Design that connects cultures

La Casa de Freja bridges Scandinavian design and Latin American tradition through ethical, curated interiors and visuals.

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  • Mirror magic: Lighting solutions for functional and stylish vanity spaces
    There’s something truly magical about the right mirror and lighting combination—it doesn’t just elevate your bathroom aesthetic but transforms your daily rituals into serene moments of self-care. One of my favorite examples is a Scandinavian-inspired vanity with clean lines, dual mirrors, and wall sconces that balance both sides. The key here? Symmetry and softness. The…
  • Comfy kitchen: 5 tips for making your kitchen a warm and inviting space
    Kitchens are traditionally the heart of the home, but it doesn’t always feel that way. They can be dark, dated, unwelcoming, and unfriendly to visitors and homeowners alike. While it’s true that kitchen renovations can cost a considerable amount of money, you don’t have to undertake a complete transformation to see results. Make your kitchen…
  • Add life to your room with our cushions 😍
    Cushions are essential elements at home, as they will allow you to change the style of your decoration by creating bright and colorful rooms. How is your day? 💖🤗✨
  • All about Ayacucho Tapestries
    This week I bring you a very special post about the wonderful tapestries of Ayacucho, come and join me in this story. Ayacucho is one of the cities known as the land of churches, land of artisans, land of the brave, and land of traditions. It was declared by UNESCO as “Capital of Popular Art…
  • Cochineal, a little insect and my favorite color palette
    Have you heard of cochineal? Since ancient times, pre-Inca civilizations (Peru) have traditionally used a series of natural dyes as a color palette for making their garments such as blankets, chullos, ponchos, among others. Dyeing is achieved with the help of a small parasitic insect that lives on the leaves of the prickly pear cacti….
  • Danish inspiration for an Easter decoration
    Two more months and I have been living in Denmark for 10 years. During this time I have introduced  typical Danish traditions for each special celebration at home and Easter decoration is one of them. I’m not going to lie to you that since I came to live here I introduced these traditions to my…