8 Scandinavian Brands Design-Lovers Are Obsessed With

I recently made a pilgrimage to Scandinavian design mecca Ikea. My journey took me through Denmark and Sweden and awakened me to the quality, skill, and breadth of Nordic home design; there wasn't a decor boutique or furniture store I popped into where I didn't discover an exceptional brand. Among them, eight stood out. Notable for their minimalist sensibility balanced with a playful spirit and uncompromisingly high quality, here are the Scandinavian home brands I think design-lovers are going to be as obsessed with as I am.

Design House Stockholm

Design House Stockholm

Design House Stockholm considers itself a publisher of design rather than a producer, working with designers in the same way a publisher works with authors to develop and produce ideas. From dishware that could double as sculpture to tabletop-size greenhouses to serving ware covered in beloved children's illustrations, the biggest commonality their broad spectrum of products is big personality.

Hay Denmark

Hay Denmark

Hay Denmark has been accumulating a cult following since its founding in 2002 by a husband and wife design duo with a mission to bring Danish design back to its innovation heyday of the mid 20th century. Everything Hay Denmark touches, from a desk chair to a wooden shelf, is given new life. Their forthcoming collection with Ikea is already getting lots of positive buzz.

Ferm Living

Ferm Living

Ferm Living blends the timeless simplicity of Scandinavian design with a thoroughly modern edge. Their hip furniture and accessories reflect the best of Nordic design.

Born in Sweden

Born in Sweden

Born in Sweden finds a way to elevate all those small details around your home. From creative candleholders to modern bird baths to architectural coat hooks, you're going to be obsessed with it all. Seriously.

OYOY

OYOY

This irresistible Danish brand loves color as much as beautiful design. There's something for family members of every age amidst their array of bedding, decor, accent pieces, and toys. OYOY's look is Scandinavian simplicity with a twist – the designers are also influenced by playful Japanese design.

Brita Sweden

Brita Sweden

If you're a fan of sprightly and whimsical prints you can only find in Scandinavia, then you're going to love Brita Sweden. The brand's lively collection includes indoor wool and outdoor plastic rugs and small wool blankets guaranteed to brighten up every room in your house.

Bloomingville

Bloomingville

Fashionable designs and reasonable prices make Bloomingville the go-to brand for design-addicted gals who are always tinkering with their homes. Its welcoming, unfussy look makes its adult and kids collections winners alike.

Georg Jensen

Georg Jensen

This century-old, Copenhagen-based company balances an art nouveau aesthetic with streamlined Danish design. Georg Jensen's high-quality designs include sterling silver classics and more everyday decor and serving ware.