I’m starting a new series focusing on quality furniture & home decor that you can get in the Netherlands and I couldn’t pick a better option to start the series with than with a Westwing Collection review. I have owned some of my Westwing Collection pieces for almost two years now and I have no doubt that I have to feature them in this series. I personally find that their quality and craftsmanship so worth the money and I will break down the details down below.
Disclaimer: most of the items shown below are purchased with my own money, but a small part were kindly gifted by them. I have owned their items long before this article and this post was written in my own words and experience.
about the series
I started my house furnishing journey years ago. But, I only started to really care about how I decorate my home and which furniture I take home after owning my own apartment. I knew that I wanted to invest in long-lasting furniture that matches my style and I was in no rush to do it. I fully believe that taking your time in picking the items that you love over the years is way better than rushing just for the sake of furnishing.
If you know me, you know that I also like to collect pieces in all sorts of price ranges. In my view, investment furniture isn’t always synonymous to designer furniture with a hefty price tag. To me, investment furniture & design pieces can be anything at any price range, new or secondhand, as long as it’s well made and is designed well to fit your own style.
This is also why I think that Westwing Collection is a great option to start the series with. Most of their items check off my mini-list of requirements: timeless design, sturdiness & weight of the item, materials used, practicality. You’ll read about it more as we go through the article.
back to Westwing Collection
Westwing Shop is an online interior / furniture shop that is available online throughout Europe. I think they’re originally German, but they ship almost everywhere within EU. Westwing Shop offers a huge range of quality furniture which you can easily get in the Netherlands. But, my personal favorite is their own home brand Westwing Collection. Their catalogue is huge and I always find inspiration in how they style the objects. Most pieces that they offer are actually hand-made and I love that about them. No two pieces are exactly alike and I find it so unique.
my experience with the shipping
I’ve made a total of 3 separate orders from Westwing Shop and the orders were delivered pretty quickly all three times. For sure, it was always within the expected delivery time which they list. Of course, this is highly dependent on the availability of the products you choose. For instance, the latest order I made was split into two shipments. Some of the items were ready in stock and the other was made to order and needed 4-5 weeks. I’m personally okay with waiting, also because they stated it very clearly that it was not in stock and it will take an X amount of time.
packaging
A bit side-tracked, but I’m obsessed with the color of their box. My items came in this beautiful turquoise blue box and it really reminds me of the luxurious Tiffany’s box. Everything is very well-packed. A ton of bubble wrap and they’ve used cardboard within the box to hold the object in one place. I am honestly impressed at the level of care and detail that they’ve put in.
Westwing Collection items i own & my review
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1. Handmade ceramic “Wendy” vase
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This vase has so much personality and I am obsessed with this little thing. The texture is really interesting and it’s something I’ve never seen on a ceramic vase before. It’s almost as if they rolled a net type of fabric under it. It’s super cool and it makes such a statement for such a simple tiny item. LOVE the texture and love how well-made it is. It’s not flimsy at all and it’s actually quite heavy. You can get ceramic vases everywhere at all sorts of price point. But, it’s rare to find something that’s not so expensive with the right texture and weight.
2. “Nele” wooden side-table with storage
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This side-table is hands down one of my best finds in 2022. The wooden paneling is absolutely gorgeous – the photo doesn’t do it justice. It matches so well with the rest of my interior and it is so heavy and so well structured. I mean, it literally holds up to 190kg. That’s a sign that it is well made to me. I also love the discreet storage function. It’s super convenient to store the blanket that we use in the living room and it’s super easy to take in and out.
3. “Lesley” side-table in the marble look
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MY GOODNESS. I have owned this side table for almost two years now and I am still so in love with it. If you love the marble print, you know that it is almost impossible to find a “realistic” marble print. Or, at least a marble type of look that actually looks like it’s made out of real stone and not just a furniture with a printed coating. Westwing Collection really impressed me with this one. Of course, if you look closely you can still see that it’s a print. But, even from a closeup it still looks very beautifully done.
This side table just adds so much to the room. I have it now in my walk-in-closet next to my giant mirror and it fits so perfectly. It’s so simple but it makes such a statement. It’s also really practical. I’ve spilled coffee on this, had my cat jump up and down with her nails, thrown a bunch of stuff on it and it’s still pretty much spotless. I’m also really impressed at how it feels like stone even though I’m sure it’s not actual stone. In short, I’m super happy with this and there’s just so many reasons why this is a huge 10 out of 10.
4. “Alto” velvet bench in cream white
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This bench has also been with me for almost two years now and it still looks just as good as new. Honestly, I’m surprised that it hasn’t been destroyed yet by my cat. She’s slept on it multiple times but it’s still just as good as new, hardly any scratches. I love the velvety material and how soft it is. The color is also so beautiful – I can’t describe it. It’s really soft and just so eye-catching. I first got this as an alternative to dining chairs (it sits two people), but then decided that it looks better in the study. The soft lighting just really complements it and I’m obsessed. Highly recommend this, surprisingly a lot lower maintenance than I thought it would be.
5. Mondgeblazen “Milky” vase
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I’m really glad that my boyfriend convinced me to get this vase. It looks really nice in person and a lot taller than I expected it to be. The bottom half is actually frosted white, but it’s not that visible in the photo cause I’ve filled it with water. If I didn’t need to put these branches in, I’d probably display it without the water. The frosted white is so unique.
6. Handmade “Amalia” pink bowls
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THESE ARE SO CUTE. I literally added them to my basket as soon as I saw them, no hesitation. The pink is adorable and I love that it’s hand-made. Again, no two pieces are exactly the same and it’s just so unique. I love this shade of pink and it’s so so cute. It’s the usual heavy ceramic and feels very multi-functional. I know that these are meant as eating bowls, but I can also see myself using this as a bowl to hold my beauty blenders or even keys. They’re so pretty to look at and so far, absolutely practical (dishwasher and heat resistant!).
I haven’t had these for that long so I can’t really comment on how well it’ll hold. But, it has survived multiple rounds of the dishwasher and still turned out fine so I’m not too worried about the longevity. I highly recommend going through Westwing’s dinnerware section, they have a ton more of these type of bowls and matching sets if that’s what you prefer.
summarizing how I feel about Westwing Collection
Hands down one of the best places you can source quality furniture from in the Netherlands and I think it shows in my Westwing Collection review.
I’ve been nothing but impressed at their collection. The quality of all the items I own are incredible. Everything is sturdy and heavy. And most importantly, everything has hold up perfectly since I got them. They’re a little bit more expensive than the usual stores, but I think that they’re more than fairly priced considering the quality and the design. Really great value for money. Can’t add more comment on the design. Everything is beautiful and I get so much inspiration from their items.
Side-note: they’re doing a black friday sale, so keep an eye out if you’re interested in any of their pieces.
And, there you have it. Thank you so much for reading! This was a long article, but I had so much fun writing it. I hope that you enjoyed it and that I can inspire you with some of the pieces that I had found from them. Let me know what you think, I’m so curious to hear your thoughts and if you have any recommendations on the stores you’d like me to review next, I’d be more than happy to do so!
For now, stick around for the items next on my wishlist down below.
x
Hana
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Next on my wishlist
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