COLOUR CREATES HARMONY AND CONTRAST

Vibeke Panduro’s home is a celebration of furniture design, ceramics, art and—above all—colour. In this English cottage style villa, a bold palette flows across walls and ceilings, emphasising architectural details and creating rhythm and cohesion.

“An old house like ours can absolutely carry strong colours,” Vibeke Panduro explains.

“For me, coloured curtain tracks are a conscious and important detail in creating a home that feels complete. I’ll admit I never really thought that much about curtain tracks before. But when I saw Stilling’s profiles, I thought: ‘Wow, these are actually nice looking!’ And I’ve been in design for many years,” she laughs.

VISUAL COHESION

Vibeke Panduro chose the AP 0689 curtain track throughout the three living rooms to give a sense of continuity, while its rounded shape complements the high ceilings and decorative mouldings.

“I love the Japanese red track in the drawing room, the classic dusty blue in the office and the cheeky, daring pink track against the yellow ceiling in our meditation and exercise room,” she says.

EVERY ROOM ITS OWN STORY

For Vibeke Panduro, curtain design isn’t just practical—it creates a dialogue with the room’s colours, art and furniture.

In the drawing room, a Japanese red track ties together warm tones, while pink curtains add softness. A striking painting and an Italian lamp inspired the palette.

In the home-office, a dusty blue track complements light‑green walls and moss green curtains, bringing a sense of calm and depth. The blue curtain track creates a visual frame around the window, mirroring the blue doorframe that opens into the adjoining room.

In the meditation room, a playful light pink track meets a lemon‑coloured ceiling and soft grey curtains, creating a space that feels both soothing and energising. The cheeky pink hue complements the artwork on the wall and echoes the bright pink neon floor lamp.

A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

Material quality and longevity are just as important to Vibeke Panduro as aesthetics. The AP 0689 tracks are made with at least 75% recycled aluminium and are part of the STILLING SUSTAIN ™ portfolio. The curtains from KURAGE,  CASUAL LIGHT are woven in recycled Trevira CS ECO-yarns.

“I chose the beautiful, lightweight curtains from Kurage because, like Stilling, they take responsibility for how they produce. And their colours are playful, classic and just a little bold—perfect for me and for our home,” she says.

CURTAINS BRING SOFTNESS

For Vibeke Panduro, interiors set the tone for everyday life. A home should be lived in, loved and full of meaning. Every detail, like hand‑woven curtains carried by coloured tracks, contributes to that whole.

“When we moved in, I honestly didn’t think we needed curtains in the living rooms. Now, I can’t imagine living without them.”

“I love textiles for the softness they bring to a room—visually, acoustically and in terms of warmth. I even love using cloth napkins every day; it feels like a small daily luxury,” Vibeke Panduro smiles.

DECORATING WITH PERSONALITY

When asked for her best advice on decorating a home, Vibeke Panduro is thoughtful:

“I don’t really believe in trends—I believe in quality and sustainability. Of course, colour trends and design movements influence us, but as I’ve grown older, I value the things that make a home personal. Every piece of art here has a story. Much of the ceramics were collected on trips to Japan. The Wegner chairs I inherited from my mother are over 50 years old, and the desk in the office once stood in a post office.”

“Decorate to reflect your personality, and do it with consideration. Choose designs that future generations can cherish. A home is only on loan, so live in it, love it, and make it yours. Play with colour and materials—on everything from furniture to curtain tracks and textiles. Life is far too short for anything less.”

FROM MIDWIFE TO DESIGN DEVELOPER

Originally trained as a midwife, Vibeke Panduro found herself drawn into design when Jesper Panduro joined Skagerak.

“For the first 12 years he was there, I was just on the sidelines. But I loved spending time in the design department and visiting workshops. That’s when my fascination with design really began.”

Eventually, she took a leave from her healthcare career to join Jesper full time:

“We quickly realised that my soft values paired well with his business drive. I worked on design development and became something of a ‘feel good ambassador’ for the company. It was such a joy creating catalogues and visiting inspiring homes across Denmark.”

A NEW CHAPTER AROUND THE TABLE

After selling Skagerak in 2022, Vibeke Panduro embarked on a new venture. Inspired by the Japanese ceramic brand 1616 / arita japan, she launched The Table Project together with Sofie Bech and in collaboration with the creative studio All The Way To Paris.

The Table Project is a curated collection of tableware that blends Japanese and Danish design with a focus on craftsmanship, aesthetics and creating moments of togetherness.

“After Skagerak, it felt completely natural to start a new design journey. I love working with design and the energy of creating something beautiful – and hopefully sustainable,” Vibeke Panduro says.