A refined city residence
In this Amsterdam family home, everything revolves around balance: between old and new, refinement and functionality. The house was completely redesigned with great attention to proportion and materiality. From the entrance to the top floor, materials and details form a single, cohesive whole.
The entrance is a contemporary interpretation of classic Amsterdam entry halls. Floors and walls are clad in marble natural stone, creating an immediate sense of grandeur and calm. The detailing remains deliberately understated: clean lines, a subtle edge profile, and a natural transition toward the staircase. From here, the prominent stairway — a sculptural movement connecting all floors — leads upward. A large steel and glass partition offers a first view into the kitchen, ensuring architectural continuity throughout.
The kitchen is designed as the central hub of the ground floor — a professional cooking space where aesthetics and functionality meet. High-end appliances are fully integrated within a serene palette of materials. Dark-stained oak contrasts with brushed stainless steel, while the Taj Mahal natural stone countertop adds warmth and refinement. Above the La Cornue range hangs a plastered hood with rounded corners, a softening detail that recurs throughout the home. Through the glass partition, the kitchen connects to the entrance; sliding doors open to the living area at the front, while the rear side flows into the dining space.
Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area features a generous Van Rossum table illuminated by a Studio Molen light sculpture. The fireplace is integrated into a custom wall cabinet with storage and display elements, its side panels clad in Taj Mahal natural stone — echoing the kitchen. Opposite stands a glass-and-steel vitrine, offering a light counterbalance. Rounded corners return here as well, creating a natural flow throughout the space.
At the front of the house lies an intimate sitting room. A custom-built TV cabinet is subtly integrated into the wall, featuring a central bronze inlay — a material that recurs throughout the residence. Soft ton-sur-ton finishes and understated furnishings create a calm, comfortable atmosphere.
The staircase connects all levels in a single flowing spiral movement, from basement to top floor. Wooden treads wind around a central axis, while the handrail is seamlessly integrated into the wall. Above, a skylight introduces daylight deep into the stairwell, highlighting the sculptural form.
The first floor features a bespoke bar in white travertine with an onyx back wall. Two bronze climate cabinets frame the composition, balancing luxury with warmth. A second Studio Molen light above the bar table contrasts playfully with the rich material palette. Adjacent lies a compact pantry in matching travertine, maintaining visual harmony.
The secondary living area on the first floor exudes a more intimate atmosphere. A darker material palette gives the space a warm, luxurious character. Dark-stained wood continues throughout, providing a subtle contrast with the lighter tones downstairs. Designed as a family room, it serves as a place to relax together.Â
The custom TV cabinet — again with a bronze center detail — combines functional storage with glass-and-steel sliding doors referencing the ground floor. These doors retract fully into the wall, opening the room toward the hallway and adjacent office.
Next to the living area lies the home office with two workstations. Dark wood and bronze detailing return here, creating a calm and focused workspace.
The bathroom is sculptural in character: both the freestanding bathtub and vanity are carved from a single block of natural stone. Soft curves in the furniture and mirror cabinet offset the geometry, while niches and indirect lighting enhance the sense of calm. The natural stone flooring mirrors that of the entrance, reinforcing the visual continuity.
The primary bedroom, located at garden level, radiates peace and privacy. The bed features an integrated headboard with bronze details and Ochre bedside lamps.
A room-dividing TV cabinet — with rounded corners echoing the shapes of the bathroom vanity behind — subtly separates the sleeping and bathing zones. Two sliding doors disappear into the cabinet, allowing full visual and spatial connection between the two areas.
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