What has been your finest home improve?
The kitchen. The entire place is comprised of previous doorways, skip-dived from the road. It appears customized, however every thing is handmade with reclaimed supplies.
My unpopular design opinion is…
Reuse every thing—I imply every thing. Simply use paint to make it look completely different.
Sudden 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 Conflict 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 appears 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 individual)?
As a result of I purchase nearly nothing new and infrequently something on-line, my favourite shops are secondhand retailers. In Amsterdam, I like Tableware and Golden Bend. In France, I go to thrift shops and the Emmaus.
What’s the very last 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?
An attractive pergola crammed with wisteria. In just a few years, it can hopefully get there.
Thanks a lot, Helma! Observe her work at @helmabongenaar.
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