Behind the historic facade of the 1920s house in Rijn, Modijefsky Studio has created a series of interiors that respect the original structure. Using accents of walnut, marble, embossed glass and copper, the Amsterdam-based interior studio captures a sense of luxurious timelessness.
The company started by remodeling the layout of the house to make it more cohesive. Now, the hallway forms the much more logical spine of the home — punctuated by an architectural staircase lit by a skylight and leading seamlessly into rooms that enjoy personalized scents and refined details.
The living room, which is accessed through embossed glass doors, has an open fireplace with a marble surround and extensive wall units incorporating custom cabinetry and open shelving to display books and artwork. The bespoke L-shaped sofa is also a treat. It is upholstered in camel-toned wool that complements the oversized floor tiles.
Around the corner, the dining room and kitchen balance warm and cool elements: the kitchen island’s stainless steel worktop is a stunning and welcome counterpoint to the dark walnut dining room.
Upstairs and reached via this sculptural staircase—with its inset handrail—the bedrooms feature custom-designed headboards with built-in lighting and sockets, as well as built-in wardrobes. The bathroom also combines function with pleasure: the sink plate spans the entire width of the bathtub.
While all of these primary spaces exude a well-honed appreciation for intimacy, the home extension has its beautiful moments. These newly added rooms continue from the original ground floor and are designed to engage guests and are divided into a bar, a wellness area and a multi-functional area. The bar is particularly electric—it looks like a posh little hub fit for a boutique hotel, with brass accents, a Zelige-tiled front, and a wood-slab print built into the light terrazzo floor.
From the bar, friends and family can access the wellness center, complete with steam room, sauna and travertine-lined Jacuzzi. And then it all leads outside to a sparkling terrace with a variety of seating arrangements. Somehow, the designers at Studio Modijefsky managed to create a hospitality hub fit for a hotel within a house.
To learn more about the company, visit studiomodijefsky.nl.
Photo courtesy of Studio Modijefsky.
