location: De Bilt, the Netherlands
year: 2019
Result of an extension
Five years ago, there was a major renovation and a four-meter section was added to the rear of the house. As a result, the living area has been extended, often creating a soulless space in the middle. This is partly due to the fact that the light falls beautifully in the front and rear, so that the center space is literally in the shade. When the children are still small they are playing with trains and Lego, but when the children become teenagers, it is used more as a transport space.
So extra attention for this middle space with color and especially a good lighting plan is important. By moving the dining table from the rear to the middle space, the rear space offers an ideal place for an extra lounge seat with a view of the garden.
