Collectors Home
Amsterdam, 2023

Set within an Amsterdam School building renowned for its intricate brickwork and sculptural architecture, the Collectors Home bears witness to this heritage through its horizontal lines and stained glass.

Set within an Amsterdam School building renowned for its intricate brickwork and sculptural architecture, the Collectors Home by DAB Studio – an interior architecture studio based in Amsterdam – bears witness to this heritage through its horizontal lines and stained glass.

The interior functions as a carefully choreographed experience, where furniture selection dictates how one should sit, stand, and move through the space. Alongside a tonal colour palette that evokes specific emotional responses, every element has been meticulously curated—hallmarks of our bespoke interior design approach.

A rich, earthy colour palette anchors the scheme, complemented by textures that bring tactile depth throughout. The living room’s marbled mahogany feature wall takes centre stage, bathed in the soft glow of ring-shaped wall sconces that subtly reference the Amsterdam School period.

The fireplace posed a structural challenge—unable to be moved, it was reconstructed and enlarged. This off-centre placement allowed for the integration of a black marble disc, creating a new sculptural balance. The same glass from the coffee table surface reappears in the fireplace threshold, reinforcing material continuity.

In the dining room, a 17th-century contemporary artwork hangs above the DAB Studio-designed table—one of only three ‘non-negotiable’ items requested by the clients, alongside the Wassily chair and Cassina Soriana sofa. These pieces now anchor the space within a curated yet luxurious interior design narrative.

The silk curtains in opulent ochre echo the golden-toned kitchen benchtop, which appears as though olive oil was poured over brushed stainless steel. A hammered red copper fringed lamp by Hendrik Methorst from the DAB Studio collection adds sculptural depth, paired with a work from the client’s private art collection and timber cabinetry in warm sienna tones.

This high end interior design project is an exquisite example of architectural translation—interpreting a movement integral to Amsterdam’s identity and reimagining it for modern living. Through the careful curation of iconic design, art, and form, this collector's home becomes both homage and evolution.