Family in the woods

At the end of a leafy lane sits a wood-clad home surrounded by forests. The dark wooden exterior opens up to an airy living room, where Floris Koch, our Head of Design, has designed an interior that lets the light in.

We designed an open living room and kitchen with its hanging fireplace as the true heart and soul of the house. A place to gather around, to cook and enjoy family life together.

 

These were the old stable-master's chambers with an impressive volume and heights. We wanted to make the most of that exact volume, opening up the ground floor to offer a panoramic view of the garden, without losing the original details of the wooden doors and panelling.

We just amplified the light in the space by painting the wooden beams and ceiling. The natural palette creates a beautiful frame to watch the seasons go by in the garden.

The kitchen was custom-built by Behout, it’s where the family gathers for breakfast and offers another place to contemplate the outdoors.

The iron lamps that hover over the kitchen counters are a vintage find, as are other details like heirloom chairs and lamps that add a classic touch to this modern interpretation of living close to nature.