One of the challenges of introducing Scandinavian style into a tropical climate: the climate itself. The light-colored wood that embodies Norwegian style would not tolerate constant heat and humidity. Dis. specially sourced a high-pressure laminate for tabletops, surrounded here by Bone chairs from Materia. JAB’s Lana rug provides additional color and texture against the white table and walls. Photo 4 of 7 in Designing Norwegian in Sri Lanka by Ali B. Zagat

Designing Norwegian in Sri Lanka

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One of the challenges of introducing Scandinavian style into a tropical climate: the climate itself. The light-colored wood that embodies Norwegian style would not tolerate constant heat and humidity. Dis. specially sourced a high-pressure laminate for tabletops, surrounded here by Bone chairs from Materia. JAB’s Lana rug provides additional color and texture against the white table and walls.