Decor 101

Copenhagen isn’t exactly short of beautifully designed hotels, but another has just joined the line-up – and it’s definitely a great addition to the city’s accommodation scene. Called Hotel Petra, it’s the creation of &Tradition and officially opened its doors during 3 Days of Design, when I got to have a quick look around . This isn’t &Tradition’s first foray into hospitality, as it’s been running the Little Petra café in the courtyard of its showroom overlooking the leafy green expanse of Kongens Have (‘the King’s Garden’) for several years now. Like the café, the hotel takes its name from one of the brand’s most iconic designs, Viggo Boesen’s 1938 ‘Petra’ chair, and sits just a couple of minutes’ walk away in a landmark 1943 building designed by renowned Danish Functionalist Kay Fisker. &Tradition’s aim with the hotel was to honour Fisker’s architectural legacy while offering a refined, contemporary experience for present-day guests. As much of the original char...

Today I’m continuing my round-up from this year’s 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen with a look at  Echoes of Texture  – a joint exhibition from Danish rug maker Linie Design and Japan-based furniture and lifestyle brand Karimoku Case . I’ll be honest: I knew little about Linie Design before my visit, and it was Karimoku Case’s name that originally drew me to the exhibition . But its beautiful range of handcrafted rugs instantly captured my attention and it ended up being one of my favourite discoveries from the festival.  It turns out Linie has been going since 1980, primarily producing rugs for other companies before shifting its focus towards designing and selling collections under its own name. It opened its brand store (where the exhibition took place) in a stunning period townhouse on Bredgade in the heart of the Danish capital in 2024, and its rugs are now available in more than 70 countries worldwide.  Styled by Pernille Vest,  Echoes of Texture ...