New Nordic Colour — Antonia af Petersens
Product Snapshot
A hardcover exploration of contemporary Scandinavian interiors that traces the recent shift from pale, pared-back palettes to richer, characterful hues, offering practical guidance and illustrated examples for bringing confident color into Nordic-style homes.
Key Features
- Author: Antonia af Petersens
- Subject: Scandinavian interiors; color theory; contemporary Nordic style
- Format: Hardcover design book
- Pages: 160 pages
- Language: English
- Audience: Interior designers, homeowners, and readers of Nordic decor
Product Details
New Nordic Colour examines why Scandinavian interiors have embraced deeper, more dramatic colors and how those hues are being applied across walls, textiles, and furnishings. Antonia af Petersens combines design theory with hands-on advice for choosing palettes that suit light, layout, and material choices.
The book includes visits to ten Nordic homes organized into three stylistic types, each illustrated to show real-world applications of color in contemporary settings. Practical tips help readers select and balance shades while maintaining the clarity and material honesty central to Scandinavian design.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Grounded in Scandinavian design tradition, the book reflects current Nordic interiors practice—pairing natural light and simple forms with bolder, historically informed palettes—to demonstrate how color revitalizes clean-lined, material-focused spaces.