A Design Lovers Guide To Oslo
Oslo often disappears in the shadows of Copenhagen and Stockholm. But Scandinavia’s smallest capital also has much to offer besides nature and the opera. Oslo is the home to many great interior shops, cafes and boutique hotels, here are some of them.
STAY
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Sommerro
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Located at Frogner, a calm area filled with many restaurants, cafes and local shops that`s also in the vicinity of the Norwegian castle. Sommerro has an amazing pool, beautifully designed and curated rooms, and a great art deco dining hall with live jazz every night. Designed in a neoclassical and art deco style, just the building facade is a work of art in itself, this hotel is perfect for design lovers.
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Villa Ikognito
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If you feel like staying somewhere truly luxurious, Villa Inkognito is something for you. The hotel is designed by the interior design firm Grecodeco. They have embellished Villa Inkognito´s spaces with a mix of antiques, original artwork, decorative details and classic Scandinavian furnishings. A hotel stay for true inspiration and joy.
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Revier
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Revier is an independent boutique hotel located in Oslo city center. The interior reflects the Scandinavian principles of living, with a calm and tranquil atmosphere. In addition to beautiful hotel rooms Revier has one of the best roof top terraces in all of Oslo, perfect for a drink after a long day. The hotels offer great amenities such as a Cinema, vine bar, different variety of rooms, including ones with kitchens for longer stays.
SHOP
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Alabaster Studio
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At Alabaster Studio they value craftsmanship and history the store offers a curated selection of both new and vintage pieces. They mainly focus on handmade items from smaller, more independent brands. They have two locations, one at Sankthanshaugen witch offers a bigger selection, the other is located at Lilleaker. This location is very cute and in the vicinity of Fabro Gård, which is a cute little cafe that serves amazing baked goods.
Sankthanshaugen: Ullevålsveien 16 B, 0171 Oslo
Lilleaker: Lilleakerveien 30, 0283 Oslo
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Norway Designs
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Norway Designs offers as the name entails Norwegian Design, with a variety of products from other parts of the North. Here you can find truly unique pieces that's not to be found anywhere else. If you want a special souvenir from Norway, without visiting a generic souvenir shop this is really the place to go. They have a lot of smaller bits and bobs, jewelry, pottery, art and textiles.
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Kollekted By
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The stylist duo Kråkvik&D’Orazio of Kollekted By truly love good design, and this is evident through their curation of pieces. The store offers a minimalist and beautiful atmosphere, with a focus on history, craftsmanship and artistry they offer a great selection of scandinavian furniture, lighting, decorations and smaller accessories both new and vintage. Here, the tactile meets the visually striking, a quality that invites you to linger. If you find something you love, they also offer international shipping.
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Balthazar Interiør
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Balthazar has a classic expression with a modern twist. Gravitating tours a light Nordic style where natural materials like linen, leather, glass, wool and patinated wood is in the forefront of their design ideology. They value Scandinavian design principles, offering items of great quality and design. At Balthazar you can find smaller pieces of decoration as well as unique furniture.
EAT & DRINK
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Kuro Oslo
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Kuros owners have a passion for everything baked goods, with a great selection of buns and bread. The cafe also offers simple lunches and amazing coffee. The interior is light and minimalistic, with a nice outdoor seating area. It fills up quickly especially during weekends, so be early if you want to avoid waiting in long lines.
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Kruttverket
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Kruttverket is located by beautiful nature surroundings just outside the Oslo city centre. They invite you to stay for long periods of time offering freshly baked goods and coffee during the day, and drinks during the evening. Kruttverket also has a lot of cultural events ranging from Sunday markets to workshops and intimate concerts.
Arnljot Gellines vei 41 B, 0657 Oslo
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Byens Tak
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This bar is located inside the old Opera of Oslo, the passage also contains many good restaurants and on the 12th floor you`ll find Byens Tak. They serve a variety of cocktails, and if you don't drink, coming here is worth it only for the ambiance. A calm and open space tucked away from the rest of the buzzing city life.
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Svanen
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Svanen is a cocktail bar located in the old pharmacy Svanen from the 1800s, and the interior has been almost entirely preserved, from the ceilings and counter top all the way to the minor details throughout. This creates a truly unique and cozy environment. They serve forward thinking and unique drinks with interesting ingredients, balanced by the choice of beautifully-presented classics.
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Oslo Oslo
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They focus on one Norwegian seasonal ingredient every month and incorporate this into all their dishes in the set menu. At Oslo Oslo you can come back and never have the same dining experience twice. This place is always packed during dinner service, so make sure to book a table early especially for weekends. The atmosphere is homely and relaxed, always making you feel welcome.
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