Home Visit: Craft Sisters x Josefine Hedemann
We visited stylist Josefine Hedemann in her apartment in Nørrebro and talked about how she works with colors, atmosphere, and the things she chooses to live with. Her home is a consistent blend of clarity, warmth, and handmade details. A room shaped by intuition and personality.
Craft Sisters:
You have a lovely way of combining colors and materials. When did you first discover Craft Sisters?
Josefine Hedemann:
I have worked with styling and interior design since 2017. When we moved to Nørrebro and renovated our apartment ten years ago, Craft Sisters had just opened the store. I have followed along ever since. Some of the first things I bought were pillows and rugs. Later, Beldi glass and Moroccan bowls joined the collection. I have kept an eye on the store ever since.
Craft Sisters:
We are curious about how you choose colors. It always seems so balanced, even when you use stronger colors.
Josefine Hedemann:
I think more in moods than fixed color schemes. I have a few basic elements that I always return to, e.g., wall colors, the oak in the kitchen, and the curtains. Things that are part of the permanent interior. Then I add things in bright colors, like vases, art, pillows, and rugs. It can be shades of orange and red or green tones that go well with the rest of the home. If I choose something larger, like a big rug, it is important that it does not overpower the room or that there are a few recurring shades that tie it all together.
Craft Sisters:
We have noticed that you often mix vintage, handmade textiles, and more modern elements. Do you have a method, or is it completely intuitive?
Josefine Hedemann:
I work very intuitively and am not afraid to mix colors and shapes. My love for ceramics and glass often has to do with the surface and the fact that you can see it is handmade. I am often drawn to ceramics with beautiful, hand-painted patterns and colors. Glass can be a bit uneven, like Beldi glass, which often has small bubbles that show they are mouth-blown. At first, I was caught by the color, the soft greenish tone that is not too clear but still brings life to the table. I love that the glasses are still mouth-blown in Morocco, and that each glass carries small traces of the craftsmanship. They can be used for water, flowers, and small snacks, so they live a pretty flexible life in my home.
One of my latest purchases is two Suzani bedspreads, which I have also used as wall hangings. I love the unique, embroidered floral motifs. They have a beautiful and very personal expression; it almost feels like art. They bring energy and warmth to the room, while you can see and feel the craftsmanship up close. Overall, I like to choose my own unique expression. There is only one of each.
I only try to bring things into my home that truly make me happy every day. Not necessarily something expensive, just things with soul and character. I work so much with interiors daily, and at home, I need things to feel calm and personal. That's why I always return to handmade textiles and small things with soul. I never get tired of them.
A little glimpse into Josefine's world, where colors feel effortless, and handmade finds have a natural place in everyday life.
Thank you for sharing your home with us, Josefine.
Photo: Josefine Hedemann
