Do you ever feel like everything is moving too fast today? As if the world is spinning quicker and quicker? You’re not alone. Perhaps that’s why so many of us have started looking back again.
Some of the strongest trends right now are about rediscovering what previous generations lived with and finding inspiration in older Swedish homes. We long for interiors with soul, materials that feel authentic, and patterns that tell a story without taking over. It should feel warm, grounded, and genuine — yet still modern and contemporary.

One of the easiest ways to embrace these trends is through wallpapers. We’re seeing more and more designs with delicate stripes, small florals, embroidery-like details, and colours or textures reminiscent of linen, wood, and wool. They are wallpapers with roots, but shaped for modern living — just as suitable in a country home as in the middle of the city.

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Trend: Cottage — Influences from Cabin Life, Reimagined

A clear direction within the trend comes from cottages and traditional summer houses — but updated. It’s not about recreating an old countryside home, but about bringing in elements that create calm and groundedness. This might be a striped, textile-like wallpaper in the hallway, a floral wallpaper in the kitchen, or wall panelling painted in a soft, muted tone.
Mild, toned-down colours dominate here.

Trend: Folklore — Patterns with History

Folkloric patterns are making a comeback. In older homes, they appeared on painted cabinets, embroidered cloths, and woven textiles. Today, we can bring the same expression into our interiors through wallpapers with winding florals, stylised symbols, and a lightly hand-drawn feel. It’s an easy way to make a home feel personal.
A pattern with a sense of craftsmanship makes a big difference — and is especially beautiful when paired with modern materials and colour palettes.

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Trend: Northern Heritage — Swedish Roots in a Modern Expression

We also draw inspiration from Swedish traditions, but in a more pared-back form. Think linen, wool, ceramics, and colours pulled straight from nature. This is not “allmoge” — it’s contemporary.
The simple, the soft, and the cosy meet modern furniture and open floorplans in a timeless way. It’s the contrast that makes this style feel relevant today.

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How to Bring the Trend into Your Home

The best part of these trends is how easy they are to adapt to your own home. You don’t need to redo everything — start small:
A feature wall in the bedroom, stripes in the hallway, or a floral wallpaper behind a bookcase can instantly shift the room’s atmosphere.

Choose patterns with a handmade touch or motifs you recognise — but in a modern colour scale.
Muted greens, soft blue-greys, lingon-red, beige, and warm rust tones are common. They pair beautifully with natural materials like wood, linen, and ceramics.

Wallpapers that reinterpret traditional patterns — small florals, stripes, or stylised folkloric designs — create character without overwhelming the room. And that’s the point: to draw inspiration from the past while creating a contemporary home that feels warm, personal, and grounded, without slipping into pure nostalgia.

At the brand Scandza, you’ll find many wallpapers in exactly this style — perfect for a home with both soul and modern sensibility.

Tips: How to Master the Style

Choose a pattern with traditional roots, but in a modern colour palette.

Mix old and new: patterned wallpapers + contemporary furniture.

Work with natural materials around the wallpaper: wood, linen, wool, ceramics.

Let the walls carry the atmosphere in the room — dare to let them lead.