Property News · August 27, 2023

Life in a floating world


All aboard an incredible black steel houseboat moored in the heart of UtrechtUntil early 2019, Jacoline and Sjoerd Ribberink had lived for years in an old house in Utrecht, one of the fastest-growing cities in the Netherlands. But the pace of growth left them feeling they were being crowded out. They didn’t want to leave Utrecht, but how to fulfil a wish list that included extra bedroom space, another bathroom and room for guests? “We discovered that the owner of this boat and berth might be tempted to sell. It took several months, but it was worth it.” The result is a floating home with ample living space and a lush garden.The couple engaged architect Lars Courage and interior designer Gerrit Holdijk to help them reimagine the space. “Using black both inside and out was a deliberate choice,” says Jacoline. “Black makes interiors more intimate when the space is large and open. And with large windows and the sun reflecting off the water, the black means you don’t need sunglasses inside. It also makes for a beautiful frame for the natural environment surrounding us; it draws the eye to the outside.” Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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