Some homes have such a special history that living in them feels like both a great honor and responsibility. Maaike and Onno Goldbach discovered just that when they moved into an over 100-year old church in the Netherlands. After discovering that they were expecting their first daughter, Amelie, Maaike and Onno decided to hunt for a home that was closer to their parents and further away from the city. They wanted their daughter to grow up in a small town, so they searched until they found this beautiful converted church that was built in 1908. Maaike is an interior designer so she felt up for the challenge, but was surprised to find that the high ceilings (22 feet tall!) were a challenge for their existing furniture. The extreme height lead Maaike to invest in larger pieces that suited the home’s cathedral-like scale. She enjoyed finding a balance between the church’s original architecture and her affinity for modern patterns and wallpaper. The final result is a home that combines the family’s shared passion for open spaces and bright white walls with Maaike’s love of pattern and Onno’s love of nature. It’s a home full of love, light and character – something I think the original architects and congregation would surely appreciate. Thank you to Maaike, Onno and Amelie for opening their home to us. xo, grace
All photographs by Maaike Goldbach
Images above: The top image is Maaike and Onno’s living room. Maaike made the room divider herself, to highlight the home’s tall ceilings, by attaching colorful yarn to a rod hanging from the ceiling. The second image is a full view of the dining room from the first floor. Onno’s favorite chair is in the center of the room; it’s his favorite place to listen to old vinyl records and relax. The third photo above is the family’s kitchen, filled with vintage items Maaike has collected over the years.
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