The Nordic Design Method is a way of prioritizing to design a home that is practical, calm, and full of durable, natural materials. To me, Nordic Design is not just an aesthetic. It is a way of life, a way of prioritizing practicality. Prioritizing everyday. Prioritizing nature, whether that is through using natural materials, a visual connection to nature, or simply being in nature.
Design Myth #1: More is Better
MORE: How can I make my house more impressive?
ENOUGH: How little can I build and meet my needs?
Logic Change:
Build what you need, not what you can. Simplicity is often a good place to begin
Design Myth #2: The Outside is Hostile
CONVENIENCE: How can I spend less time outside?
CONNECTION: How can outdoor living be more fun?
Logic Change:
Create outdoor rooms. Do not just build a bigger house. Build more spaces where you want to live
Design Myth #3: Value Formality Over Function
FORMAL: How can an entry welcome guests?
FUNCTIONAL: How can an entry make your life easier?
Logic Change:
Prioritize function. A well-designed home supports everyday life.
Design Myth #4: Special Rooms for Special Occasions
SHOW: How can your home serve guests?
LIFE: How can your home to improve everyday living?
Logic Change:
Shift area from occasional use spaces to shared spaces. Design for Tuesday, not Thanksgiving
Design Myth #5:Rooms Need Hierarchy
PRIVATE: How luxurious is the primary suite?
SHARED: How good is the room everyone uses?
Logic Change:
Distribute quality equally and shift square footage from private spaces to shared spaces.
Design Myth #6: Bathrooms are Private
RETREAT: Who should enjoy the best bathroom?
WELL-BEING: How can a big bathroom serve everyone?
Logic Change:
Invest in shared amenities, and let the best features in a home be shared, not secluded.
Design Myth #7: Each Use Needs Its Own Room
SPECIALIZATION: How to optimize a room for a use?
FLEXIBILITY: How can one room support many uses?
Logic Change:
Design one exceptional living space instead of several specialized rooms.
Design Myth #8: Nice Windows are a Luxury
COST: How can I reduce the cost of my windows?
USE: How can windows improve life inside the home?
Logic Change:
Prioritize window quality. Improved building
performance gives you more than just lower energy bills.
Design Myth #9: Standard Details are Fine
STANDARD: What are my installation costs?
LONG-VIEW: What are my operation and lifetime costs?
Logic Change:
Prioritize durability and lifetime costs over short-term savings.
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