An industrial Scandinavian living room: 15 ideas to inspire you
Whether it’s furniture or simple decorative accessories, industrial pieces stand out for their strong character. One of the safest ways to adopt the industrial Scandinavian living room is to opt for a traditional Nordic living room, and add some industrial elements. However, this is far from your only option!
The canopy is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic elements of the industrial style. In a Scandinavian living room, we prefer the lighter aluminum version to the traditional workshop canopy. Here, we opted for a white model, which delicately harmonizes with the classic Nordic furniture, in white and wood.
The brick wall immediately creates a loft atmosphere. In the absence of an authentic coating, you can opt for easy-to-implement alternatives: facing tiles or non-woven wallpaper. In this large bright living room, all you need to do is set the scene. So we took some liberties. The metal shelves display an immaculate white, the bar stools are available in white and wood, and a very soft mint green dominates the whole.
Claustra, wooden canopy or MDF panels are alternatives to the metal canopy that are increasingly attractive in industrial interiors. Their assets: the possibility of designing tailor-made creations, and a warm aesthetic. Here is a perfect option for a Scandinavian and industrial living room!
If you’re worried about overdoing it by revamping the living room walls, bet on white bricks, which instantly evoke a New York loft vibe. This coating is enough to bring an industrial touch to the Scandinavian living room.
In this small living room, we have adopted two industrial pieces: the factory table, mounted in metal enhanced with rivets and mounted on wheels, and the metal TV stand. The good idea is to have opted for white: the TV cabinet thus manages to be forgotten, while the table attracts all eyes.
To elegantly mix the Nordic style and the industrial style in the living room, it’s sometimes all about nuances! The proof with this living room which combines a neo Scandinavian design with black and leather, two emblematic elements of industrial decoration.
If the industrial metal furniture largely dominates, this living room retains a cozy and bright atmosphere. This is partly due to the choice of a very cozy fabric Scandinavian sofa, and partly to a color palette that combines blue, white and grey: a peaceful and soft trio.
Ultra-functional, this Scandinavian and industrial living room! In this space where space is limited, the choice of wired metal furniture is indeed very relevant. We focus here on color to create a softer atmosphere. And we chose terracotta and soft green, two very trendy shades borrowed from the neo Scandinavian palette.
Traditional Scandinavian design and aged leather upholstery typical of industrial living rooms: by joyfully mixing codes, this sofa sets the tone. We love the choice of very natural colors – between earthy brown and muted green.
The industrial style advocates recovery: we therefore hasten to add a few antique pieces to the decor. The good idea is to crack for pieces of vintage Scandinavian furniture. We love the armchair first and foremost, which offers a terribly cocooning seat.
The main difficulty in an interior that mixes two types of decoration is to balance the styles. You would think that in the living room, industrial furniture is an eye-catcher. However, this is far from always being the case. Rich in a long history, Scandinavian design offers strong pieces, like the iconic bench seat with tablet.
Very contemporary mineral atmosphere, in this neo Scandinavian living room tinged with an industrial touch. Here, everything is in the detail: all you need is a few candles and geometric print cushions to warm up the atmosphere.
The mirror remains an essential wall decoration thanks to its ability to visually enlarge the room and boost the brightness. In the Scandinavian and industrial living room, we adopt without hesitation a large format glass mirror.
In terms of lighting, the floor lamp is a must in the living room. We love the articulated industrial model, preferably in XL format. This type of luminaire is very practical for providing targeted lighting, ideal for reading. And it is enough on its own to give a factory style to the traditional Nordic living room.
The Nordic lounge willingly combines white and gray – a perfect tandem to enjoy a soft light. The choice of black metal furniture introduces a very dynamic graphic touch. To warm up the decor a little, don’t hesitate to play with materials, betting on textiles, but also on natural fibers such as wicker or rattan.