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]
- mid-century modern design
- home interior architecture
- housing advice
- furniture design
Works by Ep Simons
- 1948 Gerieflijk wonen in beperkte ruimten Advice on living in small spaces due to housing shortage.
- 1953 Praktische en aesthetische woninginrichting The primary book linked in the request.
- 1960 Mevrouw knapt het op
- 1975 Goed huis, goed thuis