An Eclectic Home In The Heart Of Copenhagen
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It's Friday friends! The weekend calls for something, don't you think? And today, I'm chatting to Ann Poulsen, a Dane who's passionate about DIY, sustainability and making her home feel as personal as possible. Velkommen to her beautiful Copenhagen apartment, decorated in a sea of colours, and adorned with art, vintage items and lovely, unique touches.
Where do you live?
I live in an apartment in Copenhagen in an area called Island Brygge.
Who do you share your home with?
My boyfriend, Tim. He moved in a few months ago which explains why I haven't mentioned him in the renovating process on my instagram :)
What do you do for a living?
I study Danish at Copenhagen University and also work in Langsamt, a store with a focus on sustainability.
What is important to you when decorating your home?
To design a space that feels like home and where I want to spend a lot of my time. Our home is our base. I feel best when things are tidy and I'm not surrounded by too much clutter. But it's also important to me that my home feels lived in. I also like my personality to shine through. I love to be creative and create a personal home where the decor is mainly made up of recycled and vintage finds.
I love the tiles in your kitchen - where are they from?
I bought them from a shop here in Copenhagen called Alverdens Fliser. I've always loved the herringbone pattern but there were so many colours to choose from! In the end I want for the beautiful blue and I've never regretted it!
Your home is a wonderful, eclectic mix of colour and pieces - where do you find your inspiration from?
I feel very inspired when I walk around secondhand shops. It always feels like I'm stepping back in time and it's fun to see the various trends from the past - I find the mix interesting. I also get a lot of inspiration from Pinterest and Instagram.
Can you tell us a little about the colours you've chosen?
In my bedroom I've chosen a mineral paint called Dusty Rose from Jotun Lady. It gives the room a raw, beautiful look and changes depending fin how the light hits it. In my kitchen, I've used Modern Beige from Jotun Lady. And in my living room, I've applied the yellow Gullhår from Jotun Lady. The green is from Bech & Jørgensen (colour code: 2014-N048).
You have a lot of art on your walls - where do you buy it from?
I like to buy posters from the exhibitions I have been to - it gives them a little history and art galleries always sell the finest art! I also buy a lot online.
Did you make the piece in your bedroom (to the left) yourself?
Yes! I made it around a year ago. It's quite easy to make with PU-foam, a canvas and the colour of your choice!
Finally, what do you love most about your home?
I love that it feels like home to both Tim and I. It's liberating to know I can decorate it however I like, and completely in my style. I don't think I will ever finish renovating - it's a never-ending project!
Now that Tim's moved in, do you think he'll want to have a say in the decorating?
No, not at all actually - he couldn't care less! He's really great as he never complains about the mess I make when I'm renovating either - and it can go for on for weeks!
Thank you so much for telling us about your home Ann!
You can see more snapshots and follow Ann's latest home decorating projects here.
I love all the tones Ann's picked for her home - especially the blue tiles in the kitchen - refreshingly unique!
Is there anything that stood out to you?
How about a few other Danish homes to enjoy over the weekend? Here are some of my favourites:
Well folks, that's it from me this week. I hope you've enjoyed all the inspiration! Thank you so much for all your comments, I love reading each and every one of them - they're part of what makes this space a great community of fellow Scandic-design lovers!
Trevlig helg!
Niki
Photography: Ann Poulsen
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