Douglas fir-wood fixtures and furnishings feature throughout this Copenhagen restaurant, which local studio Vermland has designed to have a cosy, familial atmosphere.
Hverdagen offers an entirely organic menu and is situated in Kødbyen ? a part of Copenhagen's Meatpacking District which is populated by a host of contemporary art galleries, breweries and trendy restaurants set inside former factory buildings.
The restaurant has been designed by Vermland to be a mix of the traditional restaurant typology and "long-table dining" ? an experience the studio thinks is too-often reserved for eating with family and friends.

"We see how more and more people are asking to share their food when being out in restaurants. This experience concept resembles a casual dinner at home where you have one or two shared pots instead of single plates," said the studio. "We love this intimate way of eating together and wanted to embrace it."

A long, communal dining table has thus been made the "centrepiece" of the restaurant. Simple bench seats have been slotted underneath, while spherical paper lanterns and bunches of wildflowers have been suspended directly above.
The central table also helps split the floor plan into different zones. On one side of the table lies a row of booths, where small groups of guests can enjoy their dinner in a slightly more private setting.
The other side of the table is a grab-and-go area where customers can perch upon stool ...