The Darling embraces its guests with high-quality ambient lighting and exclusive furniture by the most prominent Danish heritage designers. The stylish, 100-square-metre design guest house is located in the heart of Copenhagen where guests from all over the world are able to encounter a refined selection of iconic Louis Poulsen lamps designed by Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen, Verner Panton and Vilhelm Lauritzen.
The Darling is a true testament to classic Danish lighting philosophy which places lighting at different heights and uses multiple lamps in the same room. As a result, the illumination becomes varied and more shadows appear, creating a captivating play between light and dark and generating a much more pleasant atmosphere.
Take a look inside the Darling, Copenhagen’s new design guest house, and be inspired to illuminate your own home the Danish way, by creating beautiful islands of light.
The living room of the single-residence guest house is where visitors get cosy on the soft surfaces that are illuminated and shaped by the ambient lighting from the VL Ring Crown. The mix of illumination creates beautiful layers of lighting and an interesting play between light and shadows, resulting in a stylish and soothing atmosphere for guests.
By the sofa, task lighting is provided by the AJ floor lamp in the original stainless-steel finish by Arne Jacobsen. With its timeless and elegant look, the floor lamp fits in seamlessly with the surrounding artworks and furniture. The soft silhouette of Verner Panton’s Panthella Floor lamp diffuses a warm, soft light,adding to the overall ambience in the living room.
Above the dining table hangs the PH Septima, a beautiful seven-shade glass lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. With its poetic shape and alternating clear and frosted glass sections, the PH Septima diffuses a pleasantly delicate light that sets the stage in the heart of the residence.
On the desk in the study, the PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp provides soft and diffused light distribution in a classic design.
The direct light from the AJ Floor lamp is ideal for reading when lounging on the double daybed. The organically shaped VL Ring Crown by Vilhelm Lauritzen provides delightful overall lighting in the evening, while reinforcing natural daylight during the day.
The hallway is beautifully illuminated by the VL Ring Crown Wall lamps, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the arrival of guests. A view into the bathroom reveals the warm-toned tiles, which is completed by the opal glass lamp that provides an elegant and uniform illumination of the surroundings.
In the kitchen, a row of the elegant PH 2/1 Pendants provides a downward directed working light on the luxurious handcrafted countertop, ideal for preparing a nice homecooked meal.
The PH 2/1 Pendants can be dimmed for guests to enjoy cosier evening lighting.
