Scandi chic

Scandinavian crime is just getting bigger. Books, tv and film - it’s all so well made and TB is addicted. The dark, gloomy settings all with rather serious, quirky characters as seen and read in The Bridge, The Killing, The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo... they have proven huge hits with us Brits, perfectly serving as an antidote to the otherwise often formulaic and americanised world of culture.

So what about that knitted jumper? Well, Scandinavian fashion and interior is anything but bland. Although traditionally famed for it’s streamlined and functional white colour schemes (see IKEA or COS) it can also be fabulously vibrant, both in patterns and colours which serve to offset the Scandinavian love of pale interiors. Scandinavians are proud people with a strong sense of identity, which really shines through in their design. If they were lacking a sense of humour, you wouldn’t know it! The almost childishly quirky prints are often drawn from nature, folk or cheeky retro fashion.

Whatever its inspiration it really appeals to us at TB and as you may have noticed Nordic based brands feature heavily among our homeware and fashion; The Danish style queen Malene Birger, Swedish crockery Sagaform, colour popping Danish company Rice... We love its cool style, affordable design and bright colours. Here are some newcomers on our books that we are particularly proud of.

So cool it is hot. And no, never boring.

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