Hello everyone and happy Friday! Today I have a special home tour to share with you from a talented graphic designer in Belgium, Yves Drieghe who is the designer/owner Kaartjeshuis and I LOVE DEER (an e-shop that loves deer and will be offering you them with a fresh look on your wardrobe and more that ships worldwide). Yves and his partner Bert recently moved to a new home that has such a fresh, clean aesthetic and gorgeous view of the countryside. I simply couldn’t resist sharing these snaps of their home with you today. If you have any questions for Yves and Bert about the things that you see, please ask below in the comments section so that they may reply. I love the lightness of his space, the mixture of old and new, and though minimalistic there are still many things that make this space feel warm and cozy. I’m sure you will agree! Let’s get started, shall we… Prepare to drool. The text below was written by Yves, so details about this space to follow…

Something about the process first. Bert and I wanted to combine different things. First of all living in the country (after living in the city), secondly open spaces and daylight, some ecological principles and last: a budget. The house was originally build as a gatekeeper’s or border controll house (in the beginning of the previous century), but has been rebuilt several times over the years. We stripped the house from all annexes, and removed all inner walls as well. We rebuilt with an eco-touch on the outside: a big wooden box was put against the old house (with eco-labeled wood for the box & windows, and solar panels on the roof).

Inside the house we wanted space, and an open atmosphere, which links perfectly to the big windows around the house (over 40 square metre downstairs), and the lack of doors (only the toilet and the wash room have one). It also highly reflects in the Kitchen (our favorite place in the house): low cabinets, and base colors, and a huge 4 x 2,5 m window make the quite big space even more spacious. The decorating finds its origin in Scandinavian design, but mixed with all different sorts of accessories, furnishings and very important for us: Prints! We love design, and good-looking things, but also think it does not have to be expensive to be great. This makes us mix all sorts of things until we find the ideal combination. Think of furniture and accessories found on flee markets or second-hand shops, inherited from old family, and some IKEA stuff (e.g. The IKEA PS Hella Jongerius vases or wall decoration, and numerous prints we’ve bought online. Next to that, we always like a twinkle in the eye and we just love deers… (in case you didn’t notice).

Do you have a favorite nook that you see above? What about a favorite object? I love the dining room space with that country view and my favorite object is the stool with the black lace pattern on top. :) I also like the white china cabinet because it reminds me of a vintage medicine cabinet and I’ve been wanting something like it for a few years now… Lovely views of your home, Yves. Thank you so much for sharing these with us today.

(images: Yves Drieghe)

23 Responses to “Home Tour: Yves Drieghe”

1 Estela commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 4:54 am

Fantástico!!! You’ve got a delicious taste, Yves!
I absolutely adore the huge light bulb with the yellow bulbholder. We’re looking for something similar for our appartment. Where can we get hold of something similar?
Enhorabuena por esa casa maravillosa!!!!!Greetings from Barcelona!
2 caro commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 4:58 am

I love the black rabbit-lamb. It would look very nice in my livingroom. Greetings from Koblenz, caro
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3 caro commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 5:21 am

I love the black rabbit-lamb. It would look very nice in my livingroom. Greetings from Koblenz, caro
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Oops…forgot to say great post! Looking forward to your next one.
4 juliette commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 5:25 am

i too, am loving the black rabbit lamp! I’d love a white version, too! where does it come from?
i also love sinks placed in old dressers/tables/consoles – the turquoise console in the bathroom is fantastic!
juliette´s last blog ..Ninainvorm Inspires
5 inkdesigner commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 6:29 am

oh wow!! thanks for sharing : )
i like the cat shape table lamp! ha ha!!
i like the overall tone as well!!!!!
TGIF!
6 Kim commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 6:46 am

I just love those teal drawers and gold mirror in the bathroom! Gorgeous!
Kim´s last blog ..A Pretty Little Bird Sat On My Window
7 Andree commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 6:54 am

Loved the flea-market table made into bathroom sink!
Also, the flea-market table, with bright legs and new raw wood tops.
Great inspiration!
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8 Brooke H commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 7:00 am

Loving your floors! Great lighting as well, the yellow globe light and the white teacup pendant are fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
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9 Joselyn commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 7:34 am

I love the glass vintage cabinet. Sadly, I didn’t snatch a similar one I saw in a thrift store years ago. And I love, love the china cabinet and pretty colors displayed within. Simply lovely!
Joselyn´s last blog ..Vintage Cart Give-Away
10 Victoria Klein commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 7:38 am

What a place! It’s like heaven on Earth to me – great job!
11 Ele commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 8:07 am

Yves & Bert, your home is breathtaking! I especially like your floors, and all the pendant lights that I can see. I’m also loving how you have little pops of bright colour among the pales and neutrals- especially the turquoise table in the bathroom, and those bright yellow table legs!
Ele´s last blog ..Flickr finds: Finnish Breakfast
12 Judith b commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 9:29 am

