A family home in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen
In Frederiksberg in Copenhagen, this early twentieth-century apartment belongs to a creative family of four. Filled with books, artworks, collected objects and everyday life and rituals, the home balances intellectual curiosity with a sense of calm and ease. Nothing feels overly designed. Instead, colour and materiality quietly support the life unfolding within it.
Throughout the apartment, walls and ceilings are painted in CE MA 01 Almost White by Cecilie Manz. Developed as a warm white for everywhere, the colour creates a soft and consistent backdrop that allows daylight, objects and materials to take centre stage. The result is an atmosphere that feels both bright and grounded, shifting subtly throughout the day. Original doors, woodwork and architectural details are painted in CE MA 10 Shore, a light beige-grey from Cecilie Manz's collection. Described by Manz as “a warm reflection on the sea,” the colour introduces gentle contrast while maintaining the soft character of the home. Applied to doors, panels and mouldings, it highlights the apartment's historic details while adding depth and definition to the rooms. The children's room introduces a different mood. Here, ST SC 03 Local by Stefan Scholten brings a off-blue with a hint of green to the walls. Inspired by the Amsterdam sky outside Scholten's studio windows, the colour has a calming presence and subtle sense of imagination, playful enough for children, yet restrained enough to feel at home within the overall palette.
Together, the colours create an interior that feels warm, personal and enduring. A home shaped as much by books, conversations and family life as by furniture and objects.
