Noëlle Baartmans: Vintage Designer Furniture & Colour in Interior Design
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As an Amsterdam interior stylist with a background in the styling industry and a love for travel, Noëlle Baartmans is passionate about curating spaces that inspire. Her design journey is shaped by creative collaborations with local artists and by sourcing vintage designer furniture that adds character to each project. Drawing on global experiences, she blends natural elements and a sophisticated use of colour in interior design to create distinctive, personal interiors for clients in France, Spain, Ibiza, and the Netherlands.
At her Gerard Doustraat studio in Amsterdam, Noëlle’s ever-evolving collection features unique pieces from designer brands and artisan makers—from Australia to Spain—reflecting her current inspirations and commitment to individuality in every space.
WEBSITE: noellestyling.com INSTAGRAM: @noellebaartmans
Words: designeers
September 2023
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The most important thing you’ve designed to date:
noëlle
Last year I redesigned a hotel suite for Harper’s Bazaar in Hotel De L’Europe in Amsterdam. Our first guest was Kelly Wearstler with whom we celebrated the new cover of Harper’s Bazaar.
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A project you are working on now:
noëlle
I am working on different projects at the moment; one is in Spain, Ibiza. Working with clients that have a creative background is such an inspiration, working together to create their home. I love to work with local artists as well and mix it with contemporary.
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What constitutes great design:
noëlle
For me, if the clients feel good in their home and everything comes together.
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What do you do when you're not working?
noëlle
Cooking, listen to music, walking through the city.
“Working with clients that have a creative background is such an inspiration, working together to create their home.”
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Favourite material to work with?
noëlle
Natural stone.
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Penthouse or townhouse:
noëlle
Townhouse.
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On your coffee table right now:
noëlle
A book of Piet Oudolf, a leather backgammon & a vase of Spanish artist Ladio Ceramics and a Surf shop candle from Lola James Harper.
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Top 3 suppliers you love working with:
noëlle
Local artists, fabrics from Italy and France, vintage.
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Design hero:
noëlle
Pablo Picasso and last year I met Kelly Wearstler. I love her point of view and uniqueness.