The Danish Design Kitchen In London
In the Victorian townhouse, Høj House, in London, renovated by architecture agency Studio Merlin, grandiose Victorian architecture blends with Scandinavian minimalism and Danish design. The bespoke kitchen from Nordiska Kök, enhances the aesthetic appeal of the home yet fosters a harmonious connection with nature.
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Studio Merlin’s extension features large pivot doors and hinged windows made of Red Grandis timber, allowing natural light to flood the space and provide unobstructed views of the garden.
Inside the extension, minimalist off-white walls and polished concrete floor are complemented by exposed Douglas Fir roof structures, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The London based architect agency Studio Merlin’s update of the Victorian townhouse, Høj House, in Stoke Newington, London features an open-plan kitchen and dining area designed to enhance indoor-outdoor living. By adding an extension to the townhouse and reconfiguring the lower ground floor, they have created a Scandinavian-inspired ‘dining room in the garden’. Additionally, a light-touch refurbishment of the upper floors has been carried out, further unifying the home’s architectural vision.
The open-plan kitchen and dining area expands the home’s lower ground floor into the garden and encourages indoor-outdoor living.
The bespoke kitchen from Nordiska Kök adds a playful touch to the space due to its soft pink and yellow tones. The kitchen design also enhances the aesthetic appeal of the home and create a harmonious connection with nature, making it an ideal setting for family gatherings and daily living.
“We aimed to create a flexible space that would allow a seamless flow of activity from out to in, particularly during the summer for family gatherings.”
The Høj House, “high house” in Danish, boasts a light color palette of soft pastel tones, with a careful mix of old and new, creating a harmonious home that embodies Danish design and Nordic simplicity, while emphasizing light, space, and timeless elegance.
The staircase features old english details which creates an interesting contrast to the otherwise minimalist aestetic of the home.
Carefully selected design objects can be found throughout the home. Ceiling lamp from Normann Copenhagen.
Wooden elements contrasting the light color palette, adds warmth and depth to the home.
Soft pastels, wooden details, and carefully selected Danish-designed furniture are recurring elements in the house, contributing to its warm yet minimalist aesthetic.
The high ceilings, characteristic for Victorian architecture, offer a sense of grandeur and openness to the home, while the wooden accents soften the atmosphere.
Soft pastel colors combined with white details, and robust wooden floor, are repetitive elements throughout the townhouse, contributing to its natural, warm minimalist aesthetic.
Original details mix with modern architecture, but the influence of Scandinavian and Danish design is very clear. Danish design furniture and a Scandinavian color palette come together to create an eclectic home full of personality.
The bespoke wooden kitchen from Nordiska Kök features soft pink and yellow tones and adds a playful touch as well as Danish design influences to the space, while enhancing the sense of openness and light.
A soft pastel pink staircase connects the four floors together.
To help the extension on the lower ground floor, integrate further with the garden, it features a polished concrete floor that references the patio.
Light is flooding in through large windows, inviting the surrounding greenery into the home.
The patio is also thoughtfully designed, and the beautiful green roof with the flower meadow enhances the connection to nature, creating a lush oasis in the midst of the urban environment.
“The interventions at Hoj house are deeply functional yet deliberately playful. Through the architecture we tried to create opportunities for stories – just ask the resident fox who often camps out on the wildflower roof.”
In the patio, a dedicated spot for morning coffee and fresh air has been achieved through the creation of an integrated concrete window cill bench.
Warm neutral wood elements combined with off-white walls and polished concrete floor captures the essence of modern Scandinavian design.
Høj House, located in Stoke Newington, North East London, is a beautiful four-story Victorian townhouse, blending historic charm with modern design.
The family bathroom, located on the second floor has been updated with stone flooring and plaster walls, in warm neutral tones.
A light color palette, plaster walls and soft curved lines defines the newly renovated family bathroom on the second floor.
What defines Danish design?
Danish design is minimalist, functional, and timeless, using natural materials and high-quality craftsmanship. Danish design kitchens embrace sleek lines, hidden storage and a light color palette.
How to design a Scandinavian kitchen?
To design a Scandinavian kitchen with danish design influences, use neutral tones, maximize natural light, integrate smart storage, and add warmth with natural materials such as wood and stone.
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Architect and Interior Design: Studio Merlin
Photo: Richard Chivers
