Claim your spot with the Sticklight: a new design by Thor ter Kulve
For Thor, the relationship between a design and its environment is central. 'I like to design products that let the user enter into a relationship with the environment. This enables you to be more directly in touch with everything around you. For me, that helps me live more consciously.' His latest design is the Sticklight: a contemporary interpretation of the torch. A modern portable and movable lamp that effortlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces. But the Sticklight is about more than illuminating. 'Light is about creating. With light you tell a story. And the torch is the most powerful form of storytelling.'
Looking for a delicious recipe on the Outdoor oven? Weltevree's Cooking Community shares delicious recipes for any time. Pizza or grilled vegetables recipes.
More interested in the phylosophy of our designers? The products they have designed for our collection all have an inspiring story.
How to maintain my products? In order to preserve the quality of our products, they may need some maintenance from time to time.
Our latests stories to get you inspired
Inspiring stories about our latest arrivals, collaborations with designers and anything outdoor! Join the world of Weltevree.
Vacancy: E-commerce Lead at Weltevree
As eCommerce Lead at Weltevree, you are an important link between development (external) and marketing (internal). You ensure the optimal customer journey and are responsible for the further expansion of the Weltevree webshop.
Vacancy: Brand Manager at Weltevree
Weltevree is looking for an energetic brand manager who knows how to tell the original brand story to the world. In this role you will be responsible for 360 campaigns, product launches and international PR, both online and offline. You will play a major role in strengthening our brand and reputation. Do you have a passion for building and activating brands? And do you have an affinity for emerging web technologies and platforms? Then we are looking for you!
Craft a torch for St. Martin's Day with the Sticklight
St. Martin's is the festivals of lights and what better way to celebrate it than with a homemade torch? With some tissue paper, a piece of string and a plastic A4 sheet, you'll have an atmospheric torch for the lantern parade in no time.
Outdooroven recipe: beets with halloumi and grilled little gem
A recipe full of autumn flavors: earthy beets, grilled little gem, cinnamon and crunchy pecan nuts. Fire up the Outdooroven so that the oven compartment is well heated and roast all the ingredients in the Ovendish until done. Extra delicious on an autumnal day.
Transform the Guidelight into a colorful lantern
On November 11th we celebrate ‘Sint Maarten’, or Saint-Martin’s Day, in the Netherlands. A day on which kids all over the country join parades or go door-to-door and sing songs with their self-made lanterns.
Eggplant skewers with peanut sauce
Use the Outdoor oven three different ways for this recipe: pre-cook the eggplant first in the oven compartment, grill the skewers over the fire and heat the sauce on the top of the oven.
How to maintain Bamboo material
Bamboo not only has a natural look, it’s also exceptionally durable. We use bamboo for the Folding Picnic and Tablebench. To ensure that these products retain their natural look and quality, it is advisable to give them a maintenance once or twice a year.
Outdooroven Recipe: Red Onion Flowers
Colette Dike of Fooddeco loves outdoor cooking and eating. In her special garden on the oldest dune of Bloemendaal she can be found in all seasons to enjoy long dinners and drinks. Especially for Weltevree she came up with these red onion flowers to prepare on the Outdooroven.
Pequeño es bien: in Lanzarote, wild nature, art and appreciation for the small form a perfect symbiosis
Endless hours of sunshine, azure waters and vast beaches: for many Europeans, Lanzarote is a beloved vacation destination. But those who look beyond the picturesque towns and swaying palm trees see a very different picture of the volcanic island: scorching hot sun, endless drought, raging sea and wild desert winds - an inhospitable landscape where people have managed to build an existence despite the dire conditions. So did Yves Drieghe and Bert Pieters. They traded their magazine-worthy home and successful creative agency in Belgium for an old finca that they transformed into an artist residency meets self-sustaining farm called Hektor. Here's how they created their place.
Vacancy: Weltevree Brand Ambassador
At Weltevree we are looking for a brand ambassador for the German market. This vacancy or assignment can be performed both by an individual or an agency. As a brand ambassador of Weltevree you or your team will be responsible for selling our entire collection through all channels online-, retail and B2B. In this role, you will be responsible for expanding existing relationships and activating new business and markets.
Outdoor oven (XL) recipe: caramelized leeks
In the Outdooroven, the leeks are roasted gradually, bringing out their inherent sweetness and generating a decadent caramel coating. The outcome is a dish with a smooth texture and a delicate, somewhat sweet taste that pairs well with many other foods.
Outdoor oven (XL) recipe: braided bread
The braided bread filled with vegetables and tasty cheese will surely make your mouth water. Braided bread is bread which has been divided into long thin ropes and then braided before baking. It looks great and tastes even better.
Greetje Janssen's green oasis: a place where being outside becomes living outdoors
Nature lover, garden consultant and ecological garden designer in training: nature has been in Greetje Janssens blood since childhood. ‘I grew up in a village on the Veluwe, surrounded by nature and with a large vegetable garden and all kinds of animals around me. It has always been my dream to have a garden like that.' Five years ago Greetje moved from the big city to rural Twente, together with her husband Dirk and their three children, where they enjoy the peace and quiet and the space. On their 1500m2 plot, Greetje can indulge her love of the outdoors to her heart's content. Her garden is an inspiration to many, which is not surprising because Greetje has managed to make her garden a place where people really live rather than just be. "We have made the garden our home, a place where being outside becomes living outside.
