfully mixes Scandinavian design with the pick of the best from the rest of Europe.
Nestled in the design quarter of Ledbury Hus & Hem, that's house and home in Swedish by the way, is run by Jill Studer and Louise Little and stocks accessories, soft furnishing as well as furniture and lighting for the home.
Nord
Located in Bridge Street, Cambridge Nord brings design classics from Marimekko, Iittalia and Artek alongside a cafe serving locally produced cakes and traditional Scandinavian rye rolls and platters.
Located in Bridge Street, Cambridge Nord brings design classics from Marimekko, Iittalia and Artek alongside a cafe serving locally produced cakes and traditional Scandinavian rye rolls and platters.
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