Scandinavian calm – this is how Norwegian Ingvild describes her home, a villa near Stavanger that she shares with her husband, two children, and two cats. The home is characterised by open, airy spaces and large windows, where curtains in light shades enhance the simple and clean impression Ingvild strives for.
She describes her home as a place where function and design go hand in hand, with spaces that are adaptable for everyone in the family, regardless of age. At the same time, it is a home that can evolve and change in line with growing children and changing needs.
“My home is designed to suit both adults and children, without compromising on aesthetics. I love that we have larger spaces and fewer rooms – big living areas and great ceiling height.”
Colour and Texture in Harmony
Ingvild emphasises the importance of choosing colours that harmonise to create a beautiful overall impression and a cohesive feel in the home. This is particularly important in homes like Ingvild’s, where many of the rooms are open and flow into one another without walls or dividing doors. To prevent everything from blending together, Ingvild instead works with different materials and textures in the decor, without breaking the neutral colour palette of whites and earthy tones that runs throughout the home.
Incorporating touches of black creates stylish contrasts against the light base and adds a lively and exciting expression. Smooth fabrics are mixed with subtle patterns and intriguing textures, and it is clear that Ingvild invests a lot of thought into her choice of curtains – both in terms of style and function.
“In addition to the colour, I also consider whether the curtain should be blackout or not, and whether it should be made from thicker or thinner fabric. My latest choice is a denser curtain in boucle fabric. It adds a warm and cosy feel to the room, and the texture creates a beautiful effect!”
Ingvild’s Best Curtain Tips
It’s clear that Ingvild is something of a curtain expert, as seen in her inspiring home, where both the measurements and style of the curtains play a crucial role in the overall impression. All the curtains in Ingvild’s home are custom-made to perfectly fit her windows. She explains that she is meticulous about the length to ensure the curtains hang just above the floor, creating a beautiful drape. Ingvild also emphasises the importance of always ordering fabric samples before placing an order for made-to-measure curtains, so you can see and experience the fabric in person and be sure the colours harmonise with the rest of the decor. She finishes with a clever curtain tip to give the curtains the perfect shape:
“When I’ve hung the curtains, I always gather them on each side of the window, fold the pleats, and tie the curtain with a string around it. After a day, the curtains are perfectly shaped!”
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