The Thief Hotel wanted to connect the entrance, bar, lounge on the first floor, and the staircase leading to the restaurant on the second floor into a cohesive and inviting experience of hospitality and comfort.
The rugs became a tool to unify these different zones through design, colors, and flow. They also brighten the upgraded interior with light colors and fluid patterns.
The rug design was developed in collaboration with interior architect Karianne Solem from Mellbye Arkitektur Interiør AS and references iconic Scandinavian design from the 1960s.
The director of The Thief, Robert Holan, says that both The Thief and its owner, Peter Stordalen at Strawberry, are pleased with the result—a piece of feedback that is important to the project team.