Conserving techniques of the past to preserve the future of food
Wouldn’t it be a shame if we forgot all about the food conserving techniques of the past? For as long as humankind has existed, the conserving of food has been necessary. But with the arrival of modern supermarkets, we have lost our personal connection to this concept. Where we used to rely on our senses, we now rely on use-by- and sell-by-dates that get given to us by the industry. We have forgotten how to use our basic survival skills.
Weltevree Backyard Adventures
What makes an empty space more than just a space? That question was the theme of last Friday's Weltevree Backyard Adventures event. We brought together designers, architects, resellers and press to celebrate the opening of our new brandstore as well as the launch of our new collection. For this event, we transformed the location of our brandstore from a rough industrial environment to an adventurous playground by the waters of the Eem.
Claim your spot with the Sticklight: a new design by Thor ter Kulve
Designer Thor ter Kulve lets his almost poetic worldview guide his designs. His desire to challenge public space and add something adventurous to the world with his designs previously led to the award-winning design for the Weltevree Swing. For Thor, the relationship between a design and its environment is central. 'I like to design products that let the user enter into a relationship with the environment. This enables you to be more directly in touch with everything around you. For me, that helps me live more consciously.' His latest design is the Sticklight: a contemporary interpretation of the torch. A modern portable and movable lamp that effortlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces. But the Sticklight is about more than illuminating. 'Light is about creating. With light you tell a story. And the torch is the most powerful form of storytelling.'
Adventure awaits: get out of your routine and plan your own microadventure
In today's fast-paced world, taking a break from our busy lives and reconnecting with nature can be incredibly challenging to the point that we never do anything truly adventurous. The goal of a microadventure is to make it as easy as possible to get out of your comfort zone and experience something new. Earlier, we interviewed Mathias Michielsen of Fagus Outdoor about his microadventure experiences. Here are his best tips to get you started on planning a microadventure that will get you out of your everyday routine and into the wilderness.
Want to get out of your comfort zone more often? Go on a micro-adventure
A faraway trip or a night of wild camping in the forest closest to your house? Most people probably choose the big adventure, but not if it's up to Mathias Michielsen. Mathias prefers to go on micro-adventures: small adventures close to home that take you out of your everyday routine. With his company Fagus Outdoor, which organizes all kinds of nature activities, Mathias goes on about seventy microadventures a year. Packrafting through the Semois Valley, spotting beavers near Leuven or preparing a meal on a homemade fire: for Mathias, the greatest adventure is in the small experiences.
What foraging can teach you about life
It's an early morning and I am walking through a sunlit forest in Den Dolder, The Netherlands. The frosty air tingles my nose and eyes and the frost glitters on the evergreen firs and plants that are still hibernating. 'Look, a deer walked here just recently.' Fresh tracks can be seen on the dark forest floor. I am wandering through the forest with Mirjam van der Laan, who is the creative behind the organization ‘Natuurbeleving de Boomklever’ with which she organizes wild-picking workshops for both children and adults in the Netherlands. During the two hours we walk around in the forest, she is teaching me the basics of foraging: what plants can you forage? In what places? Is it dangerous and maybe even most important, what can you make with your harvest? But as we talk, I notice that foraging is about much more than what nature offers us in terms of edible plants. We talk about education, biology and nostalgia for a place or time that no longer exists. Foraging, in essence, is about the wonder of discovery, the relationship between man and nature, and the feeling that although you have not done this before, you still experience a token of recognition.
A peek at the garden of Linda from @deensezomer: from a messy ‘70s garden to a colorful paradise
For colorful interior inspiration, Linda from @deensezomer (Danish Summer) is the right person to follow. Deep royal blue, bright orange, neon pink: you name it and the color can be seen in the interior of Linda’s detached 70s house in Leeuwarden. As the name of her Instagram account suggests, Linda has a great fondness for Denmark. Her favorite vacation country was the inspiration for her garden: lots of black wood, combined with minimalist greenery and colorful accents.
Outdooroven recipe: zucchini quiche
A piece of quiche for lunch or dinner is always good! Warm the Outdooroven and unwind while your zucchini quiche cooks in the oven.
Improve biodiversity in your garden with permaculture
How we can restore nature surprisingly easily - not only on a large scale, but also in your own garden. At Weltevree, we think it's important to look at our environment from a new perspective. We try to achieve this not only with our products, but also with special and meaningful stories. For this story, we delved into the topic of permaculture and interviewed permaculture designer Bor Borren for practical tips that you can immediately apply in your own garden.
A peek into the garden of: Casper Boot, nature guide, 'gardener' and green revolutionary. The garden as paradise for man and animal
Graphic designer Casper Boot is a man with a mission. Less miserable grey tiled gardens and more greenery is his credo. He wrote the book 'Je eigen paradijs' (Your own paradise) about it and makes the bi-weekly podcast 'Tuinbroekies', about his garden adventures.
Outdooroven (XL) recipe: naan bread with steak strips
This special dish is full of flavor and great for lunch or dinner. The sweet spicy combination of home roasted peppers, a spicy mayonnaise and steak strips asks for more. Discover it for yourself and make it on the Outdooroven (XL).
