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I'm Tessa van Hoogstraten, 37 years old and the proud mother of two sons! I live happily in Amsterdam with my family.
My heart beats faster when I see warm interiors that radiate peace and comfort, with natural colours and materials.
Do you recognize this?
You've got your life well on track. A great career, perhaps a family, and the financial means to live comfortably. But when you look around, your home doesn't yet reflect who you are.
- You can't see the forest for the trees on Pinterest and Instagram.
- You're afraid of making bad purchases and don't know how to join separate pieces of furniture together into one whole.
- You don't have the time (or inclination) to scour home furnishings stores every weekend.
The result? A home that feels half-finished, with temporary fixes that have stuck.
This is exactly the type of challenge that energizes me.
Let's create a place where you love to come home.
12+
years of experience creating homes in and around Amsterdam
100+
projects successfully completed
1000+
designed interiors ranging from compact city rooms to large, generous spaces
100%
bespoke solutions in every project
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Answers to your questions
Should we throw away all our current furniture?
Absolutely not. A house gains character precisely by combining personal items and heirlooms with new design. I critically examine what you already have: what's precious and what fits into the new plan? We integrate your favorite pieces so it truly feels like your home, not a showroom.
My partner and I have completely different tastes. Is that okay?
This is one of the most common reasons people hire me. You can't reach an agreement together, and that's why nothing happens. I act as a guide and objective third party. I find the common thread in your desires and weave them together into a harmonious whole that you both recognize.
How does the pricing structure work? Will I encounter any unexpected costs?
I value clarity, just like you. That's why I work with fixed packages per room and clearly defined phases. You know exactly what the design will cost upfront. No vague hourly billing structures, but a transparent investment in a plan you'll enjoy for years to come.
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"We were looking for someone to help us with the interior of our new-build home. When we saw Tessa's portfolio, we were immediately enthusiastic, but there was still some uncertainty about whether a design would truly suit us as future residents.
Based on images on Pinterest, as well as an extensive conversation about our future home and our living preferences, Tessa came up with a design that was an immediate hit. The atmosphere, the unity, the colors: everything was exactly to our liking.
I'm incredibly happy with this decision, as the contact with Tessa was also incredibly pleasant, and the meetings at our home were a real treat with all the fabric samples and examples. What a fun process to go through with her, highly recommended!
Tineke & Gerben Moesbergen, De Bilt
For Onno, an expat relocating to Amsterdam, I designed the interior of his temporary rental apartment. Because permanent changes weren't possible, we focused entirely on furniture, lighting and accessories — the elements that bring warmth, personality and comfort without altering the space.
The goal was to create a calm, refined home that supports his busy professional life and feels welcoming after long days, while remaining flexible enough to move with him to a future apartment. We selected timeless pieces, warm textures and a light, spacious palette that suits both the space and his lifestyle.
Through thoughtful styling and smart layout choices, the apartment now feels personal, inviting and grounded — a home that helps him settle into the Netherlands with ease, despite its temporary nature.
A Warm, Temporary Home in Amsterdam
