Danish design often pairs beautifully blacks, warm woods, and other natural colors. As a result, there is a wonderful blend of simple materials with just the right amount of mood.
This image is proof that wood-burning stove can warm up a space both literally and figuratively. Wide-open, clean-lined and contemporary, this living room may feel chilly to some, but the addition of the wood stove adds a sense of coziness.
Couches are pretty much a go-to piece in a living space, but it’s possible one isn’t necessary for you. If you are planning to use your living area more for social situations than for lounging in front of the television, consider filling it with individual chairs. If your space is coupled with an incredible view like this one, choose chairs in a minimalist style so they don’t detract from it.
I like the way this horizontal view is broken up by the wood framing, which alternates between large panes and stacked small panes. Note how the large panes approximate a golden section (1 wide by roughly 1.6 tall), a ratio that is roughly repeated in the small panes. Overall, the framing breaks the view into smaller chunks, making the landscape more intimate — fitting, given the proximity of the trees.
Let the light shine in. Modern Swedish and Danish design is very much about connecting with the outdoors, and the locals are absolute fiends for sunshine (probably because there is so little of it during the long winters). Windows are big and uncovered.
"This woodburning stove heats an airy room furnished with Wishbone chairs and plain wooden furniture. Nothing detracts from the view outside.
"Danish houses are well built and well insulated, so they don't need curtains to keep out the drafts, as many other European houses do. Instead, curtains or blinds are used simply for privacy and are usually white. "
added by almichelle318 to Great Room (7 weeks ago)
basement and woodburning stove: This woodburning stove heats an airy room furnished with Wishbone chairs and plain wooden furniture. Nothing detracts from the view outside.
added by sarahbush213 to intro to arch (4 months ago)
I like the open windows and furniture that makes the room have a laid back attitude