Out now: ELLE Decoration - Material Futures
Design-led innovations shaping the world of tomorrow – that’s what this special, English-language edition of ELLE Decoration NL is all about.
My Rome travel book is out now
Looking for the best insider tips by locals for your next trip to Rome? I co-wrote a travel guide for DK Books (part of Penguin Random House) and it’s out now!
Discovering the Italian region that doesn’t exist
Molise is Italy’s least famous region and it might just be the last place where you can enjoy the Italy of a bygone era, with breathtaking landscapes, deserted villages, and age-old crafts.
More is more: maximalism’s comeback
Forget sleek living rooms with one carefully positioned vase on a pristine white table: maximalism is back. But it’s more than just accumulating a lot of knick-knacks. ‘These interiors tell the story of an interesting life.’
Buying art for dummies
Want to change that IKEA canvas above the sofa with something more original? You don’t need to have studied art history, own a fortune, or have connections in the art world to start buying the art that inspires you.
Nature Squared: egg shell on the walls
From egg shell to mango peel: Nature Squared uses organic waste to make top-notch materials for interior projects. Their creations can be found aboard of luxury yachts as well as inside Rolls Royces.
The dark side of digital design
Thanks to technological innovation, 3D artists can now create a world of their own without being held back by the physical laws that shape analogous environments. But does that only have positive outcomes?
Brutal beauty: the return of brutalist architecture
For decades, brutalist architecture was the epitome of everything that was wrong with big cities. But something has changed: brutalism is back and it’s better than before.
Fair booking platforms for your next holiday
Big online booking platforms are convenient but also lead to overtourism, use misleading marketing practices, and force entrepreneurs to pay high commissions. What are the alternatives?
Memphis Milano: design without rules
The Memphis movement made a splash in the 1980s with their contrary, playful objects. Over 40 years later, their designs still inspire, but a new generation is revamping their strong imagery.
Slow food & wine in the Cinque Terre
One of Italy’s most popular destinations, the towns of the Cinque Terre are a surprisingly wholesome environment for hiking enthusiasts and lovers of slow food and wine alike.
This ghost town is looking for residents
In Italy, more than 15 000 villages have lost most of their population. But some of these ghost towns are making a comeback. Welcome to Grottole!
Design authors in Naples
After all design fairs were cancelled due to corona, EDIT Napoli was the first event to take place since the start of the pandemic. This small-scale fair is turning Naples into the capital of a new design genre.
Quirky campsite in Rotterdam lets you sleep in upcycled grain silos
Dutch artists and architects have banded together to create Culture Campsite, where waste materials are reused to create one-of-a-kind sleeping pods.
Italian ghost towns are turning abandoned buildings into Airbnbs
In a bid to revive rural communities, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Airbnb are creating dreamy getaways out of historic buildings, asking the help of local artisans and designers.
Hunting for ‘the white gold’ in truffle capital Alba
When the temperatures drop and autumn starts in the northern Italian hills, the truffle madness starts. This rare and especially delicious tuber can only be tracked down by trained dogs. I put on my boots and went truffle hunting.
Turin: city of magic
Turin has always exerted an irresistible attraction on scientists, kings, artists, and writers alike. Beneath the surface of this seemingly unassuming northern-Italian city, a magical history is lurking.
Treasure island: my guide to Sardinia
If the secret to a long and happy life exists, it can probably be found in Sardinia, where you’ll also find great beaches, vibrant cities, authentic rural living and the best food.
Genoa: living history
In Genoa, the past unfolds itself before your very eyes as you visit the many century-old artisanal shops or marvel at the luxurious palazzi.