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Welcome! Thank you for visiting my weblog. I am Irene, Elisabeth Pouw, a Dutch blogger. As blogger I am connecting my readers with beauty, style, quality and craftsmanship in various subjects like interiordesign, architecture, haute couture, photography, art etc. I created this blog to share my passion for decorating as well as the many other things which inspire me. From time to time I am also highlighting certain interior designers, decorators, architects, stylists, photographers etc. I hope you enjoy your visit. Feel free to give a comment on my blogs. I will react back as soon as possible. Best regards, Irene Pouw from Holland.
Posts tonen met het label Bath. Alle posts tonen
Posts tonen met het label Bath. Alle posts tonen

19 augustus 2026

Bathrooms: Sophisticated baths from the German company Bette (01)

While surfing today on internet I saw this sophisticated serie 'Bette Loft' baths and washbasins from the German company Bette. What a Beauty and Craftsmanship! While taking a look at their website, I saw lots of more stunning designs. I am totally not surprised that they became the German Design Award Winner 2018. Will write another blog about this company later on. Be Inspired ......
More about the company: Fascinated by premium steel alloys. 
Bette is a German family-run company. They have been producing premium architectural bathroom components from steel-titanium alloy enamelled with purely natural materials since 1952. Their thermoforming process allows them to create flowing shapes with extraordinary craftsmanship and precision. Bette products are one-of-a-kind with a broad range of colours and dimensions to create an inspiring space in every bathroom design.
Thank you for reading this blogpost. Sources: Bette.de

15 juli 2025

Bath ideas: 4 statement bathtubs for a blissful soak

 Would like to share with you today some bath ideas for a blissful soak like this egg-shaped bath in gray, a beautiful white bathtub, a Piet Boon’s freestanding bath for Cocoon and last but least a colourful soft pink bathtub. Be Inspired ........ Earlier I wrote more blogs about Bathrooms, SEE HERE

1. Make a splash with an egg-shaped bath
Accentuate the silhouette of a modern egg-shaped bath by setting it against a contrasting backdrop, like this botanical print wallpaper. Treat the surface with a protective sealant.


Image credit: Graham & Brown

2. Introduce calm symmetry with this beautiful white bathtub

Image credit: György Kőrössy

3. Take an old meets new approach by Piet Boon
Classic marble bathroom ideas may be centuries old, but this versatile material can feel just as relevant in a contemporary setting. Carved from a solid piece of Carrara marble, the crisp, modern lines of Piet Boon’s freestanding bath for Cocoon is a case in point. Shown here on polished concrete flooring with a neutral backdrop, the designer’s signature clean lines truly celebrate Carrara’s gentle veining.


Image credit: C.P. Hart / Anna Stathaki

4. Pretty up with a colourful bathtub

Image credit: C.P. Hart / Anna Stathaki

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Source: HOMES AND GARDENS

27 april 2024

Renovation: Relaxing & warm bathroom design in the Elwood House, Australia

 In love with this relaxing and warm bathroom design with wood and stone. It's the Elwood House redesigned by Splinter Society Architecture. This bungalow located in Melbourne, Australia, has been redesigned in 2018. A carefully crafted renovation of a much-treasured bungalow, the Elwood House focuses on enhancing the original character of the structure and enriching the experiences in the house. Drawing on the owner’s diverse range of personal objects, interests, places of travel, this home is rich in both narrative and texture. Be Inspired ....... 


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Ph.: Courtesy of Splinter Society Architecture
Sources: Home Adore and Splinter Society

18 februari 2012

Asian style interior design


Asian style interior design takes its cue from Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and other Eastern cultures. Asian design influences contemporary interiors with Zen spaces for relaxation, feng shui furniture arrangements, Asian-style bedding, lacquered boxes or silk Chinoiserie wallpaper. Needless to say, Asian home design varies greatly. A room could hint at an Eastern influence with a Buddha sculpture and prayer beads, or completely recreate the feel of a traditional Asian room. Asian-style furniture and accessories such as tatami mats, futons, tansu style cabinets, and shoji screens create a Japanese aesthetic, while red lacquer, foo dogs, and paper lanterns add Chinese style.

Below you will find 2 pictures of Zen Wallpaper, available at Eijffinger (wallpaper collections and interior fabrics). Be inspired by the endless possibilities of Eijffinger and take a look at the wallpaper and fabric collections which match your personal style best. 

Sources: RobinRigbyFisher/AsianBath and wallpaper Eijffinger.com