Frida Lundgren

Do you have a particular interior design style?
"Yes, absolutely, albeit a somewhat scattered one. Basically, I have a rustic and country style. Preferably with elements of sheepskin, linen, rattan and peasant themes. I always decorate in neutral natural colours - umber, ochre and terracotta are my favourites. My interior design style has followed me since I left home. I still have many of the furniture I got at that time.

How do you create a cosy patio?
"My best tip is to have the courage to create more seating. It is difficult to find a piece of outdoor furniture that fulfils all your wishes. Instead, imagine that you are furnishing your garden with the same thought process as when you decorated the interior of your home. Maybe a neat piece of furniture facing south for morning coffee, possibly one with more seating for dinner guests, and a pair of really nice armchairs for crossword puzzles and afternoon naps in the summer. I myself have a huge garden and still want more seating. In the spring, I hope to be able to add a large seating group from Brafab under our hundred-year-old oak tree."

You have chosen to paint the Brafab tables and chairs with a red linseed oil paint. How do you consider colour and material choices when you decorate?
"I was so happy when I saw that the Gammeldags furniture series could be bought untreated, so that I could put my own personal touch on it. Our house is a creamy white with green windows, and I thought that an English red would perfectly suit my country furniture. I have not regretted it for a second. The red colour is an exclamation point in early spring when, in all honesty, most things are brown and boring. When summer comes, the colour nicely compliments  
my geraniums.

What do you believe will be the interior design trends of the future?
"I believe that we will increasingly choose furnishings that we can love for years to come. Furniture that can be sanded, cared for and preserved is required in these times we live in. Taking care of one's possessions is akin to taking care of oneself and the environment. I believe that tactile materials will dominate in the future.