Meet our designer: Théo Blanchard
After being introduced to the world of design by his parents at a very young age, Théo Blanchard decided to study Industrial Design at ECAL, Lausanne. His identity as an emerging designer is still evolving. ‘I like to start from the reality of everyday life and to bring a smile to people’s faces with my designs.’ He’s starting his career off with a bang with his design for the Weltevree Flip-up chair.
What to do with your Christmas tree after Christmas
Whether you leave your Christmas tree for another month after Christmas or get rid of it as soon as possible, your Christmas tree has to go somewhere when you get tired of it. Often, after years of growth, spruces or pines end up on fire pits, the compost heap or in the shredder. A terrible shame, because even after Christmas, a Christmas tree can still be used in many ways that are much more sustainable and also fun.
Outdooroven recipe: Christmas trees made of puff pastry
Christmas is the time for special and delicious food. That makes these puff pastry snacks in Christmas tree shape a festive addition. Discover these 5 sweet and savory varieties in this recipe.
Experience Weltevree
We strongly believe that life is about what you experience, not what you own. With our products, we strive to help you experience nature and your surroundings more consciously. Our products are a blueprint for authentic, analog experiences. That's why on our website you'll find the Experience Finder. With this interactive map, you can find exactly where you can not only have a look at our products, but also experience them. For example, drop by Het Buitenatelier, where they can tell you all about the Outdooroven. Or book a stay at glamping In Vale and experience the benefits of outdoor bathing in the Dutchtub.
Weltevree Christmas Menu; made on the Outdooroven (XL)
Give your Christmas dinner an adventurous twist with this three-course menu that can be prepared entirely on the Outdooroven. Provide your guests with drinks and gather around the Outdooroven.
Meet our designer: Georg Wasensteiner
After working as a roofer and woodworker for more than thirty years, Georg Wasensteiner finally decided to start his own artisanal furniture making business. His wooden designs are characteristically simple and clean with a warm look and feel. He draws his inspiration from both his extensive experience as well as the nature surrounding him. ‘The best ideas come to life when you have the peace of mind to think.’
Meet our designer: Hade Steenwinkel
"I love it when the solution to a problem is so brilliant in its simplicity that people say 'why didn't I think of that myself.' It's the most logical solution to a problem. That's why the Sofabed is so special: it just makes sense."
Outdooroven recipe: puff pastry tart with autumnal vegetables
Taste the season and prepare this puff pastry tart with fresh fall vegetables and honey. Make cooking a real outdoor adventure and enjoy! All you need is the Outdooroven (XL).
Outdooroven recipe: creamy pumpkin pie
The sunny days of fall lend themselves well to an afternoon of outdoor cooking with the Outdoor Oven. Enjoy the warmth of the fire while this autumnal pumpkin pie cooks in the oven compartment.
Phone off, Guidelight on
Fresh autumn air tingling in your nose, dewdrops on fiery red autumn leaves, red and white dotted mushrooms sprouting from the ground - who says the outdoors is only for summer?
Coming soon: Want to try out the Dutchtub yourself? Stop by and take a splash!
Chilling out in a tub on a warm summer evening with a drink: sounds good, right? With Weltevree's iconic Dutchtub, you can experience the luxury of outdoor bathing. Are you curious whether such a wood-fired outdoor pool is something for you? Try it out for a while at these 'trial splash' providers. Handy!
An Amsterdam city garden in the Gooi region
An outside look at the 'Gooise Mannen. Stoned Amsterdam, their interior brand for marble accessories, the 'Gooise Mannen' are taking the interior design world by storm. The name contains a reference to Amsterdam, where John ter Riet and Derkan Atakan have lived with pleasure for many years. The two have since exchanged the big city for a Manor House in Bussum, including a beautiful garden where the couple regularly organizes grand dinners for friends & family.
How to maintain Corten steel
Corten steel is also known as weathering steel and is used for our Outdooroven and Outdooroven XL.This specific type of steel forms a thick layer of rust that helps your product protect itself against all weather types.
Outdooroven recipe: Crispy Potatoes
Potatoes with a tasty fresh sauce. As a side dish or pleasant snack, these crispy potatoes are ideal.
A peek at Oliver Ridder: "Recharging and recuperating in a garden that is allowed to run its course."
German interior design influencer Oliver Ridder prefers to step straight into his garden in the morning. There he drinks his coffee under an old walnut tree, one of Oliver's favorite spots, and watches the squirrel family that recently moved in. Welcome to the garden of a modern Villa Kakelbont!
How to make the perfect pizza in your Outdooroven
Cooking in the open air: we love it! Few things feel as satisfying as lighting a fire and cooking your own meals on it. In the Weltevree Outdoor Oven you can bake your own bread or heat up an oven dish and even bake your own pizza. How? We'll tell you in this blog!
A peek into the garden of: Liesbeth Disbergen, outdoor photographer and atmosphere creator. A dream garden on the Veluwe that continues to surprise
The work of outdoor photographer Liesbeth Disbergen - @sloppopyeah on Insta - is immediately recognisable by its magical mix of atmosphere and nature. As beautiful as her images are, as beautiful she lives. Her house in the middle of the Veluwe is her biggest source of inspiration.
