What has been your finest home improve?
The kitchen. The entire place is constituted of previous doorways, skip-dived from the road. It appears to be like 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 totally different.
Sudden design opinion?
The interwar interval was a time of improvements—sober but nonetheless very elegant. I really like that interval. I additionally love the well-known painters of that point, like Matisse and Bonard. After World Struggle 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 to be like a lot nicer and extra skilled.
Three phrases that describe my design type:
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 nearly nothing new and infrequently something on-line, my favourite shops are secondhand retailers. In Amsterdam, I really like Tableware and Golden Bend. In France, I go to thrift shops and the Emmaus.
What’s the final thing you bought for your home?
For my French dwelling, an previous, compartmented wood cabinet, which was as soon as used to type mail.
One thing you’re coveting?
A wonderful pergola full of wisteria. In just a few years, it is going to hopefully get there.
Thanks a lot, Helma! Comply with her work at @helmabongenaar.
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