As someone from Norway, this is my perfect example of hygge. During the summer nights (which never really get that dark) its great to sit outside with friends either in a garden or park. We will bring some alcohol, maybe play some music, have a bon fire and stay warm with blankets and big fluffy sweaters. Or when we are at a cabin in the winter with family, and we will make hot chocolate, wear comfy clothes and play a card or board game. Hygge is when you feel comfortable, relaxed, having fun and have cosy surroundings
It's so great how you guys explain as outsiders the logic and motifs behind the decisions made in Scandinavian interior design instead of listing things like 'use wood, paint your walls white, etc.'. It's more important to understand the essence of a style. Much appreciated!
I'm married to a Dane and have spent a considerable time in Denmark - especially Copenhagen... You guys nailed this! Love Scandinavia too... If only more nations were more Scandi in their approach to life, the world would be a better place!!
Hi, As a Dane i really appreciate the kind words about Danes and Danish design and most importantly Danish HYGGE. About 25 years ago i moved to Germany for a few years. I did speak German fluently before i moved there, so it was easy to live there and get a feeling of Germans in general, but later i moved to China !!!!! This was a big change. Everything was different with no clue about the language !!! (read disaster), but after more than 20 years it has become more easy except for the Corona virus. I am actually running a business designing and producing Danish designed lighting products which caught my attention in your video. When i show my designs to my wife or Chinese friends they DON'T like it. They simply does not have the same taste as us Skandinavians. So lastly i am happy to learn that you love the Scandinavian way ! Thanks so much.
I'm from Sweden and I must say that you nailed it and you explained it so so perfectly!! I love the Scandinavian style because of all of the things you mentioned and I loved watching this video hearing you two talk about your love for Scandinavia!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO. People make videos on Scandinavia design but they all sound the same and they are going for “trendy”, but it ends up coming off generic and just a repeat of the same info. Thank you for taking the time to make a super informative, helpful, and not generic video! Keep it going you guys are awesome!
Excellent. Excellent! I love scandi design. I am African American but I think I was scandi in another life. Please more on designing with practical items like the scandinavians and japanese. such a great corona-era thing we can do.
What an a-ha moment! The Scandinavian people decorate with the things they use, so practical and useful. I think that’s why I love the design so much! Great video thank you!
I love that airiness, the brightness. Observing such decorated interiors energizes and calms me at the same time. I adore that simplicity in which spirituality is also hidden.
Decorating with clothes. I love that. I have a Kelly green purse I got when I was eight years old. It always hangs on the hallway closet knob in every house I have been in. Kelly green against a white door; beautiful 😊
Love this video. My husband and I went to Sweden and Denmark last year and we were just reminiscing about how magical the whole trip was. Especially Copenhagen. I can’t imagine getting to live there for six years. This was a beautiful video. I love everything about Scandinavian style, but my favorite thing when we were there was noticing how every home had amazing light fixtures in every single room. From their bathrooms, to children’s bedrooms, to the living room. Every single room a had a unique lighting element. Even fast food restaurants had light fixtures that were out of this world. When I came home, I couldn’t stop thinking about how much I dislike all the lighting in my home. It is so builder grade and it all matches, but not in a good way. I would love to incorporate Scandi style, but I think I would have to sell my house and start over to realize that goal.
Stumbled upon this and found so fun! I’m from Sweden and wouldn’t say I have a very scandi style, in terrible with the minimalist thing and you won’t find any overly expensive or designed things in my home. But turns out I do hit the mark more than I thought, there’s a good mix of old and new. And I’m obsessed with tins to put things in! Clear ones or pretty ones, everything within reach to keep life smooth. I prefer a pretty kockum strainer over a plain one so I can keep it in the open. Got clothes and necklaces on display because it makes me happy and it makes my life easier. And I put little stones in my flower pots that the kids bring home and have a bouquet of twigs in my favorite ceramic vase. To name a few things. Though all those things were the same everywhere 😅
This finally explained everything I imagined for my own house (currently in massive renovations). This. This is everything. Thank you. And explaining Hygge? I’ll look up the spelling again later. But this changed my life. I feel like I now have a purpose when designing my home now. This is everything. Thank you thank you thank you!!
First time watching trying to define my style. This video was exactly what I needed. Plus can we just talk about the way he looks at her when she describes the hand painted cup of coffee ☕️ 🤎
I was introduced to Hygge a couple of years ago... to me, it was comfort in your home and peace in your home... you can't design that, it's perfection within :) I just love you guys!
That's it!! I finally figured out, with your help, the style that I have loved since I was little!! Every picture I love, every design I like, every idea behind it is how I think!! Thank you for sharing! I guess I can now fully understand how to redesign my home knowing it's not just a little farmhouse, cottage, coastal, modern, minimalist...it's scandinavian! :)
Loved your praise for Denmark. I totally share it. A bit weird since I am Swedish 😏 (Lived in Malmo for nine years though, that was handy) Now living in Spain. Actually moving to another apartment tomorrow. Designed by a Dane! 🇩🇰
What a wonderful couple!💞👫🏻 A wise woman told me many years ago when I remarked on how lovely it was to see her using her lovely items rather than just having them as display,...."of course I use them. I own them. They do not own me!". So even to this day I do not have a best anything. I have always and always will buy/obtain the best quality I can afford. Also like the Danes, I like to mix old with new. It reminds me of how we have progressed. I love shopping in thrift stores. Not necessarily to save money but to make use of beautiful items, including items of clothing, that may not be in circulation anymore. I loved it in Denmark. They are some of the most laid back people I know. I am a new subscriber and absolutely love your videos! Stay blessed and stay safe! 🙏🏾❤
I have been mixing high and low for years. My mom taught me. But I also have the eye. We mainly shop at salvation army or other little thrift stores. My home is FABULOUS mixed in with different textures I love it.