A peek into the garden of: Marina from @Veel_Woongeluk A unique garden in the woods near Wageningen, Netherlands
Like Weltevree, Marina van Maanen is always looking for that little bit of extra living happiness: hence the name of her successful Instagram page @Veel_Woongeluk. She found her own 'living bliss' on the Wageningse berg, where she can see all seasons pass by in her enormous 1200m2 garden.
The Sundial Table: how does a sundial table actually work?
Thanks to the Sundial Table, a design by Umut Yamac, you can relate to time in a different way. Instead of your phone or your watch, the position of the sun and its shadow tells you what time it is.
A table that comes to life through sunlight
An interview with designer Umut Yamac: introducing his new Sundial Table. He combined two functions never before combined: a sundial and an outdoor table.
The art of doing nothing
Doing nothing. Sounds very useless but is secretly very good for us. In a world where everyone is 'constantly busy', it is good to take a break sometimes.
Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum: an oasis of tranquility in the middle of Rotterdam
Ever heard of a green museum? In the 200-year-old Trompenburg Garden & Arboretum, you can walk along a large museum collection of trees, shrubs, bulbs and tubers. Relax on the Weltevree garden furniture that you will find everywhere in the botanical garden.
De Tub calls!
Commercial or not, it's always a good idea to be nice to each other. And Valentine's Day reminds us of that. You can experience the ultimate romance at Het bos roept in Slootdorp, Netherlands.
How to: our tips to prepare your Weltevree furniture for the summer!
The sun is shining more often, the days are getting longer... And that can only mean one thing: Summer is coming. Now that the weather is improving, you can't wait to spend more time in your garden.
How do you use the Guidelight?
The Guidelight is a multifunctional lantern. It can be used in three different ways: as a focused spotlight, a flashlight or ambient light.
Bring your Weltevree lights indoors this winter
It doesn’t matter if you are at home or far away, lighting is always important in setting the right mood.
Weltevree x Bake Off Flanders: focaccia recipe
The outdooroven can be used for baking recipes like pizzas, oven dishes or pies. Add focaccia to the mix!
How does the natural circulation of the Dutchtub Original work?
When you want to enjoy a warm bath in the outdoors, you will need to warm up the water in the tub.
Meet our designer: Joep van Lieshout
“The Flying Dishman offers us the ideal place to take a break and hide from our mad world.”
Outdooroven recipe: blondies with pear and salted caramel
Blondies look just like brownies, but the taste is very different! Spice up your baking with this ultimate fall combination: a blondies recipe with pear and salted caramel.
How to maintain wood
Wood is a natural material that we use in a large part of our furniture collection. This page will give you all the necessary information on how to maintain wooden furniture to make sure it stays looking great.
How to maintain douglas wood?
Douglas wood derives from the Douglas fir, a softwood from North-Western Europe. It is a highly durable wood type that works well for outdoor furniture.
The Outdooroven: the one and only original pizzaoven
The Outdooroven is one of our most popular Weltevree products. Enrich your garden or patio with the Outdooroven Original. An all-rounder - outdoor fireplace, pizza oven & barbecue grill in one - enjoy outdoor dining and outdoor living all year round.
Meet our designer: Dirk Wynants
"The looks of the design should not be the result of just trends, but the result of practical considerations and its function. In this way a product is more likely to be timeless."
How to reconnect with nature
We have separated ourselves from nature. In the last few centuries, the gap between us and nature has become bigger and bigger.
How to maintain fiberglass?
Fiberglass is a strong and durable material that we use for our Dutchtub collection.
Vacancy: Product Design Intership
Weltevree is an energetic company with a true "startup mentality. With a small enthusiastic team, we share the enthusiasm to put the world of Weltevree on the map.
All about the strong Corten steel
The Outdooroven (XL) is known for its rust color. But there is more to this rust layer than just the robust look.
Outdooroven recipe: baked gnocchi with broccolini and blue cheese
Are you looking for for a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in the Outdooroven? Make this creamy vegetarian baked gnocchi dish for an easy family midweek meal.
How to maintain powdercoated material
Powder coating is a coating technique that we often use for our products that contain metal, such as steel or aluminum. It creates a strong and durable coating that is pleasing to look at.
Experience the Weltevree Originals
It is time to celebrate the products that started it all for Weltevree: the Weltevree Originals.
Meet our designer: Tom de Vrieze
"I don’t like too much blah-blah." Tom de Vrieze is a Belgian designer with both his own design studio and a design cooperative.
Vacancy: Online Marketing Internship
Weltevree is an energetic company with a true "startup mentality. With a small but enthusiastic team, we share the enthusiasm to put the world of Weltevree on the map.
Unique location: glass houseboat in Amersfoort
With lots of water around, many people in the Netherlands live on a houseboat. This close to the water, these houses offer a different way to live.
How to attract more birds to your garden
Birds can bring more liveliness to your garden and also provide a calm feeling. It is wonderful to get a visit from them and hear their chirping, but how do you get more and different birds into your garden?
Meet our designer: Lex Pott
“My designs are often based on the use of pure and natural materials. I strive to create harmony in shape, function and context.”
A step-by-step manual for the Swing
The ultimate way to experience freedom. That is how we like to describe our Weltevree Swing.
