As the light falls

Evelyn and Stefaan’s neoclassical townhouse beautifully blends modern design with period details – which all gleam in the rays of the sun

- Juliet Benning

SITTING AREA

‘We love having drinks here by the gas fire. The view of the sunset over the park is fantastic,’ says Evelyn.

Austere chandelier, Trizo21. Sofa, AM Designs. Floating back armchair, Pierre Jeanneret; source on 1stDibs. Knitted artwork, Delphine Cobbaert. Armchairs, Gubi. Curtains, Pierre Frey. Kops round table, Van Rossum

HALLWAY

A lack of furniture and crisp white walls ensure the grand architectural details are the focus.

Walls in a custom colour by Evelyn Moreels

COURT YARD GARDEN

‘The garden feels like an oasis in the midst of the city centre,’ says Evelyn. Landscape gardener Aldrik Heirman strategically planted mature shrubs to soften the architecture that divides the seating and dining areas.

Manila leather and cane chair, Baxter. Tibbo armchair, Dedon. Curtains, custom made by Evelyn Moreels & Team. Dining table and chairs, Huis Van Oordeghem

One of the things that struck us most about this house is the sense of serenity,’ Evelyn Moreels says of her family’s new home. Swapping a larger property in the green and sleepy suburbs of Ghent, Belgium, for a townhouse in the centre, Evelyn braced herself for a faster pace but instead found a sanctuary. ‘The garden is surrounded by high walls and the glazing in the windows is very thick so we hear nothing of the outside world. It’s like living in a cocoon,’ she explains.