I really appreciate this video! Especially how you talked about decorating with everyday items and being more mindful about what you buy to fill your space.
One thing you said is spot on. We dont do a lot of decorations for the special seasons. This Easter, I have a boquet of yellow tulips on my dining table, in my Kähler vase. Nothing else. This week we are emptying out my mothers apartment, as she has moved into a retirement home. She has furnitures and china and decorations from her parents and grandparents. I got a few items I love. A coffee set from Porsgrund Porcelaine, "Det riflede", design Tias Eckhoff. It has a fluted edge. Produced in the 50's. I try to not be sentimental when disgarding things, as I will not clutter my home. I have a smallish home, and I choose paintings and black and white drawings in lovely frames. Some of her items will be sold at auction, and somethings will be delivered to "loppemarked", flee markets. Soon season for those here. Thankfully my brother and sister in law has room for some of my mothers beautiful furniture, and a friend of mine got her coffee table and an armoire. Enjoying yet another video from you. Happy Easter. Hope you have a hyggelig time.
This video will be on repeat. You really detailed the experience and simple, mixed style of Scandinavian design. If I reduced my decor to only what I love and more importantly used, I’d have the minimalist style I’ve been desiring. I’ll be taking a look at everything I have with a new lens. Tfs!
Biggest fan of scandinavia here!! Best video ever of explaining scandinavian design, and I enjoyed dreaming with the flow of pictures you included in it.
I'm slowly realizing my personality is very Scandi design. I also love Farmhouse, but my home, which is very sunny, really inspired me to stop and see the simple beauty of waking up to a gorgeous sunset, thats right outside my bedroom window.
Absolutely enjoyed this video thank you! It was really beautiful to see how much you both loved your time there! This is one of my favourite interior styles also! This video helped so much with ideas for the new home we are hoping to move into soon!!! Exciting times.
I think that the practicality was here in the U.S. in my parents generation, and I’m 70, because they grew up during a time when they had less and there really were no credit cards so they saved up for stuff. My parents built a new home in the early 60s and our dinning room was empty till they saved up for a dinning room set. My mom had an empty space where the dishwasher went till they could afford one, same with carpeting and draperies. My husband and I did the same. Now younger people just go charge everything or they will attach it to their mortgage to have it instantly. It is always nice to see younger people that are so practical.
Just when I thought my home decor was French country modern only, watching this video made me realize I also have Scandinavian decor around my home...it blew my mind and it was not just about the decor, but the feeling you get about it...as you described is what got to me.. Pure perfection!! I had to share this video with my husband and close friends so they can enjoy it as much as I did. I told my husband we have to go to Scandinavia, it's calling my name. I relate so much to the 5 home decor tips you shared and I'm looking forward to learn more about it. Thank you thank you!
Omggg you husband loves you soo much. The way he looked at you the entire video was soooo cute. I love this new series. Can’t wait to see the rest content you guys have to bring.
Thanks for the video! I married a South African who had Danish parents and I learnt so much from being in their home...my heritage is British but I have always joked that I must have Scandinavian blood in me because I love everything about their culture...we live in a Marina and even named our pontoon boat 'Hygge'! My mother-in-law always made mealtimes and coffeetime special with beautiful crockery and she displayed orchids and other flowers from her garden throughout her home...we live very content lives and believe in the Scripture: "Godliness with contentment is great gain" 1 Timothy 6:6
Im from Sweden and you nailed it whith Scandinavia. When i decorate it always goes whith a feeling. It whant feel right there, and i just have to make it feel right. Good job, love to se more.👍😊
I love this video and the FEELING you have shared with us! I am so encouraged and am so in love with the ideas to create a space that is not filled with stuff but with a peacefulness.
Six or seven years ago I read a book written by an English woman who’d relocated to Denmark with her husband. It was fascinating and introduced me to the concept of hygge and how EVERYONE has a design perspective. Made me so keen to visit Denmark, particularly Copenhagen. As an Aussie also feel like Denmark is a sister country ever since Mary married Fred.
One thing I was surprised about while looking at Scandinavia design on the Internet was that they talked about how they are the best with it and that's why the world comes to them when looking at interior design. I was shocked at that comment but the thing is...THEY WERE RIGHT!!! I read this on the Internet after I looked at many, many, many aptm'ts w/simple interior designed rooms in them that were absolutely gorgeous. After looking at these aptm'ts for a couple of years all I can say is they DO know what they're doing & they know it! Being Swedish & Norwegian myself I love what they do.
