Nordic style in the bathroom

The Nordic style emerged a century ago as a decorative trend in the countries of Northern Europe – Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. The goal was to combat the lack of light from this area and what was a necessity became a trend, becoming a hallmark of 21st-century decor. So much so that for over a decade, it seems to have remained in vogue. It has become a constant trend.

In recent years, it has entered most of our homes and workplaces with great force. Arne Korsbakken, owner of Korsbakken Trading As – official distributor of Bathco in Norway – is aware of this and states that “We can see this influence in magazines, television shows, and social media worldwide. This is very gratifying for architects and designers.”.

The Nordic style is characterized by its luminosity white, the presence of Materials in its most natural state – especially wood – and the distribution practice for open spaces.“Nordic style is light and robust at the same time; nature, wood, and stone with soft, clean lines”With these aspects as a reference, the aim is to achieve a clean and spacious look, Korsbakken insists that “our clients, for the most part, look for practical solutions, […] we sell many sinks from the mini collection in Oslo, because in that city there are apartments with very small bathrooms and every centimeter of space needs to be utilized”.

Meanwhile, the hallmark of the environments is found in the color of the prints and decorative pieces. The Norwegian distributor shares his clients“ preferences: "We offer many fine porcelain sinks since they went on sale in 2016. Our best sellers” The Castellón porcelain sink and the black marble Catania sink from Bathco are still available. We also try to showcase all the possibilities regarding prints and finishes.”.

On another note, it's perceived that bathrooms are becoming increasingly important, and Norwegian homes are no exception.“More and more space is being dedicated to the bathroom to achieve a spa-like atmosphere with rain showers, wall-mounted faucets, and other attractive products that create that feeling of well-being.«.