Studio Modijefsky Crafts a Dutch Home in Two Parts

Behind the historical facade of 1920s house in Rijn, Studio Modijefsky has created a series of interiors that respect the original structure. Using walnut, marble, textured glass and copper accents, the Amsterdam-based interiors studio captures a sense of luxurious timelessness.

The firm began by reconfiguring the home’s layout to make it more cohesive. Now, the hallway forms the home’s much more logical spine — it’s punctuated by an architectural staircase illuminated by a skylight and it leads seamlessly to rooms that revel in custom-crafted millwork and fine-tuned details.

The living room, accessed through textured glass doors, features an open fireplace with a marble surround and expansive wall units that integrate custom cabinetry and open shelving for displaying books and artwork. The L-shaped bespoke sofa is also a delight; it’s upholstered in a camel-toned wool that complements the large-format floor tiles.

Around the corner, the dining area and the kitchen balance warm and cool ingredients: the stainless steel countertop of the kitchen island is a surprising and welcome counterpoint to the the dark walnut dining table.

Upstairs and reached via that sculptural stair—with its inset handrail—the bedrooms feature custom-designed headboards with integrated lighting and power outlets as well as built-in cabinetry. The bathroom also combines functions with aplomb: the sink slab extends across the width of the tub.

While all of these primary spaces exude a well-honed regard for intimacy, the home’s extension has the wow moments. Curated to appeal to houseguests, these newly added rooms continue from the original ground floor and are divided into a bar, a wellness space and a multifunctional area. The bar feels especially electric—it looks like a luxurious little hub suited to a boutique hotel, with brass accents, a front covered in Zelige tiles and a woodblock footprint inlaid into the light terrazzo floor.

From the bar, friends and family can reach the wellness area, with its steam bath, sauna and travertine-clad jacuzzi. And then, it all leads outside, to a resplendent terrace with a variety of seating arrangements. Somehow, the designers at Studio Modijefsky have managed to create a hospitality hub fit for a hotel inside a home.

To learn more about the firm, visit studiomodijefsky.nl.

Photography provided by Studio Modijefsky.

Elizabeth Pagliacolo is the Editor of Azure magazine and Executive Editor of Design Milk. Based in Toronto, she covers design at every scale, from the spoon to the city. Some of her favourite things, in no particular order, are Mulholland Drive (the movie and the place), burnt Basque cheesecake (preferably from Toronto’s Bar Raval), true crime podcasts (indiscriminately) and the sound of boots crunching down on fall leaves.