Project: The devil is in the details

Other furniture pieces can completely change the look and feel of a space. But this can also be achieved with small adjustments. The devil may be in the details, but that’s where interior bliss is hidden.

The power of details

The home where the photos below were taken is full of such ingenious details. A simple wooden bench in a forgotten corner isn’t exactly the greatest achievement of an interior designer. But place a striking orange cushion on it, and suddenly you have a cozy eye-catcher.

The same goes for the beautiful Bowls from When Objects Work. They perfectly complement the MDF Italia table and chairs in the living room. At the same time, they break up the clean white pattern. Add a few plants, like in the kitchen at the island with the Hay AAS stools, and you instantly bring life to your interior.

DID YOU KNOW? The proverb “the devil is in the details” is derived from “God is in the detail.” It’s unclear who first coined the latter phrase. When Ludwig Mies van der Rohe passed away in 1969, The New York Times credited him with it. However, it is now widely believed that this is not the case. An earlier French version, “le bon Dieu est dans le détail,” is believed to have first been written by the great writer Gustave Flaubert.

Standing and hanging details

In the living room, your attention is inevitably drawn to the wooden side block from Riva, placed next to the Sen side tables from DePadova. It pairs wonderfully with the LC armchairs by Maarten van Severen. Something tells us he would have appreciated this combination.

Details are not just accessories you place on a table or in a cabinet. The charming little lamps from Flos also add extra flair to the space. Once again, the chairs and table from MDF Italia show that they enjoy being combined with other brands. At least, by people who have an eye for the details…

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