Studio Niels is a boutique design firm led by interior architect Niels Maier, based in the medieval city of Maastricht. The studio pride themselves on honouring craftsmanship; an honour and respect that runs deep in their heritage restorations. 

Capturing the studio’s ethos is their Neutral House, located in Amsterdam South and home to a young professional couple with two young kids and a busy lifestyle. 

The studio needed to open up the structure and its living areas, so the clients could enjoy family life together. Across all levels, Niels has created space for a kitchen, kitchenette, cinema room, home office, guest bedroom and bathroom, master bedroom and ensuite, and two kids bedrooms connected to a ‘junior’ bathroom.

The designer selected materials based on a neutral palette, including bleached rough oak, soft greys, honed marble, white architectural finishes and concrete in the bathrooms and on the kitchen floor. The steel glass doors were made in a soft grey tone to heighten the softness of the space.

The consistency of Studio Niels’ design language creates a cohesive atmosphere for the family within. As Niels describes, all spaces merge seamlessly for a soft and naturally luxurious home.