Scandinavian Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Scandinavian design is a celebration of tasteful minimalism, filled with the warmth of home. It embraces the idea that "a clear space makes a clear mind" in its pursuit of simple comfort—or as the Danish say, hygge (trust us, look it up). Less is more here, but every detail in the room is thoughtfully curated. Light woods, clean lines, airy neutrals, and the perfect floor lamp create a serene, inviting atmosphere. This style is all about making a harmonious space that leaves you with a little extra room to breathe.

Scandinavian luxury vinyl flooring is dominated by airy, natural woods like oak that help maximize natural light. Wide planks and a matte, low-gloss finish are favored for a contemporary, authentic feel. Use your floors to create a minimalist foundation that embodies the region's focus on simplicity, functionality, and connection to nature.

Using Oak Visuals in Scandinavian Design

The key to using oak luxury vinyl visuals for a Scandinavian look is to mimic the essential traits of Nordic wood flooring.

Finish & Realism: Matte finish is a must, so choose oak luxury vinyl with a very low-gloss or ultra-matte finish. Scandinavian design embraces natural materials, and a shiny, high-gloss finish will make your luxury vinyl floors look less authentic and detract from the organic aesthetic.
Realistic Grain: Look for luxury vinyl oak planks that align the surface texture with the visual grain, creating a more convincing wood feel. To easily capture this look, Canopy luxury vinyl options offer matching wood grain (EIR) to the design of the floor!
Wide Planks: To minimize seams and contribute to the uncluttered, open feel that defines Scandinavian spaces, go for wide planks from 7” and up. Choose a clean, calming oak tone and avoid extreme color variation or overly distressed visuals.
Room Styling: Pair your oak luxury vinyl with a neutral wall color to maximize light reflection. Keep your furniture simple, functional, and uncluttered. Now, bring in the Hygge by adding soft, natural textures like sheepskin, wool, or thick woven rugs in neutral or muted colors.

Using Limestone Visuals in Scandinavian Design

Using a limestone luxury vinyl visual is a great way to bring the clean, natural, and slightly more modern side of Scandinavian design to life, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways.

Light, Cool Colors: The authentic Scandi look favors light, neutral colors to maximize light reflection. Look for limestone luxury vinyl tones with cool, neutral undertones and subtle veining or flecks.
Matte Finish: For true Scandinavian appeal, matte is mandatory! A limestone luxury vinyl with a matte or low-sheen finish is crucial to appear natural and enhance the organic, understated design.
Balancing Warmth: Since your limestone visuals are inherently cooler, you must introduce warmth to achieve optimal Hygge. Warm wood accents and natural, soft textiles will help up the cozy comfort.
Continuous Flow: With Canopy luxury vinyl, you are able to use the same limestone visual in adjacent high-moisture areas to create a sense of spatial continuity and visual flow that makes the entire space feel larger.