Inspired by Nature’s Quiet Beauty: Nordic Living with Pernille Grønkjær Taatø
Inspired by Nature: Nordic Interior Design with Pernille Grønkjær Taatø
Nature has a way of softening the edges of everyday life. In the Nordic countries, it shapes the way we decorate, how we slow down, and the kinds of objects we choose to surround ourselves with. Danish stylist and designer Pernille Grønkjær Taatø creates spaces that feel grounded in that quiet beauty - calm rooms, soft light, and thoughtful details drawn gently from the landscape.
On her blog Nordisk Rum, Danish graphic designer and stylist Pernille Grønkjær Taatø explores a way of living that feels both simple and deeply connected to nature. Her work is rooted in the soft tones of the Nordic coast - the muted blues of the sea, the pale sand, the quiet greys of stone and sky.
Her interiors are not about perfection. They are about atmosphere - the feeling of stepping into a space that allows you to exhale. Natural light, honest materials, and gentle contrasts create rooms that invite you to slow down and notice the small things: a folded linen, a curved ceramic form, the way a branch casts a shadow against the wall.
Pernille’s approach weaves together photography, styling, and graphic sensibility. Clean lines meet tactile textures; spaces feel curated, but never staged. She pays attention to the smallest details, knowing they shape the overall calm of a room - the grain in wood, the way layers of white speak to one another, the balance between openness and warmth.
Her inspiration comes from time spent outdoors - the coast, the horizon, and the soft blue light unique to the Nordic north. That light finds its way into her images and interiors, giving them an unmistakable serenity. Living with fewer, better things is not a rule but a rhythm, and her work reflects that philosophy beautifully: homes that are personal, pared-back, and deeply inviting.
It’s a way of decorating that doesn’t shout for attention. It just feels right - quiet spaces with soul.
The ocean’s muted blues and soft pastels.
