What does the 2023 version of the Scandinavian living room look like?
It was said to be timeless and capable of resisting trends, and yet: this year, the Scandinavian style would begin – they say! – to run out of steam. In reality, the Nordic living room remains very trendy. On the other hand, he is getting a makeover.
On the design side, we start by forgetting the conical legs emblematic of the vintage Scandinavian style. In the case of the armchair, we fall for the lounge model with minimalist lines or for an organic design, all in roundness. If wood remains essential, we now dare dark species. We also like metal, which allows more airy structures. To keep the cozy spirit specific to the Nordic living room, it is preferably associated with cozy materials.
Soft textiles are always essential, and the loop remains one of the flagship materials of the Nordic chair. We also melt for linen, in a natural or dyed version, or quite simply for cotton.
As for colors, pastels are definitely has-beens. We prefer deep colors such as brown red and sophisticated shades such as khaki or cognac. To wake up a very sober decoration, we even allow ourselves a sunny yellow or a vibrant electric blue. Neutrals are also evolving: white, beige and brown are at the top of the bill. As for grey, there are no half measures: we adopt it in very light pearl gray or very dark anthracite grey.
The organic Scandinavian armchair
The organic armchair is not really new to the Scandinavian living room. But in the space of a few seasons, it seems to have become essential.
With the Rico Lounge model, Ferm Living signs a model on the way to becoming a classic. If the original version in looped wool remains a safe bet, it now comes in new colors every season. This season, it’s even available in a pretty worn-out velor.
At GUBI, we’re surfing on the Seventies spirit, one of the major decoration trends for 2023. The model of the moment is Pacha. An iconic creation by French designer Pierre Paulin, this armchair is distinguished by its low seat and rounded shapes. With it, the Scandinavian living room takes on a look that is both chill and terribly stylish.
Just like the Rico Lounge, the Pond armchair by Broste Copenhagen is not strictly speaking a novelty. It is nonetheless one of the safe bets this season. This compact model is great for waking up a small Nordic living room. In vibrant blue, it matches nicely with a beige or cream sofa. Its small size also allows it to serve as a dining room chair.
The Margas Scandinavian swivel armchair is designed to take pride of place in the center of the living room. Under its simple and harmonious organic lines, it thus benefits from a neat design, which must be sublime whatever the point of view from which it is contemplated.
Alone or accompanied by its footstool, the Volta armchair has everything you need to add a very Seventies twist to your Nordic living room. This all-round model benefits from a deep seat, coupled with a shell backrest, for a perfectly enveloping welcome. In beige, electric blue, khaki green or aqua blue, and perched on a black wooden base, it has all the assets to become the highlight of your living room.
The Scandinavian lounge chair
Although we like the organic Scandinavian armchair for its lines full of softness, it tends to be seriously challenged by the lounge armchair. This model displays stricter lines, counterbalanced by cozy fabrics. Above all, it has a wide and deep seat, which ensures maximum comfort.
Unsurprisingly, it is on the side of the Ikea catalog that we find one of the trendiest Nordic armchairs of the moment. A true exercise in style, the Ekenäset model is inspired by the Scandinavian design of the 1950s, while sticking to current trends. This season, we particularly love its version in turquoise gray corduroy.
At AM PM, the lounge chair has softer lines and is equipped with welcoming cushions. Made of solid oak, it brings a natural note to the Nordic living room, especially if you opt for its linen version.
The Eyrie Lounge chair edited by Hübsch is distinguished by its minimalist design. Featuring a spacious, enveloping seat in fabric and supported by an airy steel frame, this armchair finds its place in the heart of the Nordic living room as well as in a reading corner set up a little apart.
With its very graphic black metal frame and generous cushions, the Wayne lounge chair by Westwing immediately gives relief to the Scandinavian living room. Its aerial silhouette makes it the perfect choice if you have adopted a sofa with an imposing design.
The Haze Lounge Chair model from Hübsch has an oak wood structure with architectural lines. Nostalgic for the gray Scandinavian armchair? Fall for the light gray model. If you have a taste for audacity, on the other hand, prefer its leather effect version.
Featuring a solid solid teak frame, the Olia armchair by Tikamoon displays a strong personality. This model with a resolutely Japanese spirit is great for giving a Zen character to your Scandinavian living room.
At Pols Potten, the lounge chair is inspired by the organic design of the 1950s. Very elegant in its beige version, the Roundy model is particularly sublime in dark blue. This versatile model sublimates the Scandinavian living room. It is also hot in an Arty decoration.