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Eigen Huis & Interieur – Lightfacet & Reflections by Bloomming

Dutch Interior Magazine Explores the Rise of Faceted Design

Published in Eigen Huis & Interieur, May 2011

Dutch interior magazine Eigen Huis & Interieur featured two Bloomming designs in a trend report dedicated to the growing popularity of faceted forms in contemporary design.

The article highlighted Lightfacet, the modular room divider designed by Mireille Meijs, alongside Reflections, a sculptural steel mirror designed by Karin van der Zanden for Bloomming. Both designs were presented within a broader movement inspired by architecture, crystals, and geometric surfaces.

Lightfacet

Lightfacet transforms a simple room divider into an interactive play of light, shadow, and transparency.

Composed of individually adjustable faceted elements, the design allows users to influence the amount of light passing through the surface while creating ever-changing geometric patterns. The magazine notes that Lightfacet was available in virtually any size, making it suitable for a wide variety of interior applications.

The design’s distinctive faceted structure reflected a growing fascination with geometric architecture and polygonal forms that characterized many design trends of the early 2010s.

Reflections

Also featured was Reflections, a handcrafted steel mirror designed by Karin van der Zanden for Bloomming.

Rather than presenting a flat reflective surface, Reflections uses folded steel facets to distort and fragment reflections, creating a dynamic interaction between object, light, and viewer. The mirror transforms everyday reflection into a sculptural experience while continuing the geometric language explored throughout the Bloomming collection.

Architecture as Inspiration

The article opens with a photograph of the iconic Blob building in Eindhoven, designed by architect Massimiliano Fuksas. The building’s faceted exterior serves as a visual reference for the trend explored throughout the feature.

By placing Lightfacet and Reflections alongside international furniture, lighting, and product designs, the publication positioned Bloomming within a broader international conversation about geometry, architecture, and contemporary design.

A Defining Design Language

Looking back, the feature captures an important moment in Bloomming’s development.

The faceted forms explored in both Lightfacet and Reflections would become central to the studio’s design identity. What began as an exploration of geometry, light, and reflection would later evolve into Facet, Bloomming’s internationally recognized room divider system.

Product Information

Product: Lightfacet
Designer: Mireille Meijs
Brand: Bloomming
Category: Modular room divider

Product: Reflections
Designer: Karin van der Zanden
Brand: Bloomming
Category: Sculptural mirror

Publication Details

Publication: Eigen Huis & Interieur
Country: The Netherlands
Issue: May 2011
Feature: Trend report on faceted design
Featured Products: Lightfacet & Reflections
Brand: Bloomming

Original publication summary

“Lightfacet, designed by Mireille Meijs for Bloomming, is a customizable room divider available in any desired size. Reflections, designed by Karin van der Zanden for Bloomming, is a handcrafted steel mirror inspired by geometric faceted forms. Both designs were featured in a trend report exploring the growing influence of faceted surfaces in contemporary design.”

La Vanguardia – ES Magazine

Decorative Screens and Room Dividers (“Líneas Divisorias”)

Published in the lifestyle supplement ES of the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia on October 24, 2009, this feature explored the growing popularity of room dividers and decorative screens as tools for shaping contemporary living spaces. Under the headline “Líneas Divisorias” (“Dividing Lines”), the article presented a curated selection of international designs that redefine interiors without the need for permanent walls.

Redefining Space Without Walls

The article opens by explaining how screens and room dividers allow homeowners to create distinct zones within a space without structural alterations. Rather than building walls, these flexible elements provide a subtle way to introduce privacy, improve functionality, and create atmosphere.

According to the article, room dividers can separate living and dining areas, define a home office, create a dressing area, or simply add visual interest and intimacy to a room. Their lightweight and adaptable nature makes them particularly suited to contemporary open-plan living.

Bloomming’s Lightfacet

Among the featured designs was Lightfacet, the modular room divider designed by Bas van Leeuwen and Mireille Meijs for Bloomming.

The article describes Lightfacet as:

“Reinventar el visillo para dividir espacios”

or:

“Reinventing the net curtain to divide spaces.”

Photographs show Lightfacet suspended within a contemporary interior, where the faceted modules create a semi-transparent partition between the kitchen and living area.

