Monique Meij-Beekman...

Don't you just love it when an interior grabs hold of you

and won't let go? Well, Monique Meij-Beekman certainly

has my number with her moody living quarters. Published

in the December issue of Elle Decoration, the photographs

keep calling to me over and over again. Once a bakery,

Monique has converted the structure into her home and

shop with chalky grays, rustic woods, and various natural

elements. Just look at this dining area!

The shop, Voorhaven 7 (also the address), is below
the apartment space. Here, Monique's bedroom features
more of her signature palette and a dramatic headboard
created from a set of sweeping doors.
I adore the plainly-made bed.
Spa-like in its simplicity, the bath features a monolithic
tub, wood textures, and a subtle, relaxing light.

Slubby linen, chalky finishes, branches, stripped wood —

it's like NVR Heaven.

Monastic and austere, the kitchen exudes mystery

with its shocking restraint.

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These amazing images were captured by photographer

Jan Luijk for Elle Decoration. For more inspiration,

you can visit Monique Meij-Beekman's talents via

her website: http://www.voorhaven7.nl/