Inspired Home Ideas

New-York Style Loft Restoration Project in Copenhagen


Loft Restoration Project in Copenhagen Living room with Engell sofaThe above image shows the living room with Dinesen Douglas timber flooring treated with lye and soap, an Engell sofa, a room divider with house plants, a feature wood storage compartment, a central fire and a homemade coffee table. 

The New-York Style Loft Apartment Restoration Project

Chief designer in Vipp, Morten Bo Jensen, has settled down in a private space that reflects how he works professionally. Together with his girlfriend graphic designer Kristina May Olsen (www.mayk.dk) & 5-years old twins, Morten lives in a New-York style loft completely restored from its original state as an old Viking-Pencil factory from the 1900.

The location area, Islands Brygge, is an old industrial, harbor area in Copenhagen. Today it is 50 % modern private housing and 50 % industry. An inspiring environment surrounded by traditional manufacturing workshops; steel workshop, Copenhagen Furniture carpentry, and old bike workshop, galleries. Morten is also a neighbour to the Vipp Headquarters. Neighbor to the grand Copenhagen canal, where BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) have made a public bathing establishment, where you can swim in the canal.

Living room with Engell sofa, Marc Newson Low Pad chair and homemade couch table.The living room with the Engell sofa, Marc Newson Low Pad chair and homemade couch table viewed from the kitchen end.

The process

“The apartment was stripped to the bone; I spent a great deal of time reflecting on how I want to live. My conclusion was quite simple; function and efficiency must be the starting point, both in the architecture, the interior and in the location. I am close to work, and the city. Being located here, I can minimize transport, use the city and thereby optimize my daily life with the family” – Morten.

Office with cardboard and glass homemade deskThe Office with its cardboard and glass homemade desk, sliding doors and openness to the main living area. 

The interior

“I feel fortunate to be living with furniture that I have designed myself. I have installed the Vipp kitchen island supplemented by 3 high cabinets that matches my old Vipp kitchen bin. The bathroom furniture as well as the accessories are also Vipp.

Powder coated aluminum and recycled teak dinner table with lamps from the streets of CopenhagenAbove is the powder coated aluminum and recycled untreated teak dinner table with lamps that originated from the streets of Copenhagen where they hung for years.

When my profession is working with design DNA, I enjoy living in a space that is functionally and visually cohesive. It embodies a certain visual calm and daily efficiency.

Children’s room with homemade doll house. Wall pictures by photographer Kristine Funch.A part of the children’s room with an homemade doll house. Wall pictures by photographer Kristine Funch.

Living in your own design is a confirmation of how you work and which choices you make professionally.

Bathroom with wall shelves from VippThe bath within the bathroom with tiled floor, sliding door and wall shelves from Vipp.

At Vipp I work with a DNA that personally reflects my style and what works for me. Being surrounded by these values and using the products everyday is legitimizing why product design must start with function.

Dinesen Douglas timber floor and Fire with glass that illuminates the spaceDinesen Douglas timber floor and a central fire with glass that heats the home as well as illuminates the space.

That is why I don’t have three different sofa arrangements but only one. I surround myself with things that are meant to be used, which only embraces the Danish concept of ‘hygge’ (cosiness)” – Morten.

Master Bedroom with Mirror and laundry bin from VippThe master bedroom with mirror and laundry bin from Vipp.

The Tools

“When designing a new product, we consider it both before, during and after as a tool that will be used to produce or accomplish something – a tool that must have a long life and where the feeling of quality and product eligibility shall be loved each and every time it is used.

Bathroom Module and mirror from VippBathroom Module  showing the shower, vanity cabinet and mirror from Vipp.

With this approach we believe that we use our experience and expertise to maximize value for our customers. It gives me a daily pleasure to be surrounded by tools that work. It is a key source of inspiration in my work.” – Morten

Kitchen from Vipp with matching cooking hood and shelvesThe stunning kitchen from Vipp with matching cooking hood and shelves.

The Optimization of Space

The sense of living in an open space is reinforces by the big inflow of light, the sliding doors and the long Dinesen wooden planks crossing the entire main room. The room is a result of our reflections on how to optimize space most effectively.

Pencil art piece inspired by the Viking pencils that were once produced in this building space.Pencil art piece inspired by the Viking pencils that were once produced in this building space.

“This explains why we have chosen only sliding doors, a build-in space for fire wood, an integrated book case, closets and cabinets. In this way we liberate a lot of floor space which opens up the room.” – Morten

Kitchen by Vipp with 5mm stainless steel table top and integrated gas cooker hubsKitchen by Vipp with 5mm stainless steel table top and integrated gas cooker hubs

Children’s room with homemade desk made of Dinesen Douglas floor planksChildren’s room with homemade desk made of Dinesen Douglas floor planks

Eating section with kitchen and dining table.Eating section with kitchen and dining table.