Light, Transparency, and Movement

The feature highlights one of Lightfacet’s most distinctive characteristics: each diamond-shaped module can be individually opened or closed. This allows users to influence transparency and create their own patterns while maintaining a visual connection between spaces.

The article explains that the design consists of interconnected plastic diamond forms that can be adjusted individually, enabling a wide variety of compositions and lighting effects.

Unlike traditional screens, Lightfacet does not simply block a view. Instead, it filters light, introduces texture, and creates a dynamic interaction between openness and privacy.

Featured Among International Design Brands

Lightfacet appeared alongside products from various international furniture and interior brands, reinforcing its position within the contemporary design market. The editors selected it as an example of innovative room-division solutions that combine functionality with strong visual appeal.

The publication presented Lightfacet as a modern interpretation of the traditional curtain or screen—lighter, more adaptable, and more architectural in character.

Publication details

Publication: ES Magazine (La Vanguardia)
Publisher: La Vanguardia
Country: Spain
Date: October 24, 2009
Article title: Líneas Divisorias
Feature topic: Decorative screens and room dividers for contemporary interiors
Product featured: Lightfacet
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs
Company: Bloomming

Why this feature mattered

La Vanguardia is one of Spain’s leading newspapers, and its weekend lifestyle supplement reaches a broad audience interested in architecture, design, and contemporary living.

By featuring Lightfacet in an editorial dedicated to innovative room-division solutions, the publication recognized the design as part of a wider international movement toward flexible, multifunctional interiors. The article positioned Lightfacet as a design object that combines architectural presence with practical usability, demonstrating how contemporary room dividers can transform the experience of living in open-plan spaces.

Frits Magazine – Ring One by Bloomming

Eindhoven Design Duo Featured in Frits Magazine

Published in Frits Magazine, June–July 2009

Dutch lifestyle magazine Frits featured Ring One, the iconic interlocking ring design created by Bas van Leeuwen and Mireille Meijs of Bloomming, in its “Favorits” section highlighting notable products from Eindhoven and the surrounding region.

The publication introduced the young Eindhoven-based designers and their innovative interpretation of a traditional symbol of connection and commitment.

Ring One

Ring One consists of two complementary rings: a men’s version and a women’s version. Individually, each ring has a distinct shape. Together, they fit perfectly and form a single unified object.

The design explores the idea that two individuals can maintain their own identity while simultaneously becoming part of something larger. Rather than using decorative symbolism, the concept is expressed through the physical interaction of the rings themselves.

When placed together, the two rings interlock seamlessly, creating a visual representation of connection, partnership, and unity.

Design Concept

The strength of Ring One lies in its simplicity. The rings are designed as two separate objects that only reveal their full meaning when combined.

This interaction transforms the jewelry from a decorative accessory into a tangible expression of a relationship. The design demonstrates how form can communicate an idea without the need for additional ornamentation.

The project reflects Bloomming’s early design philosophy: creating products in which concept, functionality, and aesthetics are inseparable.

Materials and Availability

According to the publication, Ring One was available in:

• Silver
• Gold
• White gold

The rings were produced in a range of sizes and could be purchased either as a pair or individually.

Eindhoven Design

At the time of publication, Bas van Leeuwen and Mireille Meijs had recently graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven and were building the foundation of what would become Bloomming.

Ring One attracted attention for its clear concept and elegant execution, earning coverage in design magazines and publications both in the Netherlands and internationally.

Product Information

Product: Ring One
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs
Studio: Bloomming
Category: Jewelry / Wedding Rings
Materials: Silver, Gold, White Gold
Year: 2009

Publication Details

Publication: Frits Magazine
Country: The Netherlands
Issue: June–July 2009
Section: Favorits
Featured Product: Ring One
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs

Original publication summary

“Behind the name Bloomming are the young Eindhoven designers Bas van Leeuwen and Mireille Meijs. Their Ring One consists of a men’s and a women’s ring that form a single unit together and reinforce one another. Available in silver, gold, and white gold.”

