Personality, not Perfection, in Amsterdam - Remodelista
Employing a rare mix of muted concrete with a dash of poppy, an Amsterdam family creates a warm and whimsical island retreat. Cool concrete interiors, shot through with bursts of vibrant orange, lend a "wow factor" to this industrial loft-style home in Amsterdam (discovered via April and May). Together, these elements create a lived-in environment, where creativity is welcome and personality is valued above perfection. Beautifully shot by Nathalie Krag (with production by Leonoor Ottink), this Amsterdam residence was originally featured in Inside Out Magazine. Characteristic whimsy, a persimmon house is chalked directly onto the wall. Most of the furniture and personal accents where acquired from second-hand shops and during travels abroad. The owners added a lively fluoro band, which provides a burst of color to the dining-area banquets. Eclectically arranged, vintage wooden elements warm this wall. In the bedroom, a casual mix of paper and cloth, as well as a photo mural, soften the industrial feel. In an inspired bit of humor (and recycling), a plastic milk jug serves as a vase for neon carnations. N. B. Looking to ring in spring with a bit of neon, yourself?