Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Interior design I love

 

Today I like to share with you a few images of the interior design of 4 Belgian houses I have always loved.

 

House # 1 Guest house ‘t Wit Huys Bruges

Katrien, interior designer and owner of this house has decorated this 19th century former hunting lodge into a fabulous guest house. Katrien committed all her talent, choosing to respect all the existing volumes and materials of this historical house.

5Image source : Art & Décoration Avril 2012 Photo credit Bernard Limbour

A beautiful corner in the home, where guests are able to relax. Sofa covered with Belgian linen. English side table and decorative items : Greet Verbeke Antiques Bruges.

 

9Image source : Art & Décoration Avril 2012 Photo credit Bernard Limbour

The former music room with rounded walls is transformed into the dining room.
On the table, family porcelain and lovely bouquets of flowers.

 

3Image source : Art & Décoration Avril 2012 Photo credit Bernard Limbour

Kitchen with view to the garden. Libeco linen stores.

 

10Image source : Art & Décoration Avril 2012 Photo credit Bernard Limbour

I just love the way Katrien decorated the corridor! The pine table and stool are so well chosen!

 

11Image source : Art & Décoration Avril 2012 Photo credit Bernard Limbour

One of the guest bedrooms, decorated and painted in shades of terracotta.

 

If you love to see more of this gorgeous guest house or if you would love to stay in B&B ‘t Withuys, please visit

 http://www.withuys.eu

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House # 2 Home of Belgian interior designer Ariane von Rothkirch

The charming home of the Belgian interior designer Ariane von Rothkirch.

I just love this house because of its cozy corners!

“We live in a cold, rainy country. So we need a very personal and cozy home.” ,says Ariane.

 

17Image source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

Notice that steel window.

 

18Image source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

Linen draperies in the dining room.

 

19Image source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

Ariane at work in her kitchen.

 

20AImage source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

The glazed door on the first floor’s corridor has a steel frame.

 

20Image source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

Beautiful bedroom with oak built-in bookcase.

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House # 3 Home of Belgian interior designer Ingrid of Porte Bonheur

Ingrid and Annemie are both interior designers and owners of the Belgian based company Porte Bonheur.

Designing and decorating houses, they both love to use reclaimed and natural materials.

21Image source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

Belgian linen for upholstery and window treatment.

In some of the rooms you will notice small steel windows which give the house an extra charm.

 

22Image source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

Well chosen color palette in all of the rooms.The spaces seem to flow into each other.

Don’t you love the linen table-cloth in combination with the carpet ?

 

23Image source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

Natural materials for the kitchen as the oak counter tops and zelliges wall tiles.

 

24AImage source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

A beautiful reclaimed door at the corridor.

 

24Image source : Wonen Landelijke Stijl editie 05/2010 Photp credit : Bieke Claessens

A sober and pure atmosphere in the bedroom.

 

To discover more of the work of Ingrid and Annemie, please visit their website :

http://portebonheur.be

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House # 4 My sister’s home

I have always loved to help my sister with the interior design and decoration of her house. Fortunately we have similar taste and it has always been a pleasure to go hunting for furniture, antiques and decorative accessories for her house.

28Image source :Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit : Jo Pauwels

Armchair and footstool found at Michel Lambrecht Art & Decoration Brussels.

 

25Image source : Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit Montse Garriga

Swedish chairs found at Geert De Bruycker Antiques Antwerp.

 

27Image source : Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit Montse Garriga

Kitchen cabinets, kitchen isle and inner doors, custom made by our company Lefèvre Interiors.

 

29Image source : Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit Montse Garriga

Oak staircase with wrought iron balusters and oak handrail.

 

26Image source : Lefèvre Interiors Photo credit Montse Garriga

Bed and bedlinen found at Geert Praet Antiques & Interiors Bruges.

If you would like me to help designing your home interior, please feel free to contact me at info@lefevre.be.

http://www.lefevre.be

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I hope you enjoyed these Belgian homes.

Enjoy your holidays!

Talk to you soon!

xx

Greet

55 comments:

  1. All beautiful interiors, but your sister's is my favorite. Perfection!

    All best,
    Phyllis

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  2. I agree with Phyllis - your sister's house is wonderful! I have already sent one of the pictures to my shutter person, to see whether we can do interior shutters like the folding shutters on your sister's French doors. It might be the perfect solution for our inswing windows, in a space where curtains really would not work!