101 Woonideeën – Grip by Bloomming

A Clever Table Designed for Small Spaces

Published in 101 Woonideeën, August 2011

Dutch interior magazine 101 Woonideeën featured Grip, a compact and multifunctional table designed by Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs for Bloomming.

The product appeared in the magazine’s “101 woonideeën” section under the headline “Handig!” (“Handy!”), highlighting its practical solution for flexible living and small interiors.

Grip

Grip was designed as a side table that can be attached almost anywhere.

A distinctive clamp integrated into one corner of the tabletop allows the table to be fixed securely to another table or work surface. This creates an additional tabletop exactly where extra space is needed.

The concept combines mobility, simplicity, and functionality in a lightweight design.

As Described by the Magazine

The article explains:

“Need an extra side table? With Grip you can create one in no time. No matter how thick your tabletop is, the table clamp simply attaches underneath.”

The magazine also notes that the table was available with a bamboo tabletop and could seat four people when combined with a larger table arrangement.

Design Philosophy

Grip reflects a recurring theme in Bloomming’s early work: finding elegant solutions for everyday living.

Rather than adding another piece of furniture to a room, Grip temporarily expands existing furniture, allowing spaces to adapt to changing needs.

The design is especially relevant for:

• Compact apartments
• Flexible workspaces
• Dining areas requiring occasional extra seating
• Temporary extensions of existing tables

Product Information

Product: Grip
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs
Brand: Bloomming
Year featured: 2011
Publication: 101 Woonideeën (Netherlands)

Original Dutch Caption (translated)

“Need an extra side table? Grip provides a handy little side table whenever you need one. It doesn’t matter how thick your tabletop is; the table clamp simply attaches underneath.”

This feature marked another appearance of Bloomming’s work in a major Dutch interior magazine, showcasing the studio’s focus on practical innovation and adaptable furniture design.

Frits Magazine

Topdesigners van de Toekomst

Published in 2008, Dutch lifestyle and culture magazine Frits dedicated a feature to the emerging generation of designers shaping the future of Eindhoven’s creative scene. The article, titled “Topdesigners van de Toekomst” (“Top Designers of the Future”), highlighted a selection of promising young talents connected to the Design Academy Eindhoven and the city’s rapidly growing design culture.

Eindhoven as a Breeding Ground for Design

The article opens by observing that whenever the Dutch Design Week takes place in Eindhoven, one thing becomes immediately clear: the city is overflowing with talent. Journalist Monique van Empel notes that Eindhoven is home to an unusually large number of design partnerships and creative collaborations, many formed during studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE).

The feature presents several designers and studios considered part of the next generation of Dutch design, including BCXSY, Studio JSPR, JOINE Office for Design, and Bloomming.

Bloomming

Among the selected studios was Bloomming, founded by Bas van Leeuwen and Mireille Meijs.

The article explains that their collaboration began during their time at the Design Academy Eindhoven:

“Opeens was het ‘blooming’ tussen ons en sindsdien wonen en werken we samen.”

Translated:

“Suddenly it was ‘blooming’ between us, and ever since we have been living and working together.”

The feature emphasizes the complementary nature of their partnership. According to Bas:

“Mireille is conceptueel erg sterk, ik ben juist technisch goed.”

Translated:

“Mireille is very strong conceptually, while I excel in the technical side.”

Growing Recognition

At the time of publication, Bloomming had already gained attention at numerous design events and exhibitions. The article notes that their work had recently been presented in cities including:

• Eindhoven
• Brussels
• Utrecht
• Amsterdam
• Rotterdam
• Hong Kong

This growing international exposure reflected the increasing interest in their experimental approach to interiors and product design.

Lightfacet

The article features a large image of Lightfacet, Bloomming’s modular room divider system.

The accompanying caption states:

“Roomdivider Light Facet maakt het mogelijk om te spelen met licht en schaduw.”

Translated:

“Room divider Light Facet makes it possible to play with light and shadow.”

Lightfacet is presented as an example of the studio’s ability to combine functional interior solutions with an architectural and sculptural aesthetic. Through its rotating diamond-shaped modules, the divider allows users to adjust transparency and create changing patterns of light throughout a space.

