A Modern Majestic beauty
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.
