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The Bunkers, a minimalist b+b in Belgium (packed with Scandinavian design)

I don’t often talk about design hotels outside of Scandinavia but this family owned b+b in Belgium was too good not to share. This heritage farmhouse named The Bunkers was designed and restored by Bruges based firm Architectuurburo Govaert & Vanhoutte. An architecturally minimalist style building with 5 bedrooms a communal kitchen, dining area and swimming pool. Designed to suit the family and visiting guests. The b+b features lots of products from Danish company Vipp, including my favourite kitchen. Which…

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