Her elegant, understated, and timeless interiors have undeniably influenced the world of bespoke Belgian design. (I know they have influenced mine!) A Pearl of a Belgium Home & Designer revisits an enchanting property in Belgium where a talented designer, business owner, and stylemaker lives. What a gift she shares its beauty with the world. Let’s explore and revisit the work of a true Belgian pearl, Greet Lefèvre.
![Photo: Claude Smekens. Rustic luxe Belgian style skirted sink, stone, and shelf in a pool house in Belgium - design by Greet Lefevre; Milieu magazine, Summer 2021. #belgianstyle #skirtedsink #belgianinteriordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/rustic-skirted-sink-stone-counter-old-world-belgian-style-greet-lefevre-milieu-summer-2021-claude-smekens.jpg)
Photography: Greet Lefèvre and Claude Smekens
A Pearl of a Belgium Home & Garden
Friend to this blog, Greet Lefèvre of Belgian Pearls knows we admire her timeless work since we cannot go very long without spotlighting it. That’s the beauty of timeless…it’s always relevant and evergreen.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aFu-iO2WiIE/WWFy6U9_DJI/AAAAAAAAybY/NV0dK-td9osZhdjCC04Vun_wTmY9SwdJwCLcBGAs/s1600/19.jpg)
Can we imagine calling this Belgium home “home?”
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-garden-hydrangea-summer-greet-lefevre.jpg)
Shaping A Legacy of Belgian Interior Design Inspiration
Greet has delighted us with rich Belgian interior design style online a decade and a half, and it’s forever a pleasure to direct others to her blog, Belgian Pearls as well as her family business, Lefèvre Interiors.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-garden-hydrangea-gree-lefevre.jpg)
We almost met in person when I visited London in 2018 as our blogs were both nominated for an Amara Interior Blog Award. Sadly, she wasn’t able to attend the ceremony.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-home-exterior-greet-lefevre.jpg)
That night, Greet was thoughtful enough to arrange a meeting for me with friends of hers who were representing her the evening of the award ceremony!
![Kindness quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquotes #kindnessquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kindness-quote-sunshine-virtue-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
What a kind gesture! And what an honor to be the recipient of her kindness. (Pssst. It isn’t typical to encounter such graciousness in the blogging/publishing world. You might be surprised to know how many charming online personalities behave offline!)
Defleure Home Collection
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-mimi-chairs-greet-lefevre.jpg)
Her lovely home is graced with furniture pieces of her own design (like the Mimi chairs above) from her furniture line with Defleure Home Collection.
![If it is Belgian design beauty you wish you savor, look no further than the home of the Belgian Pearl herself, Greet Lefevre! #belgianstyle #interiordesign #Belgiumhome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-rose-garden-bistro-set-greet-lefevre.jpg)
If I seem half crazy to suggest there are actionable ideas to score from fantasy level properties like hers, well…
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVVmozeemYw/WV2cL3hhwLI/AAAAAAAAyVE/agMW5Z8I9FoH29j7OQs36EYXSFXUVw18wCLcBGAs/s1600/37.jpg)
I suppose I am and can live with that. This is a site for dreamers after all.
Natural Beauty Inside & Out
How can one enhance an interiors and well being in one fell swoop.
![Citrus tree in the home of Greet Lefevre of Belgian Pearls.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-summer-fruit-greet-lefevre.jpg)
Make sure to introduce flowers, fruit, plants, branches, and bits of beauty from outside (even small stones collected outside) to your nest inside.
![Enchanting Belgian garden with potted boxwood and stone patio at home of Greet Lefevre of Belgian Pearls.](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftIq-dWZPQ8/WV2cLoE7VaI/AAAAAAAAyU8/tOcHTjUMiNEo6tSqlcKh4aQVMppHTYFvgCLcBGAs/s1600/35.jpg)
Do you love the look of Greet’s potted boxwood? Do a little research online and then give it a whirl!
