“Enough”, “just right”, “just as much as needed” – this is how the Swedish word “lagom” can be translated. This word describes the national Swedish character and philosophy of life, which is based on moderation, prudence and practicality.

Viking mead and Swedish ethics

When the Scandinavian style was at the peak of popularity, concepts such as “lagom” and “hygge” became the property of mass culture and entered the everyday life of interior designers. If hygge calls to rejoice at what we have, then lagom is to think about how much we need. Lagom preaches moderation in everything.

Exactly as much as you need

Lagom does not call for asceticism, its main principle in the interior is to buy exactly as many things as you need. An important clarification: how much do you really need. This is not about saving the budget, but about the main global trend of the 21st century – responsible consumption.

Furniture and furnishings in Swedish interiors are generally neutral, making them timeless and timeless. Such laconic and ergonomic furniture forms are created by Scandinavian designers: comfortable, background, durable.  

Lively and affordable decor

Scandinavian décor is delicate, simple and affordable. Lagom, like hygge, loves natural textiles, warm blankets, anti-stress “live” candlelight, house plants and seasonal “green” decor: spruce branches in winter, flowers in spring and summer. 

Raslamlenie in Swedish

Unnecessary things in apartments often accumulate in certain “hot spots”, a good example: a balcony or wardrobe overgrown with rubbish, crammed with clothes and shoes that you are no longer going to wear, but regret to throw away. Lagom recommends stopping the emergence of such “points”, it is easier than disassembling the resulting “flea market”.

Transformers and multifunctionality

Pull-out sofas, hanging consoles with folding work tables, coffee tables with bookshelf and so on. Saving space, even when there is enough space, is also in Swedish tradition. Swedish interior, like any Scandinavian, loves space and air.

What you like

The Swedish interior is often overgrown with things gradually, giving each family member the opportunity to express their individuality in the objective world.