Been researching into Scandi design and all of the videos explains how to achieve the look...yours is the only video that explains how to achieve the feel and the purpose of Scandi design...total eye opener for me
This is one of my favorite of your videos! Maybe I will hang some of my favorite clothes on the wall for decoration, and leave out my blue glasses. Thank you!
That's true, I used to have a dining room that my daughters called the not touched room, but not anymore, were more traditional, but now everything changed, now that I'm older I learned that you have to be happy at your home and not worry to break something. I changed for modern boho farmhouse.
Just stumbled upon this posting but it won’t be my last viewing of this totally charming, engaging couple. What a dynamic duo; Valentina your open face and lively, enthusiastic presentation grabbed me at the go and Jack’s attentive responses to you and subject matter takes the viewer to new levels of enjoyments! Sorry to carry on so but you two are such a find for all those who own their decor additions! Keep posting!
Yes I try to decorate with things I love my dad was 100% Norwegian so I saw the Scandinavian simplistic thinking. Take care of what you have and enjoy it
Were you on House Hunters International? I am half danish and met up with my son in Denmark while he was travelling through Europe. I cried when my plane came in for landing. I had come home. I had always identified with my danish side. The food, the architecture and the food fashion. One day I will take my daughter. 😊
Love this episode! We had culture shock when we moved back to D.C. from Toronto. It was so easy to embrace the Canadian way of life, and difficult to give it up to move back to the US. I noticed that in your photos there were no window treatments. Is that really true, even in the bedrooms? Canadians were sort of like that, too, especially in the living and dining rooms.
I’ve totally felt in love with Scandinavian since I’ve started decorating my new home and I really enjoy the way you have explained it 💖 Thanks for sharing 😊
Oh, this video is great! Thank you for so many passional and detailed advices. I belived I was literally crying as you described this very moment of sitting there and drinking warm coffee from a beautiful, hand painted cup wonderfully held in your hand. 😂 This is the moment of perfection!
Thank you so much for your beautiful explanations and sharing of Scandinavian design. The thoughtful living is something I am excited to try in my own home! House of Valentina is such a great channel! Keep it up- you are appreciated! ❤️
Interesting! I always chalked my decorating style up to my being a person of little means & making the best of what I have but maybe I'm just part Scandi? Naaa! Lol, I've just learned to decorate with what I have. I, like the Scandi's, I recon, like what I buy and use what I like! For example, you mentioned the use of clothing for decoration? I have a dress hanging on a hanger from a long hook that's hung over my closet doors. The dress is made of a material that's in a tribal brown and black design pattern that I love. Right next to it, I have my 2 granddaughters black faux leather vest with faux animal print fur collars on the two doorknobs of my closet, in stair-step sizes. All three pieces are in the same tonal color scheme, black & brown, made of different textures, and have my brown wooden doors are a background. I love the look of it and the best part is, the vests belong to my granddaughters whom I love more than life and THAT makes me happy to see it there! Each piece gets worn, laundered, and hung back up in place. It's things like this that I've always enjoyed incorporating into my living space making it quite "Hygge". (😉😊)
Your love for Scandinavia and Scandinavian design and all!!!!! I loved hearing about your stories and explanations and deep love and passion!!!! I really learned so much and feel so inspired!!!!!! Thank you very very much!!!!!
Perfect observation... those were my inner observations... all loose pieces are bit rustic & patinated... while most form are skinny but refines the metal, wood legs, depths of counter, desks.... all are based in practical & functional sense.
Such an enjoyable video! So funny how different homes are treated across the world. I grew up in Sweden where the same philosophy is embraced and after relocating a few times internationally I've come to realize how utilitarian scandis are. I remember when we first moved to Scotland and had our friends with us shopping and I bought two different plates, I had to explain that I liked them but didn't need more than two at the time. 😅 Building a home where I love each piece is so important to me without rushing into buying pieces I have to but rather because I find something special I'm willing to invest in. I will probably be living out of a suitcase for a few months now as I am moving again and leaving a furnished rental behind... But I will have something to look forward to.
I definitely needed to hear this right now, as we're moving into a new house and I am trying to fight the urge to make the house look "done" within a month of moving in. It's okay if it is empty or sparse and it takes years to make it feel just right. Thank you!
I recently found a love for this decorating style. It was so nice to hear additional tips that you cannot derive from the pictures online. I would love to hear more on how they decorate with their clothes if anyone can elaborate. Thank you!
If you have a beautiful dress that you just love looking at, you can just hang it as a focal point. Like exemplifide in this article : boligmagasinet.dk/boliger/huse/med-540-kvm-kraevede-det-lidt-overtalelse-af-manden-jesper-foer-hanne-og-familien-koebte-den-tidligere-koebmandsgaard
I can not express how much I loved and appreciated this video...I felt a sense of peace while watching this and got excited about refreshing my home❤️.
Personally, I don't like flea markets, but I love old things which used to belong to my family, so my home is "high and low". I agree with Scandinavians. Less is more; practical and beautiful... Happiness and family over materialism. That's smart! 👍
I watched this at the perfect time for me and my husband. We are moving from California to Virginia in a couple of months to be near our daughter, granddaughter and son-in-law. We wanted to downsize and simplify to make living more enjoyable. Less is more or rather I want the items in our home to be intentional, easier to clean and more enjoyable. Thank you for bringing a different perspective to decorating!
