The loft apartment
Be inspired by Birgitte, who in her cozy loft apartment has put together a countertop in black oiled oak with doors that stand out in their raw expression.Even though I'm a half-grown woman and have lived for over half a lifetime, this is the first time I've had a BRAND NEW KITCHEN. Because I'm a bit of a creative soul and it was up to me and my wallet to decide, I could do almost anything I wanted. I have always thought the countertop should be in solid black oiled oak from HORN. I just love the raw and dignified expression it has. And it is massive, which means that I have a plate for life if I take care of it - and I do!
The common thread in the kitchen
As the finishing touch, Birgitte has chosen cutlery inserts in the same type of oiling as the countertop. The dark oiled drawers give a raw, slightly unpolished look exactly like the lower ones – while the connection with the tabletop gives an overarching look that is not only complete, but also exclusive.
See our selection of cutlery inserts![](https://byhorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_7916-Kopi-1.jpg)
Many have been afraid to choose wood countertops, because we have been told that it is difficult to maintain, while in reality it is hard-wearing material, as long as you remember to oil it BEFORE it gets dry. In addition, wood has the advantage that it is easy to repair should there be a damage and not least, you can easily change the color with a new oil, which speaks right into the sustainability focus of the time, where we should be better at repairing instead of throwing out, and keeping our materials longer – for example with a new oil, so that the color matches the trends we want to follow.
Read more about the care and maintenance of wood countertops![](https://byhorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/C0P2124-e1701096521857.jpg)