altCrisis interior = design pieces + second-hand gems

The style of the interior in this 1930s house near the city centre of Groningen can best be described as ‘a minimalistic natural basis, furnished with attic finds, second-hand gems, and design pieces’. Markwin and Marieke show how you can cleverly spend your budget in times of crisis and create a great interior by being handy and making smart choices

altRoses and romance

altConverted mill in the southern France

It is a converted old mill house from the 15th century set in over 7 acres of beautifully mature, landscaped gardens in the South of France. A few years ago, a young Scandinavian couple bought the house. The furnishings throughout are a blend of the original dramatic, tempered with an elegant Scandinavian simplicity. Rich fabrics and beautifully executed paint effect finishes, including several entrancing murals all create a colourful setting for the Provencal antique furniture are to be found around.

altHappy Home

The great happiness with colours is clearly shown in the home of the family. Humour, straight forward and global atmosphere is characteristic for the style which mark the family´s big unique villa.

altWall bench

Make a bench fixed to the wall. List of materials and step by step instructions.