'I like to create worlds' - Joep van Lieshout
Joep van Lieshout describes himself as an artist who “does what he has to do”. His art is about exploring the extremes and boundaries and in this, he tries to go as far as possible.
Cooking with Richard – Harissa chicken with aubergine, pomegranate and tahini salad
Ever since getting an Outdooroven, community member Richard Vickers has shared his delicious Outdooroven recipes to Instagram.
The Flying Dishman: the story behind the outdoor daybed
The Flying Dishman is the result of a unique collaboration with Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout. With a circular design, this outdoor daybed offers a unique 360 degrees view and is the ideal place for relaxing.
Meet our designer: Jair Straschnow
Jaïr Straschnow has a great passion for creating smart products: “Once a product can successfully fulfill more than one function it has even more reason to exist.”
Outdooroven recipe: baked feta
Heat up the Outdooroven, invite some friends over for drinks in your garden and surprise them with this easy baked feta treat.
Discover the Serpentine: a refreshing outdoor shower
La Serpentine est un excellent rafraîchissement pour les journées chaudes de cet été. Pour vous rincer avant de plonger dans la piscine, ou simplement pour vous rafraîchir rapidement.
Meet our designer: Dick van Hoff
"The Outdooroven is realized from the need find more functions for fire than making a simple bonfire."
"To me solving problems is a fun challenge" - Thor ter Kulve
Sometimes you meet designers whose philosophy is very close to your own. Thor ter Kulve is one of those people. Like us, he values going outside, getting some fresh air and exploring his surroundings.
Outdooroven recipe: Spareribs and grilled corn cobs
With a little effort, you’ll make deliciously tender spare ribs.
Outdooroven recipe: Shared dining platter
Easter is coming! With these recipes you can make a delicious dining platter, that you can share with friends and family.
Meet our designer: Thor ter Kulve
Ter Kulve and Weltevree share the vision that the outdoors is a place where new opportunities arise: “The Swing is the ultimate way of experiencing freedom”
Outdooroven recipe: Buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dip
Buffalo wings are always a hit at a dinner. The chicken is delicious in combination with the buttery buffalo sauce and the creamy blue cheese dip.
An inspiring house to live in – featuring Odyvet
Interior designer Odyvet tells us all about her inspiring farmhouse, a place in which she hosts High Tea parties and where she’s been able to express her creativity ever since she was 24 years old.
5 products that encourage you to go outside
Spring is here again. We’re lacking some vitamin D, so it’s time to replenish that! Especially now that we can’t really go anywhere, it’s nice to spend the warmer days outside.
Meet our designer: Erik Stehmann
Erik Stehmann has designed a "smart beach chair" for Weltevree: “There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching a design grow in the process of creation.”
Bring your home office outdoors
When working from home, you have the freedom to choose your workplace. Switching it up from time to time can help in finding new motivation.
The importance of making outdoor memories
Fitting right in with our mission is a book called ‘Wolvenkinderen’, or Wildchilds in English. The aim of this book written by Richard van der Vieren and Roosje Koninckx is to take kids outside.
Discover the convenience of the Bended Series
In spring, outdoor furniture often requires some maintenance before it’s ready to be used for the outdoor season. However, this is not the case for the Bended Series, our aluminum garden set.
Meet our designer: Rogier Martens
“An invitation to be active, your world as a mirror of your creation, time after time”
Outdooroven recipe: Tarte Tatin
A piece of pie will make everyone happy! This classic tart is a French kitchen specialty.
"I do hope my products will outlive their creator" - Jaïr Straschnow
Weltevree is all about durable products and smart solutions. A designer that fits right in with this philosophy is Jaïr Straschnow, designer of the new Weltevree Bended Series and the popular Tablebench.
Winter in the world of Weltevree
There is snow in the Netherlands, the perfect time to go outside and enjoy nature to the fullest. Enjoy these photos from the #worldofweltevree.
The practical benefits of the Poplars
Our Poplars are a more modern version of the classic clog. Next to having an elegant and modern appearance, the Poplars are also very practical!
Perfection is boring – by Salt Magazine
After not being able to find a place where her love for things like outdoor sports, nature, design and durability came together, Natasha Bloemhard decided to launch a platform of her own: Salt was born!
Meet our designer: Bertjan Pot
Personal needs and curiosity formed the basis of the original concept of the Patio set and are typical of Bertjan Pot's approach. "How a product feels is just as important as how it looks."
6 Weltevree products to bring out your inner child
Childhood is all about exploration. Do you remember how you used to be amazed by anything new? Discovering new things every day and going on (outdoor) adventures was part of daily life.
'I try to create products that change a certain behavior' - Floris Schoonderbeek
Floris Schoonderbeek is a designer and inventor of products that help himself and others to live a rich and sustainable life. To do so, he likes to test techniques, both old and new, in the hopes they can help us change our behavior and enrich our lives. Over the years, he has designed many iconic products for Weltevree, like the Dutchtub, Guidelight, Forestry Table and many more. We spoke to him to find out more about the things that drive him to new ideas and designs.
The Wikkelhouse x Weltevree
Every now and then you run into like-minded souls. People who share the same values and move in the same direction.
