Martine Claessens Blog

Find out how I work and what inspires me.

A FEW THINGS ABOUT ME

I'm a Belgian who settled in Romania, after spending a few years in Italy.

My roots are in Fashion Design so this discipline and training translated naturally into my current Interior Design career.

I love to work with genuinely creative people, as revealed within a series of workshops that I facilitated in the last couple of years.

Inspiring and being inspired, is something that I now actively pursue through Interior Design classes and professional counseling. I love unlocking people's creative potential and talent and I have discovered my love of teaching and coaching.

I love the art and culture of different countries and to better understand their cultures I have learnt the languages of France, Italy, England and Romania as well as my native Flemish. This helps me and my clients on our searches for special pieces, commissioned pieces throughout Europe.

trend alert

Color Drenching

October 26, 2025 in Create the Look, Getting inspired, The Power of Color

Color drenching basically means painting every surface in the room in the same hue. Subtle variations in shade will add depth to the room, preventing it to feel flat. Color drenching is not new but is still ranking high on the scale of trends.

Trend Alert: Statement Ceiling

March 31, 2025 in Trend Alert, Getting inspired

Statement ceiling are trending now, however it is not a new interior design element to enhance the living space. It has been around for centuries in various styles and cultures. A decorated ceiling with artistic or architectural details can immediately bring a sense of grandeur to any space.