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At home with David Widmer
David Widmer is a creative director and content creator. His home is a mid-century bungalow with brick walls, tiled floors, and large windows - a house he has renovated piece by piece over the past few years and filled with vintage design, art, and personal details. A place that is designed with intention, yet feels completely effortless.

For David, one thing was clear: if he were ever to own a home of his own, it had to have substance. When he found the bungalow, he didn’t just see its condition at the time — above all, he saw its potential. Brick walls had always been a dream of his — something that adds character to a space and shapes its atmosphere.

The living room: light and inviting

Large windows draw the garden indoors, while daylight moves through the space, bringing the materials to life. A generous sofa, earthy tones and plenty of wood add comfort and warmth to the clean-lined architecture. Calm and open.

“For me, a space begins with the person themselves — with all the things collected over a lifetime, the things you love to surround yourself with.”

Key style: Mid-Century

Mid-Century refers to the characteristic design of the 50s and 60s: clean lines, organic forms and warm materials like wood. This is precisely the aesthetic that shapes David’s home — the bungalow’s very architecture sets the style.

Vintage furniture continues this language of form. The pieces don’t feel like collector’s items here, but a natural part of the home. They suit the architecture because they fit so effortlessly — sometimes in warm tonal shades, sometimes with colourful retro accents.

Alongside the iconic design pieces, there are always objects that found their way into the home — things David discovered spontaneously because they caught his eye. Not everything has to be Mid-Century; what matters is that it feels right. It’s these finds that bring the space to life.

An important accent: David’s own art

It has accompanied him for many years — and naturally, his works are part of the home. They add highlights without being loud, bringing a very personal touch to the space.

“I think that when you hang your own work in your home, there are always two sides to it. On one hand, it can feel a little exhibitionist, on the other, it’s deeply personal.”

Despite all the details, the house never feels cluttered. David deliberately embraces restraint, letting the materials speak for themselves.

“Materials play an important role in my home. The concrete floors and brick walls already make a strong statement, I wanted to continue that same intention with other materials: to support the architecture and to appreciate the house even more in that sense.”

Balance over perfection

For David, it’s not about a uniform concept, but about harmony. He isn’t looking for perfection, but for things that feel right. His home isn’t meant to look staged — it’s meant to feel honest, a place where you can feel safe and simply be yourself.

“We grow and change, and a home should be allowed to grow and change with us.”