How To Make A Scandinavian Floor

Now this is dirty and hard work.

How to make a scandinavian floor.

After spotting the floors of my dreams in a kitchen remodel by betsy brown i asked her advice on how to create a similar look. Read on to discover her secret formula. This image shows an old bedroom floor completely sanded. For step by step instructions go to how to create a whitewashed scandi floor.

So take turns being the one who does the scrubbing and the one who gets clean water. Make sure you have a few thick floor cloths in your reach. Scandinavian living promotes a laid back lifestyle so it s common to find pillows and blankets placed on the floor as well. A trend towards multileveled and sized wall shelving speaks to the need for being space savvy through practical storage and visual interest.

Scandinavian design is rooted in minimalism emphasizing a less is more approach to decorating embracing a muted color palette and putting a premium on functionality. This scandinavian style design maximizes the limited floor space with a gray sofa against a glass wall that separates the living room from the bedroom. As a result interiors generally shy away from bright color in favor of white walls natural wood tones and an abundance of neutrals which offer a welcome respite from winter s dark skies and allow sunlight and artificial. Brown says her formula works on all types of hardwoods and i m planning to try it on my.

A sense of vibrancy is provided by the colorful patterned area rug over the hardwood flooring. Use a floor cloth to wet a portion of the floor 4 5 floorboards if they are wide like mine a few more if they are smaller.