A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

People often refer to Scandinavian interior design as a ‘trend’ – but to me (and I’m pretty sure all Scandinavians) it’s anything but. The beauty of Scandinavian design is that’s is timeless and surprisingly versatile – the simplicity means it blends with different styles, eras and architectural elements. And as this home shows, it definitely doesn’t need to be all about the white / light look! Interior stylist and visual storyteller Catrine Svellingen has transformed her home in Bergen, Norway into a luxurious yet calm sanctuary using a delicious deep blue, rich greens and black and peach accents. The furniture is a mix of elegant contemporary classics, new Nordic design and the occasional IKEA piece for a smart yet homely feel. Are you ready to take a tour?

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

White Juju hat* (on wall), Kong Gloria candle / vase*, order a made to measure Beni rug like this here*Flos 2097 chandelier. Oh and what’s that we see peeping into the left of the first image? Shock, horror – a TV! Ha ha! It blends in so well it’s barely noticeable too – another reason to go for a darker wall colour! 

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!
Paint colour code. S3020-Y40R, Eames side chairs*
A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!
A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!
A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!
How beautiful this home? 
I love the colour combinations (I’m just trying to find out the exact shade she’s used in the living room and will hopefully be able to stop by and update the post shortly.  
Is there anything you love about this Bergen home? 
You can see more pictures of Catrine’s beautiful home and follow her latest styling projects here
I also thought I’d spread a little more Norwegian home love with this beauties: 
I’m really excited to be heading to Bergen next month for a work trip – but thinking about staying for the weekend. Any tips are so welcome! 
Are you up to anything fun this weekend? Whatever you do, I hope you have a fabulous (and relaxing) couple of days!
Niki
Photography: Catrine Svellingen shared with kind permission

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A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

People often refer to Scandinavian interior design as a ‘trend’ – but to me (and I’m pretty sure all Scandinavians) it’s anything but. The beauty of Scandinavian design is that’s is timeless and surprisingly versatile – the simplicity means it blends with different styles, eras and architectural elements. And as this home shows, it definitely doesn’t need to be all about the white / light look! Interior stylist and visual storyteller Catrine Svellingen has transformed her home in Bergen, Norway into a luxurious yet calm sanctuary using a delicious deep blue, rich greens and black and peach accents. The furniture is a mix of elegant contemporary classics, new Nordic design and the occasional IKEA piece for a smart yet homely feel. Are you ready to take a tour?

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

White Juju hat* (on wall), Kong Gloria candle / vase*, order a made to measure Beni rug like this here*Flos 2097 chandelier. Oh and what’s that we see peeping into the left of the first image? Shock, horror – a TV! Ha ha! It blends in so well it’s barely noticeable too – another reason to go for a darker wall colour! 

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!
Paint colour code. S3020-Y40R, Eames side chairs*
A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!
A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!
A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!

A Norwegian Home Gets The Dark Treatment, And It's Beautiful!
How beautiful this home? 
I love the colour combinations (I’m just trying to find out the exact shade she’s used in the living room and will hopefully be able to stop by and update the post shortly.  
Is there anything you love about this Bergen home? 
You can see more pictures of Catrine’s beautiful home and follow her latest styling projects here
I also thought I’d spread a little more Norwegian home love with this beauties: 
I’m really excited to be heading to Bergen next month for a work trip – but thinking about staying for the weekend. Any tips are so welcome! 
Are you up to anything fun this weekend? Whatever you do, I hope you have a fabulous (and relaxing) couple of days!
Niki
Photography: Catrine Svellingen shared with kind permission