Even though I dream of buying my own place one day, I have always been renting here in Munich. In my current apartment my landlord made some good decisions when renovating the bathroom and used high end materials and bathroom elements but in my previous apartments they were far from pretty and it made me dream of designing my own bathroom one day. 

Personally I think a home in general should reflect your personality and character. It should be a place where you feel at ease. A bedroom should be a place where you feel at rest and a bathroom to me should be a haven of solitude, a place where you slow down and come to rest in the evening and start your day fresh in the morning. It’s so very important that you feel well in this area of your home, so it should be designed in a way that combines technology and a sense of well being in an elegant and timeless way.

It’s not easy to design a bathroom and to find high quality ceramics that look minimal and stylish which is why I got so excited to get to know the color elements collection of GSI ceramics. GSI produces all of their products in Italy in a district with a thousand-year-old ceramic tradition, combining skilful craftsmanship with the most advanced technology. Apart from their beautiful collections they have enriched their product family with Color Elements which allows an infinity of possible combinations to customise your dream bathroom.

I got the oportunity to try out their colors and get creative with their beautiful ceramic samples. The matt finish of the ceramic is what stood out to me immediately, it adds a touch of luxurious elegance that is often lacking in bathroom fixtures. While most of the collection has a matt finish, selected pairs of suspended wc/bidets come with the special “Dual Glaze” finishing that combines an opaque glaze on the outside of the sanitary fixture with a shiny Extraglaze® one on the hydraulic sections in contact with water. An exclusive feature that ensures maximum hygiene.

All the samples that I got here at home looked truly amazing and I love the subtile colors. I picked out two of the colors that stood out to me and created a moodboard of how I would design a bathroom around these colors.

Cenere is a delicate pale ceramic shade that is highly contemporary. It’s a light grey that is fresh and brilliant and I think it would work exceptionally well in a bathroom which is clean in design, yet has a certain coziness to it. In the GSI bathroom example pictured above, they have used the Cenere color on the sanitary fixtures of the Pura collection and combined it with a light grey terrazzo, pale green walls and an accent green terrazzo underneath the washbasins for a fresh look. The chrome tabs and the large sleek mirror make this look even more modern and minimal. 

While Cenere is a more modest color, Agave has a deep and enticing grey-green tint which even though not a shooting color, is more contemporary and daring. The finishing evokes ancient images of luxuriant Mediterranean nature and has a certain freshness to it which fits perfectly in a modern bathroom. In my moodboard I experimented with fresh colors of blue with a calming palette of warmer tints, which is something that you can also find back in the inspiring images from the GSI catalog images. The Agave color has been added to the Pura Collection elements in this gorgeous bathroom and has been combined with concrete walls, wood panelling and matt chrome tabs. The green and grey elements add a cool touch which makes this bathroom look very refreshing and modern.

Even though the fixtures look great in white as well, I think these subtile colors add a little extra to the bathroom that is still timeless in design, yet stands out because of its high quality glazing, texture and subtile palette. In my opinion the GSI color elements allow for customisation of a modern bathroom with character, while still staying timeless so you can keep your bathroom design for years to come.

This post was written in collaboration with GSI Ceramica however all opinions are my own of course. If you would like get inspired for your bathroom project, I highly encourage you to read their latest Bathings magazine. GSI products are available in Germany through Richter + Frenzel, in Austria through SHT, in Switzerland through Sabag.

I’m a fan of hot beverages as you might have noticed by the amount of coffee pictures on my Instagram. I go through phases of trying to drink less coffee and always mix in herbal tea in the afternoon, but I find the ritual of coffee or tea very cozy, warming and familiar. It’s as much of a social thing as it is just a general comfort. I drink coffee when I’m alone, but I love the ritual of having people over to have coffee and cake as well.

When in Copenhagen two weeks ago, I had the pleasure to visit Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. We were shown around in the smithy, where the bespoke silver pieces are made and had a look at the companies’ archive with age old sketches of Georg Jensen himself which showed the importance of heritage and tradition in the company, yet in a modern way. Some of the pieces produced in the smithy take up to 6 months to complete and require highly skilled silversmiths with years of training at Georg Jensen.

While in the Georg Jensen design studio, we were introduced to the new Helix collection by Oskar Kylberg, who is part of the design duo Bernadotte & Kylberg who created this new collection that is a perfect balance between form and function. Oskar told us about the design process, which very much went back to the basics of functionality, but they also meticulously designed the details so that the spout never drips and the product is easy to grab.

