"FOR THE LOVE OF BRIGHT SUMMER NIGHTS"

SUMMERTIME WITH LOUISE AND KENNETH TOFT-HANSEN

To Louise and Kenneth Toft-Hansen, owners of the celebrated Svinkløv Badehotel in northern Jutland, summer is a season that fully awakens the senses. "When you live in nature as we do, all seasons are very distinct and noticeable both visually and sensorially," explains Louise. "But what's especially unique here are the long, bright, beautiful nights. It almost feels as though night never truly falls."

Embracing Denmark's renowned hygge tradition, the couple has cultivated their hotel grounds and home to be havens that honour the outdoors during the precious summer months. "The nature here invites peace and quiet contemplation," says Kenneth. "We encourage our guests to be 'off-the-grid' and enjoy being present - a digital detox." Their own summer rituals reflect this unhurried cadence. "We love to spend time sharing a good breakfast outdoors in the good weather season," Louise shares. "It’s a fantastic way to start the day and spend quality time as a family together."

“I LOVE THE DAYS WHEN I’M THE FIRST TO WAKE UP, AND I SNEAK DOWN TO MAKE A CUP OF COFFEE AND SIT ON OUR SELANDIA BENCH ON THE TERRACE.”

At home, their terrace becomes the heart of summer living. "The outdoor space is the most important room in summertime, and it's where we spend most of our time," says Louise. She describes the magic of being the first to wake and sipping coffee alone on their Selandia Bench. "It's a truly magical and life-giving morning moment where I find peace."
This seamless indoor-outdoor connection is carefully cultivated throughout their spaces. "We try to let the spectacular nature around us be the all-encompassing wow factor," explains Kenneth. Natural materials, colours drawn from their environment, and simple, sturdy design allow "the magnificent and unspoiled landscape here" to take centre stage.
It's an ethos shared with Fritz Hansen, whose iconic outdoor furniture holds court on the couple's terrace and hotel grounds. "The craftsmanship and beautiful natural materials go hand-in-hand with the landscape here," notes Louise. "If you give them a little love, they can last a lifetime while developing such a beautiful patina that fits perfectly into the surroundings."

For the Toft-Hansen’s, curating these intentional outdoor living spaces is key to experiencing summer's fleeting splendour to the fullest. As Louise muses, describing her perfect summer day, "Breakfast on the terrace, a walk to the beach, enjoying delicious homemade koldskål, the children playing at the forest's edge as we savour the most beautiful sunset over the North Sea. The perfect day."

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