It’s Hard to Believe the Walls of This Pastel-Infused Home Were Once Gray

“I was looking for a newly built modern house in late 2019, so I could make my ‘house dream’ come true — a colorful, fun, eclectic house with modern accommodations,” Thomassen writes.

Thomassen; her husband, Daniel; and their four pets had moved homes before, so she already had a collection of bright, happy objects. But, she admits, it wasn’t until she toured this 1,500-square-foot home that she could envision her dream space. 

Even though most of the walls were painted gray, Thomassen could see past that and into the future (think: a vibrant, warm, inviting place for friends and family to gather). She started by painting and wallpapering the walls, and the result is stunning. 

“I’m happy I stayed true to my own style, and used my favorite pastel colors in every room,” Thomassen shares. “A bright pink or a yellow bedroom isn’t for everyone, but to me it is just right. A positive, happy, bright space was my goal!” 

All the paint colors below are the Norwegian paint brand, Jotun, but Thomassen provided the NCS codes for each color so you can use them internationally.

• Living rooms downstairs and partly upstairs — Jotun “NCS s1030-r”
• Bedroom bright pink — Jotun “NCS s1040-r20g”
• Bedroom wallpaper “Nothing Can Go Wrong” — Photowall.com
• Green bedroom — “Jotun NCS s1510-g”
• Yellow bedroom — “Jotun NCS s0530-g90y”
• Entry/hallway and stairway — “Jotun s1010-b90g”
• Kitchen — “Jotun NCS s1030-r”
• Office — “Jotun NCS s1010-y90y”

• Green clock — Clas Ohlson
• Umbrella stand — Kremmerhusset
• Lemon wall decals — WhiteCornerDesigns/Etsy
• Carpet — trendroom.no

• Sofa — Skeidar
• Moroccan rug — @berbertepper
• Pink cat clock — @katteklokkemannen
• Decor pillow with man “Spira of Sweden” — Frøken Rosa
• LOL pillow — Etsy
• Decor pillows with buttons — HAY
• Side table — Kremmerhuset
• Plant hangers (spray painted pink, original were black) — Søstrene Grene
• Eames Rocking Chair Design by Ray and Charles Eames
• Lollipop original painting — @artbypehtra

• Shelving — IKEA
• Yellow chair — Jotex
• Tiger carpet — Jotex
• White lamps “Milk” — &tradition
• Pink boxes — Lagerhaus
• Foot stools — Kremmerhuset
• Rainbow carpet — Ellos

• Stand loop table — HAY
• Yellow chairs — IKEA
• Pink chairs Design by Visu Muute — Hviit
• One chair is an old Norwegian school chair with pink painted legs
• Green chair “Masters Chair Sage Green” — Kartell
• Starman vase — Seletti
• Mini bar on wheels — Normann Copenhagen
• Moomin stuff — many different shops, some from The Moomin Shop

• “Bacon” carpet — Jotex
• White shelving “BOTKYRKA” — IKEA
• Food Containers “Optional Content” — HouseDoctor
• Pink kitchen rag design by Arne Jacobsen — Designletters
• Kitchen fan — Custom made
• Cutting boards with faces on — Rice
• Kitchen wallpaper “Tropical Jungle Pink” — Photowall.com

• Bedding — ByNord 
• Ceiling lamp — IKEA
• Bed and side temples — Skeidar
• Throw pillows — Etsy
• Shelf — Kremmerhuset

• Bed — IKEA
• Throw pillow — Lagerhaus
• Mouse lamp — Seletti
• Throw blanket by Pia Wallen — Lunehjem
• Palm print — Etsy

• Pink ceiling lamp “FLY” — Kartell
• “Yes” Neon lamp — Lagerhaus
• Pink dresser — retro painted pink
• Wall lamp — retro painted pink
• Monkey print — Society6
• Cat pillow — Lagerhaus
• Bedding — Jotex
• Yellow throw pillow with trees — Fine Little Day
• White shelving “String Pocket” — Nordic Nest

• Sofa “John” Velvet Turquoise — Bohus
• Colorful prints — Society6
• Digital clock — “Karlsson Mini Flip”
• Eye mirror — Lagerhaus
• Face decor pillow “Spira of Sweden” — Frøken Rosa
• Yellow decor pillow with button “Hay Dot” — HAY
• Yellow side table and black legs table — Kremmerhuset
• Disco ball — Frøken Rosa
• Pink chair — Ellos
• Carpet — Jotex

• Rydens “Gross lamp multi” ceiling lamp — Nordic Nest
• Large abstract painting — @anettetalstad_art
• Vase with flowers painting — @mari_maleri

• PS Collection desks (two put together) — IKEA
• Yellow fridge — SMEG
• White organizer on wall “Uten Silo” — Vitra
• Lady painting — @artbypehtra
• Various art prints — Etsy and Society6
• “Nerd” sign — Etsy from many years ago
• Carpet — Skeidar

Thanks, Benedicte!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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