Where Colour Meets the Simple Danish Summer Life | Smart is Beauty

Well hej there, friends! We’re back in snowy Malmö and dreaming of… summer. A dangerous game when it still feels so far away. But in the former Danish home of Sofie Amalie Rolandsen, who works at a design agency, sunshine never seems too distant.

Sofie loves to play with colour. You might remember her former Copenhagen home, which I featured way back in 2018, and you’ll see the same joyful approach in her current home, shared frequently on her Instagram @thusthefuss. She’s known for painting just about everything — walls, floors, ceilings, and more — in a plethora of bright, uplifting hues.

But in her former summer house, Sofie took a different approach. Here, the walls, floors, and ceilings were kept neutral, allowing the details to do the talking: kitchen cabinets in a beautiful sky blue, a cobalt lamp here, a green stool there, and burgundy shelves and a sofa. These carefully chosen touches bring her signature style to the countryside, while still keeping things simple and letting the surrounding nature shine.

After all, summer cabins are all about downing your tools, kicking back, and embracing the simple life — surrounded by family and visiting friends. Ready to take a look?

Did you notice how Sofie subtly mixes things up? Mustard and burgundy sofa modules combined, two very cool fire-engine-red garden chairs paired with traditional outdoor furniture, contemporary lighting mixed with 1970s rattan… the list goes on!

Could this be a sign that we should all be a little more daring in our homes? Quite possibly! Nothing creates a talking point quite like a standout piece — and I guarantee, everyone will love it.

You can see more of Sofie’s style (and gather plenty of colour inspiration) over at @thusthefuss.

And for more Danish homes with their clever use of colour, take a peek at: 

Prints, splashes of colour and playful prints in a Danish home
Embracing the blues in a Danish home
12 simple ways to add colour to your home, Danish style

I’ve been incredibly organised this week and am looking forward to returning on Thursday with a very cool Swedish home to share with you. In the meantime, I’ve been busy working on another article for IKEA — this time all about how to get your pantry in order. I actually learned a lot myself while writing it, and our kitchen has never been in such great shape… not a single stray strand of spaghetti lurking at the back of the cupboard to be found! For the moment. 

See you Thursday!

Niki

Photography courtesy of @thusthefuss, with thanks. 

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