A collaboration infused with travel, memories and refined interiors

With the Noëlle Baartmans x DOUXE Collection, a shared passion for travel, design and luxury comes together. For this collaboration, interior designer Noëlle Baartmans translated three iconic destinations, Los Angeles, Paris and the Cotswolds, into concepts that make the feeling of a hotel suite tangible at home. In this interview, she shares her background, inspirations and vision behind the collection.

A childhood of travel

Noëlle grew up in Asia, in cities such as Singapore and Hong Kong. Travel was a big part of her life from an early age. “I was always fascinated by other cultures, the way people live, their architecture and customs,” she explains. “That curiosity eventually became the foundation of my work. Every interior I design is a mix of influences, always tailored to the place, the home and the people who live there.”

A style that breathes warmth

Although she dislikes boxes and labels, Noëlle describes her style as personal, warm and worldly. “A home above all has to feel like your own. I love bringing together objects and textures from different countries, a carefully curated mix that gives a space soul.” She happily embraces historic details. “A beamed ceiling, natural stone or original tiles, I like to emphasise the authenticity of a place.”

Inspiration from three destinations

For the collection with DOUXE, Noëlle, together with DOUXE co-owner Liselotte, chose three destinations that play an important role in both their lives:

• Paris, her favourite city, where she wanders endlessly around the Paul Bert Serpette market in search of unique vintage finds.
  
  
• The Cotswolds, a place where she finds peace. “Walking, a good glass of red wine by the open fire, thick jumpers and boots – the ultimate countryside retreat.”
  
  
• Los Angeles, where the energy of the city blends effortlessly with a laid-back beach culture. “City and beach life in one – I find that contrast very inspiring.”

Three moods, three interpretations

Together with DOUXE, Noëlle translated these destinations into three different moods: laid-back Californian, cosy countryside and classic city chic. Each concept has its own signature, but together they tell the same story: combining the hotel feeling with the warmth and personality of a home.

Travel as fuel

For Noëlle, travel is more than relaxation – it is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. “It gives me energy and stimulates my thoughts. It’s my fuel,” she says. “Japan and Brazil are high on my list for future inspiration.”

A collaboration born of good energy

The collaboration with DOUXE began when Noëlle met Liselotte in the showroom. What started as a business appointment turned into a morning full of recognition. “We discovered that we had both lived in Singapore and immediately reminisced, with the Raffles Hotel as a shared favourite.” It clicked straight away, and the collaboration grew organically out of passion and good energy.

The hotel feeling at home

What does Noëlle hope people will experience with the collection? “That they experience the hotel feeling, but in their own home. The quality of DOUXE, combined with my love of travel and styling, creates a mix of luxury and experience. As if you are bringing a little piece of holiday into your home, every single day.”

Discover the Noëlle Baartmans x DOUXE Collection and experience how travel, design and five-star comfort come together in three iconic concepts.