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1. Rehabilitation of a prestigious neoclassic manor-house: tribute to Art Deco, the Gustavian style and Biedermeier

2. Relaxing around a "pastoral style" fireplace

3. Warm design interior

4. Decoration of a loft in Brussels

5. Style and comfort for a remarkable lady's penthouse

6. Contemporary living space for a retired couple's villa

7. 3D-design of a children's bedroom

8. Renovation of a 30 years old kitchen

9. Tadelakt bathroom

10. Relaxing privacy on a luxurious zen terrace

11. Contemporary kitchen, the project continues at the retired couple's villa ...

12. A new face for a classic living room

13. Showroom design for a fireplace distributor

14. Ideas for your fireplace

15. Minimalistic design for a peaceful bed & breakfast

16. Sfeerontwerp ^®  exhibition stand

17. 3D-design of a 150 m² exhibition stand (London)

1. Lighting for a design-interior

2. Renovation in retrostyle

3. A dream of a terrace in the center of the city

4. Home-office

5. and so much more ...

The division of the rooms in this manor-house from 1928 was revised ; the master bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and toilet changed places and an office and technical room were created.

In order to create openness and to smooth the transition from one room to another, walls were removed, doorways were enlarged and a big window/door was installed to access the terrace.

The electrical installation, the water- and the gas-pipes were replaced. In order to minimise grooves and to hide utilities, pipes and cables were led underneath the parquet, behind the cornices and behind the new panelling.

The original tiled floors, the existing parquet and the high ceilings with their imposing cornices, were revealed and restored. The original window-frames were sand-blasted, cleaned, repaired, fit with new glass-slats and high-efficiency-glass. All inner-doors were replaced by oak doors ; the front-door was stripped, sanded and waxed ; locks and latches were replaced.

New materials were chosen in line with the style in the years 1920:  we opted for rouge belge marble, Belgian blue freestone and massive oak. Throughout the rooms, materials and colours were repeated, creating unity.

The lighting is a balanced combination of general, functional and ambiance lighting.

The neoclassic style of the building was adopted in the decoration of the different rooms: panelling in massive oak with classic pillars and “cannelures” ; inner-doors with rectangular and square panels and frames ; massive oak finishes for windows and radiators ; ceilings decorated with white mouldings ; a “rosas” with rhythmic, symmetrical patterns of flowers and leaves ; a giant mirror above the open-fire, …

In the living- and dining-room, the interior textiles add a touch of Grand-Neoclassicism (French Empire) to the whole. The rich textile-wallpaper, sometimes with flowers and leaves, fills the rooms with a warm glow. The golden curtains made of silk were lined with swanskin and rest on the floor in order to reveal their opulence and richness, the lively colours of their embroidered flowers and leaves return in the tassels. The Art Deco furnishings of rosewood and with metal marquetry are artworks in themselves.

In the Gustavian-styled kitchen, the modest and classic proportions, the clear lines, the pale-blue walls, the soft-yellow lacquered cupboards and the cotton curtains produce a peaceful, simple, orderly and elegant effect.

In the master bedroom we opted for the use of beige and brown tones for wallpaper and curtains. The result is a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

The bathroom is inspired on the Biedermeier-style. In order to put the attention on the floor in rouge belge and the taps in nickel and white porcelain, light and warm colours were used for walls, ceilings and curtains.

The result is an interior that is well-proportioned, light, cosy, inviting and comfortable. The atmosphere is harmonious and peaceful.

After

The entrance hall

The dining room

The living room

The office

The master bedroom and dressing

The bathroom

Toilet entrance hall

The technical room

The kitchen

This couple wanted to replace the tiled floor in their newly bought home by a parquet floor and desired a fireplace in their living room. The chimney had to be  in a style which is not too classic, nore too modern. The element had to "dissapear" into the interior.

I designed a sober chimney, in which the fireplace was emphasized by a natural stone frame. The chimney was painted in a lighter colour than the surrounding walls in order to make the element optically look smaller.

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The former living room and dining room at this customer were extended, the groundfloor needed redecoration.

I was asked to come up with creative and unconventional proposals, in line with the current interior decoration trends.

Husband and wife both love the same style: modern design and lounge, the ambiance had to be cosy and warm, with exotic accents placed in the right setting.

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For her newly acquired penthouse, this retired lady wanted a contemporary interior, with a warm and cosy ambiance and harmony in the choice of materials and colours.

She did not want to take any of her existing furniture with her, so all furniture, carpets, curtains, lighting and flatscreens are new.

In the living room and dressing all cupboards are taylor-made, the new plasma TV was incorporated in an aesthetic way.

For her comfort air-conditioning is foreseen in the living room and in the master bedroom. CD and DVD player, radio and juke box, although placed inside a closed cupboard, are remotely controllable without opening the cabinets. In the bathroom the existing bath tub and toilet were replaced by a shower (easy access). The electricity plan involved additional lighting, all lights are dippable.

