Personal Space: Luna Bijl | Who What Wear

Ever wanted to take a look around the homes of Britain’s most stylish residents? In Personal Space, we take a deep dive into design, looking at the moodboards of industry insiders to find out how they curate their space. From luxury finds in designer boutiques to secondhand shopping secrets, we ask the experts for the interior design tips that made their house a home. Next up, model and muse Luna Bijl shares how travelling the world has influenced her interior design style, and where she shops for her country-meets-boho aesthetic.

How would you describe your interior design style?

It’s hard to choose one style! Since I grew up in the countryside, I love to add country influences to my house. But during my time living in New York and Paris and traveling all over the world, I get inspiration from everywhere and like to mix it all up. I would say “modern country design”.

If we were to walk into your house on any given day, what would we be likely to see?

I’m a total home body. For my work as a model, I’m always on the go and sleeping in different hotels, so whenever I’m at home, I love to cook in my lovely kitchen for friends or spend most of my time in my living room just relaxing on the couch.

What aesthetic style, era, or vibe speaks to you the most?

I love the mix between countryside and boho. Whenever I walk into my home, I want it to feel like a home where someone lives and not a hotel room, if that makes sense. I framed a lot of black and white pictures from different photoshoots throughout my career. My favorite photo that I framed in my living room is where I walk on Venice beach dressed in a white outfit with heels carrying a surfboard, it was shot by Glen Luchford. You can’t even see it’s me but I just love the vibe.

(Image credit: Glen Luchford – Art Partner / Trunk Archive)

What made you fall in love with the house you live in now?

When I bought it one and half years ago, I saw a lot of potential because of the view it had. It has very big windows which bring in a lot of light and you can look towards the water and the skyline of Rotterdam. What I love about it now, is that I chose and designed everything myself with the help of Nyves (@studionyves), from the floor to the kitchen, my bathroom, walk in closet, everything. On my social media you can see how I transformed every room into what it is now; I loved capturing the before and after.

What are some of your favourite rooms in your house and why?

My living room is my favourite room of the house because of the big windows that give a lot of natural light during the day and views of the glittering skyline at night. I have an open kitchen which is attached to the living room—it’s a very cosy area with a lot of wood elements. My Dad gifted me a record player with the first LP’s ever of U2 and The Cure that are the focal point of the room. Growing up, my Dad and I always listened to 90’s music together, so it reminds me of my childhood.

What are some of the best buys you have invested in for your house?

I chose to buy (almost) everything in my house from local stores and people in the village/area that I grew up in, to support small businesses. This was something that was very important to me. One of my favourite purchases (and best investment in the house) is my custom-made walk-in closet. It’s made by Oerhout Furniture in Strijen, Netherlands.