MEET MARIEKE

I’m Marieke, a Dutch–Australian interior designer, blogger, content creator, influencer and tutor drawn to interiors that make a statement. A hobby alongside a corporate career became a design degree and a full career change. Today, I share interior design insights on my blog, collaborate with brands, and mentor aspiring designers at the Interior Design Institute.​
I don’t do labels – my style blends new and vintage, upcycled finds and art to create personal, affordable spaces with character. My family and I divide our time between Haarlem, Valencia and Sydney, and that mix naturally filters into my design approach.

WHISPERING BOLD
Ever wondered where Whispering Bold came from? I wanted a name that captured my mix of urban chic, vintage and a touch of jungalow – intuitive, daring, but never over the top. My husband put it best: “Your style is bold and daring, but grounded. It makes a statement without shouting.” And that’s how Whispering Bold was born.
COLLABORATORS
A few of the clever ones who help shape Whispering Bold.
Passionate about blogging on interior design or home improvement? A few select spots are open to be a featured writer on Whispering Bold. Get in touch for collaboration details and contributor packages.
THIS OR THAT
Dark Chocolate
Walking
Beer
Organised
Swimming Pool
Morning
Cats
Text
Vintage Find
Coffee
Flats
Movies
Summer
Milk Chocolate
Cycling
Wine
Messy
Beach
Evening
Dogs
Call
Brand New
Tea
Heels
Sports
Winter

IN A NUTSHELL
Dark with nuts — but can’t imagine life without chocolate.
Walking (yes, Dutch and I still hate cycling).
Wine, preferably bubbles.
Very organised, mess makes my head spin.
Pool — I’m a bit scared of the ocean.
Morning — I turn into a pumpkin at night.
Love all animals, but dogs have my heart.
Text — please don’t call, I don’t use my phone for that.
Vintage with a story.
Tea if I must, but I can’t stand coffee.
Flats — I ditched heels when I left corporate.
Sports — football and F1 are my go-to.
Summer, always.