From January 17–19, 2025, Stockholmsmässan transformed into the leading Nordic interior and design event, Formex. The Spring/Summer 2025 trend themes – Authenticity, Sophisticated, and Arise – celebrate genuine craftsmanship, elegant sophistication, and playful, vibrant expressions. Curated in collaboration with trend expert Jan Rundgren, these trends aim to inspire and guide visitors in navigating the season’s key directions.
Key Themes for Nordic Design Spring/Summer 2025
Authenticity – Genuine and Sustainable
- Focus on authentic craftsmanship, handmade goods, and natural materials.
- Slow processes and sustainable choices take center stage.
- Natural tones like wood and terracotta set the mood, blending art and craft seamlessly.
- Represents a counterbalance to mass production and overconsumption, promoting sustainable production.
Sophisticated – Personal Elegance with Retro Touches
- Combines 1990s minimalism with warmth and unique, personal details.
- Features a palette of greys, blues, and blacks, paired with second-hand finds and heirlooms.
- Promotes sustainability through mixing new and old items to create a personalized aesthetic.
- Reflects the growing popularity of the second-hand market.
Arise – Color and Playfulness
- Bursts of vibrant colors, bold patterns, and playful details dominate.
- Revives 1980s experimental design, including mirrored surfaces on furniture and colorful tiles.
- Encourages optimistic, energy-filled interiors that celebrate light and hope.
The trade show was a feast for the senses, with color, playfulness, and joy radiating from every corner. Mediterranean-inspired decor was a standout, featuring vibrant lemon trees, fig motifs, and earthy, handmade pottery in organic forms that brought a tactile warmth to the space.
The sensory experience was further elevated by captivating scents that complemented the visual elements, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Eastern influences also made a striking impression, with Indo-Chinese decor blending intricate patterns and rich textures, offering a touch of exotic elegance.
