A Scandinavian Fairy Tale House in the North of the Netherlands

Name:Riaand Piet Veld
Location:Appingedam, the Netherlands
Size:1,722 square feet
Years lived in:18 years; owned

In the most northern province of the Netherlands lies the quaint city ofAppingedam. It’s such a charming place, that when Ria and Piet Veld sold their previous house there eighteen years ago, they didn’t want to leave. The only other property for sale at the time was this Scandinavian-style cottage, which, while cute and full of character, looked dark and small due to all the wood paneling. Its location next to one of the city’s many canals, though, was absolutely perfect. So Piet and Ria took the plunge and have never looked back or regretted the move.

At first, Ria was afraid to remove the wood paneling. She wanted to preserve the house’s intimate atmosphere. But as soon as they upgraded to white plastered walls, the home became instantly brighter. The light walls also serve as a perfect backdrop for Ria’s design talent for combining vintage finds with modern pieces .

With over ten years of secondhand, vintage and antique shopping experience, Ria knows how to spot the good pieces in thrift stores and onMarktplaats(the Dutch Craigslist). And she enjoys sharing her passion for crafting beautiful vignettes onInstagram. It’s an engrossing hobby, but for Ria, it’s more than about looks; it’s about how a home feels. “To me, first and foremost a home must feel cozy and welcoming!”

My Style:A mix of new design, vintage and antiques.

Inspiration:My own taste and interior magazines like the Dutchvtwonen, Instagram.

Favorite Element:MyPastoechairs.

Biggest Challenge:协调的特点一个瑞典的房子its interior.

What Friends Say:They find the home cozy and think I have good taste.

Biggest Embarrassment:The kitchen.

Proudest DIY:No big projects, but I painted various vintage cabinets.

Biggest Indulgence:The dining room chairs.

Best Advice:Stay true to yourself and your personal taste as much as possible.

Dream Sources:I love thelounge chair Hidde from Label. I’d also really like a new kitchen and flooring in the near future.

PAINT & COLORS:
Several walls have been painted with paint fromCaparol.

ENTRY
Cabinet – vintage
Side table – vintage

LIVING ROOM
Sofas –4800 from Gelderland
Shelving units – IKEA
Lounge chair –Gelderland
Aluminum floor lamp –Artemide
Cushions –Kwantum

DINING ROOM
Drents boogkabinet– antique
Teak dining chairs – vintagePastoe
Dining chairs –Montis
Dining table –Henders & Hazel
Aluminum pendant lighting –Jorge Pensi
Bamboo floor lamp –IKEA

KITCHEN
Kitchen cabinets and appliances –Miele
Other cabinets – vintage

MASTER BEDROOM
Nightstands –IKEA
Chest of drawers – vintage, painted it myself

BATHROOM
Shower –Sphinx,Grohe
Bathtub –Villeroy & Boch
Toilet –Keramag

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