Mariska Jagt's summer style tips

Owner and Creative Director Mariska Jagt turns a house into a home. Mariska shares her style tips so that you can create your own design dream home.

Owner and Creative Director Mariska Jagt turns dreams into reality and a house into a home. Mariska does not believe in trends, but she does believe in style. She shares her style tips with MASTERS, so that you can create your own design dream home. Text: Mariska Jagt
Image: Studio Mariska Jagt“I am often asked what the new trends will be for next winter, summer or next year. I always find this a difficult question, because I don't believe in trends. Trends are transitory. I believe in style. A style remains, is timeless and you develop it so that it becomes more and more 'you'. That is why I have renamed the word 'trend tips' to 'style tips' and I would like to give you the three most valuable style tips, so that you can give your home the perfect touch can give!”

Dare and think big!

“The best tip I can give when it comes to interior design is: dare! We often receive enthusiastic responses to our projects, especially the daring ones out-of-the-box-to design. What we often hear is: 'Super cool, but not for my home'. And that's an interesting comment that always arouses my curiosity. Why not for your home? Outdo yourself and try out that color that you find beautiful, but also a bit exciting. 

For an interior it is also important to think big, both in what is feasible and in furniture and objects. People tend to put more small elements together. That's a shame. For example, by putting one large sofa in your living room, you create space and tranquility. "

Use natural shapes, colors and materials

“We at Studio Mariska Jagt love it natural shapes, colors and materials and especially in combination with each other. This makes an interior interesting, refined and sophisticated. Think of colors in a soft color palette such as white and brown and a grayed blue, green and ocher. My preferred materials are combinations of concrete, wood, steel, linen and natural stone.”

Create a style concept

“The most frequently asked question is: 'How do I get unity in my home?' People are inclined to approach all parts of the home separately. For example, most people choose the kitchen and bathroom first and once that is checked off the list, they start thinking about the rest. It's a shame, because then you started without a well-thought-out plan and you lose unity. Therefore, start with a style concept, one moodboard that encompasses your perfect style. Then use that mood board as a guideline for the rest of your interior to test whether what you have come up with fits within your concept. This is how you get yours design dream house. 

Of course I have many more tips, but I will be happy to share them with you next time.”

Mariska Jagt | Studio Mariska Jagt