From Dancing to Dining
It all begins with an idea.
Photos by Morten K. Sørensen
In the 1930s, this beautiful villa in Frederiksberg was Designed for a family devoted to music. What is now the home’s kitchen and dining area was originally designed as a grand ballroom, used for countless concerts and balls.
Sisse Laigaard, her husband, and their two children bought the house last summer, and made it a priority to complete the heart of the home first — the former ballroom, now transformed into a refined, elegant, and exclusive kitchen-living space, with our SEMPLICE kitchen.
By choosing a sleek and minimalist kitchen design, they’ve allowed the home’s unique features, art, design and vintage treasures to take center stage.
The house is full of charming historic details, which the couple has thoughtfully preserved — including restoring the original herringbone parquet flooring, adding the perfect imperfect touch to the large, light-filled space. The original mullioned windows and doors offer a glimpse into the home’s quality, history, and character. Precisely because of these timeless architectural features, the couple chose a minimalist kitchen design that allows the home’s story, its carefully curated art and design, and many beautiful vintage pieces to shine.
The kitchen is our SEMPLICE design, featuring a clean white plain backsplash, integrated refrigerator/freezer on one side, a built-in coffee station on the other, and generous storage throughout. The showpiece is the 3.2-meter-long custom steel island — with full storage and softly rounded edges — perfectly mirroring the elegant built-in fireplace. One of the couple’s top priorities was to maximize storage so everything can be easily tucked away, creating a calm and clutter-free atmosphere.
The kitchen’s interior is crafted entirely from oak, giving the space a refined and exclusive finish.
Although they prefer clean, open surfaces, the cabinet housing the coffee station is often left open — not only because it’s used multiple times a day, but because it beautifully complements the kitchen’s overall aesthetic. For this reason, they chose a sliding pocket door that disappears completely into the wall — a popular yet often overlooked solution during the kitchen planning process.
Oven: Gaggenau
It all started with a Psychedelic Mirror
In addition to running her children’s clothing brand, Flöss, one of Sisse’s passions is curating art, design, and vintage finds. That’s also how her connection with CAIA LEIFSDOTTER began. Back in 2021, the couple purchased a Psychedelic Mirror, which now holds pride of place in the kitchen.
Sisse Laigaard, Founder & Creative Director at Flöss - Danish Childen’s Wear.
Lamp: Ingo Maurer Floatation 3 Pendel, Wall art: Psychedelic Mirror 35x50 CAIA LEIFSDOTTER, Vase: Foldevase by Tage Andersen, Glasses: EDEN Tall & Midi CAIA LEIFSDOTTER, Candleholder: SEKT Modelname: ATRUM.
A Modern Majestic beauty
It all begins with an idea.
Photos by Morten K. Sørensen
Hand painted oak BOW and FRAME cabinets, oiled oak SEMPLICE kitchen island, high vitrine cabinets, built in coffee station and of course Dinesen floors. The elegant arch on the cabinet fronts characterizes the kitchen in the Grusholt family's majestic apartment in Frederiksberg. A blend of minimalist forms and classic elegance has shaped the space, honoring the building’s history while functioning as a harmonious multi-purpose room.
Finding the perfect combination of materials that complements the apartment’s harmonious and majestic style.
Originally, the plan was to craft the kitchen island in steel, but after much consideration, the couple opted for oiled oak paired with gray Bardiglio Nuvolato marble. The same marble is repeated on the wall behind the stove. The contrast between the warm, oiled oak island and the creamy arched cabinet fronts has become one of the couple’s favorite details.
This Kitchen was designed to complement the classic framework of the stately apartment. Our vision was to create a timeless kitchen that honors the building’s history while feeling fresh and exciting. The final design respects the apartment’s original details, such as the ornate stucco ceilings and tall wall panels, while the rounded arches reference the building’s historical architectural features—bridging past and present.
The couple wanted a kitchen that could function as both a workspace and a gathering place for the family. They focused on natural, durable materials and clean lines, ensuring an inviting expression. Each material was carefully selected: curved, hand-painted oak cabinet fronts serve as a backdrop, while the oiled oak fronts of the cubic kitchen island are paired with gray Bardiglio Nuvolato marble. With its muted color palette and soft, organic forms, the kitchen emerges as a harmonious fusion of modern minimalism and classic elegance.
“Our Bow series is a contrast to years of the general trend toward Shaker-inspired fronts. I wanted to create a cabinet door that combines a classic minimalist expression with maximum functionality. With an integrated grip edge, the need for handles is eliminated, allowing space for the curved form. This balance is something I always strive for, and in this kitchen, the arches add a refined softness.”