So glad to find your Scandinavian videos. I want to decorate in this style and your videos will help me share what I like with my partner. Hope he likes it as well. We have a small apartment with ocean view. It needs some updating and has potential to create better storage but I want to keep the Scandi attitude of less is more and minimum to no coverings on windows… and the mix of modern and rustic elements.
Valentina I am LOVING these videos. I fell in love with all the French Country inspiration you shared with us last week. Now I'm hooked on Scandinavian LOL. Thank you for explaining hygge... the way you described it, I get it now...it's such a beautiful philosophy. Thank you for transmitting your love for the Scandinavian lifestyle; thoroughly enjoyed this one!
You put beautiful pictures all along the video ! Thank you for all that explanations, it's nice to hear how exited you are even just talking about that. The last point is specially special :)
Please do an Italian week next! Love your vids! My ethnicity is Norwegian and Swedish and I have been there many times and love it. I've been to Denmark once and loved it there too. I loved the 5 steps you showed us and look forward to the rest of the week.
Italian is definitely in the works! And Spanish... and Greek... and.... it's such a joy to travel the world, even if it's from the living room for now!
Loved this. You nailed it. It’s hard to explain some of the more philosophical aspects if Scandi living. I used to live in Sweden. Now I’m back in Australia and I really miss Gothenburg but I have made my home Scandi style and live the Swedish concept of lagom.
so awesome....Ive browsed a million and watched more than that of design ideas on the internet, youtube or whatnots and never have found anything that will direct me straight on what design I would do to my new house......and youve given me the insight actually the only one that I need and fit my lifestyle and taste......hygge..
The danish are such family orientated, conscientious, thoughtful people I doubt they have ever even been to Walmart on Friday. That is strictly an America trait! Lol do they even have Walmart?!! 🤣
Really enjoyed this. Will look forward to incorporating these ideas into my spaces. Always thought I had a more Paris, Provence esthetic but I see now it is Scandinavian 😊
One of my grandmothers is from Scandinavia and my other grandmother is from Mexico as well as my father. I’ve always loved very streamlined less is more decor. I guess I get that from my Norwegian ancestors😊. I do love a good pop of color though.
Totally enjoyed this video. This is style I would love to achieve. But alas I don’t have last say in how home is decorated, live with a bit of a hoarder. Many thanks for the dreams.
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As someone from Norway, this is my perfect example of hygge. During the summer nights (which never really get that dark) its great to sit outside with friends either in a garden or park. We will bring some alcohol, maybe play some music, have a bon fire and stay warm with blankets and big fluffy sweaters. Or when we are at a cabin in the winter with family, and we will make hot chocolate, wear comfy clothes and play a card or board game. Hygge is when you feel comfortable, relaxed, having fun and have cosy surroundings
Yes! I’m Norwegian too, from up north 👋🏻 The Bon fires in the park 😍 That’s hygge. And blankets. Or go fishing and put it on the grill after 😄
Hygge: “Perfection isn’t found in the object, it’s found in the moment with the object … with the people.” Love this! Well said.
It's so great how you guys explain as outsiders the logic and motifs behind the decisions made in Scandinavian interior design instead of listing things like 'use wood, paint your walls white, etc.'. It's more important to understand the essence of a style. Much appreciated!
I'm married to a Dane and have spent a considerable time in Denmark - especially Copenhagen... You guys nailed this! Love Scandinavia too... If only more nations were more Scandi in their approach to life, the world would be a better place!!
Where in Denmark would you recommend to visit?
What a great couple! I love how he looks at her with such affection!
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I thought the same thing 💕
Hi, As a Dane i really appreciate the kind words about Danes and Danish design and most importantly Danish HYGGE. About 25 years ago i moved to Germany for a few years. I did speak German fluently before i moved there, so it was easy to live there and get a feeling of Germans in general, but later i moved to China !!!!! This was a big change. Everything was different with no clue about the language !!! (read disaster), but after more than 20 years it has become more easy except for the Corona virus. I am actually running a business designing and producing Danish designed lighting products which caught my attention in your video. When i show my designs to my wife or Chinese friends they DON'T like it. They simply does not have the same taste as us Skandinavians. So lastly i am happy to learn that you love the Scandinavian way ! Thanks so much.
Your husband is so cute and the two of you together talking is so much fun to watch. Thanks.
I'm from Sweden and I must say that you nailed it and you explained it so so perfectly!! I love the Scandinavian style because of all of the things you mentioned and I loved watching this video hearing you two talk about your love for Scandinavia!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO. People make videos on Scandinavia design but they all sound the same and they are going for “trendy”, but it ends up coming off generic and just a repeat of the same info. Thank you for taking the time to make a super informative, helpful, and not generic video! Keep it going you guys are awesome!
Excellent. Excellent! I love scandi design. I am African American but I think I was scandi in another life. Please more on designing with practical items like the scandinavians and japanese. such a great corona-era thing we can do.
What an a-ha moment! The Scandinavian people decorate with the things they use, so practical and useful. I think that’s why I love the design so much! Great video thank you!
