The Belgian Lens | Nathalie Deboel

THE BELGIAN LENS

We step inside four kitchens that epitomise material restraint and resolute craftsmanship that Belgian designers are renowned for.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Thomas de Bruyne WORDS | Lidia Boniwell

NATHALIE DEBOEL

Knokke House

Interior designer Nathalie Deboel’s occasional home in Knokke, Belgium calls on its coastal locale through sandy oak and warm grey tones. An integrated bench seat as part of the island bench creates symmetry in the kitchen and allows guests to cook and eat together in the same setting.

3 NOTABLE Belgian Benchtop Accessories

Shallow Pots

By Vincent Van Duysen

Tela Glassware Collection

By Hay

Craft Mortar & Pestle

By Normann Copenhagen

We chose to link the kitchen and dining area together, allowing the owners to interact with each other while preparing meals, rather than being separated in different rooms.

– Nathalie Deboel