A real highlight last week in Paris was visiting Boon Room again. The edition house of Boon Editions, a design studio of functional art & limited edition designs that brings together contemporary aesthetics with a deep appreciation for craftsmanship. Their commitment to contemporary, bespoke furniture, and avant-garde design is evident in each edition, showcasing a […]
Last week, when in Paris, I visited several galleries in the area and like each time, I am overwhelmed by the amount of galleries, stores and overall beauty. Charles Zana showroom was one of my favorites, impressed by the use of black wood and brass partitions in the gallery, I snapped a few images to […]
During Paris Design Week and Maison&Objet In The City I visit a wide range of exhibitions and presentations across Paris. I covered selected brands and locations, and many impressions were originally shared through Instagram Stories. This post gathers the highlights I captured in the city January 2025, Curious to see everything that caught my eye? […]
THER is a collection based design practice & brand, based in Lisbon, Portugal. Creating functional objects, furniture and household items, embracing material properties and craftsmanship values. Unique, Bespoke & Functional Objects! It were the Aluminium Trestles that caught my eye and I could easily imagine them on my dark oak kitchen floor with a mat […]
No need to tell you I have always been attracted to metal. Years ago I mainly wrote about industrial and raw spaces, early readers will remember how we all swooned over the industrial home in concrete and steal by Johan Israelson. I experimented a lot with adding unusual metal objects to my styling, which I mainly […]
Back from a short break I start with wishing you all the best for the new year. I was a bit in my own bubble, reflecting on the last year and looking into 2025, the new fair season, travels and restyling my home. In my previous article I wrote about how Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s colour […]
The Pantone Color of the Year program sparks conversations within the design world and among color enthusiasts, exploring the deep connection between color and culture. Each year, Pantone selects a shade that encapsulates the essence of the times—a color that embodies the global mood and reflects shared aspirations through its unique hue. For 2025, the […]
After first discovering them at Ambiente 2018 I recently came across Kamaro’an again and love to show you some of their lights in this blogpost. Inspired by Taiwanese culture, Kamaro’an focuses on pure craftsmanship and simple design. The name comes from the Pangcah language, meaning “the place to live.” Pangcah is one of Taiwan’s indigenous […]
The interior design industry is rapidly evolving, with changing customer preferences and faster purchasing trends. For years, imm cologne was Koelnmesse’s flagship event, featuring everything from affordable designs to premium collections. However, the growing gap between exhibitors’ offerings and visitor needs made it difficult to meet everyone’s expectations with one event. A new approach was […]
City Stories launched Saturday, December 7th, my birthday, and now it’s time to celebrate with you! Celebrate this festive season by adding the elegance of CITY STORIES to your home. Let’s make your spaces as inspiring as the cities that inspire us! Amsterdam A rich clay tone inspired by the grounding, earthy warmth […]
When I walk through my hometown Amsterdam, I can’t help but notice that one shop after another seems to be slowly disappearing. Rents are high and for many shops it’s payback time, after they received help from the government during the pandemic. I enjoy beautiful shops and even started an entire website about interior shops […]
In a previous article I showed you the Belvedere Apartments by developer Jacques Harrison, who together with Studio Brent Lee designed several individual apartments in an 18th-century building in Paris. Have a look and more information about the project including beautiful images here: Belvedere apartments in the heart of Paris Today ‘d love to show […]