After spending years in a charming mansion, it was time for something new for interior and food stylist Sofie Noyen and her family. Through a good friend, her eye caught a home amid some greenery. This home grew into a passion project where everything aside from the walls was stripped and creativity was given a free run. The result: Neerhoeve House. An impressive place where Niko is making a difference.
Neerhoeve House embodies a unique, eclectic style that is both timeless and neutral. Walls and ceilings are decked in warm earthy shades through a plaster coating, creating a subtle, warm ambience that is not overwhelming.
This forms the perfect neutral background for Sofie's carefully selected antique items and second-hand finds that add colour and character to any room. The robust materials and wooden objects provide extra warmth and a natural glow in the interior.
A subtle statement and the impact of the right switch
In this harmonious yet distinctive whole, the Niko Pure steel champagne coated switches proved to be the perfect complement.
“Our switches and socket outlets needed to blend into the interior, while at the same time standing out. The light champagne shine of the Niko Pure steel champagne coated switches provides a stylish finishing that is a great contrast to the robust and natural look of gypsum plaster. This brings the switches into harmony with our interior, yet they still make a statement thanks to the subtle contrast,” says Sofie.
“The other thing I like about the Niko Pure steel champagne coated switches is that they match with any style.
Whether you have a sleek or warm interior, a modern or traditional home, Niko switches and, more specifically, the steel champagne coated finishings from the Niko Pure series provide an exceptionally stylish yet neutral look,” Sofie explains.
“Switches make a huge difference in your house's look and feel. I think if you have a bit of an eye for beauty, a switch does a great deal. It's something so small and subtle, but when properly implemented, it stands out so much.
It's a simple way of levelling up your environment massively. When I see that people have put some thought into their switches, I always think: well done!”
Diversity and sustainability in every detail
Niko’s diverse and sustainable range of finishings was what made Sofie decide to work with us.
“With Niko, you can make it as expensive as you want. For example, you can find some great-looking finishings in the most accessible range, but you can just as easily focus on exclusive materials in a more high-end range. The price-to-quality ratio is just right.”
“Another plus point I find is that you can still always switch to something else. I generally know perfectly well what I want, but I can sometimes meander off and make a very different choice. Niko's extensive and adaptable range is what makes this possible,” says Sofie.
Atmosphere and comfort at Neerhoeve House
Finally, Niko also provides comfort at Neerhoeve House. Sofie chose dimmers to personalise her lighting and the convenience of Niko’s smart video doorbell.
“Besides design, I'm also very attentive to lighting and atmosphere. Light needs to be subtle, but also efficient.
Having the right light to match your needs is something I find very important and, with the Niko dimmers, I can very easily switch between brighter lighting for focus moments and a serene ambiance to relax in,” Sofie explains.
“What I find hugely convenient about our Niko video doorbell is that I can see who is at the gate remotely and let couriers or the gardener in based on that. I mainly use the Niko Access Control app to do this, but the central screen in our kitchen also makes things extremely easy for us.
For example, we can't see the gate from the kitchen, but using the screen, we can see very quickly who's ringing the doorbell. Sometimes, this also offers the luxury of ignoring the bell and not opening the door,” Sofie laughs.
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