What is Lagom?
Recent years, the minimalist style is popular and is a trend in modern life. Often misunderstood as the Danish Hygge design trend, Lagom is actually a life style. Lagom is a concept of ‘just enough’, neither more nor less. The difference of this lifestyle is discipline and moderation. Keeping it simple, unfussy and making the most of what you have helps Swedes lead a more comfortable and happy life.
Lagom inspiration into living space design
With Lagom, quality is more important than quantity. The perfect balance between minimalism and complexity. An airy and peaceful space to return to. So how did the Swedes have a neat but functional home?
- Natural and minimalist
Minimalist but not empty – living space should be just enough to include what you need but not too much. Choosing light, neutral tones and lots of natural materials like wood or cotton will contribute to a warmer and more balanced feel. The color of the room will have a positive effect on your emotions and happiness.
- Bring in the nature
Bring green patches into the room and let your interior reflect the fresh vitality from outside nature. If you can grow herbs or chunks of organic vegetables from your own garden, you can incorporate your daily meals.
- Take advantage of natural light
The lagom decor focuses on bringing in as much natural light into the home as possible. Using curtains with lightweight materials and glass windows can make your room airy, can reduce feelings of depression and increase efficiency at work.
- Quality and long lasting
You don’t have to follow trends but invest in good quality and practical items. With Lagom, you don’t need to tighten your spending, but you have to be smart and spend your money more rationally. A combination of classic and modern items will make your home more interesting.
- The simpler, the more beautiful
In Northern Europe, the concept of less is more – the simpler the better, you can develop a new habit of ‘one more dish, one less dish’. Be strong to remove additional decorative items that are not really necessary to increase the space and everything accordingly becomes more relaxing and breathing.
With Lagom, all we seek is compromise and balance, flexibility and lightness, sophistication and happiness in life.