I love that airiness, the brightness. Observing such decorated interiors energizes and calms me at the same time. I adore that simplicity in which spirituality is also hidden.
Decorating with clothes. I love that. I have a Kelly green purse I got when I was eight years old. It always hangs on the hallway closet knob in every house I have been in. Kelly green against a white door; beautiful 😊
Describing Hygge...and that moment of you talking about the cup, coffee, and the perfect sip, just about made me cry. Perfect Hygge!
Visiting Copenhagen it is a great walking city. Lived in Iceland for 3 years. There is something about the clean air of these places.
Love this video. My husband and I went to Sweden and Denmark last year and we were just reminiscing about how magical the whole trip was. Especially Copenhagen. I can’t imagine getting to live there for six years. This was a beautiful video. I love everything about Scandinavian style, but my favorite thing when we were there was noticing how every home had amazing light fixtures in every single room. From their bathrooms, to children’s bedrooms, to the living room. Every single room a had a unique lighting element. Even fast food restaurants had light fixtures that were out of this world. When I came home, I couldn’t stop thinking about how much I dislike all the lighting in my home. It is so builder grade and it all matches, but not in a good way. I would love to incorporate Scandi style, but I think I would have to sell my house and start over to realize that goal.
Stumbled upon this and found so fun! I’m from Sweden and wouldn’t say I have a very scandi style, in terrible with the minimalist thing and you won’t find any overly expensive or designed things in my home. But turns out I do hit the mark more than I thought, there’s a good mix of old and new. And I’m obsessed with tins to put things in! Clear ones or pretty ones, everything within reach to keep life smooth. I prefer a pretty kockum strainer over a plain one so I can keep it in the open. Got clothes and necklaces on display because it makes me happy and it makes my life easier. And I put little stones in my flower pots that the kids bring home and have a bouquet of twigs in my favorite ceramic vase. To name a few things. Though all those things were the same everywhere 😅
This finally explained everything I imagined for my own house (currently in massive renovations). This. This is everything. Thank you. And explaining Hygge? I’ll look up the spelling again later. But this changed my life. I feel like I now have a purpose when designing my home now. This is everything. Thank you thank you thank you!!
First time watching trying to define my style. This video was exactly what I needed. Plus can we just talk about the way he looks at her when she describes the hand painted cup of coffee ☕️ 🤎
I'm so happy you love Scandinavia! I live in Sweden and love it. Am trying to decorate the Scandinavian way! Love all your ideas! Love you both!
ah! We loved it there so much!
I was introduced to Hygge a couple of years ago... to me, it was comfort in your home and peace in your home... you can't design that, it's perfection within :) I just love you guys!
yes! exactly!
Hygge isn't a thing. It's a marketing stunt invented by the danes.
That's it!! I finally figured out, with your help, the style that I have loved since I was little!! Every picture I love, every design I like, every idea behind it is how I think!! Thank you for sharing! I guess I can now fully understand how to redesign my home knowing it's not just a little farmhouse, cottage, coastal, modern, minimalist...it's scandinavian! :)
Loved your praise for Denmark. I totally share it. A bit weird since I am Swedish 😏 (Lived in Malmo for nine years though, that was handy) Now living in Spain. Actually moving to another apartment tomorrow. Designed by a Dane! 🇩🇰
What a wonderful couple!💞👫🏻
A wise woman told me many years ago when I remarked on how lovely it was to see her using her lovely items rather than just having them as display,...."of course I use them. I own them. They do not own me!".
So even to this day I do not have a best anything. I have always and always will buy/obtain the best quality I can afford. Also like the Danes, I like to mix old with new. It reminds me of how we have progressed. I love shopping in thrift stores. Not necessarily to save money but to make use of beautiful items, including items of clothing, that may not be in circulation anymore.
I loved it in Denmark. They are some of the most laid back people I know.
I am a new subscriber and absolutely love your videos!
Stay blessed and stay safe! 🙏🏾❤
I have been mixing high and low for years. My mom taught me. But I also have the eye. We mainly shop at salvation army or other little thrift stores. My home is FABULOUS mixed in with different textures I love it.
Shirely Mitchell I love that!!
@@HouseofValentina you are a inspiration for all if us. You share your knowledge and thats why we love you.💕
I also learned this from my mother, it takes good judgment and restraint to master, but when you do, everything feels just right and so personal.
So nice to see americans who love the Skandinavian style. Greetings from Norway :D
Olav Rytter Tveitnes I think Scandinavian style is so calming and functional and very cozy. It’s a popular style around the world these days.
We love it
Im from Finland and i like this video too😁👍
Approved 😁🇩🇰
This style is very popular and admired in the U.S. :)
I loooove Scandinavia! Lived in Denmark for 2 years and it was the best time ever!
I really appreciate this video! Especially how you talked about decorating with everyday items and being more mindful about what you buy to fill your space.
Me too :))
You explained this so well, and opened my mind towards more purposeful design. Thank you!
