A peek inside the colourful Rietveld house of Marlous

This month we have a peek inside a very cheerful place: the unique home of Marlous – known online from her blog ohmarie.nl. Together with her husband and two daughters she lives in a unique Rietveld house, on which they have put their own personal mark. Enter their paradise of colours and be inspired by this beautiful eclectic style with a touch of design!



Design á la Rietveld
Talking about unique homes, the house of Marlous and her family is definitely one of them. It was designed by one of Rietveld’s students. The iconic colours boldly appear on the exterior and can also be found inside. They have lived here since 2018 – in the midst of the Bennekom woods – and together they have given the house a super cool, eclectic touch. Marlous describes her interior as follows: “It’s a colourful diversity of objects that have stolen my heart over the years.” The pink Artifort settee is an eye catcher in the living room which is definitely one of her favourites.





Treasure Hunter
What kind of items are essential in an eclectic interior? Exactly: vintage items. “I’m a compulsive treasure hunter,” explains Marlous. “I don’t go to the beach with a metal detector, but discover my treasures in the second-hand market.” In the living-room, most of the finds are exhibited in a display case and a small wall cabinet. She first fell in love with vintage items when she moved to her own place in 2001. “I started collecting works of art like etchings, paintings and ceramics at a relatively young age. Later my instinct for second-hand treasures was added to this!”



Classic meets modern
Years ago, Marlous discovered a reproduction of the rare Crying Boy by Giovanni Bragolin. The image was very faded and quite expensive for a second-hand item, so she decided not to buy it. She later very much regretted this, until she spotted the same image in an IXXI. That could not be a coincidence! “Perhaps this Crying Boy reminds me of my own children. I’ve developed into a big softie since I've become a mother. I think the idea of such a kitsch image on a contemporary display like IXXI is a wonderful combination,” says Marlous. “It is hanging in the area where we spend most of our time: above the dining table. That means I can glance at him often.”





Do you also want to have your favourite work of art on the wall? View the collection and design your own eye catcher or add some colour to your interior with the attractive summer series from our collection! For more interior design inspiration, why not have a look at the other “A peek inside” features below. There is something for everyone!