Ah, that Scandi aesthetic gets me every time, inviting nature in, keeping lines clean and polished (love the creamy dining chairs, the long, long table, the cup pendant light – could we have a tutorial please?, the black and yellow pots & crockery, the doctor’s cabinet, the worn cement floors, the quirky rabbit lamp, the BATH with its gorgeous wonky tiles and beautiful sink / console and tub…the LIGHT, and AIRINESS, oh yes. When you’re in the city and a bit cramped for space this kind of set up just sings! Thanks for sharing!
13 Judith b commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 9:33 am

Oh, and the birdhouse got me, too – I would love to know the source for that!
14 kellyk commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 9:41 am

where did you find your 3d animals heads? love them and the whole look of your place.
15 Frugal Bon Vivant commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 10:37 am

I love the simplicity! (OK, and I’m a sucker for pictures of pets!)
Frugal Bon Vivant´s last blog ..Buy One, Get One Free Etsy Deals
16 City Chic - Jamie commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 10:47 am

I agree, the country view in the dining area is amazing! I’d love to eat a meal in there :) Gorgeous home!
City Chic – Jamie´s last blog ..We Love to Hear from You!
17 taba commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 11:17 am

love the house, it’s a looks so peaceful.
are my eyes playing tricks on me or do i see concrete floors? i love it!!!!
did you strip the floor bare or paint it and let them age gracefully?
are you loving the floors?
so sorry, but i am so ready to get rid of the carpet in my home!
beautiful + peaceful
18 mama ring commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 11:58 am

my favorite item was the gold pitcher on the lower shelf of the side table. what i love about this space is how clean and cool it looks. not cold, but cool and refreshing.
19 Bert commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 12:55 pm

hej! (now that’s Swedish for “hello”)
as some of you had some question about what’s from where, a short tutorial:
first, third & fourth picture
- rocking chair from Eames (of course)
- dining table: IKEA PS Eden (out of range), relaquered
- fruit bowl: some Swedish store
- chairs: a gift, relaquered
second picture
- bird house: morres (www.morres.nl)
fifth picture
- big deer – Vlaemsch (www.vlaemsch.be)
- small deer – Etsy treasury (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5180596)
- black pots – Emile Henry (www.emilehenry.com)
- yellow bowl & pitcher – Emery et cie (www.emeryetcie.com)
sixth & seventh picture
- secretary – family heirloom
- rabbit lamp – Moooi (www.moooi.com)
eighth picture
- print
- box – Blauwhout (www.blauwhout.be)
- shoes – Jim Rickey (www.jimrickey.com)
ninth picture
- cup light – Sander Lucas (http://www.sanderlucas.nl/)
- t-shirt I love Deer (www.ilovedeer.be)
tenth picture
- print: Janice Jong (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5428569)
eleventh picture
- cabinet – online second-hand
twelfth picture
- washing cabinet – second-hand shop
- bath – Eco-dip Aquamass (www.aquamass.be)
thirteenth picture
- lamp – Bourgie Kartell (www.kartell.com)
- armchair – ebay!
fourteenth picture
- stove – Falcon (http://www.falconbelgium.com/)
- lamps – Emery & Cie (www.emeryetcie.com)
fifteenth picture
- just ask if you want to know which cup we bought where ;)
sixteenth picture
- IKEA PS stool (out of range)
seventeenth picture
- chair – family heirloom
- cupboard – second hand shop
- vase – IKEA PS Jonsberg
eighteenth picture
- table – IKEA PS Eden – relaquered
- lamp – Muuto E27 (www.muuto.com)
And about the floor: go ahead with the concrete! It’s not uncommon in Europe to do it like that, and very floor-heating-friendly ;).
If you want to get out the old carpet, you can easily treat your concrete so it resists daily use by polishing it.
Don’t hesitate to ask if you want to know some more details!
Yves & Bert
20 Lien commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 2:14 pm

I love the dog…..
21 Michelle Ciarlo-Hayes commented:
August 30th, 2009 at 8:24 am

I adore that vibrant blue dresser transformed into a vanity for the bathroom sink – just lovely!
22 Farmgirl Susan commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:32 am

What a wonderful home. I, too, love the glass front cabinet (11th picture) – and the dog! :)
Farmgirl Susan´s last blog ..Tuesday Dose of Cute: Bright Light
23 Julia's mama commented:
October 8th, 2009 at 10:45 am

Wow and Wow…… It is so inspirational especially since we are going to move into a house with concrete floor like yours. I’d appreciate it very much if you can provide the source.
1) bathroom tile.
2) info about paint–turquiose, yellow, and cabinet (11th picture)
Since we need to remodel bathroom, I’d appreciate it especially if you can send me the photo that shows the whole bathroom.
Oh my God! It is so beautiful house.

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