My Houzz: White Interiors Brighten a Dutch Cottage - Tessa Weerdenburg jumped at the chance to buy a cottage in the Netherlands next to the one owned by his parents, where his family spent summers when she was a child. Now she is able to continue the tradition with her three daughters.
But while the location was ideal - about two hours away from the main house for his family in Pijnacker - inside compact felt dated and dark. The house has two rooms for a family of five, so Weerdenburg needed a way to make more space. white paint and budget-friendly furniture saved the day.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here This is a vacation home for Martin and Tessa Weerdenburg and girls Lieve, Bente and Roos.
Location Drenthe, the Netherlands
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
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the couple first added a few coats of white paint to the existing dark wood trim around windows to match the white walls. This immediately made their compact living room look and feel great.
They created built looking units by combining three libraries Billy White Ikea and then to put those doors.
Sofa: Månstad, Ikea; coffee table: Rex; storage unit, chair cover : Ikea; rug Perletta stool: Hema c ushion: Tas-Ka; stool: Kruk Tess
They created built looking units by combining three libraries Billy White Ikea and then to put those doors.
Sofa: Månstad, Ikea; coffee table: Rex; storage unit, chair cover : Ikea; rug Perletta stool: Hema c ushion: Tas-Ka; stool: Kruk Tess
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Weerdenburg warmed all white with some accent light wood, like this office where his daughters to read and write. "I did not look particularly stylish, but I want there to be a light and bright look and feel like a Swedish summer cottage, she said.
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The couple repurposed an old TV stand from their main residence to create more seating in a corner simple breakfast. The bench store toys and games. New window White awnings add privacy while maintaining a light and airy atmosphere cottage
pendant light :. Brasa, cornice frame: Ribba, both by Ikea
pendant light :. Brasa, cornice frame: Ribba, both by Ikea
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While kitchen cabinets are original, the couple updated work plan and faucets with newer models.
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They added that Ikea glass cabinet to store extra dishes. Weerdenburg swapped the standard door knobs with leather handles which she designed
Cabinet :. Hemnes Ikea
Cabinet :. Hemnes Ikea
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A power station chimney in the living room heats the cabin during the coldest months.
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Two cabinets original thin frame a king bed in the master bedroom. The couple added Besta cabinets from Ikea to take between. A flange framed poster pictures a family vacation.
Tray: Kruk Tess, Nu inside | ontwerp; bedding Ofelia Vass, Ikea; Cushion: Tas-Ka; Lights: Tral, Ikea
Tray: Kruk Tess, Nu inside | ontwerp; bedding Ofelia Vass, Ikea; Cushion: Tas-Ka; Lights: Tral, Ikea
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in such a compact space, the family tries to keep accessories to a minimum to avoid clutter.
Bag: Tas-ka; Lamp: Tral, Ikea
Bag: Tas-ka; Lamp: Tral, Ikea
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Their three daughters shared the other room. My parents had four children, and we all shared a room in the cottage, ' said Weerdenburg . "If necessary, we can always put up a tent in the garden, or use the garden shed to create additional sleeping space.
bed linen: Tas -ka; Pendant: Ikea; beds: custom
bed linen: Tas -ka; Pendant: Ikea; beds: custom
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Weerdenburg custom closet with one handle in cognac leather. On one of the walls, the girls hung their favorite pictures and art projects using washi tape.
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The couple recently added this storage shed.
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A door wood leads to parents' cottage Weerdenburg next. During the fall and winter, the family is in chairs covered in sheepskin, lights a fire and enjoy the evenings watching the stars while sipping hot chocolate.
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