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Create a Scandinavian Style Home

Scandinavian interiors are designed with minimalism and practicality in mind. They are simple, clean, functional and full of charm. Our friends up north know exactly how to make a space feel mindful by incorporating shades of white and wood - think light wood cabinetry, matte iron pulls and white walls. The Scandi interior style is perfect for those who want an open space that is decluttered, provides a sense of peace and exudes warmth and comfort.

If you’re looking for Scandi inspiration and ideas, then look no further than our curated collection full of everything you need from bathroom vanities, paint, blinds & curtains and everything in between, all hand picked by our in-house Interior Designer!

How to get the scandinavian look:

  • Work with a soft colour palette – think white, pale grey and pastel paint colours
  • In Scandinavian style homes, clean lines and minimal design are key
  • Keep it simple and stick to two tiles - one for a statement and the other to balance the room/the look
  • Light coloured timber accents are a Scandi staple and add warmth and texture
  • Contrasting textures enhance the space – try bamboo mats, textured tiles, sheer curtains and plants
  • Minimal doesn’t have to mean empty – decorate carefully with like wicker baskets, stylish ornaments and display shelving

Traps to avoid:

  • Being boring – Scandinavian design is minimal, but still ultra cool
  • Channelling the IKEA catalogue – hey, we all love IKEA, right? But make sure you don’t forget to inject your own personality into the room!
  • Making it too cold. Think sauna, not ice cave, with warm lighting and underfloor heating
  • Don’t overpower your home with statement tiles or dark timber flooring

Scandinavian Bathrooms

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Fluted 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White - Left Hand Corner BAO100215L - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,251
    Current price $1,913

    Bao Fluted 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White

    Feel the groove of our Baö Fluted 1500mm Back to Corner Bath. With stylish V-Groove fluting, it’s sure to sizzle in any bathroom. No wishy washy vi...

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  • Bao Elegant Wall Faced Toilet with Geberit Sigma Inwall Cistern in Matte White
    Original price $1,209
    Current price $1,138

    Build Your In-Wall Toilet: Bao Elegant Wall Faced Toilet Pan Matte White with Cistern Options

    The Bao Elegant Wall Faced Toilet Pan Matte White combines powerful flushing performance with a sleek, modern design to give you confidence in ever...

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Round 360mm Above Counter Basin - Matte White BAO10360MW - The Blue Space
    Original price $295
    Current price $236

    Bao Round 360mm Above Counter Basin - Matte White

    Introducing the Bao Round 360mm Above Counter Basin, crafted for style and simplicity! Boasting a sleek matte white finish and versatile design,...

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  • Bao Round 360mm Above Counter Bathroom Vanity Basin Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $186
    Current price $158

    Bao Round 360mm Above Counter Basin - Gloss White

    This stunning Bao Round basin is the perfect addition to any bathroom. Its simplistic ceramic design with glistening gloss white finish will brin...

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  • Bao Pill 500mm Above Counter Basin - Matte White and Nero Mecca Wall Basin/Bath Mixer Separate Back Plate 185mm Brushed Gold
    Original price $329
    Current price $280

    Bao Pill 500mm Above Counter Basin - Matte White

    This Bao Pill Above Counter Basin is just what your bathroom needs! With its pill-shaped, ceramic design in sleek matte white, it adds a generous...

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  • Original price $665
    Current price $499

    Bao Elegant Universal Rimless Toilet Suite

    The Bao Elegant Universal Rimless Toilet Suite is designed to deliver powerful, efficient flushing while maintaining a sleek, modern look that elev...

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Fluted 1700mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White - Left Hand Corner BAO100217L - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,369
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    Bao Fluted 1700mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White

    The Bao Fluted 1700mm Back to Corner Bath – Matte White brings a luxury focal point to any bathroom, offering a stylish back-to-corner design that ...

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  • Bao Fluted 1700mm Back to Wall Acrylic Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,369
    Current price $1,540

    Bao Fluted 1700mm Back to Wall Bath - Matte White

    Feel the groove of our Baö Fluted 1700mm Back to Wall Bath. With stylish V-Groove fluting, it’s sure to sizzle in any bathroom. No wishy washy vib...

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  • Baö Fluted 1500 Freestanding Back to Wall Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,251
    Current price $1,280

    Bao Fluted 1500mm Back to Wall Bath - Matte White

    Feel the groove of our Baö Fluted 1500mm Back to Wall Bath. With stylish V-Groove fluting, it’s sure to sizzle in any bathroom. No wishy washy vib...