![Inspirational quote about giving: Give like the sun and the whole world grows tall. #hellolovelystudio #inspirationalquotes #personalgrowth #encouragement #generosity](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-give-like-the-sun-pink.jpg)
Does the sight of climbing ivy bring you delight? You need not own a fantasy property in Europe to enjoy such romantic whimsy.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F3DPsC1vhF0/WV2bu7Qde9I/AAAAAAAAyUo/aW4k0LB8cKgJQJG9beMAg1r1I11zRRLkACLcBGAs/s1600/39.jpg)
Such beautiful lush and wild foliage can creep up the simplest of structures including sheds, garages, and assorted outdoor buildings.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-garden-pavilion-greet-lefevre.jpg)
Are she-sheds a bit too shabby for your taste? Maybe a more elegant alternative awaits in your imagination!
Old World Style for Modern Living
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aLHPTOIIay4/WWFy6UAJPqI/AAAAAAAAybc/j1KnyXmUTQAZf7K8Priw3S37VPZ_EgnYACLcBGAs/s1600/20.jpg)
There’s something comforting about planting seeds now to enjoy a rich landscape in the future. Do you suppose most gardeners are horizon types?
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LaSerYYpA-4/WWFy58MiJKI/AAAAAAAAybQ/bNQ4e20zZM8ELmvVywwz1h35G86HfLCcwCLcBGAs/s1600/10.jpg)
Grand gardens certainly don’t bloom without devotion and tireless labor.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nf7YQBOCydk/WV2cLW0Y1WI/AAAAAAAAyU0/3VL3ugTle9EMLwaTftk9t0UVi7zBXItaQCLcBGAs/s1600/33.jpg)
Without a gardener, I can only imagine how many Saturdays must be sacrificed to grow and maintain such an Eden.
![MIMI CHAIR - Belgian Pearls Home Collection. Belgian style furniture and interior design.#belgianpearls #belgianstyle #belgiandesign #europeancountry #belgianlinen #belgianfurniture](https://www.belgianpearls.be/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/SHOOT-1300-4981-683x1024.jpg)
Yet small gardens and tiny patches of fresh life deliver doses of paradise too. Is there a wee patch in your yard right for planting? A tiny balcony where containers of lush goodness may thrive and lift spirits?
![John O'Donohue quote about life like a river on Hello Lovely Studio. #riverquotes #personalgrowthquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/001-JOHN-ODONOHUE-quote-LIKE-A-RIVER-FLOWS-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
While I love the desert, you have to hand it to rainy April days sprinkling generosity!
![Photos: Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls. Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian interior design inspiration from Belgian Pearls author Greet Lefevre!](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WpvnoDwFByw/WWFy6CE5fnI/AAAAAAAAybU/NbrKGdgEDR06Kd2UdPbEKf9kwA8RYKwRgCLcBGAs/s1600/18.jpg)
Breathtaking Scale in the Lush Gardens
There are large pots, and then there are TREE SIZED POTS…
![Photos: Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls. Belgian interior design and garden inspiration from the home of Greet Lefevre, author of Belgian Pearls blog. Come be inspired by BELGIAN DESIGN FROM A BELGIAN PEARL. #belgianstyle #belgiandesign #interiordesigninspiration #belgiangarden #europeancountryhouse #elegantdecor #belgianlinen #orangerie #lefevre #greetlefevre #belgianpearls](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gnh0nQ5DQCw/WV2cMFNVI_I/AAAAAAAAyVQ/9mRUZTckw6odohKlkYljbL16nS0U1j-XACLcBGAs/s1600/40.jpg)
I know precious little about gardening, but I know things become interesting with a playful mix of whimsy and scale.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hX-wbYBbA-E/WV2cLs2SaXI/AAAAAAAAyVA/7i5x1GSCNE0LzqMUF9CZmRV2S_t_BGlNACLcBGAs/s1600/36.jpg)
So allow yourself to think beyond what the neighbors are doing.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KnazlBrn3MA/WV2djPuVLrI/AAAAAAAAyVc/2N8YOeYv2HEzO3ySPQgwUo-nbRF-ogYFQCLcBGAs/s1600/30.jpg)
Allow yourself to listen to your inner dreamer who imagines __________ would be a hoot to grow and enjoy in the garden.
