21 Charming Balconies Featuring A Scandinavian Design

By Simona Ganea

| Published on Feb 13, 2014

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nordic-balcony - Terraces are great for entertainment and casual gatherings

white-painted-floor-for-balcony-porch - Enclosed balconies are quite rare and they often look like just another room

love-this-nordic-balcony - More spacious balconies often resemble patios

small-swedish-balcony - The fresh plants and flowers always create a welcoming décor

cozy-chairs-for-balcony - A very nice space for enjoying the morning coffee or breakfast

tiny-swedish-balcony - Scandinavian balconies are usually small but they all have comfy seats

red-patio-furniture - The color on the table and chairs matches the roofs of the surrounding buildings

Small-Patio-Decorating - As you can see, wood is an important element even in the balcony

winter-balcony-decor-swedish - The terrace is a replica of the living room found indoors

take-your-breakfast-in-balcony - The plants and the table linen give the balcony a rustic feel

flowers-in-balcony-swedish-decor - The views may not always be extraordinary but they're not that important

Gothenburg-balcony - Sometimes the color chosen match the surroundings for cohesion

white-balcony-designs - Here, the color palette was extended outdoors as well

another-swedish-balcony - The décor is very similar to what we usually see inside the apartment

scandinavian-balcony-decor - Potted plants and flowers are commonly used in balconies

green-table-decor-for-balcony - The minimalism characteristic to this style is present here as well

awesome-scandinavian-balcony-designs - Roof terraces are always charming and they're usually outdoor living spaces

pink-carpet-swedish-balcony - The balcony is an extension of the home so some cohesion is expected

small_balcony_design_bold_colors - Bold and vibrant colors are often used in order to better connect with the surroundings

swedish-black-balcony - In the balcony, there's no need for a white décor so other colors are usually employed

bistro-furniture-for-balcony - The sleek and simple furniture emphasizes the openness of the space

21 Charming Balconies Featuring A Scandinavian Design

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The connection with the outdoors is very important in Scandinavian interior design. This is partially why practically all Nordic houses and apartment have large windows. They let in natural light which is very important in the décor because it makes the room look bright and open and this complements well the minimalism but they also provide views of the surrounding area.

The balcony is a very important element. Almost all apartments and houses have balconies, terraces or decks. Even the smallest ones have one. It’s a way of connecting the inhabitants with everything that’s surrounding them and also a way of opening up the home onto the exterior. Most balconies are small but this doesn’t make them useless.

Even the smallest balcony has room for a chair and maybe even a table. Here one can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or can simply relax and enjoy the weather. In general, Scandinavian balconies are not enclosed. If they were, this would contradict the whole design and all the features we’ve described here and in numerous other articles. There are however exceptions.

In that case, the balcony looks like any other room of the house but with more windows and usually more potted plants. In any case, the balcony or the terrace in Scandinavian design is an extension of the indoor living space and usually there’s some sort of cohesiveness between the spaces.