Scandinavian style combines light wood and neutral tones with clean lines and minimalism. In this style guide, you'll discover which plants bring peace and hygge to your interior.
The most important thing in 30 seconds
+Scandinavian design revolves around light wood, neutral tones, and clean lines
+Choose graphic statement plants with a sleek silhouette
+Ficus Lyrata, Sansevieria, and Strelitzia are the favorites
+Work with fewer plants, but larger and more consciously placed
+Neutral or white pots keep the look light and serene
+Empty space is part of the style; let plants breathe
What is Scandinavian
Scandinavian is an interior style that brings together light, minimalist, and functional living with clean lines, light wood, and neutral tones. Hygge and tranquility are central: the space feels both uncluttered and cozy. Plants play a leading role in this, bringing life to a sober palette without disturbing the calm.
Where many interior styles revolve around more, Scandinavian revolves around more conscious choices. You don't opt for a jungle of greenery, but for a few plants with a strong, graphic silhouette. A Ficus Lyrata in a corner, a Sansevieria with its clean vertical lines, a calm foliage plant that adds warmth. Each plant has its own place and is allowed to breathe.
The choice of materials makes all the difference. Light wood, white, and soft earthy tones form the base, and neutral or white pots seamlessly complement this. Keep the pots plain and matte, so that the green of the plant forms a soft accent and the overall look remains light and airy.
In this style guide, we show which plants and plant types suit Scandinavian, share our top 5 from the collection, and provide concrete styling tips. Whether you're completely overhauling your interior or just looking for a calm spot in a corner, you'll find the green foundation for a calm and cozy home here. Discover the complete Scandinavian collection.
Characteristics of the Scandinavian style
The building blocks that make a Scandinavian interior recognizable.
1
Light wood and neutral tones
Scandinavian leans on light wood, white and soft earth tones. Plants in a neutral or white pot fit in seamlessly and strengthen the calm, light base.
2
Clean lines and minimalism
The style is about simplicity. Clean shapes and little clutter create a tidy look in which a graphic plant strikes exactly the right note.
3
Hygge, calm and functionality
Scandinavian living is about hygge: comfort and calm. Plants bring life to a sober palette and make a room warm without disturbing the calm.
Which plants suit Scandinavian
Graphic statement plants
Hoogte, 120 to 200 cm
A Ficus Lyrata with its large, graphic leaves works like a calm artwork. Its sleek silhouette fills a corner without feeling heavy, exactly what Scandinavian calls for.
Sleek vertical plants
Hoogte, 100 to 200 cm
Sansevieria and Strelitzia add rhythm and structure with straight, vertical lines. Sleek plants that support the minimalist, tidy mood.
Rustige bladplanten
Hoogte, 90 to 150 cm
Calm foliage plants with an understated shape bring soft green without fuss. They suit the calm and functionality that define the style.
Sculpturale solitairen
Hoogte, 120 to 220 cm
A sculptural solitary plant with a clear silhouette acts as a resting point in a bright room. Give it space so the shape can come into its own.
Top 5 plants for a Scandinavian interior
Onze favoriete planten voor een Scandinavian interieur, gekozen door onze stylingexperts. Met per plant de reden waarom hij werkt.
The Ficus Lyrata is the face of Scandinavian style. Its large, graphic leaves and sleek trunk form a calm picture that fills a corner without breaking the quiet. At 160 cm it is exactly the right size for most living rooms.
The Sansevieria Zeylenica adds rhythm and structure with its sleek, vertical leaves. A graphic plant that looks minimalist and suits the style's clean lines perfectly.
With its large, upright leaves the Strelitzia Nicolai adds height and quiet elegance. A vertical focal point that fills space without becoming overbearing.
The Chamaedorea Seifrizii adds soft green with airy, fine fronds. A calm foliage plant that brings warmth and hygge without disturbing the minimalist mood.
The Polyscias Fabian has a sculptural, clear silhouette that acts as a resting point in a bright room. Give the plant space and the shape comes fully into its own.
Styling tips for Scandinavian
Do
Choose neutral or white pots
A white or soft neutral pot blends seamlessly with the style's light palette. The look stays calm and the plant's green stands out gently.
Do
Give each plant space
Place plants with space between them and away from the wall. The empty space is part of the style and lets each plant breathe, keeping the look calm and tidy.
Do
Combine with light wood
Place your plants near furniture and accessories in light wood. The natural material reinforces the warm hygge feel and matches the Scandinavian base.
Don't
Vermijd drukke patronen
Patterned pots and busy prints clash with the calm of the style. Stick to plain, neutral tones so the look stays calm and cohesive.
Don't
Not too many plants together
A dense cluster of plants undermines the minimalist mood. Choose fewer plants instead, but larger and more deliberately placed.
Don't
Avoid dark, heavy pots
Heavy, dark pots weigh the look down and clash with the light palette. Choose materials and colours that keep the room light and airy.
Frequently asked questions about Scandinavian
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Scandinavian style.
Which plants suit a Scandinavian interior?+
Choose plants with a sleek, graphic silhouette and a calm presence. Ficus Lyrata, Sansevieria, Strelitzia and quiet foliage plants are classics. Stick to a few larger specimens rather than many small ones.
How many plants suit Scandinavian minimalism?+
Less is more. Work with a few deliberately placed plants and give them space. Two or three statement plants in a room keep the look calm and tidy.
Which pots suit a Scandinavian style?+
Choose neutral or white pots in plain, matt tones. They match the light palette and let the green of your {plant} stand out gently without adding fuss.
How much light do Scandinavian-style plants need?+
Most plants in this style like plenty of indirect light, which suits bright Scandinavian rooms well. Place a {plant} by a window, but out of the harsh midday sun.
How do I keep a Scandinavian-style plant healthy indoors?+
Water as soon as the top layer of soil is dry, give the plant a bright spot and keep it away from cold draughts and heat sources. Calm, robust species need little care.
Do Scandinavian-style plants also suit a small space?+
Absolutely. In a small space choose a single graphic statement plant and give it room. Its sleek silhouette fills the space without feeling busy.
What makes a plant suitable for the Scandinavian style?+
A clear, graphic silhouette and a calm presence. Plants that look sleek and understated support the minimalism and hygge mood without adding clutter to the light look.
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Prachtige bananenplant ontvangen. Groot, frisgroen blad en duidelijk van goede kwaliteit. Hij werd stevig verpakt geleverd en kwam zonder schade aan.
De plant staat hier in op kantoor en geeft meteen veel sfeer. Verzorging is tot nu toe eenvoudig en hij oogt erg gezond. Zeer tevreden over de kwaliteit en service. Zeker een aanrader om hier te bestellen. Ik had 3 planten tegelijk besteld - alle 3 waren ze top.
De Ficus Lyrata is precies zoals verwacht. Mooie volle plant, gezond blad en netjes op hoogte. Hij kwam goed verpakt binnen en had geen beschadigingen.
Staat hier nu een paar weken op kantoor en doet het uitstekend. Duidelijke verzorging, geen gedoe. Prijs-kwaliteit klopt en de levering was snel. Ik zou hier zeker opnieuw bestellen.
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