Location: Amsterdam

Architect/Interior Designer: Interior Studio Van Maanen

Construction: MATdob

Photography: Flare Department

Interior Studio Van Maanen embarked on a comprehensive exploration of the client’s vision during the briefing session, emphasizing the creation of a loft-like environment suffused with natural illumination. Evident in the discourse was the client’s earnest desire to preserve and enhance the antiquated allure of the space, emphasizing the retention and accentuation of vintage elements. Their articulated preference for an eclectic interior design approach underscores the intention to seamlessly fuse contemporary elements with the historical fabric of the edifice.

The envisaged ambiance conjures an aura of understated opulence and modern elegance. Envision a bathroom enveloped in sumptuous, solid walnut, radiating both warmth and refinement. Enhanced by a discreetly concealed entrance integrated seamlessly into its surroundings, the space beckons exploration with an air of intrigue. Complementing this, a kitchen fashioned from resilient stainless steel stands as a testament to durability and contemporary design sensibilities, its sleek lines and industrial allure promising a culinary sanctuary where form harmonizes with function.

Throughout these domains, meticulous craftsmanship and judicious material selection take precedence, transforming mundane rituals into moments of refined indulgence. Whether embracing the enduring allure of walnut or the contemporary allure of stainless steel, each element is thoughtfully curated to evoke environments that inspire and captivate at every juncture.

The design ethos seamlessly merges youthful exuberance with timeless reverence, blending modernity with cherished historical nuances. Expansive layouts and lofty ceilings imbue the space with an ethereal grandeur, while the influx of natural light imbues every nook with a sense of vitality and spaciousness.