Rum by Kri-stense

A boutique of Scandinavian home comforts in Aars

Rum by Kri-stense is an intimate interior and lifestyle shop tucked along Hjortkjærsvej in the market town of Aars in North Jutland. Inside, the space is arranged like a series of small living rooms, with low shelves, sideboards and tables showing how pieces can work together at home. Soft neutral tones, natural materials and gentle lighting create an immediately welcoming atmosphere, encouraging you to slow down and explore. Rather than overwhelming you with stock, the selection is tightly edited. Candles, cushions and throws sit alongside ceramics, glassware and small furniture, with plenty of seasonal accents scattered throughout. It feels less like a warehouse and more like stepping into a thoughtfully styled apartment, where almost everything you see is for sale.

A mother–daughter vision for everyday living

The shop is run by Mette and Julie, a mother–daughter team with a shared eye for Scandinavian design and practical, everyday beauty. Their aim is to make it easier to create a cosy, personal home without needing a designer. They curate collections around colour palettes and textures, so you can quickly imagine how items will look together. They are on hand with suggestions, whether you are refreshing a sofa corner, choosing a housewarming present or looking for a single statement vase. The tone is friendly and informal, and conversations often wander from fabrics and candles to how to make a small space feel bigger or how to mix old furniture with new pieces.

Design mix: from muted Nordic to playful details

The shelves focus on clean-lined Nordic aesthetics, but there is plenty of variety. You might find stoneware mugs in soft grey, mouth-blown glass vases, linen cushions in earthy hues and minimalist candleholders in black metal. These are complemented by more playful pieces – patterned textiles, small decorative objects and seasonal ornaments. Color is used with restraint, often in carefully chosen accents that stand out against a base of white, beige and wood. Many items are practical enough for everyday use but attractive enough to leave on display. This balance makes the shop appealing if you enjoy design yet want things that can withstand family life.

Gift ideas and inspiration for the home

Rum by Kri-stense is a convenient place to pick up gifts, from scented candles and soaps to small trays, baskets and kitchen accessories. Pre-selected combinations, such as coordinated textiles or table settings, provide ready-made inspiration if you are unsure where to start. For travelers staying in local holiday homes, it can be a fun spot to buy a few things that immediately make a rented space feel more personal, such as a table runner, candleholders or a cosy throw. The boutique layout makes it easy to visualise how these items will transform a dining table, windowsill or sofa back where you are staying.

Part of everyday life in Himmerland

Although compact, the shop reflects the broader lifestyle of Himmerland, where home, garden and gatherings with friends play an important role. Many of the pieces are chosen with social spaces in mind: tableware for long dinners, textiles for creating hygge around the living room, and small details that make an entryway or bedside table feel considered. The location in Aars also means it can be combined effortlessly with a stroll through town or a break on a longer drive between Aalborg and the Limfjord region. It is the kind of place where you might enter just to look around and leave with a new favourite object.

Planning a relaxed visit

The shop keeps straightforward daytime opening hours on weekdays, with shorter hours on Saturdays, making it easy to visit during a day of errands or sightseeing in Aars. The space is on street level, with a simple entrance and compact interior, so browsing is relaxed and unhurried. Most visitors spend enough time to walk through each section, take in the styled displays and perhaps ask for a bit of decorating advice. Whether you buy a substantial piece or just a small candle, the experience is as much about ideas and atmosphere as it is about shopping.