Noticeable relationship with Scandinavian style, but at the same time a much greater inclination towards futurism and minimalism, completely unexpected design moves and solutions and unconditional originality - all this most accurately describes modern Dutch interior design.
Portal The Architect offers ten truly interesting and original projects interiors residential buildings in the Netherlands, implemented in recent years.
Residence Villa Rotterdam by Ooze (2010)
This villa, located in Rotterdam, was originally an original building from the early 20th century with two completely different extensions from 1991 and 2003. As a result, through the efforts of architects and designers from the Ooze studio, Villa Rotterdam acquired a completely new look: now from the outside the building looks like a traditional Dutch farm, but with windows unusual shape. Dramatic changes also took place inside: the villa was completely redesigned, creatively dividing the space into zones where the designers combined completely different styles and materials.
Two-story loft Singel by Laura Alvarez Architecture (2012)
The main idea behind the design of these apartments in Amsterdam was to create a continuous space. As a result, on the ground floor the living room is separated from the hallway by sliding hazel panels, and the dining room from the kitchen is separated only by a staircase. By the way, the kitchen is the heart of the loft, since its owner loves to cook. On the second floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom between them, as well as a deep 11-meter closet, which was made specifically for this project and acts as both a dressing room and a storage room.
H House by Wiel Arets Architects (2011)
This futuristic house made of glass and concrete, located in Maastricht, was created especially for a young and talented couple - an actor and a dancer, who are also interested in landscape design and created a garden behind the house ourselves. The interior is open plan, decorated in light colors and designed in a minimalist style. Instead of load-bearing walls columns are used here, and all other walls are made of glass. Privacy is achieved with the help of thick curtains. Another highlight of this house is original staircase, suspended in the air.
House G by Maxwan Architects (2007)
Today it is difficult to believe that this wonderful house in Geldermalsen was previously nothing more than an old barn. Architects and designers redid literally everything here: they changed the number, size and location of windows, updated the façade and remodeled it. Now in the living room combined with the kitchen, the owners of the house relax, receive guests and organize wine tastings for clients. And the main role here is played by an incredible structure, which is at the same time a kitchen, a closet, a staircase and a bookcase.
Townhouse Black Pearl by Studio Rolf.fr + Zecc Architecten (2011)
This house in Rotterdam is actually more than a century old, with 30 recent years it was completely abandoned. But then talented designers took on him, giving him new life. The outside of the building was painted black, and inside 5 colors (white, black and three shades of gray) were used, which made it possible to place accents in the space. After a radical redevelopment, the Black Pearl was divided into three floors, placing a workshop on them, from which there is access to a small bamboo garden, and several semi-open spaces (for example, a kitchen, a dining room, bedrooms, etc.). And on the roof of the house, from where a wonderful view of the city opens, a jacuzzi was installed.
Read more about this project.
Church of Living Apartment by Zecc Architects (2008)
IN northern countries Every year more and more abandoned churches appear. However, in order to preserve historical buildings, they are converted for other purposes. So the Church of St. Jacobus in Utrecht was turned into a residential building. At the same time, the designers tried to make as few changes as possible inside, leaving a strong wooden floor and doors, incredible stained glass windows, arches and columns. And even church benches have found their way into the dining room.
Small apartment by i29 Interior Architects (2010)
The area of this apartment in Amsterdam is only 45 m². Therefore, in order to create a cozy and comfortable space, the designers made a complete redevelopment and compactly placed all the interior details. The furniture is built in to the maximum and seems to be hidden behind a solid wooden facade, and only a few bright color accents (for example, a green sofa) enliven the light color scheme of the apartment.
House Like Village by Marc Koehler Architects (2011)
This apartment building, located in a picturesque location on the bay in Amsterdam, was once a large dining room with incredible views from its huge windows. When remodeling the building, the designers kept these windows because they fit perfectly with their concept of creating many small “houses” inside one building. Now all residential areas are separated from each other, and you can walk from one to another along unique “streets”. At the same time, the space still remains open, although complete privacy can be easily achieved if necessary.