![Robert Frost quote EARTH IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR LOVE on Hello Lovely Studio. #robertfrost #earthquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/0001-earths-the-right-place-for-love-robert-frost-hello-lovely-studio-love-quote.jpg)
The patina and weathered look of materials around this property seems to heighten the beauty and character of it.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AGbxruTUlBE/WWFy6ZZdZPI/AAAAAAAAybg/_6iA0sxNy9wcGZZ5C4rW64LM5K_xION7wCLcBGAs/s1600/26.jpg)
Are you quick to replace things inside and out that begin to show age, distress, and change?
![Detail of rustic wood and brick at Belgian home of Greet Lefevre - Belgian Pearls. #belgiandesign](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p61y6m3clDw/WWFy6ixjM5I/AAAAAAAAybk/QEE033BN_ZgGIWHAfN5YwhrUIOF4w7hVgCLcBGAs/s1600/27.jpg)
What if you slowed down just a tad? And what if you allowed them a little more time to bloom into the fullness of their ripe character?
Timeless Design Ideas from Belgian Pearls
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-living-room-pink-accents-greet-lefevre.jpg)
Belgian design ever appeals to me in fresh ways with its divine mix of old and new. Contrast can be so energetic. Bold colors from nature popping against an elegantly subdued backdrop.
![Bold pink floral arrangement. Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-summer-flowers-greet-lefevre.jpg)
Modern silhouettes (in art, floral design, and accents) in a mix of antiques and soulful surroundings gives birth to new interest and fresh energies.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/belgian-pearls-white-arm-chair-greet-lefevre.jpg)
Contemporary patterns, textures, and art can feel very much at home with centuries old fixtures and traditional architecture. (What about adding a striking pillow to an otherwise humdrum moment at your own home? Could it spark renewed appreciation for what is already there?)
Tranquil & Soothing Color Palettes
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-51r0f7B5rSI/WWFykLMq-GI/AAAAAAAAybA/ZFUt2BD9mhgbY06zMLl4BI9-0013qNS3gCLcBGAs/s1600/28.jpg)
As a lover of neutrals, I am awed by how Belgians use textured, natural, understated, richly complex color. It never feels stagnant or boring to these eyes.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance#orangerie #lefevre #greetlefevre #belgianpearls](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ujMm84pAB4g/WV2btIsRmCI/AAAAAAAAyTg/KQ-5OSVLgmYx0rl14amPzLKRNbaGs6LcQCLcBGAs/s1600/08.jpg)
If you are curious about living with tone on tone, you need not remake your entire home. Gaze at an unused space with fresh eyes and begin to experiment.
![Robert Frost poem DUST OF SNOW on Hello Lovely Studio. #richardfrost #winterpoem #winterquote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/0001-dust-of-snow-robert-frost-quote-hello-lovely-studio-poem.jpg)
You won’t be pressured if you start with a space where you don’t spend a lot of time.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJ4IwOWNBCs/WWFykD0-toI/AAAAAAAAybE/iGZAY61dJTYdEX9wEdzWg19mb381d4qswCLcBGAs/s1600/29.jpg)
Who knows? If you find yourself drawn to your experimental room, maybe the experiment can spread as your gaze carries you to the next blank slate.
Belgian Kitchen Design Inspiration from Greet Lefèvre
![Photo: Claude Smekens. Elegant Belgian style kitchen with white oak cabinetry and design by Greet Lefevre of Belgian Pearls. #belgiankitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/001-belgian-kitchen-greet-lefevre-pearls-1.jpg)
There are so many actionable ideas inspired by Greet’s beautiful bespoke kitchen. You hardly need additional commentary.
