Studio Modijefsky Constructs a Dutch Home in Two Parts
Amy Duong — June 3, 2026 — Art & Design
References: studiomodijefsky.nl
Studio Modijefsky Crafts a Dutch Home in Two Parts showcases the renovation and expansion of a 1920s house overlooking the Rijn. The Amsterdam-based studio reorganized the interior around a central hallway and a skylit staircase that connects a sequence of custom-designed living spaces.
Walnut, marble, textured glass, copper accents, and bespoke millwork establish a consistent material palette throughout the home. The living room features a marble fireplace surround, integrated cabinetry, open shelving, and a custom L-shaped sofa upholstered in camel-toned wool, while the kitchen pairs a stainless steel island countertop with a dark walnut dining table.
The extension continues from the original ground floor and introduces a collection of hospitality-inspired spaces designed for entertaining guests. These additions include a bar finished with brass details, Zellige tiles, and terrazzo flooring, alongside a multifunctional area and a dedicated wellness zone. The wellness facilities incorporate a steam bath, sauna, and travertine-clad jacuzzi connected to an outdoor terrace with multiple seating areas.
Image Credit: Studio Modijefsky
Walnut, marble, textured glass, copper accents, and bespoke millwork establish a consistent material palette throughout the home. The living room features a marble fireplace surround, integrated cabinetry, open shelving, and a custom L-shaped sofa upholstered in camel-toned wool, while the kitchen pairs a stainless steel island countertop with a dark walnut dining table.
The extension continues from the original ground floor and introduces a collection of hospitality-inspired spaces designed for entertaining guests. These additions include a bar finished with brass details, Zellige tiles, and terrazzo flooring, alongside a multifunctional area and a dedicated wellness zone. The wellness facilities incorporate a steam bath, sauna, and travertine-clad jacuzzi connected to an outdoor terrace with multiple seating areas.
Image Credit: Studio Modijefsky
Trend Themes
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Heritage-sensitive Modular Extensions — Growing interest in additive, two-part house expansions creates scope for modular systems that respect historical fabric while enabling contemporary programmatic inserts.
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Hospitality-inspired Residential Design — Blurring the lines between private homes and boutique hospitality opens avenues for multiuse domestic spaces featuring bar, entertaining, and concierge-style amenities.
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Integrated Natural Material Palettes — A consistent combination of walnut, marble, brass, and textured glass points to demand for cohesive material systems and prefabricated millwork solutions that unify interiors.
Industry Implications
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Residential Architecture — Adaptive renovation practices for 1920s and similar stock present opportunities for firms to develop repeatable design strategies marrying conservation and modern circulation concepts.
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Luxury Home Furnishings — Custom upholstery, integrated cabinetry, and bespoke furniture pieces indicate potential for makers to offer curated, material-coordinated product lines tailored to high-end retrofit projects.
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Wellness and Spa Installation — Inclusion of steam baths, saunas, and travertine-clad jacuzzis in private residences suggests a market for compact, turnkey wellness modules optimized for retrofit terraces and extensions.
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