The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
Tjena! Hur är läget (how’s it going?!)? I’m nearing the end of my first week back in the studio after the holidays and slowly cranking into action – but it’s sort of painful! Know the feeling?  It’s also distracting when the sun’s shining and it feels like the rest of Scandinavia are still on holiday – including Danish photographer and stylist Marianne Jacobsen. Judging by her (pretty wonderful) instagram feed, Marianne is currently chugging through Europe by train. It’s trips like these, as well as nature, Scandinavian design, minimalist spaces, light, art and architecture which inspire Marianne’s daily work and the way she decorates her home in Aarhus, Denmark. Designed by famous architects Friis & Moltke in 1969, her house is full of timeless Danish design pieces as well as other collector’s items in calming, earthy tones. I caught up with Marianne to find out more about her minimalist style and what’s next on her wish list!
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
How would you describe your style?
My style is Scandinavian, minimalistic, delicate, eclectic and with a cosy / warm atmosphere (Danish!). I’m also very conscious about choosing a style that fits perfectly with my home. My house was designed by the famous Danish architect Friis & Moltke in 1969 and the architecture is inspired by Le Corbusier. I prefer to live with natural materials like wool, wood, stone, marble and leather. 
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
Alma light, Poet sofa*, The Poster Club* sells prints like this one (and ships worldwide)
How do you choose pieces for your home?
I love to live with carefully selected, beautiful Danish classic furniture and also timeless design pieces from other countries. I love Italian design like Cassina, but I do primarily opt for Danish design, since I love the deep roots we have in beautiful craftsmanship.
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector


Montana Show shelves in ‘latte’ (I love this Danish storage – and have used the same brand in Allie’s room).
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
Do you have a favourite possession? 
My absolute favourite is my Poet sofa* with sheepskin from House of Finn Juhl – such a beyond beautiful and timeless iconic piece. Likewise, I love my CH07 by Hans J. Wegner in walnut with leather seat and my Show shelves in latte from Montana!
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
What do you have your eye on next?
I’m dreaming about the Tabouret Méribel & Berger by Charlotte Perriand (Cassina) and the PK61 by Poul Kjærholm (Fritz Hansen).
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector

They million dollar question for us hoarders, how do you keep your home so clean and decluttered? 

I just love to live minimalistic and with calm, earthy tones. It’s just the way I am since I’m an organised soul that loves to live with few, very beautiful and significant pieces in my home. My mantra is ‘less is more’. It’s natural for me to declutter my home, but not too much since I like my home to feel cosy. 
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector

Thank you so much for taking time out from your holiday to tell us about your lovely home Marianne!

If you’d like to see more pictures of Marianne’s home and latest photography / styling projects hop on over to her instagram or homepage. They are a feast for the eyes!

There’s also a load more beautiful Danish homes to drool over in this archive (just saying!).

Anyone else a huge fan of Danish design? I noticed the other day, almost my entire wardrobe is made up of Danish design – with some of my favourite go-to brands being Day, Birger et Mikkelsen, By Marlene Birger and Stella Nova.

Eeeek. Suddenly feeling a trip over the Öresund bridge (AKA ‘The Bridge’) to Copenhagen is in order… the Swedish crown is so weak right now though, I might have to keep the trip under wraps – not sure how popular it would be with Per!!!

Have a happy Thursday guys – nearly POETS day – WOOHOO!

Niki

Photography and styling: Marianne Jacobsen

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The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
Tjena! Hur är läget (how’s it going?!)? I’m nearing the end of my first week back in the studio after the holidays and slowly cranking into action – but it’s sort of painful! Know the feeling?  It’s also distracting when the sun’s shining and it feels like the rest of Scandinavia are still on holiday – including Danish photographer and stylist Marianne Jacobsen. Judging by her (pretty wonderful) instagram feed, Marianne is currently chugging through Europe by train. It’s trips like these, as well as nature, Scandinavian design, minimalist spaces, light, art and architecture which inspire Marianne’s daily work and the way she decorates her home in Aarhus, Denmark. Designed by famous architects Friis & Moltke in 1969, her house is full of timeless Danish design pieces as well as other collector’s items in calming, earthy tones. I caught up with Marianne to find out more about her minimalist style and what’s next on her wish list!
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
How would you describe your style?
My style is Scandinavian, minimalistic, delicate, eclectic and with a cosy / warm atmosphere (Danish!). I’m also very conscious about choosing a style that fits perfectly with my home. My house was designed by the famous Danish architect Friis & Moltke in 1969 and the architecture is inspired by Le Corbusier. I prefer to live with natural materials like wool, wood, stone, marble and leather. 
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
Alma light, Poet sofa*, The Poster Club* sells prints like this one (and ships worldwide)
How do you choose pieces for your home?
I love to live with carefully selected, beautiful Danish classic furniture and also timeless design pieces from other countries. I love Italian design like Cassina, but I do primarily opt for Danish design, since I love the deep roots we have in beautiful craftsmanship.
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector


Montana Show shelves in ‘latte’ (I love this Danish storage – and have used the same brand in Allie’s room).
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
Do you have a favourite possession? 
My absolute favourite is my Poet sofa* with sheepskin from House of Finn Juhl – such a beyond beautiful and timeless iconic piece. Likewise, I love my CH07 by Hans J. Wegner in walnut with leather seat and my Show shelves in latte from Montana!
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
What do you have your eye on next?
I’m dreaming about the Tabouret Méribel & Berger by Charlotte Perriand (Cassina) and the PK61 by Poul Kjærholm (Fritz Hansen).
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector

They million dollar question for us hoarders, how do you keep your home so clean and decluttered? 

I just love to live minimalistic and with calm, earthy tones. It’s just the way I am since I’m an organised soul that loves to live with few, very beautiful and significant pieces in my home. My mantra is ‘less is more’. It’s natural for me to declutter my home, but not too much since I like my home to feel cosy. 
The Calm, Earthy Home of A Danish Design Collector

Thank you so much for taking time out from your holiday to tell us about your lovely home Marianne!

If you’d like to see more pictures of Marianne’s home and latest photography / styling projects hop on over to her instagram or homepage. They are a feast for the eyes!

There’s also a load more beautiful Danish homes to drool over in this archive (just saying!).

Anyone else a huge fan of Danish design? I noticed the other day, almost my entire wardrobe is made up of Danish design – with some of my favourite go-to brands being Day, Birger et Mikkelsen, By Marlene Birger and Stella Nova.

Eeeek. Suddenly feeling a trip over the Öresund bridge (AKA ‘The Bridge’) to Copenhagen is in order… the Swedish crown is so weak right now though, I might have to keep the trip under wraps – not sure how popular it would be with Per!!!

Have a happy Thursday guys – nearly POETS day – WOOHOO!

Niki

Photography and styling: Marianne Jacobsen