![Belgian kitchen design at home of Greet Lefevre - Belgian Pearls](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BEXcsh85arQ/WWFuYOLORWI/AAAAAAAAyaQ/6hsOFuBjNjcUIcBXlT25IfkWkz9sBNgDACEwYBhgL/s1600/11.jpg)
Notice how cabinet storage is a mix of wood and plaster in warm, neutral tones. The range becomes a grand moment of wondrous glory, and the tall windows flanking it mean the gardens and light are part of the design.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #belgiankitchen](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ePdDFSyf0A/WV2btGNNWcI/AAAAAAAAyTk/xrVhufDNIUkHl0_m3RmIEXC7uvwZ2G_QACLcBGAs/s1600/10.jpg)
This Belgian kitchen with its narrow dining table (oh, the intimacy!) and finishes that get better with age is an example of an unfitted design that will never look out of style.
![Detail of Belgian stone on a backsplash of a range. Greet Lefevre.](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WeADlCwkPtA/WWFyG7456MI/AAAAAAAAyac/vxIvwuKAi0E9ohzdODfdS8C_A4P5gGAgACLcBGAs/s1600/22.jpg)
If you have yet to discover the beauty of Belgian stone and handcrafted everything, perhaps this quest will unlock treasures untold.
![Funny quote about being awesome on Hello Lovely Studio. #doghumor #dogquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/001-funny-quote-about-being-who-your-dog-thinks-you-are-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
So many American kitchens are conceived and constructed quickly and without mindful consideration. We’re a busy, bustling culture, and we often do not think about long term commitments with homes, kitchens, and places. We tend to focus on resale and what others are including. Timeless design is often overlooked or deemed too labor-intensive. For example, plaster walls demand time, labor, and talent…drywall can sometimes be completed in a single day.
But what if we began to freshly discover the beauty of slow?
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IMoppDcTSWo/WV2buNWVbFI/AAAAAAAAyUE/EX1bxvYGnUMfj04iZ_dhpw1Dz3QZX2J5QCLcBGAs/s1600/18.jpg)
The study of design, sensibilities, and lifestyle from cultures beyond our own can enlighten and reveal the possibilities.
Glowing Glorious Palette
![Photo: Claude Smekens, Elegant rose upholstery on formal armchairs - home of Greet Lefevre of Belgian Pearls.](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--FRhMrBlyVk/WV2bt9E-zFI/AAAAAAAAyT4/zQz9VK0MxmoBDpReeRjfsnI40oIHwTDKwCLcBGAs/s1600/16.jpg)
Introducing rich texture on your walls need not entail a massive budget. Bespoke paneled walls may be beyond the budget, but what about applied trims and moldings?
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LK0IrLskvK4/WV2bsy9K_9I/AAAAAAAAyTc/3_0SHP9JAzcfsqqj_PCo5JQAxz9L0YaJQCLcBGAs/s1600/09.jpg)
Also, notice the scale of the baseboards above? Do you have a room with high ceilings where such bold drama could enhance the space?
Bespoke Wood Paneling Distinguishes This Lovely Manse
The timelessness of the artful paneled walls and built-ins are breathtaking in Greet’s home.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Iw8Ns-Gp8Ew/WV2btkGZ5NI/AAAAAAAAyT8/YIxgTtuddiAcH2OB8Vb-XEWh_oQwbfqtwCLcBGAs/s1600/15.jpg)
What actionable ideas could we take away?
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d-AL9oqBjQA/WV2buiVBfBI/AAAAAAAAyUY/XMgUDcWwuGYYBwp5Ke_kCsI_4o7HeOPlwCLcBGAs/s1600/24.jpg)
We can study the character, patina, and texture of the paneling and notice how it adds a rich layer that painted sheetrock lacks. Plaster, limewash, Roman clay, and even Sure-Crete finishes can be a source of texture too. Wainscot, tongue and groove, and even shiplap are other ways to introduce depth and character.
![Healing quote from Jung Pueblo on Hello Lovely Studio. #personalgrowthquotes #perfectionism #healingquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/healing-quote-perfectionism-jung-pueblo-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
I may not live in a European manse, yet many of the colors and textiles I live with are suggestive of a Belgian country home.
For me, it’s often a matter of starting with sure things. For example, I know I never tire of Belgian linen (its color, durability, strength, and texture). If I allow design decisions to flow from what feels timeless and harmonious with the Belgian linen pieces, the field narrows.
