What has been your finest home improve?
The kitchen. The entire place is made out of previous doorways, skip-dived from the road. It seems customized, however every little thing is handmade with reclaimed supplies.
My unpopular design opinion is…
Reuse every little thing—I imply every little thing. Simply use paint to make it look completely different.
Surprising design opinion?
The interwar interval was a time of improvements—sober but nonetheless very elegant. I like that interval. I additionally love the well-known painters of that point, like Matisse and Bonard. After World Battle II, designs turned a bit tighter and extra businesslike, which doesn’t go well with me as a lot.
My go-to kitchen utensil is…
The mandoline slicer—meals instantly seems a lot nicer and extra skilled.
Three phrases that describe my design model:
Brocante, upcycled, and clustercore. (Additionally cluttercore, however clustercore is extra correct for me.)
Favourite design store to go to (on-line or in particular person)?
As a result of I purchase virtually nothing new and barely something on-line, my favourite shops are secondhand outlets. In Amsterdam, I like Tableware and Golden Bend. In France, I go to thrift shops and the Emmaus.
What’s the final thing you bought for your own home?
For my French residence, an previous, compartmented picket cabinet, which was as soon as used to kind mail.
One thing you’re coveting?
A gorgeous pergola crammed with wisteria. In a couple of years, it would hopefully get there.
Thanks a lot, Helma! Comply with her work at @helmabongenaar.
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