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  • Bao Ceramic Farmhouse Sink - Gloss White  | The Blue Space
    Original price $649
    Current price $454

    Bao Ceramic Farmhouse Sink & Accessories Pack 615mm - Gloss White

    Revamp your kitchen with the Bao Ceramic Farmhouse Sink & Accessories Pack! Perfect for modern farmhouse, coastal, and shabby chic interior des...

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  • Baö Fluted 1700 Freestanding Back to Wall Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,369
    Current price $1,540

    Bao Fluted 1700mm Freestanding Bath - Matte White

    Feel the groove of our Baö Fluted 1700mm Freestanding Bath. With stylish V-Groove fluting, it’s sure to sizzle in any bathroom. No wishy washy vib...

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  • Baö Fluted Freestanding Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,251
    Current price $1,913

    Bao Fluted 1500mm Freestanding Bath - Matte White

    Feel the groove of our Baö Fluted 1500mm Freestanding Bath. With stylish V-Groove fluting, it’s sure to sizzle in any bathroom. No wishy washy vib...

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  • Bao Elegant Raised Height Rimless Back to Wall Toilet Suite in Matte White
    Original price $1,162
    Current price $989

    Bao Elegant Raised Height Rimless Back to Wall Toilet Suite - Matte White

    The Bao Elegant Rimless Back to Wall Toilet Suite in Matte White offers sophisticated, understated elegance and modern technology. Its open rimles...

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  • Thermogroup Underfloor heating with wifi controller. Sustainable heating. Warm bathrooms at The Blue Space
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    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 150W/m² Wi-Fi Kit

    Transform your home with our Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 150W/m² Wi-Fi Kit. Say goodbye to cold floors and hello to cozy warmth, all controlled ...

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  • Bao Elegant Concealed Toilet Suite with R&T cistern showing lid open - The Blue Space
    Original price $869
    Current price $798

    Build Your In-Wall Toilet: Bao Elegant Wall Faced Toilet Pan Gloss White with Cistern Options

    The Bao Elegant Wall Faced Toilet Pan Gloss White combines modern design with powerful flushing performance to give you confidence with every use. ...

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    $71 Off RRP
  • White Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Full Kit  - The Blue Space
    from Original price $509
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    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Full Kit

    An electric underfloor heating system provides an energy efficient, on demand heating system as well as interior design flexibility and improves co...

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  • Black Angle Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Dual Controller Kit  - The Blue Space
    from Original price $669
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    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Dual Controller Kit

    The Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Dual Controller Kit delivers smooth, even warmth underfoot while keeping your space clean and clutter-fr...

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  • Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 150W/m² Full Kit White Controller - The Blue Space
    from Original price $495
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    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 150W/m² Full Kit

    An electric underfloor heating system provides an energy efficient, on demand heating system as well as interior design flexibility and improves co...

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  • Thermogroup thermonet underfloor heating with dual thermostat and timer. How to keep your bathroom warm at The Blue Space
    from Original price $655
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    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 150W/m² Dual Controller Kit

    An electric underfloor heating system provides an energy efficient, on demand heating system as well as interior design flexibility and improves co...

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  • Thermogroup Underfloor heating with wifi controller. Sustainable heating. Warm bathrooms at The Blue Space
    from Original price $669
    $603

    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Wi-Fi Kit

    Transform your home into a cozy and comfortable haven with the Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Wi-Fi Kit. Enjoy the convenience of controlli...

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The Scandinavian Bathroom: Effortless Style Meets Everyday Functionality

There's something quietly revolutionary about Scandinavian bathroom design. It's not just another passing trend - it's a philosophy that transforms ordinary spaces into sanctuaries of calm. At The Blue Space, we've seen firsthand how this approach resonates with Australian homeowners who crave both beauty and practicality in their most private spaces.

The Heart of Scandinavian Bathroom Design

What makes Scandinavian bathrooms so special isn't what they include, but what they leave out. This design approach strips away the unnecessary while carefully preserving warmth and character. The magic lies in the balance:

  • Light becomes a design element - Those pale walls and reflective surfaces aren't just pretty; they combat our long winters and make compact spaces breathe

  • Every material earns its place - From the grain of timber vanities to the texture of stone basins, each choice serves both aesthetic and practical purposes

  • Storage disappears elegantly - Clever solutions mean your toothpaste and toiletries have dedicated homes, not countertop real estate

  • Nature comes indoors - Whether through actual plants or materials that age beautifully, there's always a connection to the outdoors

This isn't design for design's sake - it's thoughtful living distilled into your bathroom.