About Eindhoven

When asked about Eindhoven, Bloomming highlighted the city’s creative energy:

“Eindhoven ontwikkelt zich op diverse vlakken, niet alleen op designgebied maar ook op het gebied van architectuur, exposities, muziek en dergelijke. Er zit veel creativiteit in Eindhoven en dat lijkt steeds meer naar buiten te komen.”

Translated:

“Eindhoven is developing on many levels, not only in design but also in architecture, exhibitions, music and more. There is a great deal of creativity in Eindhoven, and that seems to be becoming increasingly visible to the outside world.”

This statement reflected the optimism surrounding Eindhoven’s transformation into one of Europe’s most influential design cities.

Publication details

Publication: Frits Magazine
Country: Netherlands
Year: 2008
Feature: Topdesigners van de Toekomst
Author: Monique van Empel
Pages: 110–113
Studio featured: Bloomming
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs
Product featured: Lightfacet
Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Why this feature mattered

Frits positioned Bloomming among a carefully selected group of emerging Dutch designers expected to shape the future of design in the Netherlands. Rather than focusing solely on individual products, the article highlighted the strength of the partnership between Bas van Leeuwen and Mireille Meijs and recognized Bloomming as part of a broader movement that was helping establish Eindhoven as an international design capital.

The inclusion of Lightfacet demonstrated how the studio’s work combined innovation, functionality and visual experimentation—qualities that would later become defining characteristics of the Bloomming collection.

Prestige 164 Magazine (China) – Clock Delay by Bloomming

Dutch Design Featured in Chinese Lifestyle Magazine

Published in Prestige 164, August 2009

Chinese lifestyle magazine Prestige 164 featured Clock Delay, the experimental clock designed by Bas van Leeuwen for Dutch design studio Bloomming, in its “What’s Up” design section.

The publication highlighted Clock Delay as an unusual interpretation of timekeeping that transforms the familiar clock into a kinetic mechanical sculpture.

Clock Delay

Unlike conventional clocks that display time through hands on a flat dial, Clock Delay reveals the underlying mechanics of time itself.

The design consists of three rotating gears representing seconds, minutes, and hours. Rather than hiding the mechanism behind a clock face, the movement becomes the central visual element. Time is read at the point where the three rotating wheels align.

Constructed from stainless steel and aluminum, Clock Delay combines engineering, movement, and visual poetry into a single object.

Featured in the “What’s Up” Design Section

Prestige 164 presented Clock Delay alongside a selection of international design innovations and lifestyle discoveries from around the world.

The magazine described the clock as a contemporary object that challenges conventional expectations of how a clock should look and function. By exposing its internal workings, Clock Delay invites users to slow down and engage with the passage of time in a more thoughtful way.

Design Philosophy

Clock Delay was created from the observation that modern products increasingly hide their workings behind smooth surfaces and digital interfaces.

By making the mechanism visible and essential to the reading of time, the design celebrates craftsmanship, engineering, and curiosity. The clock encourages viewers to look beyond pure functionality and appreciate the beauty of mechanical movement.

Rather than offering an instant reading, Clock Delay asks for a moment of attention. The process of discovering the time becomes part of the experience.

Product Information

Product: Clock Delay
Designer: Bas van Leeuwen
Studio: Bloomming
Materials: Stainless steel and aluminum
Dimensions: Approximately 35 × 35 × 48 cm
Type: Mechanical-inspired kinetic clock

International Recognition

The appearance in Prestige 164 contributed to the growing international recognition of Clock Delay. During this period, the design was featured in publications across Europe, North America, and Asia, attracting attention for its unconventional approach to one of the most familiar household objects.

Clock Delay became one of the early projects that helped establish Bloomming’s reputation for creating products that combine conceptual thinking with playful interaction and strong visual identity.

Publication Details

Publication: Prestige 164
Country: China
Issue: August 2009
Section: What’s Up / Design
Featured Product: Clock Delay
Designer: Bas van Leeuwen
Studio: Bloomming

Image caption from the original publication

“Clock Delay by Bloomming reimagines the traditional clock as a visible mechanical construction. Three rotating gears representing hours, minutes, and seconds intersect to reveal the time, turning a functional object into a kinetic sculpture.”