One thing you said is spot on. We dont do a lot of decorations for the special seasons. This Easter, I have a boquet of yellow tulips on my dining table, in my Kähler vase. Nothing else. This week we are emptying out my mothers apartment, as she has moved into a retirement home. She has furnitures and china and decorations from her parents and grandparents. I got a few items I love. A coffee set from Porsgrund Porcelaine, "Det riflede", design Tias Eckhoff. It has a fluted edge. Produced in the 50's. I try to not be sentimental when disgarding things, as I will not clutter my home. I have a smallish home, and I choose paintings and black and white drawings in lovely frames. Some of her items will be sold at auction, and somethings will be delivered to "loppemarked", flee markets. Soon season for those here. Thankfully my brother and sister in law has room for some of my mothers beautiful furniture, and a friend of mine got her coffee table and an armoire. Enjoying yet another video from you. Happy Easter. Hope you have a hyggelig time.
What a fascinating video. I clicked on this video with the intent of learning how to decorate. But instead I learned a way of living. Thank you
Lovely video,I like the Scandinavian Design to me is a practical way of life without fuss just a nice clean space to enjoy with friends & family
We bought our home a while ago and we mostly didn't buy anything: it's half empty. Now I finally know the name to my dream design! Thank you!
I 100% decorate with my bags, clothes, jewelry, and shoes. Love it!
My heart is still left in Scandinavia :) lived there for 5 years. That's true it's like heaven on Earth :) scandinavian homes are so cozy!
I'm a Scandinavian that was born and raised in South America....love the rustic with modern. Such a fun video!
I AM SO READYYYY! We are moving into a new house this weekend and just Marie Kondo’ my house and so ready to start fresh and really loving this style
Now I understand your home’s style . I really love this idea of using things you have and mixing high end with natural items !
This video will be on repeat. You really detailed the experience and simple, mixed style of Scandinavian design. If I reduced my decor to only what I love and more importantly used, I’d have the minimalist style I’ve been desiring. I’ll be taking a look at everything I have with a new lens. Tfs!
S Gardner you are going to love these next few videos! 👏 👏
Seems like every room could be a still life. Authentic beauty.
Biggest fan of scandinavia here!!
Best video ever of explaining scandinavian design, and I enjoyed dreaming with the flow of pictures you included in it.
I'm slowly realizing my personality is very Scandi design. I also love Farmhouse, but my home, which is very sunny, really inspired me to stop and see the simple beauty of waking up to a gorgeous sunset, thats right outside my bedroom window.
Absolutely enjoyed this video thank you! It was really beautiful to see how much you both loved your time there! This is one of my favourite interior styles also! This video helped so much with ideas for the new home we are hoping to move into soon!!! Exciting times.
I think that the practicality was here in the U.S. in my parents generation, and I’m 70, because they grew up during a time when they had less and there really were no credit cards so they saved up for stuff. My parents built a new home in the early 60s and our dinning room was empty till they saved up for a dinning room set. My mom had an empty space where the dishwasher went till they could afford one, same with carpeting and draperies. My husband and I did the same. Now younger people just go charge everything or they will attach it to their mortgage to have it instantly. It is always nice to see younger people that are so practical.
Thank you for putting words on the Scandinavian experience. (Originally Norwegian myself) Loved it!
Kristin Shaw it’s pure magic!
Just when I thought my home decor was French country modern only, watching this video
made me realize I also have Scandinavian decor around my home...it blew my mind and it was not just about the decor, but the feeling you get about it...as you described is what got to me.. Pure perfection!! I had to share this video with my husband and close friends so they can enjoy it as much as I did. I told my husband we have to go to Scandinavia, it's calling my name. I relate so much to the 5 home decor tips you shared and I'm looking forward to learn more about it. Thank you thank you!
Omggg you husband loves you soo much. The way he looked at you the entire video was soooo cute. I love this new series. Can’t wait to see the rest content you guys have to bring.
I put my dress on display right away!
The way you talk about this place is so emotional!
Loved it! Can’t wait for the next video!
Thank you!
That's wonderful! Isn't it such a delight to celebrate something that was previously put away?
I agree! Such a small thing but it makes the space even more personal and beautiful!
So unique!
Thanks for the video! I married a South African who had Danish parents and I learnt so much from being in their home...my heritage is British but I have always joked that I must have Scandinavian blood in me because I love everything about their culture...we live in a Marina and even named our pontoon boat 'Hygge'! My mother-in-law always made mealtimes and coffeetime special with beautiful crockery and she displayed orchids and other flowers from her garden throughout her home...we live very content lives and believe in the Scripture: "Godliness with contentment is great gain" 1 Timothy 6:6
Im from Sweden and you nailed it whith Scandinavia. When i decorate it always goes whith a feeling. It whant feel right there, and i just have to make it feel right. Good job, love to se more.👍😊
That makes me so happy! We miss is so much!
“When we go to another city I have to go to goodwill..” had to subscribe after that statement. I get the same exact urge 🤣
I do that all the time. And I always find that treasure waiting for me. Such a nice content. Thank you!
I love this video and the FEELING you have shared with us! I am so encouraged and am so in love with the ideas to create a space that is not filled with stuff but with a peacefulness.