Modern Villa by BBVH Architecten (2009)
The main difference of this modern villa in The Hague is its huge multi-level terraces oriented towards the pond, and, of course, the deep black color of the facade. At the same time, the interior is the complete opposite of the exterior: mainly White color in the interior and bright accents in the form of paintings and colorful sofas fill the villa with light and air.
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Rieteiland House by Hans van Heeswijk Architects (2011)
The architect and designer Hans van Heeswyk built this house in Amsterdam for himself and his family. Thanks to the all-glass facade, residents can constantly admire the beautiful views, and, if necessary, hide behind automatic aluminum panels. Van Heeswyk also took the opportunity to independently design almost everything in the house.
Netherlands
- this is the place where the Dutch style was born and developed, one of the practical and beautiful interiors in country style. In some countries, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is often called Holland, which is incorrect. South and North Holland are only two of the twelve provinces that make up the Kingdom of the Netherlands, although they are the most developed. Thanks to merchant shipping and the fact that South and North Holland communicated with foreign countries more than other provinces, they gained great fame outside the borders of their country.
Like the interiors of other countries, the development of the Dutch style was influenced by natural factors and country location.
The Netherlands means "lower lands". This name is justified, since the entire territory of the country is located below sea level and at the mouths of large European rivers: the Rhine, Meuse, Scheldt.
In the north, the coast is washed by the North Sea. This Northern European country has always been forced to struggle with the elements of water, with adapting the coastal lowlands for life.
Hydraulic structures were constantly created - dams and dikes,
gateways and channels.
On the lands reclaimed from the ocean, buildings with a unique appearance were erected.
The Netherlands has little forest and mineral resources. The soils in the country are practically unsuitable for cultivating crops, so livestock farming developed: meat and dairy.
In addition to livestock farming, the main industries developed in the Netherlands were shipping, fishing and trade.
Development in the country began in the 17th century after liberation from Spanish rule and the emergence of the world's first bourgeois republic. The rapid construction of cities began, where oil-processing, soap-making, brewing, cloth industries and, along with them, wholesale trade developed.
A flourishing was also achieved in Dutch painting.
Too much dear earth for development and its shortage led to the construction of houses closely pressed against each other.
They were made narrow, very elongated in depth.
Their facades were decorated with high pediments.
Behind the house there was usually a small courtyard. Along the banks of river branches and canals there were houses in one long row.
Driveways were built along the canals, and the embankments were planted with greenery. The houses looked picturesque among the water and greenery.
The houses were not luxurious palaces; on the contrary, everything in them was rational and economical.
However, outwardly modest, inside they were distinguished by comfort and coziness.
It was not for nothing that Peter I, who visited Holland in the 17th century, decided to build Russian capital— Petersburg based on the models of Dutch cities.
A Dutch house with a plastered and whitewashed facade against a backdrop of garden greenery looks attractive.
The interior decoration is not inferior to the exterior.
Colors used in interior design in Dutch style: white, eggshell color, yellow, blue, a little red, ocher, brown, beige.
WALLS
Plastered and painted in colors: light ocher or pale blue.
The main thing is that the walls look light. They may not be perfectly smooth; they are plastered with coarse structural plaster and the effect of clumsily plastered walls is created. But at the same time, the comfort and atmosphere of an old village house is created.
Decorating walls with brick and artificial stone is widespread.
It is used both outside,
and inside the house.
Brickwork is used in the interior to zone space.
Natural stone or light brick is also used.
The walls, like the ceiling, are often decorated decorative beams and balusters.
It is better not to use wallpaper.
Parquet is mainly used natural wood or, as an alternative, a laminate that closely resembles natural wood.
Boards made from solid wood are also good on the floor.
Often used for flooring ceramic tiles different sizes, similar to natural stone.
It is important that the floor is dark in color.
CEILING
Dark, to match the floor, wooden beams and the balusters will serve as decoration for the ceiling.
They are often “aged” and decorated with wood carvings. 
WINDOW
Classic Dutch windows are a frame of small glass with partitions that divide the window into squares or rectangles.
Windows are often decorated with glass painting or stained glass.
LIGHTING
Natural light is used as much as possible. An openwork bronze chandelier is appropriate in a Dutch interior.
TILES
Interior decoration with magnificent tiles is inherent in the Dutch style.
