TWO NEW HOTELS CELEBRATE HYGGE

Silje and Tolle Grøterud first bought their dream house, then they stripped it down completely and started all over. Including the bathroom, which now looks completely industrial and utterly unique.

When Silje and Tolle finally acquired their town house from 1920 in Ullevål outside Oslo, they embarked on a transformation process, although neither of them are handymen. But this was where they wanted to live. So they did everything they could on their own, allying themselves with architects and specialists when necessary. In two years’ time, the couple has doubled the living space and now has four floors to share with their two small children.

The industrial style is omnipresent in this house, and the family has not one but two bathrooms. One on the upper floor and one in the basement. The style of both bathrooms is extremely consistent.

Although they have made many changes, the couple has tried to retain the soul and ambience of the almost 100-year-old house. Tailored solutions, own-designed furniture and mirrors made by local craftsmen make their dream house quite extraordinary.

CREAM-COLOURED AND GREEN IN THE BATHROOM. The bathtub from Duravit is boxed in by Pico tiles from Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Mutina. The tap unit is from Vola, and the marble flower pot is from Mina Milanda. The skylight means that the plant grows at record speed. UNDERNEATH THE SLOPING WALL. Despite its minimalist design, the bathroom’s warm chalk-grey colour still creates a sensuous feeling. The barber’s mirror is from Illums Bolighus. ROUND THE EDGE. The bathtub displays everyday-luxury from Aesop and Chanel. ORIGINAL. The couple has retained the large concrete sink in the basement, which came with the house. The tap units have been designed to match the industrial style. The plants in the bowl love the artificial lighting and are a permanent feature. The mirror is made by a glazier.