Entranceway with shelf and mirror from VippEntranceway with shelf and mirror from Vipp

Dining area with fireplace in the left foreground and living area to the rightDining area with fireplace in the left foreground and living area to the right.

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Striking Kitchen Backsplash Ideas & Pictures

Kitchen Backsplash Ideas on a new modern minimalistic kitchen

The above image shows simple kitchen backsplash ideas within a new modern minimalistic kitchen with stone bench top, stunning white high gloss cabinets and a matching colored glass backsplash. 

Kitchens all need them, and yet often they are an afterthought of the overall design. The classic back splash. The wall area of the kitchen that sits adjacent the stove or cooking area, and sometimes even extends the full length of the wall. These areas of walling serve a practical purpose as well as also offering the potential for decoration and adding your own unique styling to your kitchen.

Backsplash examples range from colored glass through to ceramic tiles of all sizes, shapes and colors and even granite, stone and marble tiles or solid panels. Whatever the style, or design, a beautiful backsplash can add polish and personality to the overall kitchen design.

When looking to enhance your kitchen area through a makeover or a remodelling project, you should pay some attention to your backsplash area, as this can help dress up any old kitchen creating a whole new look and feel giving it a new life from what may have previously been an old and dreary, dated kitchen. We hope that this selection of kitchen backsplashes will provide some creative inspiration for your own kitchen renovation, or at the very least provide some ideas on a simple budget makeover to improve and enhance the overall look.

Modern white kitchen with purple colored glass splashbackThis picture shows a modern white cabinet small sized kitchen with a contrasting purple colored glass backsplash for a dashing visual effect

Luxury apartment kitchen tiled splashbackA luxury apartment kitchen with white cabinet joinery and bench top offset by a black and white tiled backsplash. 

Minimalist style kitchen interior in monochrome with tile splashbackThis minimalist style kitchen interior is finished in a monochromatic style with black kitchen cabinets and appliances, white contrast walls and a grey tile backsplash.

Open plan kitchen with multi colored tile splashback wallThis open plan kitchen has very earthy tones with granite bench top, matching marble tiled flooring, stainless steel appliances and a multi colored tile backsplash wall in similar tonings.

Remodeled kitchen with glass tile backsplashA remodeled kitchen with timber cabinets and cupboards, a white stone bench top and a glass tile backsplash

Modern Kitchen with granite counters and contrasting colored circular tile back splashThis modern kitchen with dark cabinets and black granite counters is contrasted with colored circular backsplash tiles creating a stunning mosaic effect.

Modern kitchen with matte brown cabinets, granite tops and back splashModern kitchen with matte brown caramel colored cabinets, speckled tan granite tops and matching backsplash wall

Modern kitchen with a polished light stone splash back in a modern homeThis beautiful modern kitchen has neutral toned cabinets, a cream stone benchtop and a matching polished light stone backsplash

Modern kitchen with hardwood floor and black granite back splashModern kitchen with hardwood floor, white kitchen cabinets and black granite bench top and matching backsplash.

Luxury kitchen with matching toned tile back splashLuxurious kitchen with crafted white cabinetry, a large stainless steel oven, white stone bench top, a separate island wash-up area and a backsplash with tonings that blend everything together.

Kitchen sink area with stainless steel splash back wallKitchen sink area with stainless steel backsplash wall. Stainless steel backsplashes when well installed and maintained are timeless additions to any kitchen and look good whatever the era or fashion.

Dark green kitchen cabinets with tiled back splash trim in small kitchen with vaulted ceilingDark green kitchen cabinets with monochromatic black, grey and white tiled back splash trim in a small kitchen with a vaulted ceiling

Contemporary kitchen with designer patterned glass back splash panelsContemporary kitchen with cream stone bench top offset with stunning designer patterned glass back splash panels

Blue glass backsplash and stainless steel vent hood in modern kitchenBlue glass backsplash and stainless steel vent hood in modern kitchen

Black and white modern kitchen with multi-colored tile splash backThis black and white modern kitchen with white bench top, and black kitchen cabinets is contrasted beautifully with the multi-colored tile backsplash

Kitchen work bench and cabinetry with red ceramic tile back splash wallA simple but effective kitchen work bench with wooden cabinetry and red ceramic tile back splash wall

Beautiful new dark colored kitchen with granite bench and back splashBeautiful new dark colored kitchen with massive twin oven, and heavily patterned granite bench and back splash

Beautiful kitchen stove and backsplash made from glass tilesBeautiful kitchen stove with black speckled stone benchtop and matching backsplash made from one inch glass tiles that accentuate the speckled colors of the benchtop

Beautiful kitchen in luxury home with stunning blue glass splashback wallA beautiful kitchen in a luxury home with mahongany colored timber cabinetry, white stone benchtops, a separate kitchen island and offset with a stunning blue glass backsplash wall.

