This open plan apartment is home to Lina and Thomas who both work in fashion and design and it’s conveniently located in central Copenhagen near the Royal Garden. The small but impressive industrial space has been totally gutted and I like how the owners have taken great care not to strip out it’s character.
Though walls, windows and ceiling are painted pristine white they managed to subtly add interest through a mix of materials. You can find roughly plastered walls, painted brickwork and wooden beams as well as an old metal pillar located centrally in the kitchen and dining area. In contrast, the newly installed kitchen cabinets are black veneer with a super smooth white work surface that sits comfortably next to the rough walls.
Interestingly, the object that first caught my eye – after the showstopping polished concrete floors – is the wooden dining table on a steel frame that looks as if it’s had many a good feast served. It’s a beautiful piece of furniture and I love how it contrasts with the polished concrete floors. As most nordic countries are often starved of natural daylight the glossy surfaces in this space, especially the flooring, reflect the light coming in through various large industrial windows beautifully.
I was umming and ahhing whether I should add this space to my Interiors Crush column but in the end decided it’s not a perfect love match for me. Though I love concrete and the many creative ways it can be applied the high gloss flooring is a little bit too shiny for me and I can imagine it might feel a bit cold.
I’d love to find out what you think of the polished concrete floors. Love it or hate it?
VIA | Rum Hemma
PHOTOGRAPHY | Peter Kragballe
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Interesting and innovative use of concrete. The polished concrete floors give the apartment a unique look that, in my opinion, adds to and accentuates the stylishly minimalist the decor.
I love it! Brings real interest and keeps it from being too stark.
Love the concrete floors in this space. It gives it a wow factor while still maintaining a minimalistic look.
The shine on the polished concrete add a light and airy sophisticated look that opens up the small apartment. A nice combination of white washed and stained wood.
I love the highly polished concrete flooring
This room does give a cold appearance but I think it is not so much the polished concrete flooring,
but the lack of warmer hues that give this effect. If this room was to include a few warmer elements
such as timber and the new “warm” copper accessories, it would look inviting, and very elegant, with the polished concrete flooring.
Love the polished floors ! They are beautiful in this setting! The lack of fabric screams at me! A few area rugs or Valances would soften the look making a huge difference giving the look of a home rather than an industrial office. Love the polished floors for basements and outdoor rooms !
Can you tell me how slippery this polished concrete floor might be when wet? Is it any more slippery than wood or tile when wet? I’m thinking of polishing a concrete basement floor but the house is located at a lake and children would be walking on it with wet feet. Thanks, it looks beautiful.
Hi Barbara, thanks for your valid comment. I can imagine they must be quite slippery though I can’t say I’ve experienced walking/running on a wet polished concrete floor yet. Maybe somebody else can advise?
I love the yin and yang of it. It’s perfect in its utility and beauty…
I am curious what products were used to create the wet polished look on the floors, They are great. Do you have this info and are the products available in the USA? As a designer I love a white or tone on tone white throughout with the exception of painting rough beams white. Seems an oxymoron. I personally prefer soft whites to an icy sterile ceiling white. It is a nice space.
first of all, congratulations for the brilliant photos from my side. I really like the whole atmosphere whereas in my mind a polished surface has to be really flat (not depending on the material you use) In that case or location a less glossy floor would have been more cosy or even smarter than showing how shiny concrete can be
I like polished concrete, but usually flat mat, but here, the hi gloss finish works. It shows up the floor’s imperfections, which suit the character of the older building’s reformation, and at the same time reflects that character. Very cool, and minimalist, but maybe too cool in winter for personal comfort.
Absolutely LOVE it! Any ideas on how to achieve this look and whether it is cost effective and long lasting?
Ps. Love your website Annie 🙂
Thanks so much Maria! More polished concrete coming up. Pop back soon. 😉
I love polishes concrete floors and have them at my own house. I prefer a little less shine on mine.
Rugs look great on this surface!
How nice!!
Compliments Vittorio