NAARDEN VESTING
A young family of three wanted a home where life could move easily between indoors and out, in harmony with the calm atmosphere of Naarden Vesting.
The existing house lacked a connection to the garden, and the layout felt closed off. We restored a strong relationship with the outdoors by relocating the toilet, opening up the rear façade with floor-to-ceiling windows, and smartly reorganizing the ground floor.
Upstairs, the plan was reimagined to follow the dynamics of daily life. An underused landing and bathroom gave way to two proper bedrooms. A new staircase opened access to the attic, which we transformed into a potential third bedroom or studio. The original beams were carefully repositioned, making the space both functional and full of character.
Project Highlights
- The ground floor was completely restructured to restore a fluid connection with the garden, floor-to-ceiling windows now bring in light and open the space, while relocating the toilet allowed for a more generous layout.
- Upstairs, the plan was optimized to suit the rhythm of family life. Two full bedrooms replaced unused circulation space, and a new staircase unlocked the attic.
- The attic itself became a flexible third room, bedroom or studio, made fully livable by carefully shifting the original beams without losing their charm.
Design as Strategy
- Flow: A clear spatial connection between indoors and outdoors supports a calm, open atmosphere.
- Function: Compact interventions across all levels unlocked new rooms without altering the footprint.
- Value: The home now appeals to both daily life and long-term investment, with greater flexibility and resale potential.