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Houzz Tour: A Single Painting Births a Home's Whole Palette
The colors in this Netherlands home are picture perfect, with paint, furnishings and accessories to match a beloved piece of art
Netherlands interior designer Sonia van der Zwaan-Barrigas and her husband loved a painting by Portuguese artist Mario Rita so much, they chose their color palette and furnishings to complement this one beloved piece.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Sonia van der Zwaan-Barrigas, her husband and 2 children
Location: Eemnes, Netherlands, 15 miles from Amsterdam.
Size: 140 square meters (1,500 square feet); 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Sonia van der Zwaan-Barrigas, her husband and 2 children
Location: Eemnes, Netherlands, 15 miles from Amsterdam.
Size: 140 square meters (1,500 square feet); 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
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Like the treasured painting, shown here in the dining room, the home's color palette revolves around shades of gray and white with bright accessories. The accessories change by season.
Table: Kubus, Het Kabinet; tablecloth: plastic from local shop; lighting: Muuto; gold sequined pillow: H&M
Table: Kubus, Het Kabinet; tablecloth: plastic from local shop; lighting: Muuto; gold sequined pillow: H&M
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The kitchen, living room and dining room make up the great room on the main floor, one of three levels in the house. Van der Zwaan-Barrigas loves opening up the doors to the garden and enjoying the fresh air.
Backsplash: glass mosaic tiles, Trend Vitreo; range/hood: Bosch; stool: Ikea
Backsplash: glass mosaic tiles, Trend Vitreo; range/hood: Bosch; stool: Ikea
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The couple replaced an exterior wall on the main floor with glass windows and doors, resulting in an open layout that allows for constant natural light. "I wanted a bright Scandinavian look, but I also wanted it to be stylish and cozy," says van der Zwaan-Barrigas.
Countertops: Silestone; cabinetry: Eggerman
Countertops: Silestone; cabinetry: Eggerman
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The home has an eclectic mix of classic and playful pieces. Big standout pieces — like the Eames chairs and red lamps — blend with more textural furniture. A rusted locker cabinet, cushions made out of recycled blankets and other knickknacks add patina to the room. "Mix and match is my motto," says van der Zwaan-Barrigas.
Metal lockers: Het Kabinet
Metal lockers: Het Kabinet
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True to her roots, she plays off Scandinavian design elements, mixing in various colors and styles. Many of her accessories come from her store, Gosto Design & Lifestyle, but she opted for more classic furniture throughout the house.
Coffee table: Het Kabinet; couches: Crack by Machalke (discontinued); pillows: H&M and Fine Little Day; console: Ikea; poster: Studio Velvet; candelabra: Muuto; storage house: Ferm Living
Coffee table: Het Kabinet; couches: Crack by Machalke (discontinued); pillows: H&M and Fine Little Day; console: Ikea; poster: Studio Velvet; candelabra: Muuto; storage house: Ferm Living
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Van der Zwaan-Barrigas painted one of the walls in both the living room and the bedroom to add visual depth. Using the same color helps tie the home together. "It's a simple trick with a great effect," she says.
Wall color: Klei, Histor; bed frame, side table: Ikea; pillow: Donna Wilson; lamp: Muuto
Wall color: Klei, Histor; bed frame, side table: Ikea; pillow: Donna Wilson; lamp: Muuto
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The renovated attic is now a combined guest room and home office. Van der Zwaan-Barrigas covered the walls in the same Cole & Sons wallpaper that's in the entrance.
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Van der Zwaan-Barrigas and her husband made this children's desk out of metal pipes, clamping fixtures and a simple pine countertop.
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She and her husband designed and built this boyish children's wardrobe.
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The couple chose durable porcelain tile flooring in this traffic-heavy part of the home. A glossy taupe paint on the stairs is in line with the neutral color palette.
Pendant light: Norm 03, Normann Copenhagen
Pendant light: Norm 03, Normann Copenhagen
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The kitchen and the bathroom were both tiled in the same glass tile — in different shades — to connect the spaces.
Tile: Glass mosaic, Trend Vitreo collection; flooring: porcelain, Cotto d'Este
Tile: Glass mosaic, Trend Vitreo collection; flooring: porcelain, Cotto d'Este
Ideabook published on Aug. 22, 2012.
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Question: Is there any possibility of sharing the source of the kitchen faucet?
And if I had the time/money/energy, I love the idea of seasonal accessories - I can remember when some neighbors would change their heavy curtains for sheers and their wool rugs for woven mats and cover their velvet furniture with patterned cotton slipcovers every summer. All I ever manage to do is to change my bedding...
Regards from Holland. Sonia