They decorated stoves and fireplaces
and just walls in the rooms. The Dutch one is very elegant.
Skillfully made tiles look very elegant.
Blue Delft and Rotterdam carpet tiles are a unique decoration for a Dutch-style home.
The tiles were painted with subjects: landscapes, images sea vessels, windmills, pastures and scenes from the life of the Dutch.
TEXTILES and CARPETS
Gingham curtains
and curtains that do not block the penetration of sunlight.
Lace napkins on the shelves
Tablecloths on tables
Homespun rugs
Oriental carpets and tapestries 
Canvas covered with picturesque compositions
FURNITURE
Made from natural wood, decorated in " architectural style" This means that in appearance The furniture reproduces the façade of the building.
The glass doors of the cupboards are divided into squares of glass, just like the windows on the façade of the building, and the sides of the cupboards are decorated with turrets and columns.
The Dutch invented a tableware rack, where beautiful blue and white dishes are placed on open or glass shelves.
Wooden chests of drawers and tables should look darkened with age or painted with paint.
There are hand-painted furniture facades.
Chairs with wicker seats.
Wicker chairs.
Chairs and armchairs covered in leather or cloth.
Dutch style furniture is often rough and massive, but comfortable and comfortable.
It cannot be said, however, that there is no place for luxury models among Dutch furniture.
The legs of tables, chairs, armchairs and sofas are made slightly curved.
Wood carving is widely used in furniture design, which gives it uniqueness and sophistication.
There are also pieces of furniture inlaid with glass, leather or metal.
ACCESSORIES
Wicker baskets
Copper products: pots,
candlesticks
and other copper interior items.
White and blue dishes in the cabinets and decorative ceramic plates on the walls
Fragile porcelain figurines
Silver things.
Mirror in a dark carved frame
Hunting trophies
Old geographic Maps. Care and love for maps lives in the blood of the descendants of brave sailors.
A globe will not be out of place in a Dutch interior.
Famous Dutch paintings and engravings, framed in baguette.
Homes are decorated not only with landscapes, still lifes, portraits, but also with images interior decoration Houses. Dutch artists saw beauty in everyday things, in everyday little things. Their paintings depict such a quiet and cozy life of simple things, filled with special meaning. An example of such a painting “The Old Lady by the Fireplace” by J. Vrel, mid-17th century
or “Room in a Dutch House” by P. Janssens Eming, 1660s, “Kitchen” by P. K. van Slingeland, 1648. These works are filled with feelings and sensations of the value of ordinary Everyday life people in a simple and cozy home world.
Tulip vases,
and a variety of ceramic and porcelain products
Wall clock in lacquer case
Works of Chinese and Japanese art and decorated the home with them: vases, trays, lamps and more
In the Netherlands they love and know how to grow fresh flowers. The country is famous for its tulips, with hundreds of different types.
Everything in the interior of a Dutch house is subject to a game of contrasts: dark floors and light walls, light window sills and dark flower pots On him. At the same time, the house is in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature.
Active navigation and trade of the Netherlands with many countries influenced the life and way of life of the local population. The exoticism of distant countries, the sophistication and sophistication of France, Italy and Flanders (close neighbors) have found their place in the culture and everyday life of the people of the Netherlands.
Ecology of life. Manor: The special atmosphere of the Dutch province fascinates lovers of traditional suburban architecture. Dutch houses may remind you of American ones, since it was the Dutch colonists who had a lot of weight in American culture (especially in the Northeast of the country). So, a Dutch house looks a little like a house American dream, it is also built of wood according to frame technology and has attic floor as a level for bedrooms and bathrooms.
The special atmosphere of the Dutch province fascinates lovers of traditional suburban architecture. Dutch houses may remind you of American ones, since it was the Dutch colonists who had a lot of weight in American culture (especially in the Northeast of the country). Thus, the Dutch house is a bit like the American dream house; it is also built of wood using frame technology and has an attic floor as a level for bedrooms and bathrooms.
Even modern Dutch houses have a special energy of tradition, but they are more comfortable and functional, have an expanded glazing format, which attracts lovers of modernism and minimalism.
