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Call for entries: may we feature your home?

The editorial team at indebuurt Amsterdam is looking for local residents to feature in their interior design series, Binnenkijken bij. Interested homeowners or renters are invited to share their unique living spaces and personal stories for a chance to be featured in an upcoming article.

The editorial team at indebuurt Amsterdam is seeking local residents to feature in their recurring series titled Binnenkijken bij. They are looking to showcase a diverse range of living spaces, including small studios, houseboats, historical buildings, and uniquely decorated homes throughout the city. The primary goal is to highlight the varied ways that people live, whether they have achieved clever storage solutions, curated impressive vintage collections, or simply transformed their rented or owned properties into personal sanctuaries.

Interested participants are invited to submit their interest via email, providing a brief introduction about themselves and their living situation. Including photographs of the home with the initial inquiry is highly encouraged. Selected candidates will have their interiors and personal stories featured in upcoming articles, offering readers a glimpse behind the various front doors of Amsterdam. There are no restrictions on the size, type, or style of the residence, as the editorial team aims to celebrate the wide spectrum of urban domestic life.

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Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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