Franca de Jonge & her interior design

Who is Franca de jonge

I am 36 and interior designer, mother of two sons aged 8 and 5 tough and happily married to my husband. I love simple things, things that make my life more beautiful and abundant. A good book, flowers, the scent of rain in the summer, philosophy, yoga and in my new home interior design ideas to try. I architectural design at the Art Academy in The Hague studied. Since 2008 I have my own company Villa d’Esta Esta where d stands for the home.

How is your working day look like?
I detective every day for new inspiration that I live three times a week on my blog about writing. In addition, I develop courses and e-courses for both my company and for the Dragonfly Academy. I also give interior advice to individuals who often live in a newly built house, they want to organize fun and livable. I do it online or at home.

And your day off?
I often spend a day with my husband and kids if I go out with a good friend. I live in the woods so because I love to walk. I’m always busy with my own house. Paint jobs and color combinations come up. I do not really see my job as work, more like a super fun hobby that I earn my money.

What does interior design means to you?

For me to live is important because my house is the place where I can relax and can be myself. Nothing, I can mash my pants on the couch and watch my favorite TV show, along with my sons frolic or just sit and look outside. My environment, whether natural or urban, has a huge impact on me. Then it is so fine that when I get home I can relax and can come back to myself. I live with my husband and two sons just 60m ² and therefore I have the freedom I have handy and do not put too full. Because I’ve used to date most high high cupboards and shelves in the corridors above the doors I placed my house is still tidy and spacious. Accessories grouping I and I often switch off.

How would you describe your interior?

Female industrial base with a calm, cool features and some blue-green accents.

If you can take one thing into your next home, what do you take?
I have my lights since my student days anywhere please. They are tough, basic and very handy because you can clamp down everywhere.

Where do you get inspiration for your interior?

From nature, from interior design magazines but online. Decor8 by example, the blog of Holly Becker, I was inspired to start blogging themselves. Besides, I always read Vosges Paris, Style Files, Pugly Pixel, Unhappy Hipsters and French by Design.

What is your favorite home furnishing shop?

Nijhof, NeefLouis, Old Basics, Ikea and Hema

Your tip for the reader?
Follow your own feelings! Take time to look carefully at pictures of interiors that appeal to you, you’ll see more and more what you really like. If you live small: arrange for a quiet base, everywhere the same floor, a neutral color palette. It can also be dark colors. Add items that you create yourself, or possibly purchase bv Etsy. So keep your home unique and personal.