Good design is universal. Swedish site Vart Nya Hem shows us the home of architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, located outside of Copenhagen, which displays some restrained updates that make the building habitable for a modern family while maintaining some of the original character of the place.
The exterior had been in disrepair and so was redone in the home's original style. But inside, light and space were created by removing dividing walls between rooms and painting the various wood surfaces a crisp white color. The amount of stuff kept in the home is extremely minimal, and furnishings take on both functional and decorative purposes. There is something beautiful about the way this home incorporates both old and new elements to create a style that is truly unique.
Do you like this minimalist look in an old home?
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Minimalist look in an older home? Yes. Like beautiful people, most older homes have great bones and don't need a lot of "jewellery" to enhance their appearance.
Love the juxtaposition.
Copenhagen is in Denmark not in Sweden...
That bathroom looks so serene, I also love how the wooden beams look against all that white, a new favourite!
There doesn't appear to be a comfortable place to sit in the house.
I felt my blood pressure drop just looking at the pics. Beautiful.
I like a cohesive house, where the architecture matches the decor as much as possible. Clearly, we've got a stark contrast here that I don't personally enjoy. Also - it appears as though these people don't have any possessions. Too austere for my tastes but very well done.
the outside of the home is so lush and fantastically messy. While the inside is serene but stark. Interesting.
Where does it say Sweden?
Anyway, I think this house is stunning.
Beautiful to look at and admire. Minimalistic looks are wonderful but they come with a minimalistic life. Where is the stuff? Where does one nest?
I need to know where the bed is from. You can see a picture of it through the link for the original post. Please help!!
Love the pure ultra-matte white all over the house. A really nice option in the north of Europe where light is scarce in winter. Also highlights architectural details and design furniture beautifully.
I love your home. Please leave it to me in your will. The only thing I'd change is I hate color-coded books. I like my books in alpha order by author. Other than that fetish, the house is perfect for me.
Books arranged by color. A black staircase that will hightlight every speck of dust in every shoeprint. A variety of hard surfaces & hard chairs. Comfort can be overrated--but everyone needs at least one soft cozy place in a house. How do people live in such a controlled manner? Where do they relax?
Mirandajane,
I don't know about Denmark but here we don't wear shoes indoors. I also bet they have a very comfortable sofa and nice beds somewhere outside the pictures. I grew up in a home that was almost completely white and it wasn't very controlled or tense at all - quite the opposite actually. Of course I now live with lots of colour but the white look is nice and very functional.
They do have a couch and an arm chair, you can see them in the original article. What I wonder though, is where are the child's toys? :D
I like it a lot. But I'm Scandinavian ;)
Really impressive! If this place had some Roche-bobois Ma-Jong or Lignet Rose Togo or Confluences, this place would be magical
I love it. I find it interesting that some people wonder where are the "possessions" But others don't *want* possessions and view a lot of "stuff" as clutter, and more to dust/maintain/clean/keep track of/put away. I think the interior of this home is simply beautiful.
beautiful! the best of both worlds!