Varnish interior
We did like this on our Rasmus:
1. Light sanding.
2. Varnish using "Le Tonkinois". Gives a glossy finish.
3. Varnish using "Gelomat" (it's also from Le Tonkinois factory). Gives satin finish.
Putting a satin/matte finish over glossy gives 'depth'. The Tonkinois varnish is very 'pore filling' and I think one layer is enough, followed by one layer of matte varnish. The first, glossy, layer we also put on the back of wood items which can be taken off (for instnance skylight frames and curtain rod skirtings) to reduce water getting into the wood.
You can see some pictures on
www.syanna.se