The big reveal
Ideal Home UK|December 2020
Mette and Tony Mau hit the jackpot after taking a gamble on a badly modernised Copenhagen apartment
KAREN WILSON/ METTE HELENA RASMUSSEN
The big reveal

Living room

The couple added warm colour and texture to make the big, airy rooms feel cosier. ‘Natural, hard-wearing materials, like wood and wool, create a grounding sense of warmth and quality in the home,’ says Mette.

BUY THE KEY PIECES

Wakefield chandelier, £125, John Lewis & Partners, is similar

Living room

A cool grey-purple colour creates depth and gives the large living room an intimate feel. ‘I mixed it using leftover paint,’ says Mette. ‘This way you get a bespoke colour and can tone it up or down.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES

For a similar wall colour, try Arquerite, £47 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene. Let the light in poster, £24.95, Desenio, would work well here

The grand exterior of the apartment made its interior all the more disappointing when Mette and Tony first viewed it. False ceilings, thick woodchip wallpaper and a dark and dilapidated kitchen were immediate turn-offs. However, the idea of joining a ready-made community appealed: ‘Called Andelsbolig in Danish, it’s a form of property ownership where, instead of buying it outright, you buy the right to use an apartment in a building that’s owned by a co-operative,’ says Mette. ‘It’s very sociable and the children always have someone to play with. We help each other with school runs, and there’s always someone who has a spare egg if you need it.’

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 2020-Ausgabe von Ideal Home UK.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 2020-Ausgabe von Ideal Home UK.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS IDEAL HOME UKAlle anzeigen
Maximise Outdoor Dining Space - If your outside eating area is a little cramped, follow these tricks to make the most of what you do have
Ideal Home UK

Maximise Outdoor Dining Space - If your outside eating area is a little cramped, follow these tricks to make the most of what you do have

If your outside eating area is a little cramped, follow these tricks to make the most of what you do have. We asked a host of garden experts to share their top tips on making the most of a small space, whether you're hosting friends and family for a special occasion, relaxing at the end of the day or enjoying your morning coffee.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
August 2024
hometruths
Ideal Home UK

hometruths

KELVIN AND LIZ FLETCHER GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THEIR HOME

time-read
2 Minuten  |
August 2024
Fresh & delicious
Ideal Home UK

Fresh & delicious

Chicken traybake with garlic & cherry tomatoes

time-read
4 Minuten  |
August 2024
NATURAL habitat
Ideal Home UK

NATURAL habitat

KERRY HARRIS' EAST LONDON HOME IS A LESSON IN BLURRING THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUT

time-read
4 Minuten  |
August 2024
"WE AREN'T traditional"
Ideal Home UK

"WE AREN'T traditional"

RACHAEL AND ALEX'S RELAXED FUNCTIONAL HOME IS A BLEND OF VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE, MID-CENTURY MODERN AND PALM SPRINGS SHADES

time-read
3 Minuten  |
August 2024
GROWING up
Ideal Home UK

GROWING up

ARCHITECT ROB AND WIFE EMMA HAVE TRANSFORMED A 1970S HOUSE, GIVING.THEM MORE SPACE FOR THEIR FAMILY

time-read
4 Minuten  |
August 2024
The shortlist PARASOLS
Ideal Home UK

The shortlist PARASOLS

Create a cool spot with these dazzling sunshades

time-read
1 min  |
August 2024
Weekend decorator
Ideal Home UK

Weekend decorator

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

time-read
3 Minuten  |
August 2024
The shortlist PICNICWARE
Ideal Home UK

The shortlist PICNICWARE

Everything you need for the perfect spread

time-read
1 min  |
August 2024
PLAN THE PERFECT - Outdoor living room
Ideal Home UK

PLAN THE PERFECT - Outdoor living room

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN BY CREATING A DEDICATED SPACE FOR RELAXATION, SAY OUR EXPERTS

time-read
5 Minuten  |
August 2024