A modern kitchen cooktop with brick splashbackA modern kitchen cooktop with brick splashback

Kitchen with wooden cabinets and dark brown tiled backsplashA kitchen featuring wooden cabinetry, tile flooring and a contrasting dark brown tiled backsplash.

Home Artist Studio Workshop


Artist's workshop showing easel and painting tools and brushesImage showing an artist’s workshop with an easel and painting tools and brushes. 

An artist’s workshop or a studio is often a room in a basement or perhaps even an attic and then again there are artists that have a separate workshop in a cabin at the rear of their house. These spaces are fantastic in that they enable an artistic to be freely expressive with their thinking and the display of their artistic talents.

Whether your art consists of painting, craftwork, pottery, or sculpting, having a unique place at home where you can to think and create works wonders for an artist to create their end product results.

This gallery shows examples of (mainly) painting artist’s studios with their equipment and rooms on display

Art palette and brush with lots of colors, tempera and oil paintsArt palette and brush with lots of colors, tempera and oil paints

Artist's workshop with equipmentArtist’s workshop with equipment. 

Art workshop with paints, and brushesArt workshop with paints, and brushes

Artist's studio showing palette with oil paints, paintbrushes, palette knife, linseed oil and easelArtist’s studio showing palette with oil paints, paintbrushes, palette knife, linseed oil and easel

Professional artist's studioProfessional artist’s studio

Art studio easel with canvas, and old spare wood frame canvasArt studio easel with canvas, and old spare wood frame canvas. 

Paints and brushes on a wooden backgroundPaints and brushes on a wooden background

Blank easel in the artist's studioBlank easel in the artist’s studio

Pots with oil and acrylic paints in a painter's art studioPots with oil and acrylic paints in a painter’s art studio

Studio artist's palettes and brushesStudio artist’s palettes and brushes

Blank canvas on a wooden tripod in an artist's studioBlank canvas on a wooden tripod in an artist’s studio. 

Artist's dark studio in basement with painting toolsArtist’s dark studio in basement with painting tools

Art StudioArt Studio

Professional art studio with all the equipmentProfessional art studio with all the equipment

Artist's workshop in use with easel, paints, brushes and spare wooden framesArtist’s workshop in use with easel, paints, brushes and spare wooden frames

Ideas for Outdoor Kitchens


Under cover outdoor barbecue kitchen area overlooking swimming pool

This is an under cover outdoor barbecue kitchen area with unique ceiling fans, a large picnic style dining table all overlooking a lap swimming pool. 

When it comes to being creative with your outdoor patio, or the entertaining area of your home, you should be on the lookout for some great ideas for outdoor kitchens both online and in magazines. Its amazing what you will find to provide the ideas and inspiration you need to create your very own masterpiece outdoors kitchen area.

The ambiance, goodwill, sociability and the good times that an outdoors kitchen can create for family and friends (especially over summer months) can be priceless. You can’t put a price on the memories you will create in one of these spaces in your home, and there really is nothing to compare with sharing a meal cooked in an outdoors kitchen and served to an enthusiastic bunch of friends or family.

We have selected some great outdoor kitchen design ideas for you to hopefully build on. Your own situation will of course be unique and you will more than likely have a lot of fun planning, designing and creating your own unique outdoor cooking place or outdoor kitchen, but whatever you do, and whatever you end up creating, make sure you do end up taking full  advantage of what really can be a fantastic place in your home 

Sophisticated outdoor kitchen and BBQ designsSophisticated outdoor kitchen and BBQ designs. Source www.digsdigs.com

Modern and cool outdoor kitchen design.Modern and cool outdoor kitchen design. Source www.digsdigs.com. 

