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ise), but also built up a network of contacts and fine-tuned his skills, developing a highly considered way of working and becoming known for his refined and sophisticated style. Designing custom-made smart furniture or (re)moving walls excites Van Buuren, and he’s got a veritable wealth of professionals within the interior design world with whom he collaborates on projects. Testament to his vast network, Van Buuren also heads one of the world’s largest interior design groups on LinkedIn connecting over 60,000 professionals. Subsequently, the result of each project that Interior Issues undertakes is unique, drawing on the particular aesthetic of both its users and their immediate surroundings for design inspiration.
The focal point For the Rotterdam-based designer, practicality is the first priority, closely followed by beauty. “Think about what’s in your vision at eye level when you’re on the sofa, or at
the dining room table. What do you see? Every function you perform in your house, be it sitting, eating or relaxing, needs its own focal point, whether it’s the view, a vertical garden, the fireplace or even the television. We’re often overloaded and this can be stressful. Introducing one singular focal point is a potential stress-reducer.” On the website of Interior Issues, Van Buuren encourages potential clients to download the free ‘WoonAnalyse’, a step-bystep guide in either Dutch or English that prompts you to analyse your living space from various perspectives. “Often this is enough to spark clients to undertake their own changes, inspiring them to alter the position of furniture or change the layout of a room,” continues Van Buuren. “What’s the best way to get from the front door to the kitchen when you’re laden down with shopping?”
quires an expert touch. “After the WoonAnalyse, I arrange an ‘Interior Scan’ with the client, discussing the most suitable approach. It varies from a gentle nudge to an entire renovation.” Getting to the root of the client’s wishes remains at the core, and a brief glance at Van Buuren’s completed projects to date is testament to the fact that this is one designer who really listens to his clients. Not confined to trends or fleeting styles, Van Buuren is a logical thinker, one who creates space in otherwise cluttered homes and one who creates areas of relaxation where once stress reigned. The company name does it a disservice in fact, as Interior Issues has the potential to improve far more than just the visual aesthetics of your home. www.interior-issues.nl/discover
Such simple actions can spark noticeable improvements, but often the solution re-
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