Once back home from Copenhagen, I was so happy to be trying out the Helix collection for myself. I love the high end look of the mirror polished stainless steel which is combined with simple shapes. The set consist out of 5 pieces (a tray, thermo jug, milk jug, tea pot and bonbonniere) which looks very luxurious and impressive when used all together. I think the set is great for if you have visitors and want to offer both coffee and tea and set the table nicely. When I’m working from home alone however, I will use the thermo jug only, which keeps my drink warm for up to six hours. 

My favorite design detail about the collection is the little handle on the lid (it’s a Helix, hence the name of the collection as well). This subtile detail stands out so much as a design element and it lays in your fingers perfectly when opening the lid.

This blogpost was created in collaboration with Georg Jensen, however all opinions are my own of course. If you would like to know more about the brand and their new Helix collection, have a look on their website.

I’m a big fan of a great statement wallpaper wall and think it can add depth and personality to an interior that goes way further than adding paint to a room. The times that wallpapers were associated with your grandma’s home are long gone and it became a quick and easy way to transform your home and give it a new look. I have always been curious to see what’s the effect of a great wallpaper design in my own home, which is why I was so happy to team up with the lovely people from Eijffinger to try out two of my favorites from their collection in my bedroom.

Founded by Anna Eijffinger and her husband Theo in 1875 in the Netherlands, the brand has a long tradition of producing wallpaper while always being interested in the latest decorating trends, the latest colors, designs, and material innovations.

A wallpaper headboard

I live in a rental apartment here in Munich and I’m not allowed to hang wallpaper on the walls (one more reason I hope to own my own place one day). This didn’t mean I can’t be creative with the walls and change the look and personality of the room though and I went ahead and picked my two favorite designs to create two different headboards for my bed.

I went for two distinct looks, a light one with a subtle print (Geonature) and a darker, bold design (Terra) which I mounted on an MDF board that I got at my local hardware store. The Eijffinger Smartpaper doesn’t require you to apply the paste on the wallpaper itself, you can just add the paste on the wall (or board in my case) with a roller and apply the paper onto the wall, no need for a table. I always thought that applying wallpaper was difficult and hard work, but trying it out for this DIY made me realize it is not at all!

I used the boards as a headboard for my bed and got creative with styling the different looks. The Geonature design is very light and subtle, yet adds a graphic touch that is very delicate. I styled it with light and cool objects, which gave the bedroom a very fresh and clean look. The Terra design is way bolder and more graphic, which makes it much more of a statement in a room. I love the gold details in the paper, which add a subtle shine that looks luxurious and sophisticated. I styled this look with darker textiles and tints of wood which bring out the warm elements in the paper even more. 

I’m amazed by how little effort I was able to completely change the look of my bedroom. I think working with a board like this is great for anyone who can’t hang wallpaper and wants to add a bolder touch to a room. It can also be a great way to find out if a certain design would work in a room and being that the Eijffinger Smartpaper is removable by just pulling it off, I can even use the same boards multiple times to create a different setting in my bedroom.

This blog post was created in collaboration with Eijffinger, however, all opinions are my own of course. You can get inspiration on Eijffinger’s Pinterest page in case you are looking to change the look of your home. My readers from Belgium and the Netherlands can buy the designs straight from their webshop. Readers from other countries can find a store nearby in the Store Locator.

My current bathroom situation. Since I live on my own, I don’t have so much laundry to do (so nice) and I realised it makes more sense to use smaller baskets to sort out the clothes rather then one big one. I think it looks way better as well. I’m using the Menu wire bin in brass* with a bamboo basket from Arket*. I like the combination of these two materials against the black marble floor and the white tiles here. 

I also got the most amazing soaps from Iris Hantverk* which look great and smell amazing. I will be using them one by one in the guest bathroom and I’m sure they will fill the bathroom with their amazing scent.

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When it comes to my interior, I like to create a space of peace and calm for myself, where I can find rest and feel it ease. I decorate my own home in very neutral colors, with quality pieces and timeless design. In my outfits, I like to keep it simple as well and the high quality, timeless pieces that I own sort of go in line with what I value in my interior, however with a bit more color as I feel like it reflects my personality. 

As I like to keep my outfit simple, I don’t have a lot of jewellery, but rather have a few carefully selected items, which I collected slowly over the years and which I plan to have for the rest of my life. I love it when a certain piece has a story and is linked to a person. A few years ago, my grandma went to buy a jewel with each of her grandchildren to have something to remember her by. I picked out a ring back then and it’s still my favorite piece because I think of her whenever I wear it.

Jewellery should be personal, have a story and should follow you throughout your life I think, which is why I’m such a big fan of Georg Jensen from Copenhagen. I got my first Georg Jensen piece (the Torun bangle, with my initials engraved) a few years back and it has been glued to my wrist ever since. I just recently got to try out their new Fusion collection, which you can see in the pictures above.

