Victoria-Maria Geyer designs a family townhouse in Brussels as a hymn to color, light and shared life

In the vibrant city of Brussels stands this family townhouse, now reinvented by interior designer Victoria-Maria Geyer. It is an affective narrative, woven between layers of memory and aesthetics. Victoria-Maria herself defines this project as a whimsical family villa, a home designed for a couple with five children (and a rabbit).

The transformation of this home took almost five years, a process that speaks of deep reflection between client and designer: this is not a decoration project, but an architectural rethinking of the spaces to give them identity. Here Victoria-Maria introduces pieces from her own Heimat collection, alongside works by artists such as Marcel Arnaud or Simon Buret, developing a language with character.

Light and color: an emotional collage

One of the project’s greatest achievements is its treatment of light. Each room seems to have been created to “breathe,” inviting visual delight and joy. Chromatic layers—wallpapers with bold motifs, radiant tones, subtle contrasts—function as scores that animate daily life, projecting energy but also tenderness.

On a compositional level, Victoria-Maria embraces structural freedom: eclectic furniture, unexpected juxtapositions, densities of objects that do not overwhelm harmony but rather reinvent it. Each corner invites the curious eye: a baroque lamp beside a modern armchair, a vibrant wall as backdrop to a subtle sculpture. Instead of a uniform aesthetic, the project unfolds as an emotional collage. 

Spaces with their own narrative

When it comes to layout, the designer chooses to zone without dividing, creating islands of intimacy within visual continuity. Each room seems to carry its own narrative, yet all of them dialogue under a common goal: making us feel at home.

Already in the entrance hall we find a manifesto of intentions: banisters painted in the deep red “Eating Room Red” by Farrow & Ball, cubist art and iconic pieces such as the 1930 Flower Bucket by Josef Hoffmann or contemporary sculptures by Simon Buret, reinforcing the expressive character of the home’s threshold.

Living room: the heart of the project

The living room is the heart of the project: a mosaic of references and styles vibrating in perfect harmony. The “On the Rocks” sofa by Edra, upholstered in a Pierre Frey fabric, faces a 1970s leather patchwork sofa acquired at Morrentz. Between them, bone inlay tables and a loveseat designed by Victoria-Maria herself add uniqueness. Art plays an essential role: felt collages by Rosie Cartier, sculptures by Sosso Houtopoulu Contaratou and 19th-century Chinese objects alternate with small treasures such as a green 1930 Villeroy & Boch box.

Kitchen and dining room

The dining room, dressed in “Shiva Roussillon” silk by Pierre Frey, is organized around the Clémence table designed by Victoria-Maria, accompanied by 1940s Italian chairs and a Belgian rug by López. A sculptural chandelier in gilded leaf and glass, along with works by Portuguese artist Carolina Queiroz Cunha, confer a ceremonial yet warm air to the space.

In the kitchen, Moroccan craftsmanship in the zelliges by Mosaic Factory combines with the strength of Italian volcanic stone and the warmth of bespoke Belgian walnut cabinetry. A gilded suspension light by Labyrinthe and 1960s Vallauris tableware complete the scene, where family life unfolds naturally.

Bedroom and dressing room

In the bedroom, the “Sunny” wallpaper by Victoria-Maria for Pierre Frey lights up the walls, extending a warm atmosphere enhanced by sun and moon lamps by Höllander. The bespoke oak library and the headboard in “Capri II Granata” velvet intensify the ambiance, while historic pieces like a white vase by Pol Chambost bring the memory of 1940s France.

The dressing room is conceived as a textile sanctuary: a central island upholstered in “Ercole” fabric with Houlès trims, curtains in “Pain Brûlé” by Pierre Frey and brass fittings by Thea confer a ceremonial air to the daily act of dressing.

Bathroom: craftsmanship and sensuality

The bathroom is a space of tactile and chromatic freshness: floors with “Eclipse 25” mosaic tiles by India Mahdavi for Bisazza coexist with glazed terracotta tiles and a ceiling painted in “L’abîme” by Ressources. Lamps by Mullan and vintage iron mirrors complete a setting that fuses craftsmanship, geometry and sensuality.

What moves us most about this project is that it is not an exercise in ostentation: it is the home of a large family, a place that celebrates everyday gestures. That result—so difficult to achieve—can be felt in the chosen details: carefully selected, without showiness, striking a balance between aesthetics and functionality.

Without a doubt, this project is a territory of inspiration that no interior designer will overlook.

Project: Dimitri.
Location: Bruselas.
Completed: 2025.
Interior architecture: Victoria-Maria Geyer.
Photography: Clement Vayssieres.
Styling: Sarah de Beaumont.
Source: Alexandra PR.

Victoria-Maria Geyer

Born in Germany and based in Brussels for more than a decade, Victoria-Maria Geyer has become one of the most distinctive voices in European interior design. Her work, defined by a refined eclecticism, reveals the ability to transform spaces into lived-in narratives, where the personal story of each inhabitant enters into dialogue with a present that feels both vibrant and timeless.

Trained within the rigor of German tradition and enriched by a cosmopolitan sensibility, Geyer has learned to unite the sobriety of clean lines with the delicacy of detail. In her projects, color acquires a precise role—never strident, always in harmony with noble materials and a carefully curated selection of furniture, artworks, and vintage pieces. The result is interiors full of character, alive with personality, that transcend trends to become an intimate reflection of those who inhabit them.

From her Brussels-based studio, she has developed residential and hospitality projects in Belgium, France, and Spain, consolidating a language of her own that draws equally from classical elegance and contemporary spontaneity. Each interior she creates is a balance of freshness and sophistication, of domestic warmth and the expressive force of art.

Today, the name Victoria-Maria Geyer is synonymous with soulful interior design, capable of stirring emotions and sparking wonder. In every space she conceives lies the conviction that beauty is also a form of hospitality: a way of welcoming, of caring, and of celebrating life.

Project by Victoria-Maria Geyer