When you've been writing a blog Scandinavian interiors for over thirteen years, the same talented people are bound to pop up over and over again. Out of the 2968 posts I've published, the Copenhagen apartment of Freja Bak Josias (then Petersen) in 2019 still remains etched in my memory.
Trends have moved on a whole lot since 2019, but also Freja's too. In the five years that have gone by, Freja has completed her studies and now works as a 'Constructing Architect and Master in Building Culture', and has also moved into a new apartment with her partner and adorable daughter Ruth. And with that, a distinct new decorating style has emerged.
Freya's beautiful apartment is high up in the rooftops of Copenhagen - which lends itself to high sloped ceilings and old wood beams. But what really stands out to me is the use of colour - which includes door frames and skirting boards painted in pea green, vibrant art, a red ladder, and orange lamps. It's playful, yet calm and adds a touch that feels very 'now' while still feeling personal and relaxed.
Keep a look out for how high ledges have also been put in use for display purposes and also for the montage in Ruth's room - so pretty! Enjoy the tour!
What a lovely home - truly inspiring!
Is anyone else looking around their home and thinking 'maybe I should paint those door frames? I might need a little orange lamp for my home too - so cute!
What inspires you most about Freja's Danish home?
See more lovely corners over on her instagram @frejabakjosias.
You might also like to take a peek at 12 ways to add colour to your home Danish style.
It's 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) here in Malmö today which is the hottest September day on record. I think a cooling dip in the sea is in order.
I hope you have a happy Wednesday!
Niki
Photography courtesy of @frejabakjosias, shared with kind permission.
The sea mural is absolutely fabulous!! I also love the green trim around doors. It seems to bring the outdoors inside. Lovely apartment.
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree about the green trim. That shade is both playful and refreshing, reminds me of spring. Many treats for the eye, among them the sweet design on Ruth's bedroom door.
DeleteI just painted my guest bedroom trims in that color along with Sandberg wallpaper with the same color theme in floral. I just think it is the best shade of green!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea, maybe I should do that in the master bedroom of our cottage where I've used Sandberg wallpaper?
DeleteI was also immediately drawn to the green trim. I think we have a consensus. :) I love the painting on the door, the mural, and the 3 drawer rounded nightstand. This is one of those homes where you notice more details every time you scroll through.
ReplyDeleteThere is definitely a consensus on the green door frames! Thank you for pointing out all the other lovely details you spotted too.
DeleteClearly remember studying Freya's previous apartment. It felt like a library( that I like) but also home. She has a unique perspective, don't think she follows any rulebook but just herself. I felt that in her previous apartment too, it was of a single person, unconstricted, just one's beautiful self.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a stand out apartment - I agree. A beautiful description of someone's home, and something to aspire to!
DeleteI love this place. I have never liked all white interiors - they remind me of hospitals - but I really like the use of colour here around the door frames and skirting boards. It seems to ground the space. I might steal this idea when I downsize!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely an idea worth stealing, and makes an interesting twist on the usual way to paint a home.
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