Take a look inside Moniek's 1930s home

Moniek (34) is a lifestyle blogger, and she shares her passion for interior design via her Instagram account, MadebyMowie. She lives with her partner and her daughter Nova in a beautifully remodelled 1930s house in Breda. Want to see what her home looks like now? Take a look inside and be inspired by their gorgeous interior!



Old on the outside, new on the inside
“"We've lived in this 1930s terraced house for more than eight years now. In that time, we've tackled every room - except for the bathroom - and remodelled it in our own style," says Moniek. "The last big build was last year, a 2.5 meter-long extension with a steel façade at the back." Her daughter Nova, who is three and a half, will soon have a little brother, so they're already planning another remodelling project. "We'll be transforming the attic into two rooms soon so that we'll be well prepared for the arrival of our second child in June."





Light & colourful
There's a wealth of colour in Moniek's house. "I like to describe my interior design style as Scandinavian with light and colourful tones. To create extra contrast, I accent this with black." She also loves modern design: pieces like the Pastoe Wire Chair and the Octo lamp by Sector Design feature in her living room. "These are all items that will last for many years, and I know that in ten years, I'll still find them beautiful. Sustainability is important to me, and I often think carefully before I buy anything like this." It's only when it comes to toys or other items for her children that Moniek will switch things up a bit more often. "My style has actually become more colourful since Nova arrived, but because we've kept the basis in the house muted, the overall look is never garish."





Favourite IXXIs
Ruben Ireland's illustrations are Moniek's favourite. "In terms of wall decoration, we've had various IXXIs decorating the walls in the living room. But the two Ruben Ireland designs that I have hanging now are my favourites so far. The dramatic black illustrations create a striking contrast in my interior." You'll find the illustration No Such Thing as Nothing by Day - a woman with a balloon – in the bedroom. For the living room, Moniek has chosen the image Chorum: a black hummingbird. "I've been a fan of Ruben Ireland's work for a long time, and that's why it was a lovely surprise to find out that his work is now part of the IXXI collection!"

Want to see more of Moniek's styling tips? Take a look at her Instagram account, MadebyMowie, where you'll find lots of gorgeous photos that we know you'll want to see!