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Glass is the transparent bridge between Neo Deco and Scandi

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Everyone is talking about Neo Deco aesthetic in home interior right now. It is easy to see why. People want a bit more elegance, some nice shapes, and a little touch of luxury after many years of very functional interiors.

But if you love your calm, Scandinavian home, do not worry. You do not have to throw out your simple furniture or get rid of the Scandi style just because Neo Deco is trendy. You can combine these two styles, and it is actually quite easy.

The clever secret to connecting these two worlds is glass.

Look at this room. We have a classic, simple grey sofa and light wooden floors that feel very Nordic and quiet. But then we add Neo Deco elements through glass, and everything changes in a nice way.

The large partition wall has a strong black frame and ribbed glass. It gives that lovely, rhythmic geometry from the 1920s, but because it is glass, it does not block the view. The room stays open and bright.

Then you have the coffee table. It is made of thick, green glass with sharp, layered tiers. In dark wood or heavy marble, a design like this might feel a bit too loud or heavy for a Nordic home. But in glass, it becomes weightless.

This is how glass brings warmth without creating clutter. It does not take up visual space, but it catches the afternoon sun. If you look at the floor, you can see how the light creates beautiful, soft green reflections.

So, you do not need a total makeover to try the Neo Deco trend. You just need to let the light shine through a few good glass pieces. It is a very sensible way to get the best of both worlds.

We have a favorite name for a hybrid between Scandi and Neo Deco: Scandi Deco. We hesitate whether Scandeco is better or not.

Our recommended Neo Deco resources

If you are ready to take the next step and explore the available options, we have gathered a few proper places to start. Below is a curated list of links to Neo Deco essentials around the web (we may earn a small fee if you buy something):

Bialetti moka pot 🇮🇹 Italy

In 1933, Italian Alfonso Bialetti revolutionised home coffee brewing after watching his wife do laundry. Early washing machines used a tube to push boiling water upwards. He applied this pressure principle to force water up through coffee grounds.

Chocolate praline 🇧🇪 Belgium

In 1912, chocolatier Jean Neuhaus invented the Belgian praline by filling a hard chocolate shell with a soft cream or ganache. His family also designed the ballotin box, the iconic presentation packaging used to protect these delicate sweets.