flooring / colors
Floor treatments that achieve the bleached Nordic look include lime-washing, treating with white oil, rubbing with white or gray pigments, or painting lightly so the grain is still visible. These techniques maintain a natural look while boosting the light-reflecting qualities so important in homes that have to stand up to northern winters.
Color up. Pale floors, neutral walls, functional furniture, large, uncurtained windows — are we feeling cold yet? While pale wood floors help a room feel bigger and brighter, they can also look a little cool. Counter this with color. Tip: Although current Scandinavian trends embrace colors outside the traditional neutral palette, pale floors with black, white and gray is still a prevalent palette in the Nordic countries. Color is introduced in a restrained way, rarely with bright blocks of clashing shades. Against light wood tones, muted organics and greenery are used to soften spaces.
La Jolla entrance
Q