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What makes a kitchen “Scandinavian”? The style is celebrated for its clever incorporation of natural light—essential in northern climates with long, dark winters—as well as light, neutral color ...

Minimalism has long been praised as the design world’s antidote to maximalist chaos, but even the best ideas can fall flat. In the quest to pare back, furniture can become more frustrating than ...

The nexus between hot Hermosa Beach and cool Scandinavia may not be immediately apparent to most, but for architect and interior designer Farnaz Reneker the link is a natural one. “Our lifestyles are ...

Kivik. Hemnes. Ektorp. Even if you aren't sure what these funny-sounding words mean, they're probably familiar to you. That's because they're the names of sofas and bookshelves from Ikea. But did you ...

Designers in Norway, Sweden and Denmark are changing perceptions of Scandinavian design by creating pieces that are organic, colourful and playful, rather than minimalist and neutral. Cajsa Carlson ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Where many Christmas traditions lean into maximalism and abundance—more lights, more ornaments, more ...

When Janet and Pete Steinhagen built their house in St. Paul, they were looking to simplify. That's apparent in every inch — from the clean lines and uncluttered spaces to the low-maintenance ...

Minimalist design meets nature in this sleek, modern retreat set beside tranquil waters.