06/08/18

Introducing the norsuHOME - the renovation journey of a Nordic-inspired practical family home in just five months

The team behind the Melbourne based Scandinavian Interiors store norsu interiors have been keeping themselves busy this year with a full renovation of Co-Founder Nat Wheeler’s original 1920’s Californian Bungalow in just five short months.
 
Nat, along with fellow Co-Founder Kristy Sadlier seized the chance to renovate when the Wheeler family purchased the Glen Iris property in late 2017 and the duo saw an opportunity to demonstrate their team’s styling prowess in norsu’s undeniably distinctive aesthetic.
 
Committed to designing and executing a superior look and feel at an affordable level (think flat pack kaboodle Kitchen cabinetry cleverly used as bedroom wardrobes), norsu partnered with an incredible line up of Australian and International suppliers on the project, including Caesarstone, Dulux, GlobeWest, Godfrey Hirst, Perini Tiles, Smeg and Sussex Taps.
 
Having thoroughly enjoyed renovating several homes in the past, the decision to capture the journey of this reno was easy states Nat. “We wanted to share the journey with our social media followers and prove that renovating doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. Our goal was to show viewers how to apply some creative choices during the renovation process without breaking the bank, while sharing tips on how to confidently select finishes, incorporate colour, create cohesiveness, and of course have some fun along the way.”
 
Heading into the project, the plan was to conduct a quick ‘cosmetic renovation’ that most home-owners could confidently tackle on their own, however, after realising the true renovation potential of the house and the ability to make a huge impact without major changes to the existing floorplan, the focus quickly shifted. The result is an open plan, Nordic-inspired practical family home that Nat, together with her husband Dan, and children Annabel (7) and Harvey (4) now lovingly call the norsuHOME.
 
“After the reno was complete, our day jobs kicked into gear, and we had some serious fun with the styling” states Kristy. “We live and breathe interiors, and truly believe you can create something magical by carefully selecting the right furniture, art and soft furnishings for your home. For us, it’s all about the feeling you get when you walk in that front door. By focusing on the right pieces, tones, placement and layering, you have the ability to create cosiness, joy and warmth which allows guests to instantly connect emotionally with the space.”

This project has been the perfect platform for the norsu team to officially launch their dedicated styling services arm, led by in-house qualified interior designer Lauren Bartlett-Bragg. “If you’re drawn to the norsuHOME and would like assistance recreating this look and feel within your own home, we offer a range of services to suit any budget ” says Lauren.
 
Capturing the entire process on video through an informative, fun and relatable 11 part episode series, the duo share practical reno and styling tips, along with focusing on the various elements to consider when renovating, such as painting, flooring, tiling and lighting. Each episode is supported by detailed commentary from Nat on her personal experiences, learnings, and guidance, along with tips and tricks from their expert suppliers.
 
The entire series is now available to view at www.norsuhome.com/episodes/ or via their dedicated norsuHOME YouTube Channel.
 
Using state of the art VR technology, the home has also been captured in a 360 degree format, allowing viewers to virtually walk through the entire home to receive information or shop every item from the comfort of their own sofa.
 
Visit norsuhome.com to binge watch the complete series, read all content and take a virtual tour of the home now.
 
Quick links:
Professional Photography and logo image downloads: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/om769umb5seqwvw/AAAK_Vw-WcVoBtzKDwwSlCCQa?dl=0  
norsuHOME website: www.norsuhome.com
Virtual Tour: https://norsuhome.com/virtual-tour/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlkw1iHQ8XuOFOXNTWJlySzJEDHdtX0_N
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norsuhome/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norsuhome/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/norsuinteriors/the-norsuhome/








































































































































About norsu:

Nat Wheeler and Kristy Sadlier are the Melbourne based duo behind norsu interiors, an Australian retail boutique founded in late 2013 specialising in unique and carefully curated Nordic art and homewares. 
First commencing as an online store, norsu soon expanded in October 2014, when opening its first bricks and mortar retail store in East Malvern, Victoria. Soon after, another store was opened in Hawthorn, Victoria in 2016, followed by its most recent addition in Brighton, Victoria in 2017. 
norsu's mission is to provide customers with access to a wide variety of unique and exclusive affordable art prints and wares so that they can create beautiful spaces in their own homes. 
Further information about the team can be found at https://norsu.com.au/pages/about-us 

Contact Information 
Brighton store: 47 Church Street, Brighton, Vic 3181, Tel: 03 9592 5775
Hawthorn store: 303 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3122, Tel: 03 9882 5887
Malvern East store: 356 Wattletree Road, Malvern East, Vic 3145, Tel: 03 9886 0457
Email: info@norsu.com.au
Web: www.norsu.com.au  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norsuinteriors/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norsuinteriors
Kristy Sadlier: +61 417 597 352 / kristy@norsu.com.au
Nat Wheeler: +61 407 365 673 / nat@norsu.com.au