first or second store

We think in choices. Choices in life. Choices in design. FIRST choices and SECOND choices.
We have a passion for interior, design, materials, creating stories and experiences. We love to share all of this with you.
FIRST experiences lead to SECOND moments.
We want to create your story A story at home that is nothing but you. You are our FIRST priority.

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This weekend I was invited for a special dinner at the beautiful new First or Second concept store in Alkmaar (northern Netherlands)
The First or Second concept store
is founded by Jantine and Vivian (April and May) and from the moment I entered the shop I felt their great passion for interior, design, fashion, art, children rooms, prints and materials but also second hand items! I was greatly inspired by the originality and the appearance of their shop
(that will be changed every 3 months to a new theme!)
Besides all the beautiful styled corners in the store, there was the decorated and furnished home, the 1or2 VILLA, which is - just like the 1or2 CAFE - part of (and located in)
the conceptstore and a real eye catcher. I could spend hours in that amazing home and yes I really would love to live in there!!
After our tour in the VILLA Jantine and Vivian took us to the cafe where we had some drinks, a delicious meal (prepared in the beautiful Kvik kitchen of the villa) and a nice cup of coffee! Surrounded by the stunning designs of Norm architects and Menu and accompanied by lovely and inspiring people I really had a fantastic evening!
just loved the warm and very personal atmosphere in the store and it was a pleasure to admire what Jantine and Vivian have accomplished in a very short time ...
It was great to be there... thanks sweet ladies!


available brands: Minotti, B&B Italia, Vitra, Flexform en Pastoe Menu, Hay, Muuto, AndTradition and Vipp