Beau Monde – Facet by Bloomming
Dutch Lifestyle Magazine Features Facet in a Rising Culinary Destination
Published in Beau Monde, January 2011
Dutch lifestyle magazine Beau Monde featured Facet, the modular room divider designed by Mireille Meijs and Bas van Leeuwen for Bloomming, in its culinary guide to the most promising restaurant destinations of 2011.
The publication highlighted Restaurant Le Défi in Sprang-Capelle as one of the Netherlands’ rising gastronomic stars and showcased Facet as an integral part of the restaurant’s interior. The sculptural divider appears in the dining room, where it subtly separates spaces while preserving openness and light.
Facet
Facet is a modular room divider composed of individually rotatable geometric elements.
Each module can be adjusted independently, allowing users to create unique patterns of transparency, light and privacy. The result is a dynamic architectural surface that continuously changes appearance depending on the viewing angle and the position of the individual facets.
Unlike traditional partitions, Facet creates separation without completely closing off a space, making it particularly suited to hospitality environments.
Creating Atmosphere Through Space
Restaurants rely on carefully balanced atmospheres. Guests often appreciate a sense of intimacy while still feeling connected to the surrounding environment.
Facet addresses this challenge by dividing spaces visually rather than physically. The semi-transparent structure filters views, softens sightlines and creates distinct zones within larger interiors while maintaining an open and welcoming character.
Design for Hospitality Interiors
The installation at Restaurant Le Défi demonstrates how Facet can contribute to a refined dining experience.
Its geometric pattern introduces visual interest while the adjustable modules allow the degree of openness to be tailored to the space. The divider functions simultaneously as an architectural element, a decorative feature and a practical tool for defining areas within the restaurant.
Product Information
Product: Facet
Designers: Mireille Meijs & Bas van Leeuwen
Brand: Bloomming
Category: Modular Room Divider
Material: High-quality synthetic material with stainless steel suspension system
Feature: Individually rotatable modules for adjustable transparency and privacy
Design Meets Fine Dining
By appearing in one of the Netherlands’ leading lifestyle magazines, Facet reached an audience interested not only in design, but also in luxury experiences, hospitality and contemporary living.
The feature demonstrated how thoughtful interior design can enhance the atmosphere of a restaurant and contribute to the overall guest experience without compromising openness or natural light.
Publication Details
Publication: Beau Monde
Country: The Netherlands
Issue: January 2011
Section: Culinair
Featured Product: Facet
Designers: Mireille Meijs & Bas van Leeuwen
Brand: Bloomming
Location Featured: Restaurant Le Défi, Sprang-Capelle
Original publication summary
“Beau Monde featured Restaurant Le Défi as one of the Netherlands’ rising culinary destinations. The accompanying interior photograph showcased Facet by Bloomming, a modular room divider that creates elegant separation within the dining space while maintaining openness, light and visual connection.”