High ceilings, narrow windows, elongated shape
DENOLDERVLEUGELS ARCHITECTS & ASSOCIATES
This is how you can describe the main visual parameters of most Dutch houses. True, if they are especially large (estates, landhaus), they do not look as elongated as the project in the photo above. Houses in the center, for example, on the street near the canals in Amsterdam, also have an elongated shape.
Traditional style
BRAND BBA I BBA ARCHITECTEN
A traditional Dutch attic house has one or two levels under the roof and the first main level with two living rooms, a dining room and a kitchen. The house has only 3 to 6 bedrooms, it has a fairly large format with spacious rooms.
The facade of the house is painted in neutral gray, white, blue shades, the roof is gray, black, pale brown, there are shutters on the windows in white frames, siding is sometimes used together with plaster for decoration.
Modern style
BELTMAN ARCHITECTEN
IN modern version used panoramic glazing in black frames, which is emphasized by the strict lines of the terrace and geometric landscape design. Plaster and decorative panels various types, but in neutral colors.
Ultra-modern style
2ARCHITECTEN
Ultra-modern Dutch projects move away from mansard type floor planning. Such houses retain only a neutral color scheme in exterior and interior design, but otherwise similar to many German or English projects.
A little gothic
ARCHITEKTENBURO J.J. VAN VLIET B.V.
In the traditional style there is another variety with particularly sharp roofs that make the houses look Victorian. Sometimes half-timbered finishing is used on the exterior. Such houses are usually located not in the province, but in the suburbs and have either a townhouse format or a separate standing house in a narrow area.
Reconstructions
MAAS ARCHITECTEN
Sometimes it happens that an old brick or frame house receives a new extension that repeats the main architectural elements.
Stylish modern
FWP ARCHITECTUUR BV
The Art Nouveau style in Holland always uses a neutral color scheme - with pale wood, pale gray shades, many half-tones of gray and black, distinct white edges.
Minimalism and functionalism
REITSEMA & PARTNERS ARCHITECTEN BNA
In minimalism, more often than in other projects in these climatic latitudes, we see panoramic glazing from floor to ceiling.
Traditional roofing
KABAZ
Also in new and old, newly built and renovated Dutch houses we can find traditional reed roofing.
Towards nature
At first sight, this estate in the town of Rossum in the south of the Netherlands captured the heart of cosmetics company owner Raymond Kloosterman. Together with his wife, he purchased this house with large plot, despite the terrible condition of the property and large investments in its restoration. And so many years later, when the family already had four children, they decided to renovate it again.
In front of the German designer Erik Kuster stood not an easy task: combine classics and modernity, balance the luxury of living in nature and the owners’ passion for certain elements of urbanism, echoes of the chalet style and the laconicism of the Zen view of the world. And, of course, the spouses wanted to have cozy home, which suits them “like a second skin”, but does not look like a museum.
What came out of such an undertaking you will see on this journey - 28 photos of the interiors of a Dutch house and the surrounding landscape.
There is a wonderful garden around the house - Raymond’s pride. The owners love their garden so much that they do not want to separate it from their home. That's why the best solution there were huge windows that allowed you to see all the blooming and green beauty in detail.
It's a stone's throw from the house to the river. To enjoy nature without interrupting family lunch, the terrace was built right on the water. It serves as a summer dining room and a favorite place to relax in warm weather. All furniture is designed in country style: rattan, leather and wood.
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living room interior:
The living room amazes with the abundance of light. Not only big windows, but the light colors in the interior make it so bright. A modest decorative rosette on the ceiling and an elegant grand piano in the center of the room hint at the owner’s love for the classics. Flowers, candles, wicker baskets, elegant fireplace, large coffee table made of rustic boards - all this gives the living room a special, incomparable warmth of country style.
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dining room interior:
In the dining room, the designer used a bold technique - a surprisingly harmonious combination of black and white. Achromatic classics are complemented by wooden table and chandelier self made from white lampshades and tree branches. Additional charm of the old Dutch style can be seen in the decorative sink made from an aged wooden pallet.
