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Elegant, timeless and unique design sofas TEXT: MICHIEL STOL | PHOTOS: ZETELBOETIEK
A sofa will be part of your interior for a long time. So, instead of choosing something randomly, you should buy something that fits your personality: whether it has a sophisticated or a more creative design. At Zetelboetiek in Steenokkerzeel, close to Brussels Airport, Philippe Huenaerts will help you pick the perfect one. After not being able to find the perfect sofa for himself in Belgium, he found a beautiful, unique and colourful Bretz-sofa abroad. “I thought that Belgium should have its own Bretz shop, so I opened the first Bretz flagship-shop in the country. Bretz has been designing sofas since 1895. The designs are very original, edgy and exclusive, a colourful addition to your interior.” Today, Zetelboetiek is also the most important dealer in Belgium and the Netherlands for sofas by Italian design brand Saba Italia. If looking for a refined, Italian style, then Saba might well be the best choice. “They are extremely comfortable and elegant. Saba Italia
sofas fit well in every house, as well as in highend hotel lounges or office buildings.” Although different in style, both brands are of extremely high quality. They are handmade in Germany (Bretz) and Italy (Saba). Philippe Huenaerts’ love for sofas ensures the best service. “Together, we will look at a sofa that
“Office furniture used to be a bit dull; it all looked the same,” explains TBI project manager Ruben De Schepper. “With the trendy systems of Actiu, the Twist for instance, an office gets a
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Saba Italia New York Suite.
Saba Italia Limes.
Bretz Ohlinda.
No more dull office interiors As a main reseller of trendy and stylish office and warehouse furniture brands such as Haworth, Bralco and Actiu, TBI Projects in Oosterzele near Ghent, designs office interiors in a multitude of styles. Thanks to 3D imaging used for every design, you can create the perfect and modern office interior.
fits your desires, design and budget. And we deliver them ourselves as we want to make sure that everything is perfect, and you can enjoy the sofa for years to come.”
more open and collaborative feel. The desks are easy to connect, so it doesn’t matter if you are looking for one or ten desk systems.” The office furniture by Bralco has a more classic style. “A true Italian design; stylish and classic.” Thanks to the ergonomic designer chairs by Haworth, employees will achieve comfort throughout the workday. “Its approachable design is less machine, more human. They would not stand out in your home.” TBI started designing office and warehouse interiors in 1996. Since then, they have
TEXT: MICHIEL STOL | PHOTOS: TBI PROJECTS
designed numerous offices, including for Coca Cola, HoGent and Ghent University. “In 2005, we opened our new showroom, so we can help our clients to design their office interior even better, because they can see the different furniture,” De Schepper continues. “It is important to see how a piece of furniture looks in a certain space. That is why we always make a 3D image of our designs. That personal approach is what clients want and deserve.” Web: www.buro-tbi.be