Harmonizing Tech and Texture in Maike Borst's Sanctuary - Studio &Space x SUMUM
For architects and designers, the main challenge is blending advanced technology with aesthetic excellence. As smart home systems become standard in luxury homes, the hardware must enhance a room’s visual harmony. Achieving the right balance between strong functionality and refined design requires careful attention.
Maike Borst, founder of Studio &Space , masters this balance. Known for elegant, personalized interiors blending modern comforts with historical references, she recently turned her talents to her own home. By choosing carefully designed architectural hardware by SUMUM , she elevated practical details into timeless statements of sophistication.
Studio &Space and the Art of Refined Living
With a strong focus on bespoke residential and retail spaces, Studio &Space turns ordinary rooms into curated experiences. Maike Borst’s philosophy centers on context and the people using the space. Her portfolio, featured in publications like Elle Decoration and Harper's Bazaar , shows her dedication to quality.
"At Studio &Space, we design spaces that are intentional, human, and refined. Rooted in context, crafted with care, and shaped around the people who inhabit them. Every detail is deliberate, designed to be lived in, not just admired."
Maike Borst - Founder Studio &Space
Maike Borst - Founder Studio &Space
For her own home, she sought smart control mechanisms that reflected her vision for comfort and beauty.
A Canvas of Warmth: The SUMUM Round switches in Antique Bronze
When choosing hardware for her sanctuary, Maike selected the Round switches in Antique Bronze from SUMUM’s Core Collection. This choice reflects her design approach, adding a rich, tactile element to her home's walls.
The Round Antique Bronze hardware is finished by hand, achieving what SUMUM calls 'the perfect imperfection'.
This authentic technique creates a warm tone that ages gracefully with the natural materials used by Studio &Space. Rather than cold, plastic panels, these switches are tactile art that integrate seamlessly with advanced home technology, combining elegant minimalism with sophisticated environmental monitoring and craftsmanship.
Excellence in Simplicity: The Vision Behind SUMUM
This flawless intersection of form and function is intentional. Wesley Demeester, Sumum’s founder, built the company on a clear vision: to unite innovation with design, and excellence with simplicity.
"We do not just produce, we amaze," is the guiding principle behind every SUMUM creation .
Wesley Demeester's vision ensures enables professionals to integrate advanced functionality without compromising on aesthetics.
Elevate Your Next Architectural Masterpiece
The collaboration of refined interior design and precision-engineered smart hardware shows that technology can be beautiful. Maike Borst’s home is proof that when every detail is intentional, the space feels truly lived in.
For your next project, consider how custom hardware can redefine your spaces. Explore the Core Collection and see how SUMUM’s smart switches introduce warmth and sophistication to your designs.
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Studio &Space
Portrait Photograpy Maike by
Thibault de Schepper
