Mad og Bolig Scandinavian

Little wonder if you’re struggling to comprehend the title of this Magazine. Mad & Bolig is Danish and directly translated means ‘food and home’. Mad & Bolig is a Danish brand that has existed since 1991. It is a lifestyle magazine that focuses on stylish interior design and delectable gourmet food, and appeals to both the head and the heart. In the following pages, you can enjoy an update on Danish design trends in 2018. Join us on a visit to the home of Danish designer Emil Thorup and discover the Danish design duo GamFratesi's tips for their favourite places in Denmark's capital city of Copenhagen. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can have a go at creating Danish gourmet food that you can make in your own kitchen. And you…

FABULOUS FRINGING The iconic table lamp Fringe was designed in 1960 by Swedish Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Until recently its existence was limited to sporadic appearances at various auctions, but it’s now available for all design and fringe lovers. Comes in two colours: cream white or pale pink as a table or floor lamp. From DKK 2,995 (400 euro).(Warm Nordic). A LOW BAT The elegant lounge chair Bat has now been produced in a low-backed version if you’re after a comfortable chair that doesn’t take up too much space in the living room. The chair is designed by the duo GamFratesi and prices start from DKK 12,595 (1,700 euro). (Gubi). FLOOR OR WALL ORNAMENTS Designed for adorning the wall or as a warming or decorative element on the floor. The graphic and…

“I always look at people’s art instead of their bookshelves when I visit their homes. Colours tell you everything because they are so good at creating atmosphere.”HELLE HOLSTEIN WHO Helle Holstein, interior designer and works with corporate design in her own company, helleholstein.com, Lars Bo, CEO in an international media group, and children Rose Mathilde aged 17 and Lucas aged 16. WHAT A 450 m² villa in North Sealand STYLE Classic and luxurious with muted colours. A simple and modern décor in muted colours describes Helle Holstein’s home perfectly. She has created a douce ambience, where the designer furniture is given place – both literally and figuratively. Home is a 450m² house in North Sealand, where she lives with her husband Lars Bo and their two children. The consistent and…

Don’t be afraid of coloured walls – they can help put your existing furniture in a brand new light. Don’t worry so much about other people’s styles, but try creating your own individual look. If you can’t find the perfect furniture item, get it custom made. It's not necessarily more expensive and it gives your home personality. Look around you. Just because items are usually positioned in a certain way, it doesn’t mean you can’t easily move them around. Moving your sofa is also good exercise. Buy art abroad. When you are on a city break, make the effort to find some good galleries. You might be lucky enough to find good and unusual art that can both embellish your walls and be a lovely souvenir.…

“It really is wonderful to live in a city so close to the water, and if you drive just a little north, you’re suddenly surrounded by a huge forest with lots of deer. These contrasts make Copenhagen into something really special.”ENRICO FRATESI Where can you swim in the harbour, sit back and relax in historic design icons, experience open-air opera, play rounders with friends, enjoy modern art and dine at Michelin restaurants at the end of the day? The answer is Copenhagen, of course. And the best thing is that most of the attractions are within walking distance. We caught up with the design duo GamFratesi to hear their views on Copenhagen, where the couple live and work. Stine Gam was born in Copenhagen, while Enrico Fratesi comes from the…

1975: Stine Gam, born in Copenhagen 1978: Enrico Fratesi, born in Pesaro, Italy 2004: Stine and Enrico meet each other at Universitá de Architettura in Ferrara, where Enrico graduates as an architect. 2006: Stine graduates as an architect from Aarhus School of Architecture. 2006: Stine and Enrico establish the design studio GamFratesi. 2008: GamFratesi launch their first design: The Cartoon chair for Swedish Swedese. 2008: First solo exhibition at the Design Museum Denmark. 2014: Guest of Honour at Stockholm Furniture Fair. 2015 + 2016: Curators for Mindcraft during Salone del Mobile Milano…