by Elisa Mondani.
Neutral and natural tones, simple and clean lines, and quality materials capable of making the living room bright and welcoming, without compromising on comfort: an aesthetic concept that has entered the realm of contemporary classics.
The Nordic style is a timeless trend of our days, with great expressive potential, born in the 1950s and still today portraying a minimalist and current vision of functional design. Among soft armchairs, wool textiles, and shelves with minimalist design, the Scandinavian mood allows fully embracing the hygge philosophy, a true lifestyle typical of Nordic countries, which centers around a sense of familiarity, hospitality, and comfort capable of filling homes with warmth even in the coldest months.
1 – MINIMAL ELEGANCE
Inspired by the materiality of terracotta, the Couple coffee table by Muuto comes to life from the union of FSC-certified wood and ceramic stone, similar to porcelain for resistance and durability. The search for tactility is reinforced by the choice of two different tops: a smooth and functional surface or a wavy and sculptural one.
Couple Coffee Table by Muuto, design by Sylvain Willenz, 40x84x40/80x84x40/120x84x35 cm, starting from €895 – muuto.com
2 – SOFT CURVES
The soft and rounded lines of the Buur lounge chair by Ferm Living provide an elegant sense of relaxation to your living room. The padded seat and backrest are upholstered in soft Nordic bouclé in off-white or dark green velvet; the curved arms in FSC-certified oak complete the design.
Buur Lounge Chair by Ferm Living, design by Says Who, 75x84x87h cm, starting from €2,299 – fermliving.com
3 – COMFORT FOR THREE
Simple and essential design for Lagoon, the three-seater sofa by Broste Copenhagen, upholstered in milk, ochre, or light blue color, offering spacious seating surrounded by wide armrests and backrest. The padding is in high-density foam to ensure maximum comfort.
Lagoon 3-Seater by Broste Copenhagen, 240x90x70h cm, starting from €3,395 – brostecopenhagen.com
4 – EVERYTHING IN ORDER
The Bead Basket by Hay is perfect for keeping the living room tidy without sacrificing aesthetics. The practical wool basket is composed of hundreds of felt balls, individually hand-rolled in Nepal, creating geometric graphic patterns. It is available with or without handles and in different colors.
Bead Basket by Hay, 40x40x24h cm, starting from €185 – hay.dk
5 – CUSTOMIZABLE TO YOUR LIKING
The modularity of the Invi oak laminate bookcase by Gejst offers endless customization possibilities. The first module serves as a base and the second allows adjusting the height to any environment, so you can keep it either as a low console or as a proper bookcase.
Invi Bookcase by Gejst, design by Yonoh Creative Studio, starting from 100.8 x 30.8 x 49.6h cm, starting from €336 – gejst.com
6 – NATURAL WOOL
The soft Grid rug by Woodnotes creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Made of wool (90%) and cotton (10%), available in various neutral tones, it is hand-knotted and – except for black – the colors creating the grid pattern are the natural ones of sheep wool, also resulting from an ecological choice that minimizes chemical dyes.
Grid by Woodnotes, 140×200/170×240/200×300/250×350 cm, starting from €985 – woodnotes.fi
7 – A DIVE INTO THE PAST
The roll-up blinds of the Jalousi sideboard by Normann Copenhagen recall the textures of watches, conveyors, and furniture from the 1950s. The various available colors elegantly contrast with the oak laminate and solid oak legs, creating an elegant mix of materials in minimalist tones.
Jalousi Sideboard by Normann Copenhagen, design by Simon Legald, 161x40x75h cm, €2,140 – normann-copenhagen.com
8 – SUSPENSION AND LIGHTNESS
Perfect for light and airy spaces, Stedge by Woud creates the illusion that the solid oak shelves, attached to the wall with screws, are suspended by a thin metal cable, also available in brass in the 2024 version. The system can be modified by adding or removing shelves according to your preference.
Stedge Shelf by Woud, design by Leonard Aldenhoff, 60x22x120h cm, starting from €269 – wouddesign.com
9 – NORTHEASTERN INSPIRATION
Eastern inspiration for the Hashira floor lamp by Audo, whose cylindrical silhouette combines with Western elements of a more Nordic and familiar design. The translucent fabric lampshade diffuses light, creating a warm and relaxing environment for the eyes. The intensity is adjustable thanks to the dimmable switch.
Hashira Floor Lamp by Audo, design by Norm Architects, 30×83 cm, €870 – audocph.com
10 – CHAMPAGNE ATTITUDE
With its characteristic champagne cork shape, Liège is the practical pouf by Norr11, perfect for adding a touch of originality to your living room. Made of plywood and foam, upholstered in high-quality Barnum bouclé, and available in three delicate and subtle colors.
Liège Pouf by Norr11, design by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl, 45×45.5h cm, €660 – norr11.com
11 – ENVELOPING ART
Created in collaboration with the artist Linda Ring, the Persona blanket by Layered is handmade in Tuscany with 100% virgin wool. The woman’s face, reminiscent of those the Swedish artist usually depicts on bread loaves, is placed this time on a warm cuddle to wrap oneself in during cold winter days.
Persona Blanket by Layered, design by Linda Ring, 140 x 220 cm, €275 – layeredinterior.com
On the cover, Grid rug by Woodnotes, 140×200/170×240/200×300/250×350 cm, starting from €985.
