IN WITH THE NEW
25 Beautiful Homes|January 2022
Lydia and Ruth-Jan van Wolfswinkel’s new-build home magnificently merges modern materials and more rustic classic features
KAREN JENSEN-JONES
IN WITH THE NEW

BEST BUY ‘The steel doors – they have a strong presence and the large panes of glass help to keep the house feeling light and open’

SITTING ROOM Vintage and antique look pieces give the new-build home character, while the inset fire has modern credentials. Vintage French Louis XV-style armchair, price on request, The Treasure Trove Interiors. Try the Jules Wood Marine Head floor lamp, £195, John Lewis & Partners. Sofa, price on request, Van Dam Wonen & Slapen. Painting, Lydia van Wolfswinkel

DINING AREA At this time of year, Lydia decorates the table with greenery gathered from the garden. ‘I like to use pine and eucalyptus as they have a wonderful scent.’ Try Rose & Grey for similar tableware

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY New build in the Kempen style

LOCATION Opheusden, Gelderland Province, Netherlands

ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen/ dining area, laundry room, studio, two bedrooms, bathroom, attic and cellar

PURCHASED The land was bought in 2016

PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We lived in a corner house in Opheusden,’ says Lydia.

KITCHEN ‘Even though this is separate from the sitting room, the glass divide creates a sociable space,’ says Lydia. Walls in a similar colour to Mizzle estate emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. For a polished concrete floor, try Puur. Artwork, Lydia van Wolfswinkel

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