Sofie Staunsager, photographer
As a photographer, how do you balance functionality with aesthetics when decorating your home?
This can be quite challenging at times, as I’m often initially drawn to an object because of its visual appeal. For me, truly great design merges beauty and function seamlessly. While I do have a few pieces that lean more toward the functional side, I rarely compromise on visual aesthetics for functionality alone. Since I’m very visually oriented, even when I need something practical, I’ll always seek out the most aesthetically pleasing version I can find.
Gaia Taddeo, stylist
How did you like styling the pieces in the STOFF Nagel collection?
It was a lot of fun! What I loved most was the versatility of the collection – the way you can endlessly combine, stack, and reconfigure the pieces makes it feel more like sculpting than decorating. Mixing the different designs, finishings, and elements from across the collection opens up to so many creative possibilities. It’s a product that invites to play, which is rare and really special. What makes it even more meaningful for me is that I’m drawn to objects I can reinvent over time – timeless, yet never static.
Gaia Taddeo, stylist
Do you have any special home rituals or routines?
Absolutely, I often remind myself to find small moments of connection with my space. One of my favorite rituals is restyling the objects around my home from time to time as a way of seeing the familiar with fresh eyes. I usually start with taking everything off a shelf or side table and style it from scratch. I think there’s something very hygge about that, the idea of finding joy and comfort in the simple gestures that make us feel at home. The act of lighting a candle is itself calming, almost meditative and it turns the ordinary into something meaningful.
Sofie Staunsager, photographer
Which details do you think have the biggest impact on a room’s atmosphere?
As a photographer, light plays a big role in how I experience a space. I usually don’t feel content with a room, until I’ve decided on the lighting. In my opinion lamps set the tone and tell the story about the intended purpose of a room. And with simply playing with the color temperature you can completely transform the atmosphere of the room.
