Quirky Living

Collector's Items

His ideal way of living was a minimalistic interior, but suffering from collecting mania affected the reality of daily life rather seriously. This gentleman in London ended up living in a personal museum, filled from top to bottom with the items of a true collector. Always finding space for more. And more.

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Collector's Items

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Limited Editions

Easy living and working comfortably. These two ingredients were smartly combined by this Parisian designer in a former factory in the heart of France's capital. Cool crochet and exquisite embroidery, the personal signature of her work, became the stylish touch of the interior. An interior filled with limited editions of which we get an inspirational glimpse.

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Limited Editions

Natural Talents 1

Natural Talents

Creative by heart, these two Argentinian designers converted their home into a personal boutique gallery. It exhibits the finest expression of innovation and originality of the two natural talents who live there: a flawless blend of a fresh white basis with an abundance of natural tones and materials, unexpectedly splashed with vibrant touches.

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Natural Talents

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Hot Stuff

The original features of a classy apartment in the heart of Buenos Aires were delicately merged with vibrant vintage elements: exclusive furniture and exquisite lighting are just part of a fine compilation of the hot stuff collector's items. Vivid colours and patterns sign off the interior gracefully...

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Hot Stuff

A Port's Pearl 1

A Port's Pearl

Being completely smitten at first sight was reason enough to blindly take the consequences on board: having to renovate an entirely neglected industrial property on a quay of Rotterdam's harbour. The result: a modernised, quirky spot to be and work holding the signature of its industrial history. Or in other words: a pearl in a port!

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A Port's Pearl

Vivid Vibes 1

Vivid Vibes

'Think outside the box when you are creating your dream interior'. Sounds simple. And for some people, like Aafje, it IS. Being a talented trendwatcher, she knows how to make daring statements: blending bold colours with patterned wallpapers, often inspired on nature, flowers and plants. The result? A distinctive interior full of vivid vibes!

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Vivid Vibes

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Cool & Collected

Designing your own jewelry, creating your own interior and blending your own colours: one must be blessed with artistic gifts to tackle all these facts. Dutch designer Adriette surely presents a personal lifestyle in her cool home where fine collections are exhibited in a whimsical manner.

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Cool & Collected

Vintage Tales 1

Vintage Tales

Being responsible for a Paris-based public relations agency of a creative group of designers, Helena settled down in her own creative eclectic dream: vintage furniture with modern accessories, vivid colours with a plain wooden basis. And in every room a great deal of design.

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Vintage Tales

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True Colours

Yvon's interior shows the true colours of an artistic soul in all senses: a palette of rich colours in every room that seamlessly merges with her own pieces of art exhibited throughout the house. Lush greeney adds the final touch to an unexpected oasis of sparkling tones and visual beauty.

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True Colours

Pretty Perky 1

Pretty Perky

After renovating her new home from top to bottom, Ilona knew exactly what to do with all the vintage and artistic items that she had collected throughout the years. The white interior became the splendid starting point for the skilfull styling of all those treasures. And it resulted in a pretty perky haven for her family!

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Pretty Perky

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Spicy Ingredients

Some like it hot: plain white walls and serenity are not for Carola. She likes spicy ingredients for her home: vivid colours, vibrant wallpapers, stripes and other patterns, flowery dessins and collections of almost everything assure there is never a dull spot in the house, but always plenty of inspiration.

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Spicy Ingredients

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Quirky Talents

If you are curious to see what the home of two quirky talents looks like, you should take a peek at Edgar and Esther's place! A contemporary house with the sense of a spacious loft filled from top till bottom with flamboyant collections of vintage findings, artistic pieces and dashes of colours. Surely no lack of inspiration!

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Quirky Talents

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Stacks of Stuff

Su's quirky home in a converted shoe factory in the East End of London also breathes the working life of a passionate collector: monogrammed French linen sheets, silk nightdresses from the 1920's, embroidered gowns, women's workwear and other frivolous finds. Stacks of stuff which is subsequently sold on antique fairs and markets.

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Stacks of Stuff

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Frivolous Finds

There is never a dull piece of furniture or wall in Lotte's family home: she is an expert in combining whites with soft pinks and greens and then shakes it all up with ochre splashes. To all other frivolous finds she applies the same rule. And the result? Quite a vibrant setting!

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Frivolous Finds

Colour Comfort 1

Colour Comfort

A house with various incarnations since the 19th century, but today an ever-evolving family home where Emily finds her comfort in the quirky mix of vintage ceramics, antique furniture, different patterns and wall colours popping out of every room. Plenty of inspiration to share so let's have a peek...

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Colour Comfort

Dazzling Dresscode 1

Dazzling Dresscode

A bohemian mix of colours, patterns and creative ideas brings warmth to the London home of Spanish-born fashion designer Alex. With her natural appreciation of all things beautiful she created an unusual dazzling dresscode for her interior: a brilliantly colourful blend of vintage, antique and handmade pieces that shine out against vibrant backdrops.

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Dazzling Dresscode

My Little Sicily 1

My Little Sicily

Living by the sea captures the heart. Maybe it's the fragrant sea breeze? Or is it because you can feel the sky? Carla's unrestrained passion for the coast left a sense of serenity in her home where soft tones, vintage finds and quirky ideas create a seamless blend. Come and see her own little Sicily!

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My Little Sicily

Beautified Barn 1

Beautified Barn

Lorren's converted and beautified barn is a perfect reflection of her creative mind. With a nod to the spare Scandinavian style, she opted for a subtle blend of neutral tones, which became the right backdrop for her eclectic collection of vintage furniture and other items. Result? A place to retreat and bask in peace and serenity…

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Beautified Barn

Bright & Bold 1

Bright & Bold

Trevor lives in a converted builder’s yard in south London, hidden away between a railway line and a row of Victorian terraced houses. Behind its rickety garage doors lies a creative home alive with bright & bold colours. The vibrant shades come from recycled furniture and his paintings, inspired by markets and city scenes around the world.

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Bright & Bold

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Souvenirs from Sicily

Tucked away at the top of one of many steep staircases of Modica, Ugo’s home seems nothing out of the ordinary. But once stepped inside, you will be stunned by the quirky style inside. Each Sicilian piece of furniture and accessory he collected so passionately is like a souvenir from Sicily brought together effortlessly in his own theatrical showcase…

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Souvenirs from Sicily

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Never Say Never

After indulging in day dreams about living in an industrial property, a unique opportunity was offered to Carolien and Pedro. Out of the blue! With their hearts full of inspiration they created a family home in a former warehouse: a grand lofty space filled from top to bottom with flamboyant ideas, artistic pieces and Mexican influences. Never say never to a dream!

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Never Say Never

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Truly a Treasure

Tucked away in one of Pera's quaint and colourful streets, Esther and Bas transformed a neglected townhouse with respect for its original features, ample creativity and a shoestring budget. Their know of how to take a renovation in their own hands and their whimsical way of using colours made the project truly turn into a treasure. Let's sneak a glance!

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