INSIGHTS_ Line & Ben

November 19, 2017

When a mutual friend introduced me to Line, she said “If you’re looking for interiors to blog about, you should definitely have a look at hers!” A quick glance at Line’s Instagram profile proved she was right: every corner of Line and her boyfriend Ben’s apartment is styled to perfection. What else did you expect when a visual merchandiser and a product designer move in together? I invited myself over for a photoshoot, a talk and a healthy dose of “couple’s interior therapy”, as Ben described it at one point during our talk.

INSIGHTS_ Jana Rymen

October 1, 2017

After regularly seeing her work pop up on social media here and there, Jana Rymen’s sense of style and eye for detail sparked my curiosity for her own interior. When she launched her own studio, I figured it was the perfect time for a chat about her home and work. “An aesthete who tries to see the beauty in everything”, that’s how she describes herself on her website. That’s the least you can say about this girl who combines art direction, interior styling, table dressing and food styling under the name of Studio Kroes. Where she got the inspiration for her studio’s name, isn’t too hard to figure out once you meet the curly haired Jana in person. Yes, it’s all about the hair.

INSIGHTS_ Lies Mertens

June 17, 2017

A few months ago, when I was escaping the renovations in my studio until I could move into my new apartment, my friend Lies Mertens welcomed me with open arms into her two bedroom flat in a quiet neighborhood in Antwerp. The apartment, part of a 1930s art deco building that used to house a cinema, has undergone quite a renovation process before it turned into the cosy home and atelier that it is now. With every visit to Lies’ home it became more and more clear that her home was the perfect candidate for an INSIGHTS interview, and this sleepover was the perfect time to do so. However, sometimes life gets in the way of these interviews to get finished. That’s why I’m sharing this shoot only now, after Lies has already redecorated her apartment about a dozen times, but more on that later.

INSIGHTS_ Liene & William

May 22, 2017

While Liene shares mostly fashion, make-up and hair inspiration on her Instagram account, it’s her interior that truly grabbed my attention. That’s why almost a year ago, I contacted her and her husband William for an interior shoot. As it turned out, their home renovation was still in full force, Liene just knew which corners to frame! We kept in touch and eventually they welcomed me into their home for a chat about their ongoing renovation process and William’s interior and furniture design business Wøti.

INSIGHTS_ Nathalie Teugels

March 12, 2017

Ever since I first laid eyes on Nathalie Teugels’ furniture in the Convoi pop-up shop hosted by the ladies behind Phyt and Sternum, I was curious to find out more about Nathalie and her clean aesthetic. When I found out she recently moved to a new apartment, I figured it was the perfect moment to ask this furniture designer to share some INSIGHTS of her home.

INSIGHTS_ Marijke Vissers

January 29, 2017

“Don’t expect too much!” Marijke told me before I came by for this photoshoot. I did have high hopes for her interior, as her instagram feed and her old blog had already convinced me of her good taste and knack for decoration. Like I expected, she didn’t have anything to worry about. With the beautiful wooden flooring, that cosy handmade bench in front of the bay window, her collection of knick-knacks that reflects her personality so well, the cute original kitchen and her impeccable taste altogether, Marijke’s apartment fits in perfectly to the INSIGHT series.

INSIGHTS_ Joni Vandewalle

January 15, 2017

When searching for interiors to photograph, I always look for interiors that display the inhabitant’s personality and passions, and Joni Vandewalle’s interior is the perfect example. Just like our past two INSIGHTS interviewees, Joni has a passion for flowers, which is undeniably present in her interior. This freelance journalist and stylist recently turned her hobby into a side project and started flower atelier Bloe Monday. Together with a friend, she offers bouquets to order and decorates events and parties. Flowers thus can be found in all shapes and sizes all over her apartment. “I think every table in every room needs flowers, as they add color and match with everything. There’s no such thing as an ugly flower, right?”

INSIGHTS_ Loes and Max

January 1, 2017

“I’ll come downstairs and show you the way, people tend to get lost here!” Loes tells me through the intercom. The door buzzes, I enter the gate and walk through an impressive corridor that leads to an equally impressive courtyard. There’s no doubt: this is not your usual apartment in Antwerp. Loes explains to me the place is owned by an artist, who bought and renovated the whole block. That explains the mural and the several remarkable glass additions to the building. (Just have a look at this apartment in the same building to know what I mean.) The flat she shares with her boyfriend Max and their cat Sjakie, is probably the smallest one in the building, but that doesn’t mean a thing. Spread over three floors with the top floor containing a tiny rooftop terrace and a glass orangery that reminds me of a miniature version of Antwerp’s station hall or the royal greenhouses, it certainly stands out.

INSIGHTS_ Hanna Moens

December 25, 2016

Those of you that spend some time on Instagram or Pinterest once in a while, have probably come across Hanna Moens. Her impeccable eye for aesthetics and her bright and airy photos filled with beautiful design have gathered quite a few fans, me included. We met when I did an internship at Baroness O., a design studio where until recently she was responsible for communication and content creating. Nowadays she’s freelancing as a copywriter in addition to her part time job in a library and enjoying her newfound free time. Posting pictures on Instagram is a hobby that got out of hand quite some time ago and she recently enrolled in a flower class, as she’s been arranging flowers for friends’ parties for quite a while.

INSIGHTS_ Miguel & Lisa

October 23, 2016

When I arrived at the front door of this Brussels based couple, Miguel en Lisa were still on their way home and I had to wait on their doorstep for a while. Luckily the sun was shining and the duo had a good reason for being late: the plant and flowers they bought on the market turned out to be rather difficult to transport on their bikes. The sunlit apartment they inhabit is a Walhalla for plant lovers, but these two always have room for another green friend. With huge windows on both sides of the living room and their green fingers, it’s no surprise that plants thrive in here.

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