Axel vervoordt wabi

Step inside Vervoordt’s historic castle to discover his thoughtful approach to living with art

Openhouse is a biannual magazine that talks about art, design, architecture and culture. A guide of creative people who share their philosophy of life with us, based on the conservation of values like tradition, nature, art and identity.

The age of over-the-top colors and wild patterns is slowly coming to an end in interior design. Neutral tones are not considered boring anymore.

Axel Vervoordt

The gorgeous Antwerp home of @borisvervoordt and Michael Gardner 📸 @jeanpierregabriel.cc

We explore a collection of interiors that embody the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic and the beauty found in their imperfections, asymmetry and natural simplicity.

In 1989 Axel Vervoordt transformed an old castle from the 16th century into its own office, home and museum. The ancient castle is near the river and has a beautiful garden. The interior is simple, natural and intimate and rustic, which brings people a relaxing and comfortable feeling. He properly presented materials and objects, exposed concrete floors, peeling paint walls, and worn and worn furniture. He said, "I like ancient walls, and as time goes on, they will become like oil…

wabi sabi materials & textures | וובי סאבי | See more about Stucco exterior, Brocante and Photographs.

The designer and antiquarian concludes his list of likes with his horse Raio, Wagner’s Parsifal and the art of Lucio Fontana