Designer Focus: HKliving

Carrying on this months focus of Dutch design this week is all about HKliving. Created by childhood friends Emiel Hetsen and Sander Klaver using their last name initials to create 'HKliving' in 2008, this brand is sold in over 70 countries globally. A brand that is cool, sleek lines mixed with vintage charm bring a true individual identity to the interiors market. 

 

"...we always look to highlight an array of styles, 

as long as they strike a contemporary note and 

complement your home and your vibe. Be inspired!"

Traveling around the world to create an interior story that is influenced by 'everywhere', you are sure to see elements of design from Paris, Greece, The Med and more. This brand offers you a 'whole look' concept from tableware, candles and prints paired with fantastic collaborations with artists to complement the collection. There is no escaping the underlying European cool that HKliving exudes. They are always bang on trend, if not setting the trends themselves with geometric designs, tactile upholstery and vintage inspired home accents.

Even though a Dutch brand, HKliving could be from any cosmopolitan city - not distinctly Dutch but definitely has that minimalistic vibe teamed with quirkiness that makes European brands so recognisable.  They have so many options from cane and wire furniture to velvet cushions, the 'chic-ness' is obvious but what draws me is their sense of humour. Who doesn't need a pink velvet Grecian style ornament in their home?

Further proof that HKliving is a design powerhouse is their collaboration with Strandhotel Zoomers: an entire hotel has been styled in HKliving by The Other Season. Dune rooms, beach rooms, suites and an apartment all kitted out in glorious fashion with the entire collection, sign me up! A great way to try before you buy...and a little holiday! 

Here are my top pieces on my 'gotta have it list' this week:

Wire chair: 

The gorgeous wire chairs from HKliving are on my list, due to their retro design and an industrial aesthetic. Great as an office chair, or at the head of a dinging table to add a 'cool'.

You can buy HKliving exclusively from Urban Nest in the UAE and Levant as well as other stores worldwide. 

"When it comes to funky colours and finishes, 

it really is time to shine for our 70’s ceramics. 

New shapes and designs found their way 

into this series, to give it that seventies glow."

70's ceramics:

This collection is inspired by the 70s and are finished by hand making each one a true individual. You can buy different colour palettes and pieces to build your collection.You can buy HKliving exclusively from Urban Nest in the UAE and Levant as well as other stores worldwide. 

Pillar table:

This table design has become iconic. Available as a side table or a desk the ribbed legs and rounded top make it slick and stylish. This design has been replicated and 'hacked' by people wanting this look. Why not invest in the original?! 

Urban Nest is the exclusive distributor in the Middle East and provide to companies such as The Bowery Company. HKliving are available throughout the world, for a list of stockists in your country visit their website. You can follow on their Instagram @hkliving.  

All images ©HK living