THE DESIGN SEEKER'S COPENHAGEN. SLEEP...EAT...VISIT

SLEEP...

HOTEL SKT. PETRI
Situated in the Krystalgade close to Copenhagen's main shopping boulevard Strøget, the Royal Palace and the hottest nightlife spots, Hotel Skt. Petri is the perfect gateway to explore this hip and vibrant Northern European metropolis. The 268-room hotel is everything which top-notch modern Scandinavian design has to offer: modern urban living comfort, featuring minimalist style and a magnificent to-the-point functionality with sober and strong lines. Danish artist Per Arnoldi has based the color scheme on the tricolor: bright whites contrasting with cool blues and vivid reds adorn the Skt Petri's interiors down to every last kitchen utensil.










EAT...

UMAMI
Designed by UK based Orbit Design Group, Umami offers a truly unique dining experience. Based on the Japanese philosophy of natural, seasonal ingredients, accentuated by the substance and tradition of French cuisine. With an international flavour, Umami offers the very best in modern Japanese cuisine - Copenhagen style.








VISIT...

PAUSTIAN
The Jørn Utzon designed Paustian flagship in Copenhagen is a must-see for all designer furniture lovers. Besides owning an extensive catalogue—one of Denmark’s largest furniture retailers is also the sole importer of household design names that would make any modern design glutton an immediate fan: Ruckstuhl, Verner Panton, Charles and Ray Eames are but a few of the hidden gems inside the store.







ILLUM DEPARTMENT STORE
The leading department store in Denmark, Illum has everything for the design seeker - from Fashion to Furniture it's all here.










DANSK MOBELKUNST GALLERY
Founded in Copenhagen in 1992 by Ole Høstbo, Dansk Møbelkunst Gallery specialises in 20th Century Scandinavian design. Since it first opened, the gallery has become a leading authority in Danish historical design from 1920–1970, with particular emphasis on rare modernist furniture, lighting and ceramics. The gallery regularly showcases some of Scandinavia’s most important furniture designers and architects in solo exhibitions such as - Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner, Poul Henningsen, Poul Kjærholm, Finn Juhl, Frits Henningsen, Børge Mogensen, Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint.

IN THE SPRUMMER TIME...

Now that Spring (or should I say Sprummer – Google it!!) is officially here, what better time to take inspiration from beautiful residential architecture and their fabulous interiors – the sky is blue and the sun in shining - from art to furniture, its time to get inspired – Sprummer style...











Portugal based firm SousaSantos Arquitectos designes the Y House as a vision device in the medieval town of Obidos, Portugal. The design was based on a system that rules the way the inhabitant sees the world and likewise the way the outside sees the dweller.





Remaining true to the original 1960’s Harry Ernest and Associates Courtyard House was key for Melbourne based Carr Design. The interior design of this sensation Melbourne residence won Carr this year's Australian design award for best residential interior in the 2009 Interior Design Awards.











On the danish island of Bornholm, Hotel Du Nord is the ultimate in creative chic. The Design Addicts sprummer holiday perfection - check out that kitchen!!

I HEART SYDNEY.

Sorry Melbourne (I love you too), but did you know Sydney has 300 sunny days a year? I especially love winter in Sydney… the amazing blue skies and warm breezes lull you into the feeling that summer is around the corner.

I HEART SYDNEY. VISIT.

Design and motorbikes – does it get better? The showroom rocks, the café is hot. A visit to Deus Ex Machina is essential.

I HEART SYDNEY. EAT.

Say what you like, I love Bondi, it’s a people watching dream. Lunch at Icebergs is the best way to spend an afternoon. Cocktail?

ODE TO AUTUMN IN MELBOURNE. SHOP.

You can't visit Melbourne without going shopping.  Drop into Craft Victoria and explore the delights from local artisans. 

Mark Tuckey make and sell everything from chairs, tables and cabinets, to beds, storage and outdoor furniture, from new and recycled, predominantly Australian, timbers. Their massive showroom is worth the cab ride to Fitzroy.

Architext has the best range of design and architecture books in the city.

A quiet obsession for us, Alice Euphemia - not to be missed.

ODE TO AUTUMN IN MELBOURNE. EAT.

Of course there are too many great restaurants in Melbourne to list but there are a few of our favs worth a special mention.

Cumulus Inc, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Essential for breakfast, exquisite food for the people. 

Cutler & Co, 55-57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Iconic style, the finest produce and a great wine list.

MoVida Next Door, 164 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Little sister of the popular "MoVida" this Spanish mecca has no bookings but is worth the wait.

PS. I feel like I've just put on 2kg writing this post.

ODE TO AUTUMN IN MELBOURNE. SLEEP.

THE PRINCE.

With it’s moody corridors, light filled rooms, indulgent spa and award winning restaurant, The Prince in St Kilda is where it's at.

MILANO. SLEEP.

Chic fashionistas and impeccable quality... there's no place that oozes style quite like Italy's design capital, Milano. So, you know what they say when in Rome...

Sleep. Bvlgari Hotel

MILANO. EAT.

Dine in style amongst the Italian's gilded at Dolce&Gabanna's multipurpose bar, restaurant, bistro and nightclub GOLD. True to it's namesake - gold is everywhere.

Eat. Dolce&Gabanna GOLD

MILANO. SHOP.

Founded in 1990 by gallerist and publicist Carla Sozzani and located on the outskirts of the city, 10 corso como is located in the inner courtyard of a traditional Milanese palazzo and is a 13,000 sq ft network of interconnected spaces dedicated to art, fashion and design.

Shop. 10 corso como