Architect: Kevin Veenhuizen Architects

Type: Residential renovation

Year: 2016 (completed)

Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Program: Kitchen and bathroom

Area: 86 m2

Client: Private

Photos: Imke Ligthart

This is a look at the wrought iron built-in shelving beyond the kitchen island that maximizes the vertical space of the area.

This is a closer look at the wrough-iron shelving structure with wooden shelves and various decorations and potted plants.

This is the kitchen that has a set of green subway tiles for its backsplash above the countertop of the cooking area.

This is a view of the living room area on the far side of the room from the vantage of the kitchen aisle.

This is a close look at the built-in cabinets of the closet complemented by the checkered flooring that leads to the bathroom.

This is a close look at the vanity of the bathroom with a wooden shelf and a freestanding white porcelain sink topped with a large mirror.

This is an illustration of the floor plan before the renovation.

This is an illustration of the floor plan after the renovation.

This apartment was originally divided into several confined spaces. The task at hand was to create an open apartment, with much daylight and a central kitchen.

“The kitchen is located in the heart of the apartment and becomes the link between the different spaces. Due to the smart change of the floor plan, the apartment looks a lot bigger than before.

At the same time, you clearly see that the old atmosphere has not been lost. For example, note the beautiful original doors that have been reused. Old and new come together in a very pleasant way.’’