I noticed these beautiful coat hooks at last year’s Design Academy Graduate Show in Eindhoven. The aluminum tree branches are part of the project inside>out. This project by designer Max Lipsey consists of a group of products for inside that connect indoors to outdoors. The designer: “We should try to establish a closer connection […]

The Module Kitchen from Dutch label Drift is for people who enjoy the basic necessities in life. Each kitchen function is a separate module, so you can decide for yourself how to build your own kitchen. The different modules can be placed in may different ways, against a wall or free in a space, even […]

I received an email from Kellie Smits introducing her label Buisjes en Beugels (BB+++). Product/textile designer Kellie, a Design Academy graduate, founded this dutch kids designer label founded in 2005 when she noticed the need of sophisticated and authentic clothes for kids and especially the young men. Kellie designs the seasonable limited & basic collections […]

These beautiful chairs are created by designers Johannes Gille and Jos Kranen from The Netherlands. The roots of these chair, namedForest Chair, can be found within the “Volkskunst” a typical style witch developed itself over hundreds of years between the mountains of Tirol, Austria. Johannes and Jos have transformed the characteristics of that particular style […]

In response to our world of dwindling greenery and densely-packed metropolises, Dutch visual artist Simon Heijdens turns technology to aesthetic ends, creating subtle ornamental works existing and evolving in response to their natural surroundings. Simon studied experimental film and product and media design at the Design Academy Eindhoven in The Netherlands and now works from […]

The work of Dutch designer Wendy Plomp has been featured in Dutch magazines but recently I also saw her cardboard carpets ‘message in a box’ in ELLE Decoration UK. Cardboard is probably the cheapest industrial packaging material available on the market. Any image that is printed onto this typically throwaway material can turn into a […]

Exploring new possibilities with a whole spectrum of lighting combinations. The Cluster Lamp from Joel Degermark, designed for dutch brand Moooi, evokes experimentation with ambient expression. The lamp holder has sockets for several different bulbs, which can be mixed and matched to create different lighting atmospheres. Cute isn’t it?!

Last year I blogged about zuuz’ wall stickers. With their wall decals you can give your house a different ambience in no time. My favorite design was of course the one with the Amsterdam canal houses! Now zuuz also has chalkboard (left image) available in this design. Visit the zuuz website for more information […]

Turning this dish gives it another function, on one side it is a candle holder, on the other it functions as a bowl. Multi-functionality is a reoccurring aspect in the work of Dutch designer Willem Noyons. The dish/candle holder is available for €59.

Studio Willem Noyons designs and produces graphic and three-dimensional work. The studio collaborates […]

With Jonas Samson’s (The Netherlands) high-tech light-emitting wallpaper it’s possible to use a two-dimentional flat surface as light source instead of a 3D object. As long as the wallpaper is turned ‘off’, it is indistinguishable as a source of light. Instead, it is just what it appears to be: wallpaper. Visit Jonas’ website for more […]

When I saw this photo on Flickr I was immediately drawn to that gorgeous carpet. Esther from The Netherlands made this carpet out of the collection embroideries that she had collected. The result is this work of art! Esther is known for her beautiful bags which have been featured in various Dutch magazines. Check out […]

I love this Christmas card! You can write your own personal message on the christmas tree and mail it to your friends & family. The card, which comes flatpacked, is designed by Jansen + Co and is available from POAA (€2).

I love Inke’s Wildlife Wallpaper made from vintage or designer wallpaper. My favorites are these cute little birds that are available in different color mixtures. The birds are packed per two pieces and will be shipped with adhesive and instructions (16.40 euro).

I regularly receive emails from readers asking me for suggestions where to go and what to do in Amsterdam. For all of you visiting Amsterdam , The Netherlands, I have created a Amsterdam Design Guide with all the best tips for (design) hotels, great restaurants, where to go for your design shopping, the best museums, […]

To celebrate the upcoming weekend I would like to show these inspiring images from IJm. Frank Visser (The Netherlands) is the founder of IJm studio. Frank considers himself a story teller. His inspiration resides in the work around him. This can be scenes from classic movies, photographs, furniture, designer clothing but also simple flea market […]

Chris Kabel is a Dutch designer who graduated for the famous Design Academy in 2001. Since they he is responsible for many great designs. Like the 1totree lamp featured above. This beautiful lamp is made up from similar elements. The design is extendable from simple lighting to an enormous chandelier by adding more elements. Isn’t […]