Ep Simons
author · designer
Ep Simons was a Dutch interior architect (binnenhuisarchitect) and furniture designer based in Apeldoorn, active during the mid-20th century. He became well-known for his contributions to Dutch home design through a series of influential 'woonadviesboeken' (home advice books). His work was particularly relevant during and after the post-war period, as he provided practical guidance on how to create aesthetic and functional living spaces, even within the constraints of the housing shortage. Simons effectively bridged the gap between professional architectural design and domestic interior styling, offering accessible advice to the general public. In addition to his authorship, he served as a chief editor for a professional trade magazine in the furniture and interior design sector, solidifying his status as a key figure in the development of modern Dutch interior design and furniture culture.[1,2,3,4,5,6]
Themes
- mid-century modern design
- home interior architecture
- housing advice
- furniture design
Books
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aesthetische Woninginrichtingauthor · designer
Works by Ep Simons
- Gerieflijk wonen in beperkte ruimten 1948 · Kosmos · book · Dutch Advice on living in small spaces due to housing shortage.
- Praktische en aesthetische woninginrichting 1953 · N.V. Uitgevers-Maatschappij Kosmos · book · Dutch The primary book linked in the request.
- Mevrouw knapt het op 1960 · book · Dutch
- Goed huis, goed thuis 1975 · book · Dutch