Residential Zone – International Residential Architecture & Interior Design

Residential Zone is an international architecture and interior design yearbook that showcases outstanding residential projects from around the world. The publication presents a curated selection of villas, private residences, resorts, and hospitality projects, highlighting noteworthy architectural solutions, interior concepts, and custom design elements.

Among the selected projects is Private Area Eindhoven, a residential interior in which Facet plays a central role as a sculptural room divider. The project demonstrates how the modular design can be used not only to divide space but also to introduce texture, light, and architectural character into an interior.

A Sculptural Divider Within the Home

The featured project shows Facet suspended between the kitchen and living area of a contemporary residence. Rather than creating a solid barrier, the room divider subtly separates functions while maintaining openness throughout the space.

The publication highlights the interplay between privacy and transparency. The geometric modules create a dynamic surface that changes with the viewing angle, while allowing light to pass through and preserving visual connections between different areas of the home.

Geometry as Architecture

The large-format photography in the book focuses on Facet’s faceted surfaces and three-dimensional structure. Close-up images reveal the precision of the individual modules, while wider interior views demonstrate how the room divider becomes an integral architectural element rather than a decorative accessory.

The project illustrates how geometric repetition can generate both visual rhythm and spatial definition. Depending on the viewing angle, the room divider appears alternately transparent, textured, or almost sculptural, creating a constantly changing experience within the interior.

Integrating Light and Space

One of the reasons the project was selected is the way Facet contributes to the flow of light through the home. Positioned near large windows and open living spaces, the room divider filters daylight while preserving brightness throughout the interior.

Rather than interrupting the architecture, the installation enhances it by introducing depth, shadow, and subtle patterns that evolve throughout the day.

International Recognition

The inclusion of Private Area Eindhoven in Residential Zone placed the project alongside distinguished residential developments from around the world. The publication serves as a reference for architects, interior designers, and developers seeking innovative approaches to residential design.

By featuring Facet within this context, the editors recognized the room divider as an architectural solution capable of contributing to high-end residential interiors on an international level.

Publication details

Publication: Residential Zone – Resorts & Villa, Hotel & Apartment, Private Residence
Edition: Dreamwork Space 2
Publisher: Universal Media Co. Ltd.
Year: circa 2012
Project: Private Area Eindhoven
Product featured: Facet Room Divider
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs
Company: Bloomming
Category: International architecture and interior design yearbook

Why this feature mattered

Unlike magazine product roundups or trend articles, Residential Zone focuses on completed architectural projects. The selection of Private Area Eindhoven demonstrated how Facet could function as an integral part of residential architecture, contributing simultaneously to privacy, spatial organization, light control, and visual identity. Its inclusion in this internationally distributed design reference reinforced Facet’s position as a product that bridges the disciplines of interior design, architecture, and art.

Inside Information Verlichting

100% Design Rotterdam 2010

In 2010, Dutch trade publication Inside Information Verlichting reported on the eighth edition of 100% Design Rotterdam, one of the Netherlands’ leading events for interior design, architecture, and lighting. The article reviewed the exhibition and highlighted several notable products and exhibitors that stood out during the event.

Design and Lighting at 100% Design

The article describes how every June a large part of the Dutch creative industry gathers at the iconic Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek in Rotterdam. Since relocating from the Cruise Terminal to this architectural landmark, the event had evolved into an important meeting point for interior brands, furniture manufacturers, lighting companies, and designers.

While the author notes that the 2010 edition was somewhat smaller than previous years, the exhibition still presented a wide range of innovative products and design concepts.

Lightfacet Highlighted as an Eye-Catcher

Among the products featured in the article was Lightfacet, designed by Bas van Leeuwen.

A large photograph accompanies the text, showing a close-up of the distinctive faceted modules that characterize the design.

The caption reads:

“Een eyecatcher op de Campsites: de bijzondere zonwering/ruimtescheider Lightfacet, ontworpen door Bas van Leeuwen.”

Translated:

“An eye-catcher at the Campsites section: the remarkable sun-shading and room-dividing system Lightfacet, designed by Bas van Leeuwen.”