![Checkered marble floor. Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #checkeredfloor](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xVBFQgdeduM/WV2buu5iqmI/AAAAAAAAyUQ/r79qE4w0X5QKO1d2Hy3PQnJYWPr1-T7owCLcBGAs/s1600/23.jpg)
A narrowed field helps with endless choices and options in the marketplace.
![Checkered marble floor. Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #checkeredfloor](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s1xBEVuZoBM/WV2btZNNcSI/AAAAAAAAyT0/Xo75c1GvW38JR5dBpouceTMQ7XVZsp0HwCLcBGAs/s1600/13.jpg)
Inspired Sophisticated Whimsy
I am ever smitten with sophisticated whimsy since it says something about the homeowners.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RYINsn3puG8/WV2buTh6OVI/AAAAAAAAyUM/724h2MSSmjAfy6zjnHI-J7_TRiWjSMrXgCLcBGAs/s1600/21.jpg)
Can a room full of serious furniture or antiques at your house be lightened up with humor?
![Frank Lloyd Wright quote on Hello Lovely. #flw #flwquotes #franklloydwright](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/001-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-FRANK-LLOYD-WRIGHT-WHOLE-HEARTEDLY.jpg)
Even a happy pattern like a checkered floor may do the trick.
![Marble floor. Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #checkeredfloor](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EU-bbI7Ulm8/WV2bugUPWuI/AAAAAAAAyUU/WTp4Qq0PIjM3_tBmlLEVjTq_2iA7cYFtgCLcBGAs/s1600/22.jpg)
Again, my emphasis is on actionable, so I realize a marble checkered stone floor can’t just appear without great effort and expense. But a checkered rug?
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OkuWDCEoaEU/WV2btTMhqoI/AAAAAAAAyTs/Uo5saGkcLgAmjVeapqQSR2-zig5CiWQbACLcBGAs/s1600/12.jpg)
Sunlight Welcomed Within An Orangerie
An orangery or orangerie is a space on the grounds of fashionable residences from the 17th to the 19th centuries where citrus trees were protected during the winter.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g2pWQcDzRXE/WWFyjr29yEI/AAAAAAAAyas/iPitb9MUagsS4J7sNfvDE65zLlJyz0uLACLcBGAs/s1600/14.jpg)
Similar to a greenhouse or conservatory, they aren’t common in my neck of the woods.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3LzpbpYCPL8/WWFyjwAStfI/AAAAAAAAya8/l-1VvWeGaeUmV1zHh5mqCWTUug9j8GzCgCLcBGAs/s1600/16.jpg)
My actionable tip here is maybe a little bit dreamy, but if you are a DIYer like me, who knows?
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-62UDl_-trSc/WWFyj7-B8uI/AAAAAAAAya4/qWrt2zITj4MSEbVAnIQ5p4byssX9gu0AACLcBGAs/s1600/15.jpg)
Interior windows can be suggestive of such a space even and maybe especially if a space is not very sunny.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tooe-TZrScE/WV2buEFcrLI/AAAAAAAAyUA/3RLPx0NlvLc6JeSCIr9u9_GFeM7RttOZgCLcBGAs/s1600/17.jpg)
Adding a reclaimed window to a wall (we have done it so many times over the years!) is a way to: add architectural interest, capture light from an adjacent space, and introduce bespoke character.
Romantically Bold & Appetizing Dining Room
You already know, I can’t seem to live with red, but if the energy of red lifts you, isn’t this shade chic?
![Red walls in a dining room in Belgium by Greet Lefevre.](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58Yx5UM63gA/WV2btcHH2jI/AAAAAAAAyTo/zxd1HOtqG_UFD2Gm2NMurP84V1uO2aFUgCLcBGAs/s1600/11.jpg)
I would love to own a dress this color!
![Red walls in a dining room of a magnificent manse in Belgium.](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mhx0zj_FYl0/WWFyUJK2ZjI/AAAAAAAAyao/hUzfgaEhRLQd9k6u816pQK276RJWEHniwCLcBGAs/s1600/21.jpg)
Quiet Sophistication in a Wine Cellar
As stated earlier in the orangerie discussion, creating a luxurious cellar for wine is not within my skillset.
