Why, hello there! I'm heading over the bridge to Copenhagen this afternoon and feeling so excited. It's been a while since I've been, and the Danish capital city is my saving grace when Malmö starts to feel a little small for this former Londoner! In honour of my trip, I thought we could peek behind the facade of one of the beautiful buildings in Frederiksberg - a leafy yet buzzing part of town. This incredible home belongs to Simone Polk Dahl, a Danish interior stylist, visual storyteller and artist. Simone's creativity shines through in the use of mix and match furniture where no two items are the same, her art which adorns the walls, her use of subtle earthy colours (loving the golden tones!) and all the other fabulous details that help to transform her apartment into a home. Ready to take a peek?
"I'm very drawn to the lighter scale of colours right now from beige and light earthy tones to the more brown and golden touch." - Simone
Simone's art hangs on a wall painted in 4481 from Flügger. The armchair is from The Sofa Company and the sofa has been covered in a large natural linen fabric (source rough linen by the yard here*).
This corner of the sitting room has everything I love in a home - books, art, ceramics and vintage furniture! "I love ceramics in special shapes," Simone tells me.
Simone picked up the rug at a local Copenhagen store called By Fribert (this Beni Ourain* is similar).
"I seldom buy furniture, but when I do, I am not influenced by trends, but whether the piece will add value to our home. I am always inspired by well-known designers that I can't afford, and I try to find something that can give the same ambience or special wow factor." - Simone
The dark chocolate wall adds a really cosy touch to the bedroom while a Velux skylight helps to give the room a light and airy feel. One of Simone's own art pieces fills the space on the back wall. Beautiful!
Aaaah, what a stunning home!
I also couldn't resist asking Simone for a few tips ahead of my trip to the Danish capital this afternoon - perhaps you might find them useful next time you're in Copenhagen!
"I live right next to a little Parisian inspired street called Vænedamsvej, where the cafe Les Trois Cochons and Granola are the cosiest! I also love Ipsen & Co on Gammel Kongevej - the main street in Frederiksberg."
Thank you, Simone, I'll be sure to check these out!
....a prize for anyone who can pronounce 'Vænedamsvej'!
You can see more of Simone's lovely home and make an enquiry about her art at @polkenstudio.
Other beautiful Danish homes in the capital city (can you tell I'm on a roll....):
Feeling the love for Danish style today, how about you?
Copenhagen, I'm coming for you!
Niki
Photography: Simone Polk dahl
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So jealous your only a bridge away from Copenhagen!! Enjoy, I love it there :) Beautiful home as well, any idea where the kitchen table is from?
ReplyDeleteI am like an excited kid today! I don't come over nearly enough though - especially considering how close it is! The table has been beautifully hand crafted by 'Make Nordic'.
ReplyDeleteIt's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just? One my my favourite homes of late!
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