“Creating homes that feel warmer than a restaurant, more productive than an office, more intimate than a hotel.”

Living by Design Notes

At Maison Collection, everything revolves around living that contributes to harmony, well-being, and connection. In our Living by Design Notes, we share inspiring stories, practical tips, and insights on how a thoughtfully designed interior can enrich your life. Discover how furniture, lighting, flooring, and accessories come together to create an elegant, functional, and meaningful home for you and your family.

Maison Collection | Living by Design: De filosofie van een Interieur dat inspireert, verbindt en verdiept

Maison Collection | Living by Design: The philosophy of an interior that inspires, connects and deepens

Maison Collection embodies a way of living that elevates the home beyond architecture and furnishings; it becomes a carefully composed living environment that cultivates peace, focus, and connection. Every detail—from furniture and lighting to flooring and accessories—is chosen not simply to impress, but to resonate with the life that takes place within. Our collections are designed to make harmony and refinement tangible: an interior that not only looks elegant, but also supports family life, enhances performance, and deepens a sense of well-being. In this way, we transform homes into a home that feels superior to any external environment—warmer than a restaurant, more productive than an office, more intimate than a hotel. For Maison Collection, design is not an end point, but a tool for creating quality of life, balance, and lasting memories.

Living by Design: The vision behind Maison Collection

At Maison Collection, everything revolves around creating a home where life is truly lived. As a family business, we understand the value of a home: it's where families gather, where memories are made, and where moments of peace and joy intersperse. A good home offers not only comfort but also supports how you live, perform, and feel. Maison Collection therefore considers the home not simply a physical dwelling, but the core of well-being, connection, and personal development. Based on our Living by Design philosophy, we strive for interiors where aesthetics, functionality, and psychological well-being converge in perfect balance. A thoughtfully designed home acts as a counterbalance to the constant pressures of a complex society and technological acceleration: it offers harmony, stability, and a breeding ground for both individual growth and collective balance. Within this approach, interior design is not reduced to decorative luxury, but elevated to a strategic and sustainable investment in both quality of life and the future of the family.

Living by Design: The mission – more than just design

Our mission is to create living environments that transcend aesthetic beauty. Maison Collection creates spaces that not only delight but truly inspire, support, and connect. With a carefully curated collection of furniture, lighting, flooring, and accessories, we weave refined elegance with practicality. Each item is selected with meticulous attention to detail and with the goal of enhancing inner peace, emotional well-being, and relationship connection. This creates an interior that not only impresses but also functions as a cocoon: a place of restoration, deepening, and sustainable growth. A home that feels superior to any external environment: warmer than a restaurant, more productive than an office, and more intimate than a hotel – and where families find the space to live together, grow, and create lasting memories.

Living by Design: The philosophy of an interior that inspires, connects and deepens

Living by Design transcends the aesthetic principle of "beautiful living" and focuses on the deeper essence of being at home. It is a conscious approach to interior design that harmoniously blends beauty, functionality, and psychological well-being.

In an era where work pressure, social complexity, and technological acceleration constantly throw individuals off balance, the home provides the counterbalance: a place of focus, a cocoon, and above all, a foundation for personal and collective development within the family.

Scientific insights confirm the direct influence of the physical environment on human emotional and cognitive functioning. For example, Evans (2003) argues in the Journal of Environmental Psychology that a chaotically furnished living space contributes to increased stress, indecisiveness, and psychological tension. Conversely, a well-thought-out and harmonious interior leads to an increased sense of control, mental clarity, and well-being. Neurological research also shows that aesthetically pleasing, warm, and uncluttered spaces stimulate the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins—chemicals that not only improve mood but also enhance motivation, focus, and resilience (Küller et al., 2006).

The influence of interior design on performance isn't limited to aesthetic pleasure. The home increasingly serves as an extension of the workplace and learning environment, and the quality of this space proves crucial for mental acuity, physical regeneration, and emotional recovery. For adults, a well-designed home acts as a buffer against external pressures: a place where one experiences decompression and reconnects with the essential. For children and adolescents, a stable and stimulating home environment is even fundamental. Longitudinal research from the Harvard Graduate School of Education shows that the physical home environment is a significant predictor of cognitive development, social skills, and academic performance.

Furthermore, interior design plays a crucial role in the connection between family members. The way spaces are designed—from layout to choice of materials and lighting—directly influences the quality of interactions, the degree of togetherness, and the intensity of memories created together. An interior that encourages togetherness, tranquility, and openness fosters emotional connection and strengthens relationship stability. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this painfully clear: in households where the interior wasn't designed to support connection, the forced togetherness often led to tension and disintegration. According to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the number of divorces increased significantly in 2021, partly attributed to the lack of a supportive living environment.

Living by Design is therefore not a decorative ideal, but a strategic investment in the quality of life. An elegant, balanced, and functionally furnished home not only enhances daily happiness but also serves as a catalyst for productivity, emotional well-being, and lasting connection. It enables families to thrive, create memories, and find the harmony that the outside world often disrupts.

Ultimately, home is the only place where one truly lives, recovers, and can be oneself. It should therefore feel superior to any external environment: warmer than a restaurant, more productive than an office, more intimate than a hotel. In this sense, Living by Design isn't a style choice, but an attitude to life. One that begins with the recognition that living is more than just staying; it's an act of care, an expression of dedication, and an architecture of well-being for yourself and your loved ones.

Meet Maison Collection

Maison Collection represents a vision of living where design is elevated to care, dedication, and the architecture of well-being. As a family business, we understand that a home is more than just a living space: it's where families gather, where moments of peace and joy intersperse, and where memories find a lasting home. Our collections enrich family life, support the dynamics of daily life, and transform the house into a home that feels superior to any external environment: warmer than a restaurant, more focused than an office, more intimate than a hotel.

For us, design isn't a goal in itself, but a means to create an environment where people can truly live, develop, and unwind. Discover the world of Maison Collection and experience how style, harmony, and functionality come together to create your ultimate living space.

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