How the SCANDI LOOK can be worked seamlessly into your home this spring
Award-winning interiors blogger and hygge expert Reena Simon snuggles up in our Scandinavian collection
Comfort, calmness and cosiness are 'feelings' that are synonymous with Scandinavian design – and what so many of us seek from our homes and lives is to retreat from the fast-paced and somewhat fragile world we live in. I remember yearning for a space that nurtured these ‘feelings’ when my daughters were young. I spent hours cocooned in our four walls and became fascinated by interiors that could enrich wellbeing. I was renovating our first home at the time and my passion for Scandinavian design was born. Through the Scandi aesthetic, I’ve been able to find calm amidst the chaos of busy family life.
Longevity and sustainability go hand in hand. Together, they’re at the heart of the Scandi trend and reflect why so many of us feel so drawn to it. I think that this year, we’re seeking to define our homes not just in a moment in time but to create homes that can stand the test of time. I hope you love and enjoy the pieces I’ve curated for the Spring/Summer 22 Scandi Edit.
Introducing the Scandi EditMaking design choices that consider quality craftsmanship and materials is appealing, especially the idea that one day we could hand them down to future generations. The item I’m most captivated by in the SS22 collection and could imagine lasting a lifetime is the Packington Side Table, which is made from ash and sustainably sourced from British woodlands. Pale wood is favoured in Scandinavian interiors and this piece of furniture is particularly interesting – dark streaks known as olive ash bring out the grain in the wood, making each table truly unique.
“Making design choices that consider quality craftsmanship and materials is appealing – one day we could hand them down to future generations”
Nature has been embraced by the John Lewis in-house Design Studio team and runs across the collection. The Leckford Stoneware Teapot is inspired by the gills of mushrooms from the Leckford Estate in Hampshire, farmed by the John Lewis Partnership for more than 90 years. The combination of functionality and beauty within the Scandi trend paired with its neutral tones means you can pick and choose items that complement both a classic and traditional home, as well as a contemporary one. The Leckford Teapot wouldn’t look out of place in any setting, with its embossed pattern and tactile finish.
“Layering looks and neutral foundations are key for warmth and tactility and the tonal cushions in the collection allow for this, with comfort leading the way”
Layering looks and neutral foundations are key for warmth and tactility and the tonal cushions in the collection allow for this, with comfort leading the way. One of the standout pieces is the geometric embroidered jute Hew Cushion. Geometrics are hugely popular in Scandinavian design and this is a key item for any Scandi-style home.
If there’s one place where you want to feel nurtured and relaxed, it’s at home. Long may the Scandi trend continue so we can keep creating homes that are everlasting, appeal to all of our senses and provide comfort in surroundings where wellbeing can thrive.
Reena’s Scandi edit
Reena Simon also appears in the spring/summer edition of the John Lewis & Partners At Home magazine. Pop into your local John Lewis or Waitrose store to pick up a copy
