With its enticing entertaining spaces, layers of artisanal fabrics and evocative artefacts, Nicole and Maarten’s stylish Amsterdam home is both grown-up and family-friendly a family home can often mean sacrificing individuality for practicality.
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HOME PROFILE
THE OWNERS Photographer and interior designer Nicole Dohmen and her husband Maarten Biezeveld, a paediatrician. They have four children between them: Aba, 11, Morris, 10, Doortje, nine, and Len, seven. THE PROPERTY A Twenties townhouse in Amsterdam. There is a playroom in the basement, while the ground floor has a kitchen, family room, conservatory and dining area. On the first floor there is a living room, office and studio. The master and guest bedrooms and a laundry room are on the second floor. The children’s rooms are on the third floor.
LIVING ROOM
In the main living area, Nicole customised the sofa to give it a more modern, classical feel. Get the look The Grand National sofa is made to order by Ascencion Latorre. Nicole upholstered it in Fame velvet by Lizzo. The cushions are made in a Liberty fabric. The photograph is by Marc Lagrange from the Jaski Gallery.
FAMILY ROOM
Nicole conserved the traditional feel of her Twenties Amsterdam townhouse, its floorplan inspired by older canalside houses, by creating inviting living spaces on the ground floor of the property. Get the look The Ghost sofa is by Paola Navone for Gervasoni. The cushions are made from block printed fabric, which Nicole bought in India. The side table is by Marcel Wolterinck. The photo is by German duo Billy and Hells, from Morren Galleries.
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