Krombeke captures the spirit of its owners and their passion for Brazilian-inspired, rich materials and textures. Design studio
Krombeke is located in West Flanders, near the border between France and Belgium. Intended as a central place to display the outdoor design concepts of its owner,
Combining a bold approach with more familiar residential elements, monolithic forms sit sculpturally within the spaces as places to gather. The select materiality softens the transition between more contrasting elements while combining tones used throughout.
Creating a combined residential and office setting allows the pieces to feel naturally placed and for potential clients to engage with them in a non-traditional environment, steering away from the showroom typology. The overall sense of warmth drove the design direction while remaining connected to the surrounding landscape.
As a fully customised approach, all details and contributing elements were laboured over to ensure the outcome completed the vision. Where items couldn’t be found to align with that vision, a custom-designed piece was made to ensure all the built elements felt cohesive and intentional. Custom furniture, hardware and light fittings are an extension of both the collection and of the overall vision for how the space should feel.
The coming together of walnut for the joinery throughout and stone, marble, bronze, and polished concrete underfoot sets the ideal scene for the
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