A design collaboration between Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Oscar Kylberg has materialised into striking interiors for a hotel nestled within a Swedish nature reserve.
A new furniture collection by the design duo enhances the interiors of The Ark at Eriksberg Hotel and Nature Reserve, blending luxury with the natural beauty of Sweden’s wildlife haven.
Founders of Bernadotte & Kylberg, the pair have crafted three distinctive suites at The Ark, located in Scandinavia’s largest safari park, offering a natural backdrop for the designers’ latest venture.
Central to the design scheme is a range of custom-made furniture, now available under their eponymous lifestyle brand, Bernadotte & Kylberg. Each of the three Arken suites draws inspiration from different facets of the Eriksberg reserve, a sprawling 925-hectare haven for wildlife including mouflon sheep, minks, wild boars, and diverse deer species.
To complement their design, the duo enlisted the talents of print designer Martin Bergström. He crafted bespoke wallpaper for each suite, drawing inspiration from the flora and other natural elements he encountered during explorative walks in the reserve.
Prince Carl Philip, who is fourth in succession to the Swedish throne and son of King Carl XVI Gustaf, teamed up with Kylberg to establish their Stockholm-based studio in 2012. Initially focusing on product design, they expanded into interior design following a commission to create a suite for Sweden’s renowned Icehotel.
