Living Area, Private Client, Copenhagen

A private living area designed for a contemporary home on the outskirts of Copenhagen, where architecture, material, and atmosphere are treated as a continuous whole. The brief was to create a space that felt grounded yet open, minimal yet deeply tactile. A room that supports daily living without ever feeling over-designed.

The intention was not to decorate, but to compose. To create a living environment where each element contributes quietly to a larger sense of calm, and where the boundaries between structure, furniture, and landscape dissolve into a single, coherent experience.

  • Japandi living area
  • Japandi living area
  • Japandi living area
  • Japandi living area
  • Japandi living area
  • Japandi living area
  • Japandi living area

The living area is defined by its double-height volume, where openness is balanced through proportion and material. Exposed timber beams establish a horizontal rhythm that brings the scale back to a human level, allowing the space to feel expansive without losing intimacy.

The rear wall acts as a single compositional surface. A large-scale mural in deep indigo and muted green introduces a controlled gesture of colour, shifting subtly with the light. It anchors the room while remaining quiet enough to recede into the background. A suspended pendant in woven rattan and paper sits centrally within the volume, diffusing light softly and reinforcing the material dialogue between Scandinavian craft and Japanese restraint.

The seating area is defined by a tatami-style rug in muted green, establishing a clear zone within the open plan. Its texture softens the space both visually and acoustically, encouraging a slower, more grounded way of occupying the room. A low, sculptural sofa in natural fabric sits loosely within this zone, paired with a solid stone coffee table that introduces weight and permanence. Behind, an open timber shelving system defines the transition to the dining area while maintaining visual continuity and light flow.

Glazing on two sides frames the garden, allowing light and landscape to remain present without becoming dominant. A dark, minimal fireplace introduces depth and contrast, grounding the composition. The result is a space composed through balance rather than statement, where each element supports a calm and continuous atmosphere.