The woonportret of interieurstyliste and photographer Patricia

Style Interiors photography and houses decorating is a daily occurrence in Patricia Goijens. For NINA, she is just on the other side of the lens and guides us through her own wonderful world, with an eye for beauty and a love for quality.

How are you at building cases?

“about four years ago my husband Dieter and I are looking for a house in the city. We visited several buildings, did even a bid. But we lost is not immediately our hearts and lock the idea for a moment. After our trip to Brazil later that year we looked further with a fresh head, and we discovered this apartment on a vastgoedsite. It was out of hand to purchase, from young people to the countryside wanted to move. An instant crush! A beautiful, spacious apartment with original features in a charming neighborhood where, in the thirties, a red carpet and a concierge at the door more often occurred in the streets, according to the neighbour below. We have no second doubt, this apartment would be our be.”

there Were large changes to adjust to this apartment to you.

“Structurally, nothing has changed. Dieter (he is an architect, ed.) and I immediately see the potential if we have a property walk. We are immediately triggered to find out what is valuable enough to retain, and what the options are for the property to a higher level. We see both of them soon the beauty through the ugliness. Also in this apartment, it quickly became clear that the distribution of the spaces corresponded to our
lifestyle. We removed the white carpet that way here for far too long, fristen the cherry-wood floor and gave the walls a colorful second life. In the kitchen, living room, bedroom and dressing room, we signed itself the joinery. The bathroom is of style tighter. I'm like in the back, the sobriety brings peace after a hectic day.”