Warm & welcoming

Gertjan Langeland swapped an all-white scheme for this mellow and relaxing look that’s full of soft colour and quirky character

- VANESSA RICHMOND AND NATASJA ADMIRAAL

Dining area

‘I must admit the new earthy colour scheme makes me feel good every day,’ says Gertjan. ‘The apartment was completely white when I bought it.’

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For Gertjan Langeland the Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s main park, was a big draw when looking for a new home. ‘My former house was a few streets away, in the same neighbourhood, but closer to the city centre. I wanted something slightly bigger, and different; a change to avoid boredom!’ He was pleased to discover that this apartment has such large rooms: ‘They are so well proportioned, with high ceilings. I love how the windows let in so much light and the Vondelpark is so close. It’s like my back garden.’