New outdoor stainless steel barbecue grill situated on a modern balconyNew outdoor stainless steel barbecue grill situated on a modern balcony

Outdoor cooking barbecue on an luxury terrace with ocean viewOutdoor cooking barbecue on an luxury terrace with ocean view

Stunning large outdoor kitchen with stainless steel BBQ and equipment.Stunning large outdoor kitchen with stainless steel BBQ and equipment. Source www.digsdigs.com

Cool outdoor kitchen design with stainless steel cabinets

Cool outdoor kitchen design with stainless steel cabinets. Source www.digsdigs.com

Beautiful modern terrace lounge and bright red BBQ and outdoor kitchenBeautiful modern terrace lounge and bright red BBQ and outdoor kitchen

A luxury covered lounge and outdoor kitchen areaA luxury covered lounge and outdoor kitchen area

Outdoor covered patio area with barbecue, grill, couch, and skylight

Outdoor covered patio area with barbecue, grill, couch, and skylight

Romantic Bedroom Design Ideas

Beautiful romantic bedroom design with luxurious furnishings and stunning view

The above image has to be one of the most beautiful romantic bedroom images displaying a romantic bedroom design that looks sensational. Its classically styled with its luxurious bed furnishings, padded headboard and bed-end, opulent lighting, rich carpet and even an outdoor deck with a stunning water view. 

Our bedrooms are usually sanctuaries to most of us. A place where you should be able wind back and throw off the cares of the day and relax for a great nights sleep to hopefully awake refreshed for the next day.

However, making your bedroom a romantic place to retire to at the end of each day along with your loved one can be dependent on so many things. Depending on whether or not you have children, demanding jobs or careers, or just many demands on your day to day hours, the end of the day often cant come quick enough, potentially leaving you feeling drained and exhausted with romance being the furtherest thing from your mind.

Bedrooms often become one of those areas in a home where you can hide many of the ‘undone chores or tasks’ like for example, perhaps that’s where you dump your unfolded laundry, or you throw your extraneous kids toys in there as a quick method to clean up most of the house, or your dump the mail there when you’re rushing between tasks. Whatever the place is to you, the more you use it s a utility room, the more it loses its personal place to you.

Luxurious romantic bedroom images

Luxurious bedroom with romantic bed coverings, matching pillow and ottoman. 

To recreate that sense of relaxation and that feel good factor about your own private room, for both you and your spouse, which in turn makes it become a place where romance can be fostered, there are a number of things you can do, to reclaim that room back as your own. We’ve put together a few pointers for you to consider for your own situation.

  • Ensure your bed is made every morning. There’s nothing worse than an unmade bed. So, the last person out should spend the couple of minutes it takes to make the bed, which sends the message ‘This room is important to me’.

Light blue romantic style bedroom with reading lamp and comfortable sofaLight blue romantic style bedroom with reading lamp and comfortable sofa. 

  • Personalizing the room with bits and pieces, like personal sentimental items, pictures on the walls, small floral bouquets and things that remind you each of why you love each other.

Candlelit romantic bedroom with chandelier and ornate furnishingsCandlelit romantic bedroom with chandelier and ornate furnishings.

  • If your pillows are dead, or flat, go out out and buy new ones. In fact buy more than you need. Buy the big square European style pillows. Bring back some life into your pillows and make your ‘made up’ bed a place that looks inviting.

Stylish romantic bedroom interior design with cream and white pillowsStylish romantic bedroom interior design with cream and white pillows.

  • Remove any clutter from your room, like leftover laundry, whether dirty, clean, folded, unfolded, or whatever. Ensure your bedside cabinets don’t have unopened bills and letters on them. Make your bedroom exactly what it is – A bedroom.

Stylish bedroom interior with black and white patterned pillows and decorative bedside table lamp

Stylish bedroom interior with black and white patterned pillows and decorative bedside table lamp.

  • Keep any work stuff away from your bedroom. A bedroom is a bedroom. An office is an office. Try to resist doing things in your bedroom that belong in other rooms. Your subconscious mind will thank you for it.

Luxurious apartment bedroom with stunning wallpaper, and matching furnishingsLuxurious apartment bedroom with stunning wallpaper, and matching furnishings.

  • Add some sophistication to your room by way of mood lighting, like bedside table lighting, scented candles, and other fragrant items like floral bouquets, scented plug-ins etc. Endeavor to create a scent in your bedroom that reminds you of pleasant times, or better still create a unique distinct smell that both you and your spouse adore.

Modern romantic bedroom interior with neutral color toningsModern romantic bedroom interior with neutral color tonings.

  • Take the TV out of the bedroom, or if you can’t do with out it, unplug it from the wall. Make your bedroom a place for conversation and sharing thoughts and ideas and for being intimate with each other.

Luxury romantic bedroom with rich dark colorings

Luxury romantic bedroom with rich dark colorings. 

  • Do your best to both go to bed at the same time, and make the effort to spend time talking, no matter how tired you may be at the end of the day after getting all the little ones off the bed.