BIG NO NOs

Get real wooden flooring, or tiles. Yet again, focus on the authentic. And bring nature in. Yes, it might cost you a little bit more, but it is worth it. The most common parquet in Scandinavia is the "herring bone". See wrong and right below. We are sure you can see the difference.  Mix textures,

It is time for the second inspirational letter in our series of this often misconceived phenomenon. Since we at Möbler often receive the question, we wish to clarify. Each month we will give you new tips, of what to do and what not to do - All you need when creating your Scandinavian home. We hope t

A plain empty floor gives a cold look that is impersonal and alienating. Singapore being a very hot country, it is not a matter of physical warmth, but emotional. Add rugs, in every room. Either a plain colored, a graphical colored or a persian. No matter what, it is a perfect way to add warmth to a

Anything false is a big no-no, such as a fake brick wall. Very rarely do we see fake brick walls in Scandinavia. However original brick wall as genuine feature can be very decorative. Overall Scandinavian Interiors is about preserving the old and keeping it real. A trained eye spots "fakeness".  Ple

Please avoid florescent light, both the built-in lights and bulbs. With a softer warm light the feeling in the room will be more homely. We seldom use bulbs starker than 40W. And regarding flowers, never ever use artificial plants. Get the real deal. Bring nature in.  Mix sources of lighting, cand

Do not buy replicated or reproduced vintage or "antique" furniture. Do not purchase newly produced retro or antique wannabes. Make sure it is a genuine vintage piece, and not vintage/retro/antique “style”, manufactured with material that screams bad quality and mass production. Adding pieces made to

We know built-ins are very popular in this part of the world. But if you want to create a real Scandi home, that is not the way. We seldom see this in Scandinavia, only as wardrobes. Instead, use storage as decor. The shelf or basket that you would have likely have hidden in your closet is instead a

The beauty lies in the contrasts. Apart from in basements we sledom see light wood panels in Scandinavia. However white painted panels are common. The easiest way to come closer to Scandinavian interior is again by mixing.  Unique home with character Mix materials, textures and colors. We can sa

Mix materials and textures, and also mix styles. No need to limit yourself to one style of furnishings. Mix furniture from different eras, and different geographical areas. The simple lines of Scandinavian design mix well with other styles, such as traditional Chinese. The European trend of mixing n

Going back to the need for accessories in Scandinavia. Be proud of your stories, may it be photographs or memories from journeys. Even creations. The walls give you an opportunity to present yourself. Show your specific uniqueness and create warmth.   At Möbler we have plenty of interesting poster

Here are a few No Nos that we beg you all to follow, if you want to create a nice homely Scandinavian inspired home: It is a huge misconception our spaces are bare. On the contrary, it’s not all about sparse wood and functional furniture.   Do play with different materials, don’t forget a Scandin

Even though white is the most common wall color in Scandinavia, please jump over the light colors. If you want something unique, go for gray, dark green or dark blue. We have never seen a light blue wall in Scandinavia. Can you see which of these homes is a Swedish? Swedish antiques. Vintage furni