When you step inside a space at Atelier Oost Amsterdam, you can get carried away by the unique ambiances I have created here with my team. Each studio has its own atmosphere, and we often hear that people feel welcome and creatively stimulated here. So too in The Playground, where the picturesque colour palette reminds you of a dreamy desert.
Eye-catching textures and earthy tones: the perfect balance
This cloud of earthy tones envelops you with eye-catching textures and Marrakech-inspired colours. Nothing is too crazy here! Although your senses will be fully stimulated, you will find tranquillity here at the same time. Everything is, if I do say so myself, in perfect balance with each other. And now I have something really fun, because maybe you already knew that the colours on these walls are from The Farm x ART IN RETURN paint collection. Didn't you? I'd love to tell you more.The E-ART-H collection, as the collection is called, consists of 12 different colours of paint. They consist of a base layer of HAY and a second layer of Lime paint, creating a unique look. The colours all play with light and shadow, and are insane when applied to a wall in a room with lots of light. So like in The Playground, where the sun falls fairy-like on the textured walls.
The 12 paint colours all have one thing in common: they give a minimalist, modern look like you've never seen before. Your home will therefore instantly look like it's straight out of an interior design magazine: I promise you that. Moreover, the collection is completely plastic-free, making it suitable for the conscious and sustainable interior fan. Want to read more about ART IN RETURN artist Annemieke's inspiration? Then head to this blog post where she tells her special story. vertelt.
A palette of possibilities
To inspire you to get started at home too, we rounded up a creative team for a fantastic shoot at The Playground. Captured by Alina Krasieva, model Ruth Lee shows how versatile the paint collection can make your shoot. In every corner, you can go wild with creative poses, whether you're going for a commercial or more artistic end result. We are happy to tell you more about each colour!
Above: Lush Leave NO.0006
This rich, vibrant green with a touch of gold and teal is reminiscent of the lushness of the forest, bringing a sense of vitality into the home. The tribute to nature's symphony of green gives a boost of creativity to any interior. Beautiful to style with off-whites and different types of wood.
Below: Scared Soil NO.0011 - Misty Mineral NO.0005
For every lover of taupe, but then with a warm, almost golden accent, Scared Soil is the match. With Misty Mineral you transform a room into a serene refuge: as if you are in your own retreat. The color is reminiscent of the look of old stone, but with a misty veil over it. The color softens, making a room feel more open and peaceful.
This rich, vibrant green with a touch of gold and teal is reminiscent of the lushness of the forest, bringing a sense of vitality into the home. The tribute to nature's symphony of green gives a boost of creativity to any interior. Beautiful to style with off-whites and different types of wood.
Below: Scared Soil NO.0011 - Misty Mineral NO.0005
For every lover of taupe, but then with a warm, almost golden accent, Scared Soil is the match. With Misty Mineral you transform a room into a serene refuge: as if you are in your own retreat. The color is reminiscent of the look of old stone, but with a misty veil over it. The color softens, making a room feel more open and peaceful.
Below: Sunny Sand NO.0007
More than just a color, Sunny Sand is a serene base that captures the feeling of the sea. The soft, sun-drenched beige has gold and ivory undertones and is reminiscent of the warmth of the beach. Create the tranquility of lazy beach days in your home, as a reminder of your favorite summer.
More than just a color, Sunny Sand is a serene base that captures the feeling of the sea. The soft, sun-drenched beige has gold and ivory undertones and is reminiscent of the warmth of the beach. Create the tranquility of lazy beach days in your home, as a reminder of your favorite summer.
Below: Sturdy Shadow NO.0010 - Bold Basalt NO.0008
The deep, dark shade Sturdy Shadow creates a mysterious effect in your home. Let the colour play with shadow and light by applying it to the wall near a high window. Combine with elegant oak furniture and a silver accent. Just like in The Playground!
Bold Basalt stands for strength and refinement: this deep anthracite grey has accents of slate and granite. The shade is a reminder of the timeless beauty and enduring power of the heart of the earth.
The deep, dark shade Sturdy Shadow creates a mysterious effect in your home. Let the colour play with shadow and light by applying it to the wall near a high window. Combine with elegant oak furniture and a silver accent. Just like in The Playground!
Bold Basalt stands for strength and refinement: this deep anthracite grey has accents of slate and granite. The shade is a reminder of the timeless beauty and enduring power of the heart of the earth.
Below: Burned Brick NO.0003
This shade has become iconic for The Playground: you imagine yourself in a hidden market in Marrakech where the smell of fresh herbs greets you. Burned Brick is a deep, earthy red with accents of brown and orange, and evokes the essence of old bricks.
Below: Pale Powder NO.0002 – Conscious Concrete NO.0001
When applied, Pale Powder transforms spaces into serene sanctuaries. Let yourself be enveloped in a soft, cloud-like embrace with a relaxing and inviting effect. With Pale Powder you soften a space; especially when you combine the color with ivory and off-white.
Choose Conscious Concrete to bring the feeling of a bustling city into your home. Ideal in a space where you want to feel a little more stimulation, such as your workplace. Inspired by a skyline of towering structures of steel and glass.
When applied, Pale Powder transforms spaces into serene sanctuaries. Let yourself be enveloped in a soft, cloud-like embrace with a relaxing and inviting effect. With Pale Powder you soften a space; especially when you combine the color with ivory and off-white.
Choose Conscious Concrete to bring the feeling of a bustling city into your home. Ideal in a space where you want to feel a little more stimulation, such as your workplace. Inspired by a skyline of towering structures of steel and glass.
Below: Shady Silt NO.0009
A magical, sturdy anthracite that gives an industrial look, but with a soft, elegant touch. In The Playground I applied the color in a corner with a round dining table and silver furniture. For a modern but inviting vibe.
A magical, sturdy anthracite that gives an industrial look, but with a soft, elegant touch. In The Playground I applied the color in a corner with a round dining table and silver furniture. For a modern but inviting vibe.
Below: Touched Terra NO.0004 – Salty Salt NO.0012
Like the soft kiss of the sky, Touched Terra is a warm and earthy color with hints of terracotta and sunkissed undertones. When you apply this color in your home, you experience grounding and serenity, as a perfect blend of the embrace of nature.
Finally, on the wall in the cozy sitting area you will find Salty Salt: harmonious with soft brown tones that invite relaxation, with an accent of off-white and silver. When you close your eyes, you experience the feeling of salty seawater on your skin, when you are drying off on the beach under the warm sun. Idyllic.
Like the soft kiss of the sky, Touched Terra is a warm and earthy color with hints of terracotta and sunkissed undertones. When you apply this color in your home, you experience grounding and serenity, as a perfect blend of the embrace of nature.
Finally, on the wall in the cozy sitting area you will find Salty Salt: harmonious with soft brown tones that invite relaxation, with an accent of off-white and silver. When you close your eyes, you experience the feeling of salty seawater on your skin, when you are drying off on the beach under the warm sun. Idyllic.