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Upon retirement, this couple decided to make over their living space. Their desires: a cosy atmosphere, natural tones, harmony in the choice of materials and colours.

On top of the existing tiled floor, massive parquet was placed. A new fireplace was built and a taylor-made cabinet was put in place for the new plasma screen, in the same style as the chimney.

In the dining room the window was moved and the ceiling was pulled up in order to provide additional space.

New lighting, wallpaper, curtains, sofas and coffee tables were added.

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Lara is a darling ; sweet, playful and always in a good mood ; soon she will share her room with a newborn little brother or sister. I designed a dream-room for them ; light, bright and friendly. The space was arranged in such way that the kids can play together and have their own space ; functional furnishings evolve as the children grow up. Lara's favourite colours, pink and purple, return in the wallpaper with frieze, in the blind with the playful curtains and in cushions, fittings, ... Toys and books are stored on open layers, in a small cabinet and in colourful boxes.The central part of the room is for playing.

At first the cradle finds its place opposite Lara's bed, between the kids' separate wardrobes; under the canopy the baby feels safe. Under the bunk-bed mummy (or daddy) feeds the baby in a cosy seat, while Lara swings, plays on her carpet or just watches them from her fuchsia Fatboy. In the small cupboard, mummy finds books she can read from to the chilren, while Lara nestles on the cabinet between the soft cushions. Next to the high-bed mummy changes the baby on the handy chest.

Later the space under the bunk-bed is adapted: Lara's brother or sister gets his/her own space under Lara's bed, the chest is transformed into a desk, the cradle makes room for a second desk. Each child can decorate its own space and by adding a voile, a blind, ... both refuges can be separated even further, so that the children have more privacy. By separating the working spaces, the children will easily concentrate on their homework.

This family wanted a practical kitchen, the atmosphere needed to be warm.

The floor and ceiling were replaced, a new sliding door was put in place, a new kitchen was installed with a granite top for the cupboards and the table. Furthermore the heating system was replaced and new lighting was foreseen.

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This young, successful businessman dreams about an oriental terrace, overlooking his zen garden. Privacy is very important, the design needed to be cosy and restful, offering a beautiful view from his master bedroom and requiring minimal maintenance.

I choose the theme of a Japanese garden. Some important elements are rocks, cobble-stones and other natural materials like wood and natural stone. The different "rooms" divide the long terrace into compartments and add character. Harmony is created through the balanced  use of lines and patterns, the forms of the plants and colour. 

The fences offer privacy and protect from sunshine and heat. Many of the furniture, the pots and the decoration can be moved for flexibility reasons. The disturbing airco is hidden behind a waterelement.

Plants were chosen in function of their adaptability to our climat, their added value to the theme, their harmonious combination of (contrasting) forms and textures and their maintenance requirements. They offer a -limited- palette of colours in every season, also during winter. Bamboo is omnipresent.

This design involves all senses: apart from sight ; also odour, taste and sound get the right attention.

Initially our customer wanted to keep their existing furniture and only replace the floor, the cupboard-top, some appliances and the wallpaper and install a new side-by-side, a dining table and curtains. 

After a nice discussion over several cups of coffee, they followed my proposal to replace the complete kitchen.

So I redesigned the kitchen, extended it and divided it completely differently. We went for practical cupboards with lots of storage space and in the new extension we built an "appliance wall". The ceramic floortiles match the granulate cupboard-top, a dining table provides place for 4 people. The mauve and green paint create a sunny, yet classy atmosphere.

Now the lord of the house shows his cooking talents in a modern kitchen, while his family enjoys their daily soap on the flatscreen, incorporated in an niche above the window.

After

This couple wanted to make over their living room, giving it a timeless and warm ambiance.

The skillful, retired husband wanted my ideas and advice on floorings, colours, lighting and decoration. He took care of the execution of the works, which involved a new parquet floor, wallpaper, lighting, curtains and styling strips.

The young owners of this bed and breakfast wanted to decorate their 4 guestrooms in a tasteful but low budget way.

With respect for the peaceful setting of their domain, which invite people to rest, we opted for a minimalistic design in natural, "earth" tones. Artisanal objects (African tribal art and Portuguese lamps), found at local markets, provide the finishing touch.

3D-model

A 4 m high wall, incorporating 3 plasma screens, makes the entrance impressive. The back wall provides an overview over all visitors. Big round windows awake visitors' curiosity. A big projection screen on the left side wall and a "logo block" with 4 logo's draw the attention of all visitors.

The gaming part is decorated in lounge style, with warm colours and wood. The amusement part is decorated with stainless steel.

The 30 m² mezzanine incorporates a meeting room and a lounge bar.  Decoration in line with the gaming part. An additional plasma screen can be used for presentations.