    Thank you for this wonderful post - I love the Belgian style, and am always so happy to see a new post by you!

    - Holly

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  3. P.S.- I was struck by the thickness of the walls in so many of these homes, as seen in the window openings. Beautiful!

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  4. i so love ariane's cozy charming home and your sister's gorgeous house. the oak railings are so elegant and exactly what i would like to add to our home! thanks, greet for these peeks.

    smiles.

    michele

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  5. so many charming spaces in these photos! I love that staircase, the woodwork is beautifully raw and simply done. The work you did on your sister's home LOVE!!! that last photo of the bedroom .... *sigh*
    xx
    callie

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  6. There is no question in my mind…hand's down it's your sister's house that is my favorite! While they are all beautiful…and I certainly am dying to get to Belgium and attend some of the antique fairs….your sister's house is a dream! So glad I got to see this! Thanks for posting it!

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  7. These rooms are so warm and inviting. I'm a Texan and am always drawn to the warm colors. Lots to absorb and think about. We're selling our house in Holland and buying an apartment in Domburg so I'm looking for ideas. Thank you. xo Jenny

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  8. Beautiful interiors, Greet! I absolutely love them all!

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  9. All such beautiful, warm and homely interiors! I love the rustic elements in all of them - the wooden floors and furniture, the shutters, the simple - yet beautiful - flooring. A well thought out palette in all of them. Your sister's home is particularly beautiful - the first image is sublime!
    Best wishes,
    Paula xxx

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  10. Greet, I love everything about this post. I could live in a house like this forever. The soft grays, the almost bare walls....it is PERFECT! Anita

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  11. Pillows laying on the sofa are perfectly designed and looking awesome. Perfect for a perfect house.

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  12. Greet-
    As always, just gorgeous interiors! I am in love with the room with the orange tablecloth.
    Happy Thursday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  13. Hi Greet,
    Loved so many of the images in your post today - 3rd home's hallway and bedroom, all the cozy corners in the 2nd house, stairway in the 1st house, and your sister's armchair and foot stool and bedroom. These were my favorites, but all were inspiring.

    Greet, do you have any idea why Wonen Landelijke Stijl is not available in US? They would do so well here or at least on Zinio's internet access. People like myself would be happy to subscribe either way. I subscribe to MTC and would Wonen Landelijke Stijl if it were available. Just expressing my frustrations! Thanks to you for sharing with us.
    XO,
    b

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  14. Hi Greet,
    I especially love your sister's home! Beautiful! Although I could be very comfortable in any of the homes in this post :).
    Have a great day,
    Sarah

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  15. such a treat for me to see what other designers do in other countries + Thank you, Greet. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  16. Such marvelous, chic, warm and inviting homes!! Loved this so much I am going to read this again.

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  17. Greet, I don't tell you often enough how much you have influenced me--for the better! I really see it in our home. A shift towards softer.
    Merci et bisous! Et un coucou pour Mango aussi!
    Heather

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  18. I can see why these are some of your favorite rooms Greet but I especially love your sister's dining room. It's the orange tablecloth and those chairs are fabulous. I can't wait to visit some of these websites so I'm off for a browse.

    XX
    Debra~

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  19. Right on. These are by far my most favorite work on almost any blogs that I've visited regarding interior design. Thank you so much! Really appreciate the wonderful work that you guys have put in.

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  20. Ooh my. Watching these images I feel in HEAVEN! the wood stairs are wonderful. And first image is a beautiful inspiration for a reading corner. Thank you!

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  21. Greet...I have been neglectful in my blog reading. I have been knitting like crazy for my precious grandson coming in October! I love all of these interiores, I can see why they are some of your favorites! Are you going to take in any of the Olympics?
    xx

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  22. So many things to love in these beautiful images...one of my favorites is your design with the wonderful brick floor and fabulous linen bergere chair. Happy weekend. MONA

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  23. Thank you for the tour greet. I love your Belgian style.
    Best,
    Liz

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  24. all lovely, but your sisters home is divine! every aspect is remarkable and i can detect your assistance greet. you did not show the front door which i learned from you is all over pinterest and blogland!
    this is why i will be coming to your country, your inspiration, knowledge shared and a keen sense of belgian homes, gardens and decor
    many thanks
    xx debra

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  25. The designs looks pretty. The color combination, things which enhances your home are really gorgeous. The only thing looks somewhat shabby is the white color door at the corridor. I think it needs new paint.

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