Architecture Dutch Houseboat Architecture February 9, 2022 Dutch Houseboat Situated on a dyke on a branch of the Zaan River, and inspired by the black barns found among the low-lying polders of the Netherlands’ northwest, this unique houseboat is the result of its owners’ clear vision. Full Article
Design Cool Design: Amsterdam’s Cuyperspassage Design May 16, 2016 Cool Design: Amsterdam’s Cuyperspassage If you’re walking from Amsterdam’s Central Station to the IJ river, you’ll need to head through Cuyperspassage, a tunnel with a difference. Full Article
Lifestyle Delft dawg Lifestyle March 11, 2014 Delft dawg The newest addition to Babylonstoren is a giant sculpture of a dog by artist Frank van Reenen and interior decorator Tracy Lee Lynch. The mutt is currently covered in bird feed, but as that is chomped by its feathered friends, a Delft pattern will show. Full Article
Decor Delft tablecloths and insect hotels Decor January 27, 2014 Delft tablecloths and insect hotels Hurry on out to the countryside and see Babylonstoren’s beautiful new range of Delft-inspired tablecloths that owner, Karen Roos, has dreamed up. She’s also dreamt up a hotel for insects! Full Article
Decor Last chance to win a Delft-inspired party pack Decor November 19, 2013 Last chance to win a Delft-inspired party pack Ease yourself into the glorious season of friends, family and entertaining with this delightful Delft-inspired table setting by Karen Kelly from Lovilee. To get you in the mood, we are also giving away a R500 party pack of goodies for you to try at home. Full Article
Decor Decorex CT 2013 highlights Decor May 2, 2013 Decorex CT 2013 highlights An eclectic array of home eye candy left us blissed out at the Decorex Cape Town 2013. Highlights ranged from peaceful retro spaces to cutting-edge contemporary design. Full Article
Decor Delft days Decor March 19, 2013 Delft days Outdated? Never! Delft boasts a new look, and traditional windmills have been replaced by kudus, butterflies and birds. These motives are now finding their way onto all kinds of stylish ceramics, lamps and cushions. Full Article
Design Boards of blue Design February 26, 2013 Boards of blue When Gavin Rooke of craft initiative Dutchmann met master surfboard shaper Spider Murphy, it spurred an idea for art in a new form. The result is the Delft series of surfboards, hand-shaped by Spider and embellished by South African artists and designers. Full Article
