Accessories and Art Provide Perfect Spring Accents at Copenhagen
Brighten up your spring with fun colors, patterns, and textures.
Explore which accents and accessories are right for your home at Copenhagen.
We all look at accessorizing our homes a little differently, and that’s what makes it so fun. Whether we choose a colorful abstract print or a realistic sculpture of birch trees, the accents we add to our living space speak volumes about who we are and how we want to be perceived by family and friends. Whatever your style, accessorizing your home offers an excellent opportunity to change things up and greet the season with your personal expression.
“I always see it as a chance to showcase your personality,” says Colette Pedersen, a design consultant at the Copenhagen Imports showroom in Gilbert, Arizona. “Shopping for accessories is like exploring a playground; accessories are not stationary but help your house reflect more of your personality.”
“If you walk into a home in Denmark, the walls are always white with possibly one accent wall in an earth tone,” says Colette. “Today, wall-to-wall carpets are out, so this opens up a whole canvas for us to showcase our rugs and have a cozy spot to rest your feet on, tying in colors in the room and warming the space. In European homes, there is always some sort of cozy element in the room.”
Mirrors like the Dare to Dream serve a dual purpose, brightening a room with extra light and expressing a person’s interest in cool, contemporary design. “I love the way this mirror reflects light and brings a ‘wow’ factor to a room,” Colette says.
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A native of Denmark, Colette has been part of the Copenhagen team for more than ten years, advising her many clients on how the right interior design combines comfort and aesthetics in a perfect blend.
"It is a lifestyle for me," she says. "I go to Denmark often, and when I'm there, I always visit furniture stores and accessory stores to see the trends. I like to see the materials and colors to remain ahead of the game."
Colette says the change of seasons provides the ideal time to restyle a room in preparation for longer nights and cooler temperatures or sunnier weather and brighter days. Accessories are perfect for making big seasonal changes in a room’s feel.
"You can throw in different styles, colors, and florals that reflect the timeline. I like to add pastels come spring and summer; in the fall and winter seasons, I change to pillows and throws that are darker and warmer colors, just to make it cozy and warm."
Swapping out an area rug is a great way to change the mood in a living space instantly, Colette says. She cites the Opal rug, with its multi-toned, triangular pattern, as an example of how adding warmth can be fun, active, and modern. Introducing natural wood elements like those in the Director Floor Lamp can also add a warm and organic touch.
Mix and match patterns and wood elements with the Opal Rug and Director Floor Lamp.
Accent your space with the Petroglyph Vase, a traditional ceramic piece that comes in multiple sizes.
The warm leather of the Lodi Sofa is enhanced by a bold jacquard pillow
Mix Dark Browns, Soft Leathers & Wood Tones for a Cozy, Organic Look
A few well-chosen tweaks or additions may be all you need to turn your home into a haven for autumn and winter. As Diana said, pay particular attention to pieces like rugs, chairs, or accent pillows that can be switched out for ones with a more autumnal pattern or color, like rich brown. Also consider what new materials you can welcome into your home for the colder months. Why not try Diana's recommendation for leather, wood, or other organic elements to spruce up your space? As you plan to transition your home for the fall and winter, visit the Copenhagen website or your nearest showroom in Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Gilbert, AZ or San Antonio or Austin, TX to see what’s possible.
Wow factors can come in many forms, and the art possibilities at Copenhagen are endless. Colette presents Confetti, wall art comprised of “bright jewel tones and whimsical design” that becomes an instant conversation piece. Blooms in Tangerine also makes a bold statement, creating a “softly vibrant atmosphere” with expressive flowers loosely drawn on a gray background. The Taking Off wall art provides a calm blend of earth tones that adds an organic element to a room. Additionally, wall sculptures like Rock Crevice or Interlude can create a natural focal point with their striking geometric forms and organic feel.
"Look at a chair like the Viking, and it’s not hard to see how Danish designs inspired mid-century modern furniture that came out in the 1950’s. This look also called for accessories to have a little bit more of an organic take on Art Deco. Visit any house like the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Scottsdale, and you will see the accessories have the same lines as the furniture - the wood, canvas and metals all joining together to create a clean look.”
Colette says adding natural elements is key to freshening up a space, noting the Birch Divider, a 7-foot sculpture of realistic birch trunks, is one great way to “bring a little nature inside.” The Large Petroglyph Vase adds a modern take on an earthy element, yet another way to add clean, uncluttered accents to a room. The Trio Medium Vase also evokes a traditional ceramic piece in taupe and black colors that naturally warm the room.
Colette adds that decisions her clients make about accessories should always feel exciting and comfortable to them.
“My goal is to help customers fashion their home into a place they don't want to leave. That is their kingdom and they should love everything they look at when they walk in.”
In addition to furniture, Copenhagen designers work with wall art, vases, sculptures and other accent pieces that fully create a room. Adding art and accessories to our living space invites us to make subtle statements that complement the seasons without changing out the larger furniture. Colette Pedersen and her colleagues at Copenhagen will guide you through the process of refreshing your space as spring continues. Visit the Copenhagen website or your nearest Copenhagen location to preview accessories and artwork for you and your home.
Make a bold statement and add color to your space with the Blooms in Tangerine painting.
“I personally like that we are seeing earth tones and warm colors more than we have before when we had a lot of colors with the volume turned up,” says Colette. “For instance, I see the darker blues, midnight and cerulean blues, shown with champagne colors. We are also seeing this trend in the brands we carry at Copenhagen.”
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“I also encourage clients to have a ‘keepsake’ or memory room,” says Colette. “This room can be filled with family photos and artifacts so common spaces stay clean, bright, and most importantly, free of clutter.”
According to Colette, Danish design and accessories have a rich history and timeless appeal.
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The Free Flow Wall Art blends earthy, abstract textures to liven up your space.
Mix and match patterns and wood elements with the Opal Rug and Director Floor Lamp.
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Mix and match patterns and wood elements with the Opal Rug and Director Floor Lamp.
Mix and match patterns and wood elements with the Opal Rug and Director Floor Lamp.
Mix and match patterns and wood elements with the Opal Rug and Director Floor Lamp.