A Lovely, Hyggligt Home In Jutland, Denmark

Newlyweds Katrine and Jacob Laoru know how to create a hyggligt home that’s full of charm. The creative pair (Katrine is an interior decorator and visual merchandiser and Jacob is studying Psychology at Aarhus University while making beautiful clay masks in his spare time), live in Mårslet, a village in Eastern Jutland, Denmark with their 12-year-old cairn terrier Nemo. Their cosy home is furnished with a beautiful collection of vintage finds, Danish classics and plenty of art against a soft, muted backdrop. Hints of warm brown and terracotta add just the right amount of warmth, while natural materials give the space a wonderful lived-in vibe. Enjoy!

Grand Prix chair*

Panthella lamp* (found secondhand), LÖNHOLT rug from IKEA.

“We found the Wegner armchair secondhand. It’s the comfiest thing ever! The seat is so wide, my dog and I can easily sit there together.”

Kizu lamp

TIP! Creating a naturally aesthetically pleasing interior is about balance – in the corner of the living room, the terracotta linen curtains pick out similar shades in the oil painting for a perfectly balanced look. I have found that pairing items in terms of colour helps a space to come together and creates a sense of harmony (it’s a tool I also used in this styling work in my own home a few weeks back).

Grönadal rocking chair, source a similar sheepskin here*

Clay masks by Jacob Laoru, Flos 265 light*

What a lovely home! It all feels so natural!

Is there anything that stood out to you?

I’ve been thinking about making a trip to Eastern Jutland for a while (I’ve been to Skagen but keen to visit other parts too!). In case you feel the same, I asked Katrine for a few tips:

Katrine’s East Jutland must-sees /dos:

1. Visit Moesgaard Museum – the architect is amazing!

2. Go for a hike in Mols Bjerge National Park in summer time

3. Take a walk at Kalø Slotsruin

4. Enjoy the best ice cream ever at Social Foodies in M P Bruuns Gade, Aarhus

You can see more of Katrine and Jacob’s lovely home here.

I’ve shown a fair few homes from the Danish mainland in the past. Some of my absolute favourites include a rural retreat in Jutland, hygge and pops of colour in a Danish family home and a relaxed mid-century inspired Danish home. Guh! Did I tell you just how much I love Danish style?!

Have a hyggligt day!

Niki

Photography: Katrine Laoru shared with kind permission