Houzz Tour: Old Meets New in this coastal eclectic house in Holland
Houzz Tour: Old Meets New in this coastal eclectic house in Holland - Nestled in the heart of the seaside resort of Scheveningen Netherlands is the home of young Dutch couple Sanne and Tim and their two -month-old son Tijn. The dream home renovator that is steps from the beach and a stone's throw from lively bars and restaurants of the port. When they bought the property, it had been the victim of some rather interesting design choice and was screaming for help. Tim, commercial architect, and Sanne, an industrial designer, has taken on all of the recast of the three-story house. The only original parts of the house that remain are the exterior walls and floors. The rest has been completely redesigned by the duo, who said it took about two days to come up with the initial concept together.
When Tim saw the house, it was anything but love at first sight. "He was very ugly, but I loved the space of the house and offered the location for surfing. Moreover, it is difficult to find houses in The Hague who have a garden or outdoor space. "And, of course, the house had enormous potential.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Sanne, Tim and their son 2 months, Tijn
Location Scheveningen, Netherlands
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Houzz Tour: Old Meets New in this coastal eclectic house in Holland Houzz Tour: Old Meets New in this coastal eclectic house in Holland
When Tim saw the house, it was anything but love at first sight. "He was very ugly, but I loved the space of the house and offered the location for surfing. Moreover, it is difficult to find houses in The Hague who have a garden or outdoor space. "And, of course, the house had enormous potential.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Sanne, Tim and their son 2 months, Tijn
Location Scheveningen, Netherlands
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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one of the most striking features of the house is floating staircase. He leads from the living room on the third floor, through the skylight in the ceiling and on the rooftop terrace. It was originally added by real estate agents as a selling point and was created from the original staircase segments. The result is a functional unique feature that allows light to pour into the living room and improves its size.
See some spectacular spiral staircases
See some spectacular spiral staircases
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the original plan for the house was to split it into two houses, one the couple would live and who they hire. "I thought about it for a couple of months, we bought it, and then we found out that Sanne was pregnant." The couple then decided to divide the building to have more space for themselves. They had then only a few months to renovate the property before the arrival of their son, who was born in August "It was not quite expected, but it was fun, they laugh.
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The inside the house is filled with items that Sanne and Tim have collected over the years. The couple described the style of their home as samen geraapt which is the Dutch word for 'collected' or eclectic. Their design was inspired by their own possessions and style of the house. The two wanted to create a space that connected all their assets with a balance between old and new.
Indoor gathered during the renovation process, and they found themselves change their original ideas and open up new ones. Tim said: "We would just try different things ... feel the space. A design movement led to another.
Indoor gathered during the renovation process, and they found themselves change their original ideas and open up new ones. Tim said: "We would just try different things ... feel the space. A design movement led to another.
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The first item of furniture they bought together was their second hand brown leather Chesterfield sofa. Although visibly worn, it is their favorite piece of furniture. T he most worn part of their couch, where the previous owner obviously sat for years, is elegantly concealed by a rug sheepskin. "We like the furniture that has character, a story, say Tim and Sanne. The eye of the pair for the style and talent to find nature of second-hand items resulted in a comfortable, eclectic home full of old and new songs that blend harmoniously together.
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Another favorite furniture elements are the wooden ladder leaning against the wall by the collection of the couple and the wooden chest under the shelves. The two articles are the oldest pieces of furniture that Sanne and Tim individually owned. The scale, the remains of the painters who worked in the garden years Tim's parents there was first used to help Tim to get into her college bed and traveled with him since. "It is the one piece that went everywhere with me since I was 17. It was everywhere, even on the train!
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wooden trunk belonged to Sanne's parents, who brought the chest back to England on the roof of their Morris Minor. When they tried to get on the ferry to return to Holland, they realized that through the chest, the height of the car was too great. They subsequently to release some air tires to suit the boat. It was a gift when she moved there several years and is very dear to his heart.
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A group shelving has been cleverly created using recycled stairs. The slightly altered wood is precisely what gives this wall feature his character.
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The painted red wooden boards floor are a striking feature of the house. "We saw the red floors in a magazine when we were having lunch one day and loved it immediately, says Sanne. "At that time we decided that we would have red floors. In fact, it was the first thing that we decided, after buying the couch. "A good choice of bold color, but Sanne and Tim admit that the more people doubt their choice of color, the more they were convinced to do so. While most of us would never have dared to paint a brand new set of planks of oak, this design duo was convinced. "Yes, we painted our, new, expensive wooden floor ...," said Tim, laughing. Because, soils do not result a fun, contemporary look and define their place apart from the rest.
See other ways to work in your house red
See other ways to work in your house red
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the kitchen was purchased from Ikea, but Sanne and Tim large slabs of granite intelligently used for the kitchen counter to minimize the expense. the result is not only fabulous but extremely strong, very cheap and very different. The collection of works of contemporary art scattered throughout the house is the work of Tim. Red paint in the kitchen was a project graduation.
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doors separating the kitchen and dining room were recovered from a restoration project in Amsterdam and add character to the slide area.
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"We use the space very well. We always eat in the dining room and watch TV in the bedroom. Most of our time is spent in the living room together. The dining room table was set on easels legs and a top made of reclaimed wood paneling. The painting was accidentally spilled on the table during the construction of the property, but Sanne and Tim feel it adds character. The collection mismatched chairs, including an original Eames Eiffel chair and a rocker, is a whimsical and colorful addition to the dining room filled with light.
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Like many furniture, these fun hanging lamps were purchased in a local charity shop. Different colors, styles and heights add to the eclectic charm of the interior of the house.
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Room Tijn is also full of character. The wallpaper was designed by Sanne, who with her sister runs his own business, Muzus, a design agency user-centered design with and for people. The concept of wallpaper is called 'MeerMuur' (meaning, Plus Wall). MeerMuur is a wallpaper personally designed "linking dreams to reality. It is designed to fit any desired print and be completely customized to fit all parts and customer-specific requirements. This particular design was inspired by favorite animals niece Sanne. Tijn is the cradle of a family heirloom. Every time a baby is born in the family, the home is renovated and used for several months. the cradle is one of the most pieces precious Sanne furniture.
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the wallpaper is complimented with some original pieces, such as green cage, made by Muzus team that plays lullabies. the original changing table has been cut in half, sanded, painted and mounted on the wall. It is a unique and original addition to the room. If only we were as efficient as Sanne!
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Like the rest of the house, the benefits of a chamber Sanne and Tim large windows that let in lots of natural light to stream in
pendant light fixture :. Ikea
pendant light fixture :. Ikea
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the apse decoration was a graduation gift to Tim. The old brick is thousands of years and is covered with bottles filled with symbols of the natural elements of earth, fire and water. The room is certainly an interesting alternative to a bedside lamp.
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With stunning views of the North sea, the port, the lighthouse and iconic Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen, the large roof terrace has a huge potential. The couple plans to turn the rocky surface on a grassy terrace to enjoy the summer. Other future plans for the house include adding another coat of paint to the entire inside of the house and finish the bathrooms.
The biggest challenge for the couple during the rebuilding process was time. In addition, contractors have gone bankrupt during the construction. "Our advice to others who are remodeling a house would be to get a good reliable contractor to be flexible enough to change your ideas during the process, and, of course, be realistic about deadlines. Just take your time, because it is an expensive process. "
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The biggest challenge for the couple during the rebuilding process was time. In addition, contractors have gone bankrupt during the construction. "Our advice to others who are remodeling a house would be to get a good reliable contractor to be flexible enough to change your ideas during the process, and, of course, be realistic about deadlines. Just take your time, because it is an expensive process. "
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