Industrial-Edged Chic in Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands, house, Stella Verbrugge and Joeri van Zwoll rolled up their sleeves and got to work, sharing the load with architect and contractor Dimitri Kruithof. "During the weekends we would do things, but during the week it was his project. We were a real team," says Verbrugge.
The homeowners spent three weekends knocking plaster off a three-story interior brick wall with an electric hammer. “It was a terrible amount of work," Verbrugge says. They also installed oak floorboards, an experience they hope not to repeat. "Looking back, it would have been better to have the oak floor laid professionally in the beginning," she says.
But in a bustling city where a large house is hard to come by — especially one with a garden — they were willing to do anything to snag their dream home. "This house was a must-have for us,” Verbrugge says.
The teamwork paid off, too, resulting in an unintentional but beautiful raw aesthetic that celebrates brick and rustic wood.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Stella Verbrugge and Joeri van Zwoll
Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Size: 220 square meters (2,368 square feet); 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Budget: 130,000 euros (U.S.$169,052)
That's interesting: The home and neighboring row of houses, Een Blok Stad, were awarded the Rotterdam Architecture Prize in 2012 for their design for modern urban renewal.
by Holly Marder »
The most striking room is the pistachio-colored kitchen. Its wood, concrete and brick have an industrial look, which wasn't what the couple were looking for at first. "But we ended up really liking the style," Verbrugge says.
Wall paint: Zorgvuldig 2010-G50Y, Histor Compleet
by Holly Marder »
Windows 5 meters (16 feet) high in the dining room flood light into the house and give it a distinct city feel.Three industrial vintage pendants from Spoor38 hang over a wooden table with iron legs that was made by hand from planks of woodrescued from a factory.
“We wanted the dining table very close to the kitchen," Verbrugge says. "We love to cook and entertain friends regularly, so the dining area is the most well-used area of the house."
by Holly Marder »
They bought the kitchen furnishings from Ikea but had the oak cupboard fronts custom made locally by Koak Design, which specializes in customizing Ikea kitchen cupboard fronts.
by Holly Marder »
A sleek five-burner gas stove is nestled between concrete worktops, while wooden kitchen accessories and cabinets lend rustic appeal. The large cutting board is from the Dutch department store Loods5. The small ones are from a French market in St. Cyprien.
by Holly Marder »
Polished concrete floors span the ground floor; their sand-colored painted finish reflects light.
The homeowners spent three weekends knocking plaster off a three-story interior brick wall with an electric hammer. “It was a terrible amount of work," Verbrugge says. They also installed oak floorboards, an experience they hope not to repeat. "Looking back, it would have been better to have the oak floor laid professionally in the beginning," she says.
But in a bustling city where a large house is hard to come by — especially one with a garden — they were willing to do anything to snag their dream home. "This house was a must-have for us,” Verbrugge says.
The teamwork paid off, too, resulting in an unintentional but beautiful raw aesthetic that celebrates brick and rustic wood.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Stella Verbrugge and Joeri van Zwoll
Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Size: 220 square meters (2,368 square feet); 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Budget: 130,000 euros (U.S.$169,052)
That's interesting: The home and neighboring row of houses, Een Blok Stad, were awarded the Rotterdam Architecture Prize in 2012 for their design for modern urban renewal.
by Holly Marder »
The most striking room is the pistachio-colored kitchen. Its wood, concrete and brick have an industrial look, which wasn't what the couple were looking for at first. "But we ended up really liking the style," Verbrugge says.
Wall paint: Zorgvuldig 2010-G50Y, Histor Compleet
by Holly Marder »
Windows 5 meters (16 feet) high in the dining room flood light into the house and give it a distinct city feel.Three industrial vintage pendants from Spoor38 hang over a wooden table with iron legs that was made by hand from planks of woodrescued from a factory.
“We wanted the dining table very close to the kitchen," Verbrugge says. "We love to cook and entertain friends regularly, so the dining area is the most well-used area of the house."
by Holly Marder »
They bought the kitchen furnishings from Ikea but had the oak cupboard fronts custom made locally by Koak Design, which specializes in customizing Ikea kitchen cupboard fronts.
by Holly Marder »
A sleek five-burner gas stove is nestled between concrete worktops, while wooden kitchen accessories and cabinets lend rustic appeal. The large cutting board is from the Dutch department store Loods5. The small ones are from a French market in St. Cyprien.
by Holly Marder »
Polished concrete floors span the ground floor; their sand-colored painted finish reflects light.
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