Looking at architecture and interior design is a great source of inspiration for me. And I’m so inspired when I see a beautiful dwelling space, or home, like the one in the pictures below.

Every corner of this gorgeous house is so minimalistic, yet it’s warm and cosy at the same time, with its muted and natural palette that envelopes the entire home. Each piece of furniture is also artistically styled and displayed to bring out the essence of each space in the house. When I delved deeper into who was behind the look and design of this home, I learnt that it was by Mamoesjka and I began to follow and like her posts on Instagram.

It wasn’t long before we started to add each other on Instagram and started chatting a little. And out of the blue, Mamoesjka responded to a spontaneous question of mine one day (“Perhaps we could collaborate someday?”) and she said “yes.” I was over the moon! It was wonderful to know that the feeling was mutual. Fast forward to the present, I’m thrilled to share that my art is featured in the beautiful house of Mamoesjka.

If you want to learn more about Mamoesjka, here’s a little short interview that we did with her. You can find out more about this talented woman behind the camera and her beautiful home in the Netherlands.

Who is Mamoesjka?

My name is Ilona Zieltjens and I’m a 40-year-old Dutch mother.My partner, Daniel, and I have been together since I was 16 and he was 17. We have two sons — Tycho, 19, and Fender, 14 and we all live together in Tilburg, a city in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands.

Tell us a little about yourself and what you do.

I love playing with colours and living to the rhythm of the different seasons. What I can't find in stores, I decide to make myself. I enjoy a house full of sustainable materials and natural colours. Quality and authenticity are extremely important to me.

I have been active on Instagram for more than 7 years, where I take daily photos of my interior, my cat, Keesje, and my DIY projects. I love inspiring others and I have worked with all kinds of well-known brands and companies. Always focussing on craft, fair trade and sustainability. My home and interior ideas regularly come back in various magazines at home and abroad. I am extremely grateful for all the collaborations, contacts made, and the friendships.

In addition to running Mamoesjka, I love gardening, hiking, and music.

What does Mamoesjka stand for?

I stand for sustainability. I only choose items in the house that are made in a sustainable way, and preferably, can last a lifetime. My motto is: Conscious, light, and beautiful!

Image Copyright © 2024 @mamoesjka_nl | Featured Artwork: Folks (10 x 8)

How would you describe your interior style?

My taste has changed a lot in the last 10 years. I once lived in a house with bright pink walls and bright colors. Now I like more peace and quiet and I can sometimes have endless doubts about a new color on the wall. I love beautiful materials, such as wood and linen. I love a minimalist interior, which is a place that’s cozy with light colors.

What was the most challenging part of designing your house?

I always follow my gut and I know that nothing has to be forever. Sometimes, I would like to renovate something, but then money holds me back. My husband and I are both very hands-on and have remodeled our house from top to bottom ourselves. When we bought this house, everything was broken, dirty, and worn out. My biggest challenge is that I have to be more patient, and to save up so that I can take on new project.

What is your favourite kind of art? / What kind of art inspires you?

I love little stories in art. So that when I look, I can step into the artwork, and I can move myself around in the artwork — all in my mind. Does that sound crazy? Haha.

I like art that’s personal, so works that are not released on a large scale. Again, I think works by small entrepreneurs are fantastic. I can feel the work and appreciate it immensely.

Copyright © 2024 @mamoesjka_nl | Featured Artwork: Museum Lovers (8 x 10)

What is your dream project?

My husband and I really want to move abroad. The dream is a cottage in nature with animals and a small B&B . Ideally, we would like to renovate and renovate this house all by ourselves, as we have done with our current house.

Copyright © 2024 @mamoesjka_nl | Featured Artwork: Chirps in a City (8 x 10)

t’s still a rather surreal feeling to see my art pieces being displayed in this interior space that I admire and love so much. Thanks Ilona for doing this mini collaboration with us!

If you’d like to see more of Ilona’s ideas and work, or are looking for inspiration for minimalist interiors, you can find Ilona Zieltjens @mamoesjka_nl on Instagram.

And one last thing, all the images that were featured here are from Ilona for the purposes of this blog entry only, please do not use or screenshot these pictures for your own use, without seeking permission from Ilona Zieltjens @mamoesjka_nl.

Dream A Little Dream Home in the Netherlands