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Discover Benelux | Design | Desirable Designs
DESIRABLE DESIGNS
Animal planet On 4 October the world will celebrate Animal Day, reason enough to spoil your pet a little bit extra. But while you're doing that, why not spoil the pet’s boss too with one of our desirable designs? Good for animals and animal-lovers, a win-win situation. TEXT: ELLA PUT | PRESS PHOTOS
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2. Refurbeasts By recycling old fur coats into plush toys, Dutch designer Lisa Louwers aims to honour the animal and the former wearer. These Refurbeasts are both a tribute to the emotional value of the coat as well as giving the fur a new life. Prices upon request. www.refurbeasts.com
4. Coat rack Dutch brand &Klevering found a practical and animal-loving substitution for the oldfashioned antlers on the wall: porcelain antlers that also function as a coat rack. Not a fan of deer? Then get these coat hangers in the shape of an elephant or rhino. €16 www.klevering.nl
1. Catbirds It is probably the only cat in the world that birds will instantly fall in love with. This wonderful cat-shaped birdhouse, with the mouth as the entrance, will give birds a nice shelter for the cold months ahead and is available in many different prints. €35 www.haagsma.biz/catbirdhouse
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5 3 3. Wallanimals If you love animals but your house is too small for pets, there is now a solution. With the cool wallpaper art by designer Inke Heiland your room will be turned into a safari park or jungle paradise in no time. Prices upon request. www.inke.nl
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5. Animail This comfortable dog basket in the shape of a mail package, will send your pet to every dream destination in their sleep. The white and redcheck inside pillow is soft and perfect for both cats and dogs. €26 www.lieflifestyle.nl