They say ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’ and I’ve got a great example to finish off this quirky week on Stylejuicer.

The 19th Century Dutch farmhouse and barn still smelt of cheese and cow when interior designer Larissa van Seumeren and her partner Peter Kool bought it. They wanted to preserve the character of the place and make it environmentally friendly but also needed it to work for them as a family home with two children.

I’m most impressed by their brave choice of colour scheme and the way that they have treated each room individually, adding quirky and upcycled touches like mismatched patterns, rugs, wallpapers and old bricks that form the base of the bathroom sink. They used dark grey for the ceilings in the main kitchen/dining/living space and bright red in the more formal living room with a clock case to match. Being a fan of all shades of white and off-whites (sometimes pushing it to pale greys) I have to hand it to them: It totally works and I love it!

The cathedral-esque ceilings can take the dark colour and bring a feeling of warmth and coziness to the large area supported by an open fire place. The bright coloured dining table and mismatched patterns of the corner sofa add playfulness and fun into the home and I can imagine that their kids – plus little friends – all have a ball running around and playing hide and seek.

This interior is a brave choice and could have gone horribly wrong but the fact that each living area is so different adds interest and makes you want to discover and snoop around the place which is just what I’m going to let you do now.

Maybe you’ll consider adding some quirky touches to your place. Nobody wants to be beige, do they!?

Enjoy and I hope you’re inspired!

More information | Elle Decor Espana
Photography | Jean-Marc Wullschleger