LoftLust

If I only had more time! So I’ve been piecing this post together here and there and it’s finally getting published. My love for beautiful designs and the time I can devote to them are not yet proportionate - can we do something about that, please?

I realize that I could go on and on about the amazing designs and designers of the beautiful, stunning, god-I-need-to-go-there Netherlands, and there’s a place online that certainly lets me indulge that fascination - a big hello to Dutch By Design!

For some great insight into what’s next from the Dutch, check out The Next 10 Powerhouses on Core 77. This article was written by Dutch By Design director Venka de Rooij, who certainly has her finger on the pulse of fabulous designs.

Among the designers listed are Kirsty Powell of Oromono, designer of the Pillow Seabloom, admired in a post on LL last June. Absolutely love her underwater inspirations! Also previously found on LoftLust is the Open Air Flatware set by designer Maarten Baptist of WATdesign. Another aforementioned fav, Nicolette Brunklaus’ Chandelier lamp shade, as she too is Dutch, can also be found there.

Other great designs to check out at Dutch By Design? The Bilboa Mirror. You ever look to find the perfect mirror for that unused corner, and yes, full-length, head-to-toe was your mission. On your search all you could find was something framed or wall-mounted, but never something original, sculptural and unobtrusive. The Bilboa Mirror is what you’ve been looking for. An oblong shape made of a crisp white acrylic - you and your mirror will compete for who’s hottest each time you check yourself out in this clever reflector.

A classic Droog design, it’s impossible to overlook the 85 Bulbs Chandelier. Designed in 1993 by Rody Graumans, this piece is a beautiful example how creatively reusing a common fixture can become something very uncommon. If you can install it, you should own it. This heavy piece is truly brilliant to look at and impressive to behold. I mean come on, it’s 85 bulbs!

And for some fun on your counter or table there’s the very cool Print Bowls. Whether it’s fruit, french fries, popcorn or ice cream, these whimsical bursts of color will likely make you hungry for more. How great are they?!

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