From Sydney to Scandinavia: the new-school take on Scandi-style

Australia and New Zealand’s Scandinavian inspired furniture distributor, Fred International’s freshly renovated Rosebery showroom boasts 200-square-meters of minimalistic Norwegian beauty.

Founder Michael Liira and managing director Melissa Walker teamed up with interior stylists Simon Haag and Angela Harry to produce a space that not only showcases the merchandise but reflects the modern culture of Scandinavian design and way of living.

Natural light and a warm colour palette make for a soft backdrop in the showroom's spaces, enhancing the use of metal, oak woods and leathers.

The key to taking your Scandinavian look beyond the all-white interior schemes which have saturated Pinterest over the past two years and into a relm of sophistication is to follow the function and form approach — combining simplicity and functionality with elements of glamour such as brass finishes. 

Below shop the stunning pieces you'll need to get the same look at home: 

From left to right: Mirror by Friends & Founders, from $448.80. Chair by Lassen, from $2090. Tangent hanger by Friends & Founders, from $53.90. Table by Friends & Founders. Light by Rubn Lighting, from $3259.30. Chair by Swedese, from $1991. Frame Sideboard by Lassen, from $880. Drum by Swedese, from $875.60. Light by Rubn Lighting, from $990.