Six or seven years ago I read a book written by an English woman who’d relocated to Denmark with her husband. It was fascinating and introduced me to the concept of hygge and how EVERYONE has a design perspective. Made me so keen to visit Denmark, particularly Copenhagen. As an Aussie also feel like Denmark is a sister country ever since Mary married Fred.
One thing I was surprised about while looking at Scandinavia design on the Internet was that they talked about how they are the best with it and that's why the world comes to them when looking at interior design. I was shocked at that comment but the thing is...THEY WERE RIGHT!!! I read this on the Internet after I looked at many, many, many aptm'ts w/simple interior designed rooms in them that were absolutely gorgeous. After looking at these aptm'ts for a couple of years all I can say is they DO know what they're doing & they know it! Being Swedish & Norwegian myself I love what they do.
Your husband is your number 1 fan and spectator. The way he looks at you 😍
Been researching into Scandi design and all of the videos explains how to achieve the look...yours is the only video that explains how to achieve the feel and the purpose of Scandi design...total eye opener for me
This is one of my favorite of your videos! Maybe I will hang some of my favorite clothes on the wall for decoration, and leave out my blue glasses. Thank you!
Love, love, LOVE! Too short. I want more.
Love this! I too gather branches, rocks and like to display my cutting boards, spices etc. Looking forward to more from you!!
I love Denmark. My family is from Norway I love it there too but Copenhagen is amazing
That's true, I used to have a dining room that my daughters called the not touched room, but not anymore, were more traditional, but now everything changed, now that I'm older I learned that you have to be happy at your home and not worry to break something. I changed for modern boho farmhouse.
Decorating with things I use is something I never thought of doing. What a great idea! Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable video!
Just stumbled upon this posting but it won’t be my last viewing of this totally charming, engaging couple. What a dynamic duo; Valentina your open face and lively, enthusiastic presentation grabbed me at the go and Jack’s attentive responses to you and subject matter takes the viewer to new levels of enjoyments! Sorry to carry on so but you two are such a find for all those who own their decor additions! Keep posting!
Yes I try to decorate with things I love my dad was 100% Norwegian so I saw the Scandinavian simplistic thinking. Take care of what you have and enjoy it
Were you on House Hunters International? I am half danish and met up with my son in Denmark while he was travelling through Europe. I cried when my plane came in for landing. I had come home. I had always identified with my danish side. The food, the architecture and the food fashion. One day I will take my daughter. 😊
Love Scandinavian design... Great video - yes please do more of these. Very lovely.
Love this episode! We had culture shock when we moved back to D.C. from Toronto. It was so easy to embrace the Canadian way of life, and difficult to give it up to move back to the US. I noticed that in your photos there were no window treatments. Is that really true, even in the bedrooms? Canadians were sort of like that, too, especially in the living and dining rooms.
I’ve totally felt in love with Scandinavian since I’ve started decorating my new home and I really enjoy the way you have explained it 💖 Thanks for sharing 😊
Oh, this video is great! Thank you for so many passional and detailed advices. I belived I was literally crying as you described this very moment of sitting there and drinking warm coffee from a beautiful, hand painted cup wonderfully held in your hand. 😂 This is the moment of perfection!
Thank you so much for your beautiful explanations and sharing of Scandinavian design. The thoughtful living is something I am excited to try in my own home! House of Valentina is such a great channel! Keep it up- you are appreciated! ❤️
We spent a month in Norway. Our Grandparents came from there. I felt like I came home. Someday we will make our way back. ❤️
Please do another video on decorating with what you use. Please. I've been asking for months. please. it's truly revolutionary.
Can't wait for this week's videos. Scandinavian style caught me in 1995 with my first IKEA catalog.
Hello from Norway, Scandinavia! 🌿 Great take on my home-corner in the world 💕 #blessings
Elin Hannah I’m so glad!! We miss it!
@@HouseofValentina Now you have amazing memories from Copenhagen and Scandinavia to share forever. That is so inspirational and such a gift 💕
I could listen to this for days! Would live to see more pics and your discussion.
Interesting! I always chalked my decorating style up to my being a person of little means & making the best of what I have but maybe I'm just part Scandi? Naaa! Lol, I've just learned to decorate with what I have. I, like the Scandi's, I recon, like what I buy and use what I like! For example, you mentioned the use of clothing for decoration? I have a dress hanging on a hanger from a long hook that's hung over my closet doors. The dress is made of a material that's in a tribal brown and black design pattern that I love. Right next to it, I have my 2 granddaughters black faux leather vest with faux animal print fur collars on the two doorknobs of my closet, in stair-step sizes. All three pieces are in the same tonal color scheme, black & brown, made of different textures, and have my brown wooden doors are a background. I love the look of it and the best part is, the vests belong to my granddaughters whom I love more than life and THAT makes me happy to see it there! Each piece gets worn, laundered, and hung back up in place. It's things like this that I've always enjoyed incorporating into my living space making it quite "Hygge". (😉😊)
Your love for Scandinavia and Scandinavian design and all!!!!! I loved hearing about your stories and explanations and deep love and passion!!!! I really learned so much and feel so inspired!!!!!! Thank you very very much!!!!!
Perfect observation... those were my inner observations... all loose pieces are bit rustic & patinated... while most form are skinny but refines the metal, wood legs, depths of counter, desks.... all are based in practical & functional sense.
