Decorate Your Patio as a Nordic Oasis
Interior designer Lene Eriksen merges the best of two worlds when she combines stylish Scandinavian design with Southern charm and holiday vibes at this beautiful concrete house. IBF Soldier tiles provide the foundation for a delightful private oasis, where it's almost impossible not to lounge in the deck chairs with a refreshing drink in hand.
Use this concept for your own patio and follow along as Lene Eriksen offers tips to transform your concrete patio into a Nordic oasis.
The Nordic Olive Tree
Give your concrete tiles a Southern-inspired look with tall, willow-leaved ornamental pears. A willow-leaved ornamental pear is also known as the "Nordic olive tree," because the tree closely resembles an olive tree. The tree's light leaves add an elegant touch to the patio, while their delicate green color beautifully complements the raw concrete tiles.
Organic Shapes
Lene Eriksen has styled the patio with sunbeds featuring a beautiful wave profile. The organic shape contrasts with the squared space, tiles, and windows. In Scandinavia, we also have a long tradition of wooden garden furniture. Here, the furniture is given an extra Nordic touch with cushions in linen covers and blankets with strict graphic patterns.
Mixing Materials
With a concrete base, it's important to add elements to the decor that create warmth and coziness on the patio. For example, using wood and soft textiles in the outdoor area makes the patio more inviting and conducive to summery gatherings. For this concrete house, the interior designer has also used wicker for the willow-leaved ornamental pears, which also helps to soften the outdoor area and make it extra cozy.
Products Used
For this outdoor space, Soldier tiles in the format 90x90x8 cm have been used. The large format of the tiles provides tranquility and contributes to a simple, minimalist expression for the outdoor area. The Soldier tiles are produced in 2-layer concrete, thus featuring an especially uniform and fine surface.