A tiny apartment uses unexpected colour combinations in moody hues to maximum effect, with each acting as a frame for the next.
It just felt right when we saw the apartment for the first time,” says Vivi Bang, stylist and interior designer, referring to her Copenhagen home. “Even though there wasn’t a bathroom, the kitchen didn’t work, there was no electricity, the previous owners had been smoking in there for 60 years, our baby girl was 3 months old and I was pregnant again, we still couldn’t resist this crazy project!”
Today, Vivi and her architect partner, Christian Korsgaard, have created a home that has retained a sense of its history while also catering for modern life with custom-made furniture, smart storage, a vibrant colour palette and plenty of art and personal objects.
“I remember when we started to peel off the wallpaper and the smell of old cigarettes just spread throughout the apartment,” says Vivi. “I became a bit nervous that the smell would stay forever! But Christian was very optimistic. This was our third project together and we are so happy with the outcome. There is a huge amount of satisfaction in seeing your vision come to life.”
PERSONAL STYLE
Vivi and Christian’s shared style is reflected in their collection of furniture gathered from years of travel or found on eBay and at vintage markets. Vivi’s personal style can also be seen in the decor. “I like to live the same way I like to dress – surrounded by colours and prints but still with a classic touch,” she says.
Although the apartment is clearly occupied by two designers, with its chic furnishings and functional utilities, it’s also an utterly unique and entirely personal space.
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