People often refer to Scandinavian interior design as a ‘trend’ – but to me (and I’m pretty sure all Scandinavians) it’s anything but. The beauty of Scandinavian design is that’s is timeless and surprisingly versatile – the simplicity means it blends with different styles, eras and architectural elements. And as this home shows, it definitely doesn’t need to be all about the white / light look! Interior stylist and visual storyteller Catrine Svellingen has transformed her home in Bergen, Norway into a luxurious yet calm sanctuary using a delicious deep blue, rich greens and black and peach accents. The furniture is a mix of elegant contemporary classics, new Nordic design and the occasional IKEA piece for a smart yet homely feel. Are you ready to take a tour?

White Juju hat* (on wall), Kong Gloria candle / vase*, order a made to measure Beni rug like this here*, Flos 2097 chandelier. Oh and what’s that we see peeping into the left of the first image? Shock, horror – a TV! Ha ha! It blends in so well it’s barely noticeable too – another reason to go for a darker wall colour! 

People often refer to Scandinavian interior design as a ‘trend’ – but to me (and I’m pretty sure all Scandinavians) it’s anything but. The beauty of Scandinavian design is that’s is timeless and surprisingly versatile – the simplicity means it blends with different styles, eras and architectural elements. And as this home shows, it definitely doesn’t need to be all about the white / light look! Interior stylist and visual storyteller Catrine Svellingen has transformed her home in Bergen, Norway into a luxurious yet calm sanctuary using a delicious deep blue, rich greens and black and peach accents. The furniture is a mix of elegant contemporary classics, new Nordic design and the occasional IKEA piece for a smart yet homely feel. Are you ready to take a tour?

White Juju hat* (on wall), Kong Gloria candle / vase*, order a made to measure Beni rug like this here*, Flos 2097 chandelier. Oh and what’s that we see peeping into the left of the first image? Shock, horror – a TV! Ha ha! It blends in so well it’s barely noticeable too – another reason to go for a darker wall colour!