In the 1920s, classicism became popular once again. However, this new style was very simplistic and lacked the elaborate decorations of previous eras. The trend was now towards a cleaner and softer aesthetic with influences from the 100-year-old Swedish empire. The 1920s was a very strong decade in design for Sweden and the country's style was internationally referred to as “Swedish grace” due to its elegance. Patterned wallpaper, wood moldings, dark-stained furniture, and textiles all featured a subdued color scheme, creating a sense of calm typical of this decade.
Interior
Rooms
During the 1920s, wallpaper primarily featured geometric patterns in a combination of lines, circles, and stylized flowers. Darker colors against a beige background were common. New patterns introduced at that time were ornamental designs against a solid-color background, preferably a calm green shade.Wallpaper was often designed by well-known Swedish artists and architects. The white ceiling color extended 20-30 cm (7.87-11.8 in.) down the wall to where the wallpaper began. Wood trim or a wallpaper border usually covered the area where the wall met the ceiling.
Woodwork
Panels painted in a brown-beige or off-white color, or painted to imitate wood grain were still common but were starting to be perceived as outdated.Gradually, higher moldings were replaced with lower, narrower floor trim with a simple profile. In luxury apartments and villas it was not uncommon for ceilings to be divided into symmetrical wooden moldings. Doors and trim were often painted in a dark brown-beige or dull green color. Towards the end of the decade, lighter off-white woodwork became more common.
Flooring
Wooden floors were made of pine or spruce and were either varnished or covered with linoleum. Common designs for the linoleum were printed parquet imitations or floral patterns. Living rooms featured parquet floors with oak strips of various sizes.
