And Just Like That, Catawiki Catch of the Week…and more
A good friend of mine walked up to me during a party last week two weeks ago three weeks ago and asked me if she could give me some advice. “ You know, you really should try and keep Interiorator alive. We rarely see anything new anymore.” Of course, I instantly…
Don’t worry! I got your back in the sack (together with Bedsupply.eu)
Question. And I want an honest answer here, so no fibbing. When was the last time you asked yourself, can I go to bed yet? If the first words that come to mind are either ‘no, never’ or ‘wait, what?’ then please move along. Nothing to read for you here. If,…
On a roll! Which pattern from Wallpaper from the 70s should I get?
There are dozens of ways you to divide Western society in two opposing camps. Are you a cat person or a dog person? Do you like the Beatles or the Stones? Want a Coke or a Pepsi? Do you support Trump…oh, never mind. The same cannot always be said for paint…
And I’m telling you, IJM not going to Milan this year (but that’s okay)
I’ve lost count of how many designers I’ve interviewed through the years – but this I can tell you with absolute certainty: the most talented creatives are modest, forthcoming and don’t mind talking about the mistakes they’ve made along the way. But whenever I interview someone who automatically assumes you understand…
Spice up your bedroom with the new Auping Pixel nightstand
It’s the first piece of furniture you see in the morning. And the last one before you send yourself off to sleep. Yup, I’m talking about the trusty old nightstand. I’ve looked many, many years for just the right solution. The ideal nightstand does not only look good, it also has…
Is this burning an Eterne flame?
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: your home should have an eclectic mix with accessories you’ve collected during trips to faraway countries. But what if it turns out the hand-crafted occasional table you’ve *just* bought at that souk in Marrakesh doesn’t fit in the overhead luggage…
Thanks to Maarten Spruyt, there is NOTHING NEW in Milan this year
There are two things that all the very best creatives I’ve met have in common – and take it from me, I met a lot of them the past few years. First, they are always down to earth. Tom Dixon, one of the world’s most famous designers, once told me that…
Moooi! An exclusive interview with stylist Martine de Schipper
It is the biggest interior design in the world – Milan Design Week. Needless to say, I was there. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me to the Via Savona showroom of Moooi, where I met up for an exclusive interview with stylist Martine de Schipper of Stories of Sense…
Monique des Bouvrie will throw her own party, thank you very much
The sun carefully peeks through the clouds when I get off the bus in the Dutch town of Naarden on a chilly November morning. I briskly cross the street, enter Het Arsenaal and report myself to the receptionist. “I’m here to interview Monique des Bouvrie. And then Jan.” I know I…
FRUSTRATED ;-) at the Gevonden op Marktplaats Wintersalon
Time to share a little bit more about myself than I do normally. For many, many reasons I’ve been practicing this year with frustrating myself. That may sound weird, but it has brought me a lot. Or rather, it has brought me nothing. Which is a good thing. Let me explain….
Michelin stars shine at the Timothy Oulton instore dinner party
Dinner tonight will be served by Erik van Loo from Parkheuvel in Rotterdam,” my host for the night says – and I nearly fall off my chair. A chef from a restaurant with two Michelin stars who will be cooking for me at at the Timothy Oulton flagship store in Amsterdam…
Gevonden op Marktplaats Salon – part 2
Like shooting fish in a barrel – that’s what it felt like when I was taking pictures last Saturday at the Gevonden op Marktplaats Salon in Amsterdam. Everywhere I looked, there were unique vintage design pieces – all styled to absolute perfection by Julien Rademaker and his team. In case you’re…
At home with Gert Voorjans
An interview with the deliciously eccentric Belgian interior designer Gert Voorjans – that’s not something that you get to do every day. Together with photographer Jacqueline Louter I went to Antwerp for an inspiring conversation at the overwhelming home of Mr. Voorjans – who has also just released a very special book, called Interior Life….
Abigail Ahern’s home – part 4
Alas, we have come to the fourth and final installment of our exclusive tour of the insanely talented interior designer Abigail Ahern. Bed, bath and beyond! And in case you’re just tuning in by the way, here are parts one, two and three. It’s been a week since I was in London and I had a wonderful…
Abigail Ahern’s home – part 3
We’re movin’ up one floor today for the third installment of our tour of the fantabulous home of Abigail Ahern. During the design class that I attended along with about ten other (very nice) people, the question on everyone’s lips was why, oh, why was the ceiling in the Abigail’s studio…
Abigail Ahern’s home – part 2
I hope you enjoyed yesterday’s blogpost about the home of the enfant terrible of interior design, the one and only Abigail Ahern. Today, it’s time for part two: the living room and dining area. As you can see, Abigail is not afraid to ‘go dark’ – in fact that was her big motto when I visited her…
At home with Abigail Ahern aka This Is Where the Magic Happens
This is where the magic happens! You, my trusted reader, are going to have a great week here on Interiorator.com. In the coming days, I will be posting the pictures I took last Friday of the home of interior designer extraordinaire Abigail Ahern. Today, we’re starting with Abigail’s hallway and staircase….