A New Approach to Space and Light

By describing Lightfacet as both a sun-shading solution and a room divider, the article highlights one of the product’s defining characteristics: its ability to function simultaneously as an architectural screen and a dynamic light-control system.

The modular structure allows individual elements to be opened and closed, enabling users to influence transparency, privacy, and the interaction of light and shadow within a space. Rather than acting as a static partition, Lightfacet transforms according to its surroundings and the preferences of the user.

Recognition Within a Professional Design Context

The inclusion of Lightfacet in a professional publication focused on lighting and architecture is significant because it positioned the design beyond the traditional furniture and interior design categories. The product was recognized not only as a decorative object but also as an innovative architectural element capable of influencing daylight, spatial perception, and user experience.

Being singled out as an “eye-catcher” at one of the Netherlands’ most important design exhibitions further reinforced the growing visibility of Bloomming’s work within the professional design community.

Publication details

Publication: Inside Information Verlichting
Country: Netherlands
Year: 2010
Author: Henk-Jan Hoekjen
Feature: Review of 100% Design Rotterdam 2010
Product featured: Lightfacet
Designer credited: Bas van Leeuwen
Event: 100% Design Rotterdam
Location: Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Why this feature mattered

This publication demonstrates how Lightfacet attracted attention not only from interior design media but also from professionals working in architecture and lighting. By highlighting the product as one of the visual standouts of 100% Design Rotterdam, the article recognized Lightfacet’s unique ability to bridge the disciplines of spatial design, daylight management, and decorative architecture—qualities that would become central to the continued development of the Bloomming collection.

Elemente Magazine (Canada) – Light Facet by Bloomming

Dutch Design Featured in Canada’s Design & Architecture Issue

Published in Elemente Magazine, July/August 2009

Canadian design publication Elemente Magazine featured Light Facet, the modular room divider designed by Mireille Meijs for Dutch design studio Bloomming, in its Design + Architecture Issue.

The publication presented Light Facet as an innovative interior solution that combines privacy, light control, and decorative expression within a single adaptable product.

Light Facet

Bloomming’s Light Facet was selected as one of the magazine’s noteworthy contemporary design products.

The publication describes Light Facet as a ceiling-mounted curtain constructed from modular diamond-shaped elements. Each individual facet can be rotated independently, allowing users to influence both the amount and the direction of incoming light.

Unlike traditional room dividers or curtains, Light Facet functions as a dynamic architectural element that can continuously change its appearance.

Original Article Text

Dutch design firm Bloomming has a precious idea for your home: a ceiling-hung curtain of modular, multifaceted white diamonds.

Designed by Mireille Meijs, each panel can be individually tilted up or down, allowing the user to control the amount and shape of the light.

Light Facet can be mounted as a room divider or in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal configuration.

Design Concept

Light Facet was developed around the idea that a room divider should do more than separate spaces.

By rotating the individual modules, users can create varying levels of openness, privacy, and transparency. The resulting patterns of light and shadow change throughout the day, giving the divider a constantly evolving appearance.

The modular system allows installations in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, making it suitable for residential interiors, offices, hospitality projects, and public spaces.

Product Information (as published)

Product: Light Facet
Designer: Mireille Meijs
Studio: Bloomming
Type: Modular room divider / hanging partition
Material: Lightweight modular diamond-shaped elements
Installation: Ceiling suspended
Configurations: Vertical, horizontal, or diagonal

The publication listed the following pricing information at the time:

• Light Facet: approximately $630 per square meter
• Attachment system: approximately $126

Why It Matters

This feature marked one of the early international publications of Light Facet outside Europe, helping introduce Bloomming’s design philosophy to a North American audience.

The project would later evolve into Facet, Bloomming’s internationally recognized modular room divider system that continues to be used by architects, interior designers, and homeowners around the world.

Publication Details

Publication: Elemente Magazine
Country: Canada
Issue: July / August 2009
Section: Design + Architecture Issue
Featured Product: Light Facet
Designer: Mireille Meijs
Studio: Bloomming

Image caption from the original publication

“Dutch design firm Bloomming presents Light Facet, a ceiling-hung curtain of modular multifaceted white diamonds. Designed by Mireille Meijs, each panel can be individually tilted to control the amount and shape of light entering a space.”