Flow Wonen in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Yesterday while walking down the street in the centre of Rotterdam, I came across a shop which totally fits my taste - Flow Wonen. They have a good collection of furniture, paint, candles, accessories and art. 

I loved to see all the brands I like so much like Dutz, It's about Romi (including their City Lite collection) and many others. You also can ask for interior advise there. 

Today I am going back there and study the shop better :)

Interior designer: Ruth Káradóttirs - Island

Today I would like to tell you about an Island designer - Ruth Káradóttirs. Her interiors are inspired by Island nature. White an more white. 

I have found an article telling about the work and inspiration of Ruth. I love to read what inspired an artist. What makes him think of certain things and where do they get their inspiration from.

The house from 1968 is located in Breidholt which is one of the oldest suburbs to Rejkavik. White is the continuous color choice, only broken here and there by a little gray-brown elements like wood and concrete floors and wooden terrace outside.

 I prefer the natural materials and blends like the raw materials with more elegant says Ruth. Nature's own materials tend to only become more beautiful with age. And so do I like nature's own color scale set by the multifaceted nature of the picture here on the Island, from the snow into the lava, the hot springs and mountains.

- The light is very important to create the right atmosphere and it is one of the most important I try to create even for my clients, explains Ruth. Since we live so far north of here on the Island, we are fortunate with a lot of light, especially in summer when it is bright around the clock. But in winter it is only about six to seven hours a day and these conditions are important to take into account when building and planning their home here

Source: Vartnya Hem

Home in US

Couple of days ago I got some very nice comments from a girl who is running a lifestyle  and travel blog and is also located in NL, even very close by me, in Rotterdam.

I have been checking out her blog and getting some inspiration lately. Today I have found this house. I love the colors, the atmosphere, the art. 

I think you will like it also.

Source: You Lifestyle Blog

Marcel Wolterinck - Natural house in The Netherlands

Today I came across this beautiful house designed by Marcel Wolterinck, an amazing Dutch designer that combines luxury, hotel feeling interiors with nature elements. 

This house is situated in Laren, a little city close by Amsterdam. Actually all the houses in this city are amazing and every single house deserves a separate story. 

This house is made of red cedar wood, which has become slightly grey under the weather conditions in Holland. This makes the house get that natural image and get in harmony with the nature around it. The roof is made of zinc. In my opinion it gives a bit of a Paris feeling to it.

The house as well as the garden have a very natural atmosphere and the interior has been done just the way this house speaks to you. Natural materials, combined with the relaxing and natural color combinations. Wood, concrete, linen, stone. All of that has been put together in a total right way. 

I really adore that style and how all the single detail match each other. 

Click on this image to see all the great details. Amazing!

Source: Marcel Wolterinck design

Frezoli

Today I felt like posting something about Frezoli: a dutch design lamp, inspired by the heavy, massive lamps which used to hang in for example factories.

These buildings often had a unique atmosphere, because of those lamps. Nowadays it's associated with the loft style.

What I like about it? How it's rough on the edges, but elegant..

And the atmosphere it creates is just stunning!

Industrial and romantic: home of photographer Amy Neusinger

Its becoming summer again. I already smell in in the air and hear it by the birds starting to sing very early under my window. So, my obsesstion with white interior come up again.

This time I want to show you the home of a very good photographer -  Amy Neunsinger

I like the combination of the industrial, feminine and very romantic styles. I would not want it myself, but it is very very very eye catching i think. have you ever seen it at anyone? Exactly! That is exactly what I am trying to say here!

Enjoy!

Source: http://www.lattelisa.blogspot.com/ and http://www.amyneunsinger.com/

Piet Boon

I would like to continue telling you about the greatest designers of Holland.

Today that will be Piet Boon. 

Originally a building contractor, he founded a design studio in 198, which he now manages with his wife, Karin. Based  near Amsterdam, the studio comprises architects and designers. In addition to designs for private clients and various commercial housing developments, he designed the interior of the Delano Hotel in Las Vegas and beachhouses in the Caribbean amongst others.

His style is sophisticated, luxurious, bright with a great eye for detail, but also functionality. 

Source: Piet Boon