Building Your Scandinavian Sanctuary

1. The Foundation: Clean Lines, Calm Palette

Start with walls in soft whites or gentle greys - think of them as a canvas. Our customers often pair these with large-format tiles from our Japandi collection that create seamless expanses underfoot. The effect? A sense of space that belies actual square footage.

2. The Warmth Factor: Bringing Wood to Wet Spaces

There's an art to using timber in bathrooms. Teak bath mats that dry quickly, oak vanity tops treated for moisture resistance - these elements add organic warmth without compromising function. We particularly love how timber-look tiles from our samples range give the aesthetic without maintenance worries.

3. The Hidden Magic: Storage That Works Harder

Behind those clean surfaces lies serious ingenuity. A mirrored cabinet becomes both storage and light amplifier. Deep drawers in wall-hung vanities swallow bulky items. Even simple hooks placed strategically can keep towels handy but out of sight.

4. Lighting That Adapts to Your Needs

Scandinavians understand light like no other culture. In bathrooms, this means layers:

  • Overhead for general illumination

  • Task lighting at mirrors

  • Ambient options for relaxing soaks

Our lighting collection offers solutions for each need, all with that signature Scandinavian restraint.

5. The Secret Comfort: Warm Floors

There's nothing quite like stepping onto a warm floor on a chilly morning. Our underfloor heating systems deliver this luxury without intruding on your design - no bulky radiators, just invisible comfort.

Making It Work in Australian Homes

We've adapted these principles for local conditions:

  • Ventilation matters - Our bathroom heating and ventilation range ensures moisture doesn't linger

  • Local materials shine - Australian hardwoods and stones work beautifully within this aesthetic

  • Light plays differently - We consider how our harsh sunlight interacts with pale colour schemes

Why This Approach Endures

In a world of fleeting trends, Scandinavian design persists because it answers real needs:

  1. It ages gracefully - Those simple lines and quality materials look good for years

  2. It simplifies cleaning - Fewer nooks mean less grime buildup

  3. It adapts easily - Want to update? Change accessories, not entire fittings

Your Next Steps

  1. Start small - Swap out busy towels for neutral linens, or add a timber stool

  2. Edit ruthlessly - If something doesn't serve a purpose, reconsider its place

  3. Invest wisely - Choose key pieces like vanities or taps that will last

At The Blue Space, we've helped countless Australians create bathrooms that marry Scandinavian simplicity with local practicality. Our collections - from taps to tiles - are curated to make this style achievable at every budget level.

The most beautiful bathrooms aren't those that impress at first glance, but those that feel effortlessly right every single day. That's the Scandinavian promise - and it's within your reach.

Explore our Scandinavian-inspired collections to begin your transformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What defines a Scandinavian-style bathroom?

A Scandinavian bathroom is characterised by minimalist design, clean lines, and a neutral colour palette, often featuring white walls and light timber accents. Natural materials like wood and stone are commonly used to add warmth and texture, creating a serene and functional space.

How can I incorporate warmth into a minimalist bathroom?

To add warmth to a minimalist bathroom, consider integrating natural wood elements such as timber vanities, shelving, or flooring. These materials not only provide texture but also soften the clean lines typical of Scandinavian design, making the space feel inviting and cosy.

What role does lighting play in Scandinavian bathroom design?

Lighting is crucial in Scandinavian bathrooms to enhance the bright and airy atmosphere. Maximising natural light through large windows or strategically placed mirrors can help illuminate the space. Additionally, layered artificial lighting, including ambient, task, and accent lights, ensures functionality and ambiance during darker hours.

Are bold colours suitable for a Scandinavian bathroom?

While Scandinavian design typically favours neutral tones, incorporating subtle accents of bold colours can add personality without overwhelming the space. Consider using black fixtures, coloured tiles, or vibrant accessories to introduce contrast and interest while maintaining the overall minimalist aesthetic.

How can I achieve a Scandinavian bathroom on a budget?

Achieving a Scandinavian bathroom on a budget is possible by focusing on key elements. Opt for affordable materials like white subway tiles and light-coloured laminate vanities. Incorporate DIY projects, such as creating wooden shelves or repurposing furniture, to add warmth and character. Accessorise with plants and minimalist décor to complete the look without significant investment.