Scandinavian interior design trends for 2023

1. RED & BLUE ACCENTS FOR YOUR SCANDI DÉCOR IN 2023

One of the biggest Scandinavian interior design trends in 2023 is undoubtedly colour. Scandinavian design is more commonly known for calming neutral shade, but increasingly we are looking for strong pops of colour that bring excitement to the home. There are a few colour trends on this list but strongest is the use of red and blue as accent colours in your interior decor. Consider using smaller interior details if you don't dare to go this bold with your furniture - a throw, a lamp or posters are the perfect way to update your interior with this trend.

2. WATER AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION

In Scandinavian interiors in 2023 we see various shades and tones of blue, where we are continuing to take water as a source of inspiration in our interiors. It is the cleanliness and calm associated with water that makes us, especially after the pandemic, want to surround ourselves with it as much as possible in the home. Therefore, expect to see interior details shaped with inspiration from the sea such as shells, oysters and algae in soothing blue and blue-green shades.

3. FUTURE RETRO

Do you think the interior design of 2023 feels familiar? Maybe you are enjoying the lovely 70s vibes, or the dose of attitude from the 80s and a playful 90s? The Scandinavian interior trends for 2023 are highlighting how our history in meeting our future in a very interesting way. Futuristic retro is about picking up safe ideas from the past, while also taking big steps into the future with the Metaverse at the forefront.

Get ready to fall in love again, or for the first time, with colour and shape that meet in a mix of then and now.

Think coloured, fluted, glass, elements of rattan and round, playful shapes - all in a new interpretation with virtual influences.

4. VIRTUAL INFLUENCES

Whether it's elements of neon, dreamy pastels, or playful, artistic shapes, the upcoming Scandinavian interior design trends are inspired by our increasingly widespread presence in the digital world. Metaverse is the word of the moment, a virtual 3D world where we (or rather our avatars) can integrate with both each other and the environment we are in. We let the idea of a metaverse influence us more and more in our interior design in 2023 through elements of neon, more technical decoration and furniture as well as interior details with pixelated looking surfaces and virtual shapes. This is where the colour lavender continues to stand strong, even in 2023.

5. PATTERNED DELIGHT

Do you love patterns? Then the interior design for 2023 is your year! It's finally time to embrace all kinds of patterns in 2023. Stripes are making a big come back and floral patterns are standing firm from the autumn interior trends in 2022 , while graphic patterns and patchwork motifs continue to be relevant.

6. POPS OF PEACH

The second colour trend we are seeing in Scandinavian interiors in 2023 is a soft, warm tone of peach that pops up here and there. This embracing tone brings as much joy as warmth to our homes.

Of course, lavender is still strong, but in 2023 we're a little more keen on tones of peach.

7. ORANGE + PINK

If red and blue are the accents we are keen to work into our interiors 2023, then the colour combination of orange and pink is a gift that we to give ourselves. This beautiful colour combination is unusual in Scandinavian homes, but we are moving more and more towards colourful interior design that evokes emotions.

We want to bring in more joy, more energy into our home and the best way to do that is through colour.

8. NATURAL MATERIALS & TEXTURES

Natural materials never go out of style. Wool, cashmere, leather and wood are the year's buzz words when it comes to material choices for the Scandinavian interior design trends in 2023. We want our interiors to be soft and tactile, therefore natural materials and textures are incredibly important in our homes. Scandinavian interior design in 2023 is very tactile and should be felt by touch, so allow this common thread to run throughout the home, from wall art to furniture to interior details.

9. DECORATION WITH INSPIRATION FROM THE MUSHROOM KINGDOM

The pandemic forced everyone outside and in Scandinavia this means time in the forests that blanket the country. This time outside means that we not only want to surround ourselves with green tones and plenty of plants, but also interior design that draws inspiration from the forest's small mushrooms. Lamps and textiles with mushroom motifs can be hung like posters in the kitchen – the trendiest feature from nature in 2023 is mushrooms.

10. NEW LUXURY

After the difficult pandemic years where we were limited in both leaving our homes and meeting others, we are now experiencing a backlash where we want to indulge in things much more. Maximalism is on the rise again and we are keen to invest in luxurious rooms in our Scandinavian interiors in 2023.

Bathrooms should feel like a home spa and we are looking to create unique lounge areas in the home, furnishing with details in brass or with a metal finish. Put simply, everyday life should be gilded in gold after everything we have missed.

11. CONTRASTING DECOR

One thing about Scandinavian interior design in 2023 is that it is very contrasting in many ways. Mixing materials and combining contrasting colours such as blue and red or green and pink. We are also seeing contrasts in how we present our interior design. Strict versus unruly, soft versus hard, vintage versus new. 2023 is about embracing all sides of ourselves and finding new interpretations within our interior design where old and new meet.

12. INFLUENCES FROM JAPAN

Japandi, the style that combines the best of both the Scandinavian style with the Japanese, has been popular for many years now and will continue to be so for those who are looking for a pared back, minimalist style. However, this interpretation of Scandinavian interior design in 2023 will be much more pattern-happy than before, with traditionally patterned textiles and low-lying furniture at the forefront of the trend. Always on top of the latest trends has taken influences from Japan for a long time so be sure to check out their latest arrivals.

2023 is the year we dare to be more courageous with Scandinavian interior design. We are undergoing a renaissance where we are allowing ourselves to be inspired by much more colour and pattern than before, but we also manage to find the perfect balance of past, present and future in our interiors

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