A Touch of Calm: Alisan’s Serene Copenhagen Home

Ready for a midweek breather? This pared-back Copenhagen apartment offers just the respite you might be looking for. Home to Alisan—a Londoner who moved to the Danish capital with her husband and their baby daughter two and a half years ago—this space exudes warmth and calm. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Alisan a few times; she is as lovely inside as she is outwardly, and it’s no surprise her home reflects that same beauty.

Located in vibrant Vesterbro, the family’s two-bedroom rental comes with its own creative limitations, meaning they’ve had to embrace some inventive solutions, like command strips! Still, with its warm natural materials, curated lighting, and mix-and-match furnishings, this oasis feels so welcoming and tranquil in the heart of Copenhagen.

Here are some snapshots of Alisan’s home, along with her reflections on creating this haven.

“Being an architect, I love classic, timeless design, so over the years I’ve tried to build a collection of pieces I love – mainly in natural materials so they don’t date as much. The goal is that they can easily fit anywhere in future homes.”

“I love plants, they’re a great way to add texture, colour and height to spaces, especially here as our ceilings are so high. We actually moved our cacti here with us from London and now they’re huge!”

“I haven’t shown much of our baby girl’s room as her crib is in our bedroom. We have kept the room neutral and added fun pops of colour. We moved from London with this IKEA daybed and it’s been used so much over the years. Firstly as a sofa, then a guest room bed, and now as a spare bed for sleepy parents doing shifts when needed!”

Isn’t it a lovely tour? I think it’s the simplicity of the decor that makes everything feel so naturally “in place.” Calm personified—just what I crave amidst my not-so-calm mind! And seeing her little baby girl brought me right back to when my own girls were small (they’re now 16 and 14—how does time fly by so fast?).

Did Alisan’s home resonate with you, too? Are there any details that caught your eye? If so, I’d love for you to share in the comments! And if you’re curious about where any of the pieces are from, feel free to ask—I’ll do my best to help.

You can see more corners of Alisan’s home over at @livingroomdanishly.

And here are a few other Copenhagen homes to enjoy today:

The Copenhagen home of a stylist and vintage store owner

A stationary designer’s lovely Copenhagen home

Sidsel’s elegant Copenhagen home with a snoozing dog

Stor kram (or ‘klem’ as they say in Danish).

Niki

Photography courtesy of @livingroomdanishly, shared with kind permission.

Here are some snapshots of Alisan’s home, along with her reflections on creating this haven.