Outdooroven recipe: brunch rösti with egg and bacon
Breakfast or brunch on Christmas Day is a time to go all out. Set your table and make something a bit more special than the quick oatmeal, cereal or whatever you usually have for breakfast.
Game nights with the Tea Towel
To make Christmas a bit more fun this year, we recommend playing board games! Grab the family board games from the cupboard or use the Tea Towel as a game board.
Create a festive winter setting in the Local Habitat
The Local Habitat is more than just a research dome for observing insects and creatures nearby. When it gets to Winter and there are no insects to be found, the Local Habitat is perfect for decorative purposes.
Outdooroven recipe: apple pie
There is nothing more comforting than eating a warm homemade apple pie.
The Weltevree Cutting Board as a snack platter
While the Cutting Board is great for cutting up ingredients when preparing a dish, it is much more than that. Because despite the name being cutting board, it is also a great serving tray for presenting snacks.
How to use the Carrier indoors
Thor ter Kulve has designed the Carrier from his own daily needs: “chop your wood, light a fire and sit down, a daily ritual for me”.
Chop your wood and it will warm you twice
“Chop your wood and it will warm you twice”. This saying is the starting point of many of our products. Figuratively, it means that if you work towards something, the journey itself can be rewarding.
Beat the darkness with Weltevree
Daylight saving time is upon us! This means we will have to get used to the darker evening again. However, like we always say, colder and longer nights do not mean you can’t still spend time outside.
Long live fall! – by Zilverblauw
Fall is truly here. It is getting colder and nature is changing to that pretty autumnal hue. Are you a lover of fall or would you give anything to go back to the warmth of summer? Casper Boot of Zilverblauw falls into the first category and shares his thoughts on the beauty of this season and its changing nature.
Outdooroven recipe: pumpkin soup with saffron and orange
You can’t say fall without thinking of pumpkins. This typical fall vegetable can be used in many ways, like soup!
Start swinging: the Weltevree Swing is here
We are excited it’s finally here! The Swing by Weltevree is not like a regular swing. For this swing, all you need is a tree or pole and you are good to go. Transform any area into a playground!
Outdooroven recipe: oven roasted beets
This tasty oven dish is perfect for when you want to prepare a quick, but healthy dinner.
10 fun facts about Weltevree
It is time to tell you a little bit more about ourselves! So, here are 10 facts about Weltevree and our team that you might not know yet.
Inspiring destination: Sinne House
In 2020 we have all been exploring locations close to home. For us at Weltevree, that means staying within the borders of the Netherlands. One of the best places to escape to are the ‘Frisian islands’, five islands along the Dutch northern coastline.
Outdooroven recipe: popcorn
It is time to share another simple but delicious recipe. This one only uses a few ingredients: oil and popcorn kernels!
Zoku x Weltevree: enjoy a drink on the rooftop terrace
Enjoying the views over Amsterdam, a drink in hand, all while exploring Weltevree products in person? We are excited to announce our collaboration with Zoku!
How to maintain Larch wood?
Larch wood comes from the Larch tree, a softwood from Europe. It is a highly durable wood type (class 3) and is ideal in outdoor furniture use.
The journey of creating a biodiverse garden
Like a dream coming to life. That is how Casper Boot, co-owner of design agency Zilverblauw, describes the process of seeing his biodiverse garden in his own back yard come together.
A comfortable camping trip with Weltevree
Whether you are going to a campsite, choosing a more luxurious glamping option, or staying in your own garden; our products are here to bring some comfort to your outdoor adventures.
Why durability is important to us
At Weltevree we believe in going outdoors and reconnecting with nature around us. This is why our products are designed to motivate you to explore your surroundings and to support outdoor experiences all year round.
8 essential items for cooking outdoors
If you know Weltevree, you probably know the Outdooroven. This outdoor fireplace, oven and barbecue grill embodies everything Weltevree is about: by using this product, you enrich the use of your outdoor space.
Inspiring destination: Skjulskäret island
Meet Aleksi Hautamäki and Milla Selkimäki, two designers who created a unique spot for themselves to escape to: all on their own desert island!
Outdooroven recipe: nachos with pulled chicken
Nachos is the perfect food for those hot summer days. With a cocktail in hand, you can imagine you’re on holiday in your own garden.
Outdooroven recipe: halloumi with dates
It is time for a vegetarian side dish! Serve this salty halloumi dish together with some flatbread and other dips.
Comfortable outdoor living with the Rabat Shelving
If you ask us, cooking in your garden is one of the best outdoor activities. Outdoor cooking brings us closer to our surroundings and helps us reconnect to the people around us.
The Groundfridge
The Groundfridge is the innovative alternative to the traditional cool cellar and meets the needs of people with their own (vegetable) garden and a modern, self-sufficient existence.
Your garden as a holiday destination
Your own garden is the safest place to be right now. With holidays far out of reach, why not make the most of it and enjoy a staycation in your own backyard!
Outdooroven recipe: ribeye with yogurt sauce
With the temperatures slowly rising, it is time to heat up the Outdooroven and use it as a barbecue.
Enjoy outdoor living with the Bended Series
At Weltevree we always try to encourage you to go outside and explore your surroundings. However, at the moment, we can not go too far from home.
Meet the creatures living in your garden
It is time to go on a garden adventure to meet the creatures living in your garden. The Local Habitat encourages you to do so.
