After a divorce, the artist Simone Pork She says she needed a “soft landing.” She found a light apartment in Copenhagen and shared it with her 12-year-old daughter Ava. They have moved ever since, but here is a tour of the space where Simone led a tough transition, welcomed new friends and served as the background to her paintings…
living room
Wall color: pointing By Farrow & Ball. Painting: Simone Pork.
“I was with my ex for 14 years so I felt really lonely at first. Then I met an old friend at a party and she introduced me to a group of divorced women. All of the women had the same custody.
Sofa: Old Ikea ‘färlöv’ with clever linen cover Bems. Floor lamps: Grudge and Akari 20n. Benches and stools: Discovering flea markets. curtain: &drape. Rug: Scandinavian knot. Pendant light: Akari 21a.
“My house is very calm, but I look like a Monica from friend – Hide all the messiness of your closet! This apartment has a very large walk-in and if you open it everything will fall. ”
chair: Togo Fire Side Chair. Coffee table: From vintage Area Seria. Painting: Simone Pork. Floor lamps: Akari 20n.
“Some people describe my home as ‘beige’. This is a bland shorthand. But I love the warm, buttery tones.
Bookshelf: Discovering a flea market. lamp: Helle Thygesen. Painting: Simone Pork.
“At the time I was 12, I discovered a book on my dad’s bookshelves filled with pictures of all these beautiful rooms, and I remember thinking about it. Should I live in this room or that room? I was engrossed in imagining it. The space you love can bring so much joy. ”
“” We had our first Christmas here. It’s just my daughter and me. The ceiling is so high we got the largest tree we could find. I was barely able to take it home. ”
Dining room
Wall color: 4524 From Fulger. Tables, hatches, floor lamps: vintage. Dining Chair: “Old Kai Christian Sen Chair discovered in a vintage shop 20 years ago.” Painting: Simone Pork. Pendant: Vintage, resemble. curtain: &drape.
“Growing up, I always drew. My dad, an artist, was very proud of me and said I would become an artist too. Then I forgot about it. I had a long career on television.
“First, I sold my own drawings and then worked in the gallery. This requires 50% cuts. Then I decided to go back to selling my work directly. For several years I have been photographing my art at home. It was a game changer where clients and collectors could see the paintings like this, as opposed to the spaces in white weave gallery.”
Cabinets and Magazine Racks: Vintage.
“I’m a pretty romantic person and I love the curtains that pool on the floor. curtain This apartment had a gift after my visit to myself. ”
“When Ava was watching the noisy sitcom in her living room, I loved sitting in this chair and reading.”
kitchen
Wall plate: From vintage Note Room. kettle: Hario.
Table: Discovery of a flea market. Candlestick: Discovering a flea market.
“This original watercolor painting is by a Danish artist. Jens Uffe Rasmussen. My favourite Copenhagen Museum is Ordrupgaardwhich includes the home of legendary furniture designer Finn Jour. I love being in his house just as much as he left it. Louisiana Always worth a trip outside the city, the street Bredgade There are many great galleries in the heart of Copenhagen. ”
bedroom
bed: Zara Home. bedding: Zara Home. Painting: Simone Pork.
“Once upon a time when she was young, Ava would jump up and down on the bed, kicking her foot through a canvas hanging over it. I was devastated. So did she. Then I remembered the techniques I used before I made a piece for the house. patchmy most popular series. ”
Marble table: Flea market discovery.
“I love French writers. Valerie Perrin. Fresh water for flowers It was the most beautiful novel I’ve ever read. I’m jealous of people who haven’t read her work yet. ”
curtain: &drape. Stool: Family heirloom.
“I’m the fifth child. My brother inherited a designer chair that was worth a lot of money from my dad, and I became that little folding hunting stool, which my dad provided when he moved out of his family home.
“We didn’t stay here for too long. I found a place where I could put my studio at home. That makes more sense, but I felt so lucky to be able to live here.”
Thank you for sharing your home with us, Simone!
There are more home tours on PS, and this reader’s husband has created an introverted corner for her.
(photograph Nana Hargel. )
Source: Cup of Jo – cupofjo.com
