87 “ The bright colours and new door from the deck 11 arcade makes the playroom much more inviting and accessible” “Our crew has been collecting feedback from our guests on our interiors,” he says. Nordberg opted to accentuate the original design onboard Viking Grace during the renovations. For example, the brand kept to a similar colour scheme when choosing new carpets for all cabin corridors, the aft stairway, Frank’s, the lower level of the nightclub, and in the arcades on decks nine, 10 and 11. They were designed and supplied by Ege Taepper and Tarkett, and installed by Wall-to-wall. Meanwhile, Kerabit Pinta supplied new decking for the spa area, and new vinyl flooring was installed inside the 28 cabins dedicated to guests travelling with pets. The old carpets were taken by Tarkett for reuse. “This is something we’ve done for several years,” says Nordberg, noting that reducing waste is part of Viking Line’s sustainability commitment. “We also keep old furniture in our interior store to repurpose and reuse onboard our ships. This way of working was my idea to save on cost and reduce waste.” For example, Viking Line has reupholstered chairs using old velour fabrics on Viking Grace that were bought 25 years ago. “Now, the colours are trendy again,” says Nordberg. “The quality of these fabrics is outstanding and the designs are fun. It goes to show how sustainable interior design practices bring huge benefits for ferry operators!” New service counters in Oscar (top) aim to enhance the buffet experience for guests
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