GUBI goes al fresco with
Josephine Skriver
Copenhagen-born model, human rights advocate, and co-founder of activewear brand JOJA, Josephine Skriver brings a dash of Denmark to her ocean-view home in the Pacific Palisades outside LA.
AT HOME WITH JOSEPHINE SKRIVER
“I live near the coast, between the Santa Monica Mountains and the sea, with my daughter Aurora James and my husband Alexander. Moving from Copenhagen to the US was a big change, and I never envisioned living in Los Angeles, but this home has really brought me a sense of belonging.”
“Our home offers a very French/Amalfi Coast-esque view between two mountains, through a canyon to the sea. I didn’t want to hear cars honking and look at buildings and chaos all day, so my goal was to find something remote enough to offer some serenity but close enough to get to my jobs. As a human, it’s important to be connected to your surroundings, and waking up and hearing the birds and seeing the ocean when I get out of bed has been transformative.”
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE MAKES A HOUSE A HOME?
“Firstly, creating memories with people that you love. Beyond that, surrounding yourself with furniture and art that speaks to you, inspires you, and reminds you of what makes you feel alive. From every color and texture to every object or artwork, every decision big and small makes your home yours. Someone else with the same canvas would make different choices. That’s what makes us human – our individual taste and selectiveness.”
“The interior of our home is Japandi with a touch of brutalism. Growing up in Copenhagen, I wanted to add some Danish flair, as well as some Japanese influence, as it’s always so calming and peaceful.”
“In our bar room, when the doors are open it’s almost as though our backyard is combined with the inside of our home, and it just becomes one large space. You can feel the ocean breeze in the air and not be separated by walls, and it’s where we get together to laugh, have drinks, watch sports, play games, and enjoy each other’s company.”
“The Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp with the Pierre Frey fabric is super fun, and we have been introducing a little color and funk to our style and taste so it felt like the perfect addition to bring a little life to our master bedroom.”
“Other cool pieces nod to Alexander’s rock ’n’ roll background and bring some edginess.” In his office, a Fender Jaguar guitar hangs on the wall behind the Epic Coffee Table and Unbound Floor Lamp by Space Copenhagen for Gubi.
“I wanted to make sure that Aurora’s nursery had a lot of light and a lot of personal touches that brought joy to both her and our family. We based the room off of the two aspects of her name: the Northern Lights and Sleeping Beauty and the character Aurora. Designing her room was so fun, and right now we are appreciating the fact that she hasn’t started crawling yet, because we are sure it will be much harder to clean when she is mobile!”
“I am in love with our Pacha Sofas and Chairs, and being able to have them outside and be a part of our lifestyle in that way is just a dream. GUBI has this really special way of creating pieces that are very different and have their own personalities, yet all somehow tie together.”
FIND THE SELECTION HERE
- 4 variants available
Pacha Lounge Chair Outdoor
with armrest2 999 € - 2 variants available
Pacha Ottoman Outdoor
1 999 € - 4 variants available
Epic Dining Table
Round5 999 € - 2 variants available
MR01 Initial Lounge Chair
2 299 € C-Chair Outdoor
489,30 €699 €- 5 variants available
Stay Lounge Chair
Fully Upholstered2 499 € GUBI X PIERRE FREY
9602 SPECIAL EDITION1 499 €Obello Portable Lamp
249 €Atmosfera Dining Table
2 449,30 €3 499 €Atmosfera Coffee Table
839,30 €1 199 €5321 Table Lamp
799 €- 4 variants available
Unbound Floor Lamp
799 € - 3 variants available
9602 Floor Lamp
1 299 € - 7 variants available
Multi-Lite Table Lamp
799 € Private Dining Tables
4 999 €