A floating home

For Søren Hvalsøe Garde and his wife Rita, the decision to trade a spacious home on land for a houseboat in Copenhagen Harbour marked the beginning of a new chapter. Here, between Christianshavn and the Opera House, they have created a home where architecture, materials, and daily life are shaped by the presence of the water.

Details

CaseSignature Collection

Type Bathroom, Kitchen

ModelSolid Classic

MaterialeOak

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Søren Hvalsøe Garde seated on a wooden chair at a round wooden table, with his wife Rita standing beside him in a bright room with large windows facing the water.

Houseboat with large glazed sections in Copenhagen Harbour in front of buildings with red tiled roofs.

View through the hallway with a built-in oak bench towards the kitchen on the houseboat.

The 140 m² houseboat features a minimalist interior with a series of bespoke solutions.

The kitchen is the Solid model, crafted in solid oak with a striking countertop in Quarzite Breccia Imperiale.
The space is designed with attention to both function and atmosphere – a setting for everyday moments and intimate dinners alike, with views across the water. Large windows and open decks create a seamless flow between inside and out, while the harbour’s shifting light and life form a vibrant backdrop to the home.

Solid kitchen in oak with an island, a dark stone worktop and pendant lights on the houseboat in Copenhagen Harbour.

Detail of a dark Quarzite Breccia Imperiale worktop on an oak kitchen unit with a wooden bowl.

Inside, warm oak surfaces, tactile details, and custom Garde Hvalsøe elements establish a natural continuity between rooms. One of the more personal touches is the private ladder leading directly from the harbour to the bathroom – a thoughtful feature that allows for a chilly morning dip followed by a hot shower in seconds.