![Rustic wine cellar in a beautiful manse in Belgium - Belgian Pearls.](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B_Hb8ch6PBc/WWFyUHPGx1I/AAAAAAAAyag/1kMn-1zM0sYdyYwxVLfpC9BcHTqtgMX0gCLcBGAs/s1600/24.jpg)
But how may we store a collection of treasures that will also please the senses?
![Beauty quote by Alice Walker on Hello Lovely Studio. #beautyquotes #soulfulquotes #alicewalker](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ALICE-WALKER-quote-beauty-restoring-own-soul-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Because if we are clinging to a collection, the objects must hold meaning.
![Wine cellar in Greet Lefevre's beautiful Belgium home - Belgian Pearls. #winecellar #interiordesign](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NuMvv2ZILaU/WWFyUdQwHqI/AAAAAAAAyak/CfN5U3HA2DQ_cHch-qhtMYdodlN83NZ4ACLcBGAs/s1600/25.jpg)
Perhaps it is time we think more deeply about how to live with such objects more intentionally.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JtpnvaeokUg/WWFyjvRI7OI/AAAAAAAAyaw/546_w1nnFK8GHovrCmVsxtHheJdtMRMbgCLcBGAs/s1600/12.jpg)
We inevitably form attachments to objects, and sometimes life moves so fast we forget to revisit what the attachments mean.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YIiOdMsxeAk/WV2cLc_kSbI/AAAAAAAAyUs/P2o9ZqMZtaEEjNCYY3dk62Y5Rgi1RIC9wCLcBGAs/s1600/32.jpg)
Do your belongings or boxes of treasures still spark joy? Are there things long forgotten that should be displayed?
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_9ktPLsCpl8/WV2bu82NHWI/AAAAAAAAyUg/6DagGAOK6t8Zh0d-JqyFmQrOJ8lFYI6SgCLcBGAs/s1600/26.jpg)
Could decluttering or paring down spell sweet relief?
Old World Style + Soulful Craftsmanship
![DIANE TABLE - Belgian Pearls Home Collection.Interior design inspiration and garden photo gallery from a home in Belgium with traditional bespoke style.](https://www.belgianpearls.be/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/SHOOT-1300-5474-683x1024.jpg)
A home like Greet’s certainly won’t just happen.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K20IRbtDou8/WV2bu_XzRjI/AAAAAAAAyUk/qroXCNprscwCvfB2IsrBIJzwFQIoueX2ACLcBGAs/s1600/27.jpg)
Homes evolve as we do.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wx_oGKjvytw/WV2btmwcwhI/AAAAAAAAyTw/ksvwsV7WBWsDAe6uCC5w5kwEZtPDdqLrQCLcBGAs/s1600/14.jpg)
One last actionable tip I’ll mention is to allow the evolution of your home to unfold gently.
![Photo gallery of Greet Lefèvre's Belgian home with interior design inspiration (photos by Claude Smekens and Belgian Pearls). Fall in love with enchanting gardens and traditional Belgian architecture and sophistication. #belgianinteriors #europeancountry #rusticelegance](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ZShWkxgCOw/WWFy58aPeUI/AAAAAAAAybM/B9prdIZRQm8shnl0-1oeZ4SfGTjcwQlPACLcBGAs/s1600/09.jpg)
Hurrying can hurt us in ways we may not be able to see clearly. There’s less overwhelm when we take our time with each layer. Who knows? Ultimately, it may even be more gratifying when gentle slow strokes form an integrated whole.
![Inspirational quote about nature's beauty and wisdom by John Muir on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #quotes #johnmuir #naturequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/005-JOHN-MUIR-QUOTE-hello-lovely-studio-beauty-bread-nature.jpg)
Should the timeless elegance of these designs soothe your senses, you will be charmed by BELGIAN PEARLS, where Greet shares her fine journey in a friendly fashion.
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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