Reclaimed Oak Guesthouse near the beach

North Holland, Netherlands

An extraordinary and eye-catching project that we enjoyed working on takes place in the North Holland region, a few car minutes from the beach, on a beautiful plot of land where the client’s long-awaited dream home is rising. The plan initially included the construction of an oak outbuilding where the client could stay during the construction of the main building. After an extensive construction period, this so-called guesthouse is now complete, made entirely of old oak. From the structural beams to the kitchen, and from the beds to the roof beams, everything is made from this historic building material.

Only photos of the interior of this project are available due to client privacy, with a special focus on the wooden structures. The guest house consists of two floors, with a spacious living room with an open kitchen on the first floor. By placing the building almost half a meter lower than the garden, one enjoys a beautiful view of the greenery and the space feels intimate and cozy. From the living room, stairs lead upstairs to the master bedroom with private bathroom. The beds are placed under the oak roof, which creates a particularly warm and cozy atmosphere partly because of the old oak roof boarding.