photography by Danielle Siobhan
Echoes of the Studio — Living on the Prinsengracht
Bespoke wall treatments, soft textures, and tactile materials enhance the warm, enveloping atmosphere, perfect for evenings by the fireplace. The kitchen, positioned at the heart of the home, is both social and functional, with stainless steel surfaces, deep brown lacquered cabinetry, and warm wooden accents.
The dining area adapts effortlessly from long dinners to ‘work from home’ moments, while the adjacent seating area invites relaxation and family gatherings.
The home’s layout balances private and communal spaces: the front rooms and basement bedroom serve as intimate retreats, while the rear kitchen and living areas form the vibrant heart of the home.
A warm, natural palette of materials, rich fabrics, and carefully curated design pieces completes the interiors, creating a timeless, comforting sanctuary in a historic canal house—where architecture, light, and history converge into a harmonious living experience
This historic canal house on the Prinsengracht, once a beautiful ballet studio, has been transformed into a serene and inviting retreat. After years in the countryside, the client returned to Amsterdam with their dog, seeking a home that balances the vibrancy of the city with privacy and calm.
The architecture of the house, with its tall ceilings, large windows, and intricate wall paneling, plays a central role in shaping the interiors. The rear rooms, light-filled and structured, offer a quiet sanctuary while celebrating the home’s authentic details, including stained glass and the restored original flooring
By contrast, the front-facing rooms along the canal are designed more moody and intimate, turning the view into a living artwork: the light and reflections from the canal become part of the interior, creating
ever-changing patterns and a dynamic interplay of atmosphere. The subtle echoes of its past as a ballet studio remain, felt in the rhythm of the spaces and the graceful flow between rooms.
