Copenhagen Cottage Escape
The moment I spotted this little red, white and blue cottage in Hus & Hem I was in love and thought it would be the ideal spot to escape to this weekend for the long holiday break.
Located near the coast just south of Copenhagen, Denmark this cozy cottage oozes with charm and spirit. I adore the eclectic aspect of it all but what I appreciate most is how happy and full of life and energy it is. Plus, the kitchen is adorable. I really like how well the recycled furniture, flea market finds, vibrant paint and a mix of explosive patterns has transformed this place, owned by Lan and Brian Frandsen and their 4-year-old daughter Frida Mei, from a dark den (before they moved in) to a bright retro paradise. I read that most of the furniture came with the house when they purchased it but since it was not their style they brought in a few cans of paint and went to work, mixing in their flea market finds and IKEA goodies of course.
I love the quilt in Lans and Brian’s bedroom and found out that it was made using a combination of retro fabrics and new ones from Liberty in London. To view more beautiful homes, make sure you visit Hus & Hem online.
(Photos: Tia Borgsmidt & Stylist: Sidsel Zachariassen)
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
Google +
Flickr
LinkedIn
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:48pm
How colourful and inspiring are those photos? What a brilliant find! I love that magazine. Jayne
.-= Jayne´s last blog ..Happy Friday =-.
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:52pm
That is one of the best colourful homes I have ever seen!! My bedroom is a bit like it, but at the moment it is a bit like coloured chaos instead of coloured style!! xxx k
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:06pm
Oh, Holly this house is gorgeous! Hope you are well!
xx
Anna
.-= Anna Spiro´s last blog ..Friday Flowers =-.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:33pm
This is so beautiful. I love the use of such vibrant colors. Thanks for sharing Holly! Have a fabulous weekend! :)
.-= Yvonne´s last blog ..13 ways to get more blog comments =-.
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:20am
that looks like a summer vacation! love it!
.-= juliette´s last blog ..Corner View: German food staples =-.
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:25am
I had to do a double take! We just rented a little blue house just south of Copenhagen and it looks a lot like this one! We chose it because it had an artsy eclectic feel like this one does! Now I really cannot wait for our vacation!
.-= Travelingmama´s last blog ..Traveler’s Inspiration Challenge:{one} =-.
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:39am
This makes me want to “flea market” right this minute! Nevermind that I’m suppose to lay low after a surgery, I want to shop shop shop!!! Haha
.-= Shanon´s last blog ..You’ve got to see these! =-.
July 3rd, 2009 at 10:19am
Oh my word I think I’m in love.
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Always Eat Your Fruits & Veggies =-.
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:00pm
These pics are just lovely!! I’ll make a post about them some day!
.-= Dana´s last blog ..TGI Friday! =-.
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:19pm
These pictures are fabulous — I want my house to look like this! I LOVE all the white paint and clean lines mixed with fun, vibrantly colored accents. Thanks so much for sharing and for inspiring me!
.-= Clare Wilkinson´s last blog ..Resist Sketch =-.
July 3rd, 2009 at 4:53pm
That is really beautiful and the pictures are great. I wish my house looked half as put together.
July 4th, 2009 at 10:16am
What a sweet cottage!
.-= Penny Patten´s last blog ..Picking Strawberrys… =-.
July 4th, 2009 at 2:33pm
something about the danish , their homes are always colorful and fun!! I’d love to try out those colors on my white interiors! thanks alot for sharing !!
.-= ROOM design studio´s last blog ..back with treasures, Apples and Jam ! =-.
July 5th, 2009 at 1:50am
Just how pretty are these kitchen cabinets with the colourful background!! Lovely home :)
.-= Iva´s last blog ..Tagged =-.
July 5th, 2009 at 10:11pm
I love the colours! Certainly a home that brings alot of cheer and joy.
.-= Cookie Cutter´s last blog ..Chocolate Love =-.
July 5th, 2009 at 11:11pm
Very nice! I like the blue le cruset. So pretty!
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..happy :: 4th of july =-.
July 6th, 2009 at 1:13am
WOW!! i looove the colour scheme here! That light above the table – too cuute!!!
.-= kat-teamkitten´s last blog ..littlered =-.
July 6th, 2009 at 7:53am
oh isn’t it gorgeous! another wonderful find, holly!
k.
.-= rikrak´s last blog ..vintage recycled fabric quilt hot pad / trivet / potholder in sunny yellow and white =-.
July 6th, 2009 at 11:53am
i love how colorful and uplifting these rooms are!
.-= leni´s last blog ..Daycation =-.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:16pm
love this. so invigorating.
July 8th, 2009 at 6:21am
Love it!! I want my home to look this way someday
.-= laura´s last blog ..Wow! =-.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:41pm
again, I am inspired by your blog to paint some of my old furniture!!! And use my crazy color afghan that I have in the attic…. :)