There is a well-known sense of Scandinavian design of buildings, houses, homes and furnishings. It is said that some Scandinavian architects work first on the chairs and tables and then design a home around them. An exaggeration, perhaps, but still there is a clear sense of design...after all, that is what IKEA is about, no?
In looking just in the homes in which we have stayed, there is a sense of order, of clean lines, of large glass windows or walls opening to the outside (light is important especially in winter when there is little of it), a few, not many, fine pieces of furniture, art, pottery. And, of course, books.
The current house we are in is an apartment in Norre Bro, a densely packed, diverse neighborhood north of the central tourist district. We are staying with Peter who with his girlfriend has just combined two small units into one...even here with a lot of work ahead of them, the apartment reflects color, light and humor in its furnishings and art.