How to maintain Accoya wood?
Accoya® is wood unlike most types of wood you know. It is soft to the touch, sustainable and incredibly durable.
Who says swings are just for little kids?
The name says it all; our Serious Swing takes swinging seriously. Because who says swings are just for little kids? It is a great way to clear your thoughts and gain new perspectives.
Cook with ingredients from your own vegetable garden
At Weltevree we love outdoor cooking and outdoor living. The Outdooroven is a perfect example of this! How fun would it be to use your own ingredients while cooking with the Outdooroven this summer?
The Sheepscoat will keep you warm in early spring
Early days in spring can be on the chilly side. How do you stay warm on an early spring evening? You could of course light a fire in the Outdooroven, but our Sheepscoat brings another natural solution. How does the Sheepscoat keep you warm?
Outdooroven recipe: oven baked cinnamon rolls
Use your Outdooroven to create these oven baked cinnamon rolls. A perfect sweet Easter treat to serve at brunch or enjoy with your coffee!
Make the most of the lighter evenings
The 20th of March marks the start of the spring season. And just over a week later, we switch to daylight savings time; at least here in the Netherlands. The lighter evenings bring more opportunities for exploring.
Platowood: a special type of wood
The Dutchtub Wood is the sibling of the Dutchtub Original. But as siblings tend to be, they are quite different. In contrast to the brighter Dutchtub Original, the Dutchtub Wood has a natural look: the glass fiber tub is covered with wooden panels, making the tub blend in with its surroundings.
Escape your hectic life and enjoy a stay at Slow Cabins
How would you like to spend a few nights away from your hectic daily life to spend some downtime surrounded by nature? All within just two hours of your home?
Heat the water in your Dutchtub fast and efficiently
Once you decide you want to relax in your Dutchtub, you want to do so as soon as you can.
Outdooroven recipe: make your own pizza dough and sauce
As you know, the Outdooroven is perfect for baking pizzas. But what will make it even more fun, is making your own pizza dough as well!
The benefits of a morning routine
Eating healthy, spending more time with family, or any other way to better your life; do you have any new year’s resolutions? We have decided to come up with our own and set a goal for 2020: to lead a more content and conscious life!
Bring Weltevree inside
Many of our products encourage you to go outside and explore your surroundings – all year round. However, this does not mean our products can only be used outside.
Outdooroven recipe: oven roasted vegetables
To start the year off in a healthy way, we have an easy recipe full of vegetables. All you need is the Outdooroven and the oven dish.
Outdooroven recipe: Glühwein and hot chocolate
Light up your Outdooroven! You can make delicious recipes all year round with the Outdooroven, even during Christmas our Cookbook always manages to recommend surprising recipes.
Outdooroven recipe: Apple crumble
Cinnamon, apple and hazelnuts. This apple crumble recipe could not be more appropriate for fall.
Beat the winter blues
The darker days can cause our moods to swing to a darker place as well. You might notice your energy starting to go down and might not feel like doing much at all.
Help feed the birds this winter
Birds have a hard time in winter. As it gets colder, food supplies go down. There are less insects, seeds and berries around, making it harder for birds to find food.
Steps for placing your Outdooroven under a roof
Placing your Outdooroven under a roof is a great way to make sure you can always enjoy your Outdooroven, without having to worry about the weather.
Extend your outdoor season with Weltevree
At Weltevree we believe the outdoor season lasts all year long. Even when the weather gets colder, there are plenty of reasons to go outside.
Why you should go out for an autumnal walk
Fall is a great season to go hiking. The temperature is pleasant, as it’s not too hot and not too cold, the leaves are falling and the colors in nature are changing. Plenty of reasons to go out and celebrate the season of color!
How to use the wood fired Dutchtub
There is no electricity involved in heating the Dutchtub at all. Everything is naturally heated. This means you are involved in getting the tub ready every step of the way.
Outdooroven recipe: pumpkin and chicken tray bake
It is pumpkin season! This autumnal tray bake with pumpkin, onion, carrots and chicken can be prepared in the Outdooroven.
Different ways to hang your Stringlight
The colorful Stringlight is designed to turn any location into a special spot. Discover the different ways to hang your Stringlight here.
How to use the Local Habitat as a terrarium
The Local Habitat is a glass research dome. A great way to observe and learn more about the creatures in our surrounding. But how do you use it in the colder seasons, when there’s less insects to be found in nature?
How to light a fire responsibly
The start of Fall means the start of shorter days and colder temperatures at night. Time to get that Outdooroven going as a heat source!
Create your own board game tokens
What better way to spend quality time with family and friends than to play board games together? The idea to play a board game can come up spontaneously at times. Fortunately, our tea towel solves exactly this 'problem.'
Find contentment close at hand
As a Dutch brand it was only a matter of time before we mentioned cycling. With many wonderful cycling routes in our country, it is a great way to spend these final summer days outdoors.
Grin and bear it: why a daily cold shower will benefit your health
When feeling stressed, taking a cold shower might not be the first thing on your mind to try and reduce these stress levels. But taking a cold shower every day has proven to be very beneficial to your health.
