Home Series with Lisanne den Elzen

Lisanne den Elzen, interior designer, stylist and owner of Studio LDE & Casa Est. Art and interior design have always played a big role in her life. We asked her some questions about where she gets her inspiration, how she creates the luxurious feeling at home and more.

What is your favourite hotel? 

We slept at the Curacao Marriott Beach Resort hotel last year, which immediately gave me the ultimate holiday feeling. The atmosphere there was very relaxed and everything looked beautiful.

What makes this your favourite hotel?

The atmosphere there. In Curacao the weather is always nice, so the entrance to the hotel was completely open. You immediately saw the sea, and outside and inside were really connected by this setting.

How do you create that luxury hotel feel in your own bedroom? 

By keeping everything very serene and calm. In our bedroom you see a neutral colour palette with graphic accents or unique materials. For example, we have upholstered the bed in a graphic fabric in a beige shade, which keeps our room calm but still makes a statement.

How can you best describe your style? And how is this reflected in your bedroom?

Unique and timeless. My interior is mainly earthy tones and neutral, but by using different structures and materials it is still playful. When I design an interior, my starting point is always that it should still look beautiful over a long period of time. I always get inspired by an interior with different materials and textures. By adding DOUXE bed linen, our bedroom exudes luxury. The rich materials combined with our graphic headboard create the ultimate luxury feeling!

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Mainly from Pinterest and magazines, but these days Instagram is also a good source of inspiration. I follow many accounts that share a lot of interior inspiration. This always gives me lots of new inspiration!

Do you have a set bedtime ritual?

Not really. I recently became a mother to our first child, so my evening ritual is mainly centred on our daughter. I do always try to read or watch TV for a bit before going to bed. As soon as I touch my bed now, I get the ultimate hotel feeling. The crispness of the bed linen helps me fall asleep quickly.

Suppose you get to design/create your dream home, what should not be missing?

A bathroom and bedroom next to each other. I really think it would be the ultimate hotel feeling if our bathroom and bedroom were one space. How lovely it is to step straight into the bath when you get out of bed. A freestanding bath next to your bed really seems like the ultimate hotel feeling to me.