Farm House - a country retreat
Hidden among forest and open fields, the Farm House unfolds as a generous countryside escape — where nature, gastronomy, and thoughtful hospitality come together, while hunting facilities offering a deeper connection to the surrounding landscape.
Photos by Emilie Holm
Created as a refined retreat, the house invites guests into shared meals and unhurried hours spent together.We recently had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful farm house, where Tapet-Cafe has curated the interiors with great care and attention to every detail. Jonas Andersen, founder of Food Studio and the Farm House, reflects on the making of the house — sharing thoughts on the interiors, the vision behind the spaces, and the role of wallpapers and textiles in shaping it all.
Wallpaper in Needlepoint Stripe, Green Earth
Small Family Tray in Painted Ikat, Sienna
Lampshade in Moiré Stripe Pleated Lampshade, Amber
HB: What was your vision for the atmosphere at Food Studios Farm House — and how did interior choices play a role in creating that feeling?
JA: Our vision was to blend the warmth of a French country home with the charm of a classic English cottage, taking cues from makers like Atelier Vime and Sean Pritchard. The kitchen, as the heart of the home, is modeled on French country kitchens with a long central work station that encourages cooking and conversation. Details like high panelling in the bathrooms and boot room nod to an English country home, while the soft, neutral palette reflects our Scandinavian roots.
After years of serving as an event venue, the entire house, originally a manor, needed renovation when we took over. Nonetheless, the interior is intentionally unfinished, as we believe the soul of a home develops over time through carefully chosen furniture and antique finds. Structurally the “shell” is complete, with wallpapers and textiles being the basis of the interior. From here on we add layers like stacks of books and ceramic pieces - most importantly we aspire to fill the rooms with flowers from the garden, when in season, as it is a Farm House.
HB: How did you approach selecting fabrics and wallpapers for the house — and what were you looking for in terms of texture, tone, and mood?
JA: When selecting fabrics and wallpapers for the house, we took a very layered approach, mixing a wide range of patterns and materials. This was important to us because it adds personality and gives each room its own character, rather than feeling too uniform.
We consistently gravitate towards classic colours and tones. By choosing a timeless palette, we avoid growing tired of the materials over time, while still creating spaces that feel rich and interesting rather than predictable.
Overall, we wanted to create a homely and romantic atmosphere. The materials we chose reflect our Scandinavian roots, but they are also influenced by inspiration from the UK and France, which adds warmth, softness and a sense of lived-in elegance.
HB: What does “feeling at home” mean to you in a place like this, where guests come and go — and how do you try to build that into the spaces?
JA: We’ve done our best to honour the property’s rural architecture and heritage while introducing practical layout solutions for hospitality. Being a place for events in all seasons, from hunting in the fall to May weddings, the house needed to feel welcoming year-round - a place to gather around the fire in winter and to throw the doors open to birdsong in summer.
You can come into the boot room and take off your muddy shoes, and continue into the living room or upstairs in the alcove-like bedrooms wrapped in wallpapers.
Wallpaper in Vera's Stripe Textile base, Sage
Wallpaper in Drop, Emerald
Wallpaper in Vera's Stripe Textile base, Sage
Curtains in Vera's Stripe Fabric, Sage
Wallpaper in Vera's Stripe Textile base, Sage
Curtains in Vera's Stripe Fabric, Sage
Lampshade in Needlepoint Stripe, Sienna
Wallpaper in Vera's Stripe Textile base, Sage
Curtains in Vera's Stripe Fabric, Sage Lampshade in Painted Ikat Fabric, Sienna
Curtains in Vera's Stripe Fabric, Sage
HB: Can you share a bit about working with Tapet Café on this project — and how the collaboration shaped the final result?
JA: We’ve worked with Tapet Café on a few projects now, and every time it’s been a pleasure from the first meetings - flipping through catalogues and samples - until the establishment. Like the overall decorating process the collaboration is ongoing and we’ve just agreed on further things for the house like cushions for the benches and curtains. Seeing our visions come to live through professional guidance is a true joy.
HB: Is there a particular room or detail in the house that feels especially meaningful to you — and why?
JA: The boot room and the kitchen are the best reflection of our personal lives being weaved into the project. These rooms are where our hobbies unfold into the interior and also a reflection of the fundamentals of Food Studio. Hunting/outdoor activities and cooking is strongly integrated in our everyday lives as well as the events that Farm House accommodates.