It was an undeniably plum assignment: Interior architect Remy Meijers was tasked with introducing clean-lined architecture and furnishings to a century-old mansion in The Hague. His clients, a French couple with minimalist leanings, wanted to retain the best of the original while making it look new again. Mission accomplished? Let us know what you think.
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Above: Sun streams into the high-ceilinged drawing room through conservatory-style glazing introduced at the back. Meijers had a hand in not only the architecture but also much of the furniture design, including this sofa with generous proportions.
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Above: A simple wood panel with bench seating defines space in a modern way while subsuming a large TV. The wood-slat coffee table is another piece from Meijer's repertoire.
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Above: The low bench is covered in felted wool.
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Above: When the pocket doors between the drawing room and dining room are open, space flows freely between the two.
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Above: A muted palette of white, pale grays, and warm wood tones defines the remodel.
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Above: In the kitchen, a richly variegated stone countertop introduces another texture to the palette. The stools are by Meijers.
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Above: A stack of Vincent Van Duysen Ceramic Containers create a modern Flemish still life.
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Above: In the well-preserved stair hall, Meijers injects a modern feel by cloaking the space in white offset by wainscoting in a subtle purple-gray.
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Above: In the large, high-ceilinged bedroom, the bed is elevated on an upholstered base and Meijers uses gray paint to define a more intimate space within the space. The pendant lights are Tom Dixon's Beat Lights.
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Above: The Iona Cheval Mirror by Pinch is a full-length, pivoting elliptical mirror with a base that supplies storage for accessories.
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Above: The bathroom is a three-zone design: double-sink, shower, and bathtub.
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Above: A reflective surface in the shower area keeps the space from feeling too dark or enclosed.
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Above: A gray rectangle painted on the wall unifies the room's three zones.
Interested in seeing more renovations of 19th-century buildings? Have a look at A Scandi Furniture Designer at Home in Paris and Love Story: At Home with a Pair of Parisians. And on Gardenista, see Paris in London: Neisha Crosland's Garden Oasis.
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