In the Pärnu beach district, where quiet streets wind between historic villas and the proximity of the sea sets a peaceful rhythm for life, there is one special house. Soft light streams in through its tall windows, moving across the light-colored walls throughout the day, pausing on the sculptural forms of the furniture, and giving way to the warm glow of the lamps as evening falls.
PROJECT: BELLEVUE
A HARMONIOUS HOME IN THE PÄRNU BEACH AREA
The historic Bellevue, brought back to life under the leadership of Scandium Kinnisvara, combines the romance of Pärnu’s summer resort architecture with the expectations of a modern living environment. In one of its exceptional homes, the interior design created by Hanna Karitsa is complemented by Noveli’s carefully curated selection of furniture, accessories, and lighting, bringing timeless design, character, and the warmth of home to the space.
The interiors of Bellevue homes are complemented by international design brands represented by Noveli: Vipp, Davide Groppi, Ingo Maurer, Astep, Santa & Cole, TON, Meridiani, Gervasoni, Linie Design, and Dedar.
BELLEVUE — MORE THAN A CENTURY OF SUMMER ROMANCE IN PÄRNU
The story of Bellevue begins in 1897, when a magnificent villa with wooden lace-like decorations was built in the Pärnu beach district at the request of local merchant Karl Glabe. Originally named Karls Ruhi, the house became a highly regarded vacation spot. During the First Republic of Estonia, the building served as a retreat for military officers, hosting, among others, President Konstantin Päts and General Johan Laidoner.
Today, Scandium Kinnisvara has restored this historic gem and, with the Bellevue residences, created a comprehensive living environment where the architectural heritage of the past meets the quality of life of today.
However, Bellevue’s uniqueness lies not only in its history. It also lies in the building’s ability to offer something that is difficult to recreate in new constructions—a character and romantic atmosphere that have developed over decades. It is precisely in such an environment that the role of interior design becomes particularly important. Every choice must take the architecture into account, while also leaving room for a modern lifestyle.
In the interior designed by Hanna Karitsa, Bellevue’s architectural heritage has been given a contemporary interpretation. Tall windows, light-colored surfaces, and rooms with distinctive geometric shapes create a home whose architecture is expressive in and of itself. Such an environment does not necessarily require more decoration, but rather carefully considered choices.
Noveli’s goal was to complement the existing interior design with furniture, lighting, and accessories that highlight the space’s best features. Here, not every item needs to belong to the same era or follow a single, specific style. On the contrary—it is precisely the skillful combination of different design languages that creates a space that feels timeless, yet not predictable.
LIGHT THAT GIVES A ROOM A NEW DIMENSION
One of the most distinctive features of a Bellevue home is how the light changes throughout the day.
The natural light streaming in through the tall windows highlights the interior’s spaciousness, the textures of the materials, and the sculptural forms. As evening falls, the same space takes on a completely different character. The deepening twilight beyond the windows and the warm glow of the lights create a more intimate atmosphere, in which new details come to the fore.
Bellevue Home carries several Noveli lighting brands, including Davide Groppi, Ingo Maurer, Astep, and Santa & Cole. Their diverse design approaches make it possible to create lighting solutions that are both functional and aesthetically expressive.
One of the elements that sets the evening mood in the room is Santa & Cole’s iconic Básica lamp. Its understated design and soft light add warmth to the interior and blend naturally with Bellevue’s romantic architecture.
NOVEL – CAREFULLY CURATED DESIGN
The Bellevue project reflects NOVEL's approach to interior design: every space deserves individual attention and solutions that are based on its architecture, character, and users.
Our team has been working in the interior design field for over 12 years, implementing projects both in Estonia and internationally. We are here to advise you on the selection of furniture, lighting, and finishing materials, and to help you create harmonious and tasteful spaces that feel complete.
In addition to aesthetics, our team has strong technical expertise – we prepare interior design drawings, implement lighting solutions, prepare detailed specifications, and organize the delivery of furnishings to the site.
We operate throughout Europe and are a determined partner in providing comprehensive solutions.