They go way beyond stark minimalism.

"LAGOM" LIFESTYLE PIECES

Americans are known for perpetually chasing after a "balanced" lifestyle — but the Swedes just do it. Author of Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced Happy Life, Niki Brantmark (also the brains behind My Scandinavian Home) knows a thing or two about balance. As described in the title, lagom means finding just the right amount, which is a beautifully Scandinavian approach to life and design. She predicts it will make its way from our daily schedules to our bedrooms, where "conscious buying and slow design" will take center stage.

STORAGE AS DECOR

"My absolute favorite Scandinavian decor trend is taking what would normally be a boring storage piece, and making it a design focal point in your home," says Anna Decilveo, merchandiser at Swedish-founded company Tictail. "The shelf or basket you would've likely hid in your closet is, instead, a work of art in itself. We're already seeing so much of this from emerging Swedish brands on Tictail." From designer clothing racks to statement kitchen organizers, now every facet of your home can be Scandinavian-level chic.

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This three-legged garment rack is heavy on both form and function thanks to a sturdy design and a combination of sharp angles and smooth curves

BOLD BLUE ACCENTS

Scandinavia's favorite accent color? Clearly, it's blue — a bright blue that stands out brilliantly against all-white interiors, like in this colorful 1920's Copenhagen home belonging to industrial designer Josefine Bentzen. Let's just say, the monochromatic phase is over.

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A jewel-toned blue rug with cream leaf-shaped accents brings in classic Scandi-style nature motifs while still keeping your look modern.