Near the forest of Heverlee in Belgium lies a newly transformed guesthouse that adapts to the user’s needs. ‘MUD Residence’, designed by interior architect Andy Kerstens in collaboration with founders Sophie and Frank De Jonghe, is a former villa built in the 1960s, reinterpreted in a contemporary way. The interior is characterized by tactile details, refined and rough finishes, and contrasting textures, with a curated collection of vintage design objects and unique art pieces to further complement the spaces. With its stone flooring, gray-beige color palette, and modern furnishings, the building expresses a sense of calm and serenity combined with light, shadow, and the nearby nature. Photos: Pier-Albert Goethals #interiordesign#interior#design#decor#belgianstyle#modernhouse#wnętrza#pointofdesignpl
In a country that cradles its revered design aesthetic, Belgian interior architect Pieter Vanrenterghem (@pieter_vanrenterghem ) affirms his hold on the Flemish rural vernacular through a minimalist estate. The architect created a rural retreat, by bringing this former farmhouse and its cluster of outbuildings from beneath their agricultural veil. Offering an antidote to fleeting trends, the architect asserts the hallmarks of modern Belgian design; simplicity, warmth and craftsmanship, bound by natural materials. #architecture#interiordesign#interior#belgianstyle#decoration#villagehouse#ruralstyle#pointofdesignpl
Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen (@vincentvanduysen ) brings together an eclectic variety and contrast of different styles from different historical periods. VO Residence moves beyond tradition. The home’s interior is characterized by a variety of different textures and finishes, bringing variation within the bounds of a similar design approach and atmosphere. The dark wood, double-height ceiling in the living room stands in contrast to the lower ceiling of the kitchen, which, clad in natural wood and charcoal-colored tiles, makes for a comfortable space for entertaining. Custom-designed furniture and interiors add to the refined atmosphere, which the architect asserts are “finely detailed and elegant, sophisticated, and in contrast to the raw expression of the thatched roof and the cement-washed brickwork textures”. The arresting architectural home is further complemented by a terrace, an outdoor swimming pool, and an adjacent pool house. Photo: François Halard and Hélène Binet. #architecture#interiordesign#interior#vincentvanduysen#architektura#belgianstyle#minimalism#pointofdesignpl