Inside with: Bettina Neseker
A unique hob in a unique kitchen. Bettina Neseker added the final accent to her distinctive kitchen with MAKUS.
Can you briefly tell us something about yourself?
“My name is Bettina Neseker and I live in Amsterdam Oud West, with children and my husband. In 2013 I founded CITYMOM: the hotspot and lifestyle website for mothers. I also design unique rugs and mirrors through my brand STUDIO VACAY. In 2021 I completed an interior styling course. I think it’s great that I have been able to turn my hobby into my profession since then. Since this year I have also been working as an interior stylist.”
What aspects played a role in the design of your kitchen?
“Our biggest wish was a kitchen island. And a unique one. That means not white marble, for example. It had to be a real eye-catcher, the centre of the house.”
You have made bold choices, is that just for the kitchen or is that reflected in the entire interior?
“I love colour. You can see that in various places, such as in all the bedrooms and in the extension on our ground floor. And also in our 'Miami Vice' toilet, which has lilac tiles with pink walls and a pink toilet and sink.”
Did everything go smoothly or did you also encounter any problems?
“Not much went smoothly, but I would like to leave that behind me. Not think about it anymore . But renovate, preferably never again.”
And, are you happy with the result?
“Very happy. The kitchen is exactly what I imagined. The pink induction hob from MAKUS makes it complete!”
What role does the kitchen play in your family life?
“I wanted a kitchen island because I thought it would be nice if everyone would hang out at the bar while cooking. And actually, we now only sit at the kitchen island, and never at the table. Breakfast, lunch, drinks and dinner, everything is nicer at the kitchen island. I also like to work there. In short, we actually sit there all day! It connects our family. We have never spent so much time together in one place.”
What advice do you give to others when designing their kitchen?
“Act according to your own needs: what do you find important in a kitchen? I don't like a lot of items on the counter. That's why I chose a boiling water tap and an induction hob that blend in nicely. I'm not a kitchen princess and that's why I don't have a lot of cooking utensils, so I also have limited cupboard space. That creates a calm interior. In terms of design, I recommend thinking 'out of the box'. The kitchen is a place that you use several times a day, so make it a good one.”
Are you happy with your MAKUS Simply Pink?
“I think it’s fantastic. I was a bit wary of induction cooking, but I got used to it from day one. I wouldn’t want anything else now. I also think it’s very child-friendly, without flames. I also like the fact that it blends in with the kitchen itself, so it’s not such a black, conspicuous surface. The MAKUS looks calm and therefore fits perfectly with our interior. It’s really unique! Everyone who sees our kitchen starts talking about the pink induction hob!”
Do you recommend MAKUS to others?
“YEEES!!!!!”
