Do you love a relaxed, creative home as much as I do? If so, you're going to find this lovely little oasis near Copenhagen utterly charming! The allotment house (in Scandinavia many allotments have little cottages on them which you're allowed to stay at during the summer months - much like a Dacha in Russia), provides a space where artist Mie Olise Kjærgaard can paint and create sculptural installations as well as relax in the garden with her five-year-old son Neo. Mie bought the 50 m2 (538 f2) cabin in 2005 and worked with the original 1933 structure, adding on a living room and bedroom using recycled materials. The bright living space has been simply furnished creating a wonderful, warm and inviting atmosphere. Karina Tengberg was there to capture these lovely pictures. Welcome to Mie's creative world!
Mie has an MFA from the St. Martin School of Art in London and has exhibited her paintings, sculptural objects and installations internationally.
The high ceiling and wood floors have been painted in a fresh white, which instantly creates a light and airy feel, despite the small living space.
A tea set, found in a nearby 'loppemarked' (flea market) hangs from a simple metal rod, so that it's easy to grab when a friend stops by.
Mie's work hangs on the wall beside a piece by Mia-nelle Drøschler.
The err, eye-catching breasts are made from mouth blown glass at The Glass Factory in Sweden.
In the garden is a small lean-to / conservatory which is a perfect dining spot in warmer weather.
It's hard to imagine that this gem of a cabin is located in Denmark's capital city - what a find!
It reminds me a little of some of the houses and boathouses you find on the small islands on the river Thames in London (I used to paddle passed as a kid and be fascinated by the relaxed way of life in the heart of the city). I guess properties like these are like gold dust!
Do you live somewhere like this? Or perhaps you feel inspired by some special and unique properties near your home. if so, I'd love to hear more!
Shall we revisit some other Scandinavian artists homes today? I love the cosy vintage inspired home of a Swedish artist, the lovely home of a Danish artist and an artist's home and studio in a converted workshop.
I hope you have a great start to the week, I have a feeling this is going to be a good one for us all. Stay well, stay safe!
Niki
Photography: copyright - Karina Tenberg, shared with kind permission.
Beautiful space. Looks like an idyllic place to spend the summer - especially this year!
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