5 ways to incorporate that holiday lifestyle at work
Holidays are the perfect way to relax. It’s all ‘go with the flow’ all day; no strict deadlines or a certain timeframe to spend on lunch. You’re the one in charge: plans or no plans, anything goes.
The Guidelight: the perfect travel buddy this summer
Summer nights should never end. Make your nights and adventures last even longer with an outdoor lantern like the Guidelight. This multifunctional light is not your standard outdoor lamp: it functions as a flashlight, a task light and as ambient lighting.
The multifunctional Tablebench: a modern picnic table | Weltevree®
As iconic as the classic picnic table is, the design is limited in its function: it can only be used as it is; a table with an attached bench.
How to maintain a wooden cutting board
A wooden cutting board is considered a better alternative to the plastic or bamboo cutting board.
A wooden cutting board is considered a better alternative to the plastic or bamboo cutting board.
Forestry Set: Raw vs. Refined
The Forestry Set has been part of the Weltevree collection for several years now. It consists of a separate Forestry Table and Forestry Bench.
Poplars: how are they made?
Manufacturing wooden shoes by hand is a true craft and is acknowledged as Dutch intangible cultural heritage. The elegant silhouette with sleek lines is unique, making the Poplars.
ECOPIXEL: the possibilities of recycled plastic
In the search for a suitable material for the container of the new Carrier, Weltevree found a solution in ECOPIXEL: a recycled plastic We were intrigued by the possibilities of recycled plastic and the benefits that ECOPIXEL has to offer.
Recipe: Polenta cake with orange and raspberries
Light a fire in the Outdooroven and make sure the fire burns for at least an hour before you start cooking.
Tea Towel Game Instructions: Checkers
Checkers is the American/English version of international draughts.
Tea Towel Game Instructions: Ludo
Ludo can be a fun, strategic game, in which the players race their four tokens from start to finish.
Recipe: Flammkuchen with sauerkraut and sausage
Fire up your own Outdooroven and prepare this flammkuchen with sauerkraut and sausage.
How to: Split firewood like a lumberjack
Splitting wood is essential when preparing a fire. If you split wood long before you’ll need it, it will dry quicker and burn better.
How to: Light a fire using the Swiss method
Forget what you know about building fires: the Swiss method is here to stir up the fire making traditions. This method is a result of Swiss research on how to build a more environmentally friendly fire.
Recipe: Dutch spiced biscuit with almond paste filling
Light a fire in the Outdooroven and make sure the fire burns for at least 15 minutes before you start cooking.
How to: Build a fire with minimal impact on your environment
The Weltevree Outdooroven and Dutchtub offer heat and comfort outdoors. In exchange, all they ask for is firewood. Using wood as a heat source is an environmentally conscious choice since it is a renewable resource.
Recipe: Roasted chicken with celeriac, carrot and potato
Light a fire in the Outdooroven and make sure the fire burns for at least 15 minutes before you start cooking.
Autumn activity: picking local fruits and vegetables
Autumn is the time to go outside and revel in the falling leaves and changing colors, either in the woods or in your own garden.
Recipe: Roasted seasonal fruit with Greek yoghurt
Light a fire in the Outdooroven and make sure the fire burns for at least 15 minutes before you start cooking to make sure the oven can reach the proper temperature and the heat is distributed evenly throughout the oven.
Recipe: Creamy gnocchi with cavolo nero
Light a fire in the Outdooroven and make sure the fire burns for at least 15 minutes before you start cooking to make sure the oven can reach the proper temperature and the heat is distributed evenly throughout the oven.
Recipe: hotdogs with onion-beets compote and sour cream
Right from the Outdooroven grill: this fancy hotdog recipe takes the standard hotdog to the next level. One to definitely try for your next barbecue night.
Recipe: Mackerel, jacket sweet potato and fresh fennel salad
Heat up the Outdooroven and make sure it burns for about 15 minutes to get an even temperature.
The story behind the iconic Beach Rocker
If you take a quick look at our Beach Rocker and Beach Chair, you might think ‘what you see is what you get’.
Pella Roca Cabana & Spa
Located in the middle of the idyllic southwest of France is ‘Cabana & Spa Pella Roca’ consisting of three eco huts located in treetops overlooking the truffle forests.
Recipe: Festive easter bread
Nice and festive: baking your own Easter bread! Use organic unbleached wheat flour. It has a nice taste and provides a good texture.
10 Grenelle Paris
After a renovation that took over five years, a new building has emerged in the fifteenth Paris district. The former headquarters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs by famous French architect Pierre Dufau in 1960, has been completely redesigned and adjusted to contemporary requirements.
Experience our products in 3D and augmented reality
Experience the products of Weltevree better than ever in 3D and augmented reality with the new SayDuck application. Try it here with the Dutchtub.
Showcasing tropical vibes
A prominent place in a tropical environment has been reserved for the Weltevree Outdooroven and Wheelbench at ShowUP.
Harmoniously together outdoors
Sometimes, nature gives that ultimate sense of freedom. Weltevree gets that and Maaike, Ton and the kids – by their own admission the biggest Weltevree fans, share in that experience.
Strandtuin
The Strandtuin is self-sufficient and uses everything the beach has to offer. The clever merging of products, the natural elements and their use is a collaboration with Lab Vlieland, Staatsbosbeheer and various makers.