Jack has a lovely way of articulating it too ❤❤
I am so blessed. My Grandmother was a Dane by the name of "Wissing."
Such an enjoyable video! So funny how different homes are treated across the world. I grew up in Sweden where the same philosophy is embraced and after relocating a few times internationally I've come to realize how utilitarian scandis are. I remember when we first moved to Scotland and had our friends with us shopping and I bought two different plates, I had to explain that I liked them but didn't need more than two at the time. 😅 Building a home where I love each piece is so important to me without rushing into buying pieces I have to but rather because I find something special I'm willing to invest in. I will probably be living out of a suitcase for a few months now as I am moving again and leaving a furnished rental behind... But I will have something to look forward to.
I definitely needed to hear this right now, as we're moving into a new house and I am trying to fight the urge to make the house look "done" within a month of moving in. It's okay if it is empty or sparse and it takes years to make it feel just right. Thank you!
I recently found a love for this decorating style. It was so nice to hear additional tips that you cannot derive from the pictures online. I would love to hear more on how they decorate with their clothes if anyone can elaborate. Thank you!
If you have a beautiful dress that you just love looking at, you can just hang it as a focal point. Like exemplifide in this article : boligmagasinet.dk/boliger/huse/med-540-kvm-kraevede-det-lidt-overtalelse-af-manden-jesper-foer-hanne-og-familien-koebte-den-tidligere-koebmandsgaard
I can not express how much I loved and appreciated this video...I felt a sense of peace while watching this and got excited about refreshing my home❤️.
Personally, I don't like flea markets, but I love old things which used to belong to my family, so my home is "high and low". I agree with Scandinavians. Less is more; practical and beautiful... Happiness and family over materialism. That's smart! 👍
I watched this at the perfect time for me and my husband. We are moving from California to Virginia in a couple of months to be near our daughter, granddaughter and son-in-law. We wanted to downsize and simplify to make living more enjoyable. Less is more or rather I want the items in our home to be intentional, easier to clean and more enjoyable. Thank you for bringing a different perspective to decorating!
As a Dane living in Copenhagen, I think you are so spot on. And I really feel the love!
So glad to find your Scandinavian videos. I want to decorate in this style and your videos will help me share what I like with my partner. Hope he likes it as well. We have a small apartment with ocean view. It needs some updating and has potential to create better storage but I want to keep the Scandi attitude of less is more and minimum to no coverings on windows… and the mix of modern and rustic elements.
Valentina I am LOVING these videos. I fell in love with all the French Country inspiration you shared with us last week. Now I'm hooked on Scandinavian LOL. Thank you for explaining hygge... the way you described it, I get it now...it's such a beautiful philosophy. Thank you for transmitting your love for the Scandinavian lifestyle; thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Just when I thought we would be French Country forever... LOL! Isn't it such a blast to explore the world and bring something home?
@@HouseofValentina YES!!! Thank you so much for taking us along!!! 😁💕
Thank you for a wonderful video, full of beautiful examples of Scandi style. It's my favorite! And you two are gorgeous and adorable!
Thanks so much for sharing all of your experiences with us. Can’t wait to see what’s next. 💕
Robben Nest it’s pure joy!
You put beautiful pictures all along the video ! Thank you for all that explanations, it's nice to hear how exited you are even just talking about that. The last point is specially special :)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! xo
Please do an Italian week next! Love your vids! My ethnicity is Norwegian and Swedish and I have been there many times and love it. I've been to Denmark once and loved it there too. I loved the 5 steps you showed us and look forward to the rest of the week.
Italian is definitely in the works! And Spanish... and Greek... and.... it's such a joy to travel the world, even if it's from the living room for now!
Loved this. You nailed it. It’s hard to explain some of the more philosophical aspects if Scandi living. I used to live in Sweden. Now I’m back in Australia and I really miss Gothenburg but I have made my home Scandi style and live the Swedish concept of lagom.
so awesome....Ive browsed a million and watched more than that of design ideas on the internet, youtube or whatnots and never have found anything that will direct me straight on what design I would do to my new house......and youve given me the insight actually the only one that I need and fit my lifestyle and taste......hygge..
The danish are such family orientated, conscientious, thoughtful people I doubt they have ever even been to Walmart on Friday. That is strictly an America trait! Lol do they even have Walmart?!! 🤣
Really enjoyed this. Will look forward to incorporating these ideas into my spaces. Always thought I had a more Paris, Provence esthetic but I see now it is Scandinavian 😊
Brenda Ross it’s fun how you can combine them!
aww happy you like our style here in Denmark
Always Loved the Scandinavan style! Thank you for talking about it!🥰
Ginny Ortiz isn’t it amazing?!
Yes, truly is amazing!🥰Looking forward to more!🥰
One of my grandmothers is from Scandinavia and my other grandmother is from Mexico as well as my father. I’ve always loved very streamlined less is more decor. I guess I get that from my Norwegian ancestors😊. I do love a good pop of color though.
Totally enjoyed this video. This is style I would love to achieve. But alas I don’t have last say in how home is decorated, live with a bit of a hoarder. Many thanks for the dreams.