by Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

WHICH STORY DO YOU WANT TO TELL – I HELP BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE

DESIGN SERVICES:

• Interior design focusing on boutique stays and vacation homes

• Design Consultation

• Visual storytelling and mood direction

• Colour & material moodboards

• Space planning

• Styling and furnishing guidance

• Furniture purchasing and delivery logistics

• Project management

• Product design for bespoke furniture and textiles

• Styling & photoshoots

On site or remote (e-design)• On site or remote (e-design)

Contact me to discuss your interior or styling project

ABOUT ME

I specialise in interiors and styling for spaces that host and welcome – boutique stays, holiday homes, vacation rentals — spaces where travel, comfort, and local identity meet.

I am a trained architect, a passionate creative, interior design enthusiast and entrepreneurial spirit with a love for exploring the world.

My passion for creating inviting and sophisticated spaces, visual narratives and travelling has led me to work on a diverse range of projects from designing furniture and products to renovations and interiors, set design and styling.

I am born and raised in Vienna, where I studied architecture at the University of Applied Arts, class of Zaha Hadid. After my studies, I moved to Copenhagen to study set design and work for architect Julien de Smedt as well as assist in various theatre and film productions.

I am the founder of kids’ brand Fabelab in Copenhagen, co-founder of kids’ conceptstore Der kleine Salon in Vienna and co-founder of design studio August Studio.

With over 20 years of experience in creative companies, I have skills in architecture, interiors, product design and production, theatre and film set design, photo styling, graphic design, entrepreneurship, storytelling and marketing.

I thrive in a multidisciplinary team with respect for each others expertise and believe in growth together.

SPACES.

Because spaces shape how we live, feel, and connect. My architectural background guides me in design, but it’s the human experience and my  intuition that lets me create environments that make people feel something. I focus on crafting interiors that feel timeless and intentional—spaces with soul, personality, and purpose.

PLACES.

Travel shapes my eye more than anything else. From boutique hotels I fall in love with, the streets I wander, the landscapes I get lost in, every place I explore deepens my understanding of culture and context. I notice local details – the textures, colors, rituals, and rhythms of daily life – and translate those impressions into my interiors that feel rooted in their context and location.

STORIES.

Every space tells a story. Yours. Your guests’. The history of the place. The mood you want to create. My work focuses on capturing that narrative – translating personal experiences, local influences, and meaningful details into interior design.

Let’s tell the story of your space together.⁠
Contact me if you want help with interiors, styling, and a visual story that elevates your vacation home and attracts more bookings.⁠

As a trained architect, a passionate traveller and enthusiast of vacation rentals, I understand the importance of creating spaces that communicate a local vibe while making guests feel comfortable.

I adapt my furnishings to the existing framework and with a mix of vintage finds and contemporary design, I create a visual narrative and coziness.

Guests don’t just want a place to stay overnight, but an experience that provides them with an adventure and creates memorable moments.

Contact me, if you need help with your summerhouse, vacation home or vacation rental.

MY DESIGN PROCESS

Created for spaces that welcome and host

What it is like to work with me:

Photo: Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

Vacation home in Tuscany, Italy

Renovation and interior design

for CASA12 vacation homes

Photo: Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

Custom-made home textile design

for CASA12 vacation homes

Photo: Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

Custom-made sofa and beds

for CASA12 vacation homes

Photo: Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

Apartment in Annecy, France

Renovation and interior design, private client

Paediatric Clinic, Vienna

Visual Identity, colour scheme, interior concept, bespoke wall art

(with August Studio)

Photo: Patricia Weisskirchner

Apartment in Vienna, Austria

Interior design, private client

Doctors office and meeting room in Copenhagen, Denmark

Interior design

Brand Design & Photo Styling for Evigflor Flowers & Cider

Photo: Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

Interior Design & Photo Styling Home

Photo: Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

Architecture/ Beachhouse

Photo: Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

Interior & Product Photography for Rebello Lamps

Photo: Michaela W. Barfod

Photo Styling for various clients

Photo: Michaela W. Barfod

Styling Living Spaces Copenhagen for Velux

Photo: Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod

Product Design & Photo Styling for Fabelab / Home Collection

Photo: Choki Lindberg

Furniture Design for Fraefel Bathrooms

Photo: Fraefel

Product Design & Photo Styling for Fabelab / Toys Collection

Photo: Choki Lindberg

Product Design & Photo Styling for Fabelab / Christmas Collection

Photo: Choki Lindberg

Photo Styling

Interior Design

Product Design

Creative Consulting

Get in contact for a personalized quotation for your project.

  • Interior Design (commercial/ private)
  • Photo Styling
  • Product Design
  • Design Consultation
  • Brainstorm
  • Moodboards & Visual Concepts
  • Space Planning & Budget
  • Furniture Purchasing & Production Management
  • Projectmanagement
  • Sales Staging/ Show Homes
  • Content Creation/ SoMe

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michaela@spacesplacesstories.com

Virum, Denmark

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