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Passion for design
Ethnic Chic is an internationally oriented design agency, based in Amsterdam and recently also in New York. Co-owner and interior designer Robin Toetenel works and has developed with Ethnic from a shop in the 9 Streets into a design agency where casual residential and completed assignments are worked on. In addition, Ethnic Chic has a blog with international design inspiration and an online boutique shop with a wide range of exclusive brands.

“We regularly work abroad. We are currently working on projects in Belgium, Bahrain and Italy and previously worked in Dubai and the Fiji Islands. Our passion for design and interior is in everything we do. Inspiration and influences from different forms of our company. Years ago, these influences entered Europe via the Silk Road from China to India and finally to Venice. These influences create new styles and techniques; an ‘ethnic’ mix.”

This is exactly what sets Ethnic Chic apart, because don’t ask Robin Toetenel to pigeonhole their style: ‘No, I find that so difficult. Every project is completely different. We actually reinvent every time. We do distinguish our use, we love craftsmanship and handicraft and have a lot made in our own studio. An eye for detail and a perfect finish are important here.”