rehabilitation for a neo-classical mansion

homage to Art Deco, the Gustavian style and Biedermeier

This 1928 mansion has been completely renovated and furnished in the neoclassical style. Throughout the interior, touches of Grand Neoclassicalism (French Empire), Art Deco, Gustavian style and Biedermeier were applied. The result is an interior that is spacious, well-proportioned, pleasant, inviting and comfortable. The atmosphere is harmonious, calming and uncomplicated.


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description of the works

The bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and toilet were relocated. Creation of an office and a technical room. Demolition of interior walls, enlargement of door openings. Placement of four-fold in the rear facade. Replacement of all electricity, water and gas pipes. In order to keep trenching and demolition work to a minimum and to hide cables from view, pipes were pulled under the parquet, behind the hollow cornices and behind the new paneling. The original tiled floors, parquet and the high ceilings with their imposing cornices were restored. The original windows were sandblasted, restored, fitted with new glazing beads and high-performance glass. All interior doors were replaced with oak doors, the front door was stripped of 3 layers of paint, sanded and polished , the door fittings were replaced everywhere. New materials were chosen in line with the zeitgeist of the 1920s, such as rouge belge marble, Belgian blue stone and solid oak. In the Gustavian-inspired kitchen, the subdued classical proportions, the clear lines, the soft blue walls, the light yellow lacquered oak cabinets and the cotton drapes provide a soothing, uncomplicated, orderly and elegant effect.

salon: before & after

Neoclassical style: paneling with classical columns and fluting; interior doors with rectangular and square panels and moldings; windows with reveals, roller shutter boxes, pelmet and radiator enclosures in solid oak; ceilings decorated with white moldings; a rose with rhythmic, symmetrical compositions of flowers and leaves; a large mirror with bevelled sides on the top of the fireplace, ...

salon: before & after

dining room: before & after

In the dining room and lounge, the interior textiles add a touch of Grand Neoclassicalism (French Empire) to the whole. The rich textile wallpaper, sometimes with flower and leaf shapes, fills the rooms with a warm glow. The floor-to-ceiling curtains of gold silk rest on the floor to show off their opulence and richness, the vibrant colors of their embroidered flower and leaf decorations are reflected in the tassels. The Art Deco rosewood furniture with ebony and metal inlays are works of art in themselves.

bedroom: before & after

In the bedroom, the beige and brown tones for the wallpaper and curtains invite modesty and tranquility.

bathroom: before & after

The bathroom is inspired by the Biedermeier style. In order to highlight the rouge belge floor and the nickel and white porcelain fittings, light and warm colors are used for walls, ceilings and curtains.

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