After showing you the amazing purple hotel suite at Grand Hotel yesterday, I have to show you that I actually have a few hints of purple in my living room as well. Purple is very beautiful together with black, white and grey, don´t you agree?
// Image: Nina Holst //
Today I was invited to see the Mikado suite that Fargerike have renovated at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, and I can´t say other than; wow! The suite is decorated in lovely shades of purple which is the color Fargerike announced to be the color of the year for 2013. Another thing I like, is all the fabulous Norwegian design they have used in the Mikado suite. Norwegian design is hot, hot, hot these day, so pay attention!
My favorite room var the living room with its lovely dusty lavender on the walls and with a few hints off brass here end there, such a perfect combination. Notice the sofa designed by Norway Says “OK” that are upholstered in velvet purple fabric – absolutely wonderful. The sofa is produced by LK Hjelle.
The plates on the wall are from the collection Lys by Wik & Walsøe. They look all white on this picture, but they are decorated with real gold that gives beautiful sparks and a glittery effect.
In all the rooms you´ll find interesting photo art by Helene Jellestad. They make a great contrast against the traditional furniture.
In the suite you´ll also find The Royal Family that is a collection of decorative glass vessels with fairytale details and shapes, designed by Vibeke Skar. Such a lovely piece of work.
The well known designer Andreas Engesvik´s work is also to be seen in the suite. Both with his beautiful Bunads blanket produced by Mandal Veveri and his new desk Alto produced by Fjordfiesta, which they have painted in a purple color called Pilati. He is also a part of the trio behind the OK – sofa that is in the living room.
So if you are looking for a different kind of hotel room next time you´re in Oslo, maybe the Mikado suite could be something for you? I would love to spend a night here!
// Styling: Christine Hærra / Photos: Sveinung Bråthen / In the Courtesy of Fargerike //
I´m usually not a fan of curtains, but I like the idea of filling a whole wall with them, especially in the bedroom for a hotel feeling. I have been wanting to do this for over a year now, and finally I found some time to get it done, and I´m very happy with the result.
It was actually a quite easy and affordable project. I found a cheap curtain rail with gliders at Kid Interior that I screwed into the ceiling. Then, I attached hooks to five lengths of curtains from Ikea. (I bought the white ones called Vivan, but I actually recommend some softer ones that probably would hang more nicely and that would be easier to iron).
As for the window we have a white blackout roller blind, so it gets dark when we are sleeping.
Another idea for the bedroom is the curtain rod I use for planning my outfits. It does not take up too much space and it´s perfect for planning what to wear the next day or for the whole week for that matter. I found this on sale at Ikea a while back, but I guess there are a lot of similar ones out there.
// Images: Nina Holst //
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Are you looking for unique design for your home or maybe a special gift? Then I would like to suggest that you check out Blomme, which is a breath of fresh air in the interior design market offering delightful design from designers in the Netherlands where colourful is a main theme. Blomme both sell to general consumers through their webshop and to retailers of gift and interior.
Their product range is wide and includes both paper products, pillows, jewellery, leather and leather products, candles, children’s items, party etc – so you are most likely able to find something here for any occasion. I have myself chosen some of my own favourites below for your inspiration:
So if you like what you see I have very good news for you. Blomme wants to give away a giftcard with a value of 1000 NOK to one of you Stylizimo readers. To win, head over to Blomme.no and tell me what you like the most in their webshop here in the comment section. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced in one week from now.
Good luck to you all!
It´s also possible to follow Blomme on Stylizimo.com, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, if you like.
// Collage: Nina Holst //
Green plants make any living room more welcoming I think. I decorate with a lot using cold colors in my home, so a green plant here and there creates a more homey feeling and adds freshness to the room. If you find a room to look a bit “naked”, try adding a nice green plant – I´m sure it will do wonders!
Happy weekend, you lovely people!
// Image: Nina Holst //