Nina Koppel originally designed the Fusion ring in 2000 and its flowing wave motif can be combined with a choice of one to three gold rings to create a ring as delicate or bold as you like.

The many different interlocking elements of gold and diamonds that form Georg Jensen’s Fusion collection allow multiple combinations that each tell a different story or express different facets of an individual’s personality. My favorite is the 3 piece Fusion ring as it reflects the bound I have with my 2 sisters. One day I would like to gift a 3 piece ring to each of them !

Next year, Fusion will celebrate its 20th anniversary and for this occasion, the Fusion collection is seamlessly extended into bangles, pendants and earrings. The Fusion bangle includes an open form, which creates a play of light and space and makes the piece look modern and light. I love them both combined and can’t wait to wear them for dinner on Friday !

This blogpost was created in collaboration with Georg Jensen, however all opinions are my own of course. If you would like to know more about the brand and their new Fusion collection, have a look on their website.

I love a good side table as you might have read here on the blog before. It’s such a versatile piece of furniture, which can be used for different purposes and can be moved around the house to change the look and update a space.

Last week I received two Piloti side tables from Fredericia Furniture in solid oak to try out and I love the warmth the oiled oak wood of this simple yet striking design adds to my home.  The Piloti tables come in different materials and sizes and are designed by Hugo Passos. 

You can combine two tables of the same size and wood grain like I did in my living room or you can combine pieces of different leg heights and use them as nesting tables (this would be amazing for plants wouldn’t it ?). I love the way the pieces look combined together, but even on their own, the design looks eye-catching. I placed another Piloti table next to my bed as a bedside table and I love how the design looks so simple, yet if you look closer you see the exceptional lines of the woodwork, which connects the solid oak surface with the table legs.

I think a combination of a smoked oak and oiled oak Piloti table in two different sizes could be a really nice setup for a coffee table as well. Depending on the size of the living room, you can combine larger or smaller versions of the table and if you move or decide to use the tables for another purpose, you can always add another size. It’s a design that can grow with you and can adjust to your space and needs.

Portuguese-born, London-based designer Hugo Passos designs everyday objects that are familiar and enjoyable, both in form and use. He stays true to his view that designs must first and foremost serve their purpose and “do what they’re supposed to”, while also paying great attention to the materials, structure, and ergonomics that influence the use and final synthesis of the design.

I think the designer captured the essence of a side table in its simplicity and if you think it looks great in the pictures, wait until you can run your hand over the smooth oak wood, it feels so amazing!

This blog post was created in collaboration with Fredericia Furniture, however, all opinions are my own of course. If you would like to know more about the brand and their designs, you can visit their website or find them on Instagram here.

A few weeks ago I showed you my standing desk here on the blog and I’m still happily switching around between standing up and sitting down. While sitting though I wanted a very comfortable chair that looks stylish as well, something I find very important since I work from home.

The Lassen chair is designed by Flemming Lassen, Magnus Sangild and Marianne Viktor as an ode to Flemming Lassen’s uncompromising approach and special feel for detail, aesthetics, quality and form. The upholstered seat and back is placed on a geometric frame in powder-coated black metal and the dining chair embraces one’s body, letting you sit comfortably for hours on end. I chose a dark blue upholstery (called Jupiter) from Danish Art Weaving which has the prettiest detailing and texture.

I’m so in love with this iconic design piece in my home office and am a big fan of the contrast it adds to the otherwise neutral color palette of whites, beige and wood in this room. On and around the desk I worked with the Kubus Flowerpots, Kubus bowls and accessories from the Frame collection to create a coherent look with lots of storage options. I like to use the Frame boxes to keep post-its, pens and clips and the Frame Tray is keeping things together on my desk itself. The minimal lines of all the byLassen products is like red thread throughout this space and makes for a very coherent look which is minimal yet fresh.

This blogpost was created in collaboration with byLassen, however all opinions are my own of course. If you would like to know more about byLassen, you can visit their website or take a look at the stylish examples on their Instagram and Pinterest.

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I have a north facing bedroom, so I only get sun here early in the morning. During these hot summer days this room gets the prettiest light though. I wish summer would never end.

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On Monday I started the week very slowly, with lots of coffee and it’s one of those things that I think I should just do way more often. It allows you to think the week through and organise your thoughts on everything you have to do. It made me so much more productive already this week !

I got this black porcelain set from Arket as a gift and I’m so happy with it. The pieces are very high quality, produced in Portugal and very affordable. I got two coffee cups*, a milk jug* and am using the small canister*as a sugar container. I’m thinking of getting the plates and bowls from this collection as well, there is something about these black porcelain pieces.

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