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kitchen-dining room interior:
The spacious kitchen-dining room is a classic trio of black, white and brown, diluted with a few bright accents (for example, a tea corner with colored ceramics and a large clock). Against the backdrop of modern kitchen furniture The massive antique table with carved legs. Above it is an amazing color accent that follows the shape of the table: a huge hanging lamp in a lampshade made of rich fuchsia fabric. Through panoramic windows a beautiful garden is visible.
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The Dutch style in the interior will definitely be appreciated by those who prefer not to choose complex designs, but at the same time want to make their home quite cozy and warm. The Dutch style is created using predominantly natural materials, which gives the premises a special charm of the provinces of Holland.
The northern and for many mysterious country has always been known for its history of navigation and luxurious tulips, and therefore the interior of a Dutch-style house must be filled with marine and floral elements and compositions.
Secrets of attractive style
Dutch design has one distinctive feature, which can already be determined from photographs of rooms decorated in a similar style. This is finishing the house both outside and inside with red brick. Use this environmentally pure material Can be used to decorate individual areas in the kitchen, hallway, living room.
It is not recommended to use brick in the interior of a bedroom or children's room, as it muffles (and even neutralizes) the feeling of comfort. One more characteristic feature The Dutch trend in the interior can be called the use of ceramic tiles of different sizes.
The Dutch style can be used to decorate the interior of a country house or cottage. There will be no particular problems with the use of this trend in design and in the arrangement of a city apartment. You can often see Dutch design in elite restaurants and cafes. When choosing this style, you must proceed from considerations of comfort and coziness, but do not forget about practicality.
Color palette
The Dutch style must include different shades of brown, burgundy, beige, yellow and blue. A Dutch-style kitchen looks great if you use brown tones for its design.
The bedroom involves the use of lighter, beige shades. The living room looks cozy if you decorate it in yellow color and use brickwork to decorate the space near the fireplace, windows, and individual areas that need to be highlighted.
Dutch bathroom design is the use of tiles in beige shades with splashes of blue or pink of different shapes and sizes.
Basic materials
When choosing a Dutch style for your home, keep in mind that preference should be given natural materials. For the floor, it is best to choose parquet made of natural dark wood. Laminate is considered a cheaper option, but it should also imitate natural wood.
For the floor, you can also choose high-quality ceramic tiles with a surface similar to natural stone. Be sure to consider the main rule - flooring should be as dark as possible, this will help create the necessary contrast with the furniture, ceiling and walls.
Compared to the floor, the walls when choosing a Dutch design are made light. You can choose not only pure white color, but also the most light shades beige, yellow or blue.
Plastering walls is widely used, which recreates the effect natural stone. Particularly popular among designers brickwork using dark red brick. With its help, you can divide the room into zones.
The Dutch interior will not be fully maintained if you do not pay attention to the ceiling. It is advisable to fix wooden beams on the ceiling that match the color of the floor. This approach to design will give the interior a certain charm. You can deviate from this rule if the ceiling in the house is low. In this case, it is better to use a pure white color, which will help expand the area of the room.
Whenever possible, when choosing a Dutch style, use as many natural finishing materials. Not only tiles and bricks are widely used, but also glass and wood of various species.
Furniture selection
Furnishing an apartment in style typical house Holland involves the use of slightly rough and extremely massive furniture, quite simple geometric shapes. The severity of such furniture somewhat smoothes out the use for it. external design leather and glass. The legs of the sofa, chairs and cabinets should be curved.
The main feature of the Dutch style is the obligatory presence in the room of a wooden cabinet for dishes, the shape of which was invented by the indigenous inhabitants of the country. Behind glass doors in such a cabinet there must be plates and cups made of light blue porcelain.
An integral part of the interior in Holland is the presence of a fireplace in the living room, which is best decorated with ceramics or brick. A fireplace in winter will give you an extraordinary feeling of family warmth. The Dutch style also involves the use of an aged wooden chest of drawers.
A massive table and strong wicker chairs fit perfectly into the kitchen interior. And for the bedroom, designers advise choosing more elegant furniture sets.
Accessories in the interior
Since Holland is and was considered a country of sailors, it is advisable to include geographical maps, globes, and items related to the sea in the interior to match the style of the country. The Dutch are recognized connoisseurs of flowers, and therefore you can safely use vases with bouquets and jugs in your design. Metal candlesticks also look good in living spaces.