For a young family with three kids we renovated a heritage-listed townhouse right in the middle of Amsterdam’s canal belt. The house presented a deep and narrow double-height volume with an internal balcony in its center, concluded with a patio at the back side. This was the result of the joining of disconnect parts over the years, resulting in an inefficient floorplan.

Our renovation focused on enhancing the double-height space. By removing the old staircase, we aimed to transform this space into the new heart of the house, where a long dining table sits next to the kitchen, allowing for family engagement and get-togethers. A bright and uncluttered space with some playful accents that convey modern and relaxed living.

For this project, it was paramount to honor the historical legacy of the house by restoring the original wooden floors on the ground level, removing the old layers of gray paint, sanding and treating them back to its original luster with new balustrades made to match.

In contrast we then gave the kitchen and bathrooms a more contemporary changeover with upcycled oak cabinets and, cement floor tiles and beton cire walls that adds some character to the surface.