- Caisa Leifsdotter (Founder and designer)
Honoring the historic architectural style
The couple living here with their two children both come from the fashion industry and have held creative positions for many years—something that is beautifully reflected in their interior style, which is classic, elegant, and modern. Helene, the wife, is now behind the newly founded jewelry brand Bliss Objects, where she designs and handcrafts necklaces in natural stone and 18-karat gold.
The aim was to create a kitchen that respects the building’s history and elegance, by adding the arched cabinets, that fits perfectly. The elegant craftsmanship and intricate details found in many old buildings here in Copenhagen, in my opinion, deserve to be honored. That’s why our BOW design works so well in combination with a more modern and streamlined aesthetic, like our SEMPLICE—creating the perfect balance. The built-in vitrine cabinet, extending seamlessly from the rest of the kitchen, showcases much of the couple’s beautiful ceramics, collected over the years. A refined way to add personality and adorn an otherwise minimalist aesthetic.
The heart of CAIA LEIFSDOTTER
It all begins with an idea.
Our showroom in Copenhagen is, in many ways, the heart of CAIA LEIFSDOTTER. It is our first true showroom, with street-facing windows and ample space to showcase multiple kitchen designs alongside our sculptural objects. When we took over the space in October 2024, it had been vacant for more than a decade. While the room was undeniably rustic and in need of careful restoration, we immediately saw its potential. The high ceilings, beautiful dark wooden floors, and intricate stucco details create a unique and atmospheric setting.
Finding the perfect location is key
“Our kitchens require the right environment. Exquisite, handcrafted kitchens cannot simply be placed in just any space. That’s why finding the perfect location that aligns with our brand has been a journey. When our customers visit the showroom, it’s important that they can visually imagine our kitchens in their own homes. The atmosphere here is designed to feel inviting, slightly extravagant, and refined.”
- Caisa Leifsdotter (Founder and Designer)
The plan is for all three—soon to be four—of our kitchen designs to be represented in the showroom. However, building everything to the highest standard takes time and investment. The one kitchen that we display now is one of Caisa’s personal favorites: the BOW design in smoked American oak. This wood tone is still quite rare in the Scandinavian market, but since opening the showroom,
we’ve seen a growing interest in it.
“The striking dark wood, contrasted with our oval SEMPLICE kitchen island in steel, is a combination I absolutely love.”
A shared space for inspiration and craftsmanship
Beyond showcasing our designs, the showroom is also intended as a space for events, exhibitions, and creative collaborations. We love welcoming talented artists, designers, and creatives into our universe, fostering a shared space for inspiration and craftsmanship. That’s also why we share our showroom and office with other talented creatives who contribute to the vibrant energy of the space, making it feel as homely as possible. For this reason, we’ve partnered with Iril Audio System, who designs speakers, and Muro Studio, who specializes in curtain solutions and has adorned the entire showroom with beautiful drapery.
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The Home of an Artist
With a distinctly architectural design that stripes down to the essentials, we achieve a sharp and simple result, allowing colors and art to be used as playful additions.
Photo by Christoffer Regild, featured in Bo Bedre
A modern, yet simple boheme vibe at the home of danish artist, Alexandra Madirazza. With a distinctly architectural design that stripes down to the essentials, we achieve a sharp and simple result, allowing colors and art to be used as playful additions.
“I first met Alexandra during '3 Days of Design' back in 2021. A meeting that would later prove to be the beginning of a wonderful crazy friendship and several joint exhibitions, both in Copenhagen, Paris, Milan, and more. I am therefore incredibly happy and grateful to have had the opportunity to design such a personal space in her beautiful home.”
Together with Alexandra, danish artist and architect, we created a space that became the heart of the home, blending bohemian flair, simplicity, and art. The kitchen combines oak wood and steel in a striking way, featuring the 'BOW' and 'SEMPLICE' designs, two iconic CAIA designs that complement each other perfectly. Featuring warm oak cabinetry with softly arched paneling, it seamlessly balances organic elegance with precise geometry. The natural oak’s tactile warmth contrasts beautifully with the sleek steel surfaces, which extend across the countertop and integrate flawlessly with the custom sink, offering both durability and a contemporary edge.
The muted, earthy tones of the walls that Alexandra chose creates a calming backdrop, accentuating the bespoke elements throughout the space. Sculptural details, such as her wall-mounted planter and artisanal ceramics, elevate the kitchen into an artistic realm, blending functionality with an appreciation for craftsmanship. A custom dining area anchors the space with its oak tabletop perched on curved steel legs. - This is not just a space for cooking—it's a living gallery that celebrates the union of natural materials, thoughtful design, and artisanal influences.
To create a cohesive flow throughout the home, we have installed double built-in wardrobe cabinets in the hallway and a large built-in wardrobe in the bedroom, featuring the same 'BOW' design as in the kitchen.
Art by Alexandra Madirazza
Styling by Maja Regild
Photo by Christoffer Regild