Large panes set the tone from the first view: the house reads as a modern villa with lots of glass, where the rooms open toward the garden and the outdoor areas rather than turning away from them. A former 1960 detached house has been reshaped into a clear, contemporary volume with straight lines and generous openings. Inside, light surfaces keep the spaces calm, while darker elements in wood and steel give the plan a firmer edge.

Glass, views and a direct line to the garden

The exterior relies on repetition and transparency. Tall windows and broad openings pull daylight deep into the house and frame long views toward the landscaped garden and the terraces beyond. In the photographs, the architecture is read through its openings as much as through its walls: glass railing sections, sharp lines around the terrace edge, and a façade rhythm that keeps the building visually light. The result is an indoor-outdoor connection that stays present throughout the day, not just in the main living spaces.

That relationship carries through to the way the rooms are composed. The garden is not treated as a backdrop. It appears in sightlines from the interior, in the way curtains soften the glare at the windows, and in the way the outdoor areas sit alongside the house as part of the same spatial sequence. This is what gives the modern villa with lots of glass its strongest quality: every opening does more than admit light; it edits the view.

Light walls, green tones and dark oak veneer

Inside, the palette starts with pale floor and wall finishes, then shifts toward muted greens and darker wood. The contrast is quiet but deliberate. Custom joinery in dark oak veneer gives the interior weight, especially where it is paired with discreet integrated LED lighting. Rather than breaking the rooms into separate gestures, the material choices keep repeating in cabinets, wall panels and built-in elements, so the house feels fitted around daily use. The darker wood makes the light surfaces read brighter, not flatter.

Several rooms use the same logic in different ways. A built-in cabinet wall appears as a long, calm plane. Elsewhere, the oak veneer is interrupted by narrow light lines that pick up the geometry of the room after dark. The green tones add depth without taking over. They sit behind the furniture, around the openings and in the softer surfaces, which keeps the overall atmosphere restrained and precise. The luxury villa interior depends on those measured shifts rather than on excess.

A lower level that stays bright without direct sun

The wide entrance leads down to a lower level partly tucked into the dunes, where daylight is limited. Instead of fighting that condition, the interior uses it as a cue. A light floor and pale wall finish lift the space visually, which matters in the guest accommodation, office room and television room located there. The rooms remain distinct, but the shared palette makes the whole floor feel clearer and less enclosed.

Light moves differently on this level, and that is visible in the finishes. Because the rooms receive less direct sun, the surfaces carry more of the work: they catch reflected light, soften shadows and keep the circulation legible. The effect is practical rather than decorative. It shows how the interior was shaped around the building’s position, with the darker, partly buried floor treated as a quieter zone in the plan.

The stair hall opens the house vertically

An imposing wooden stair marks the transition to the main floor. Its form is easy to read in the images: light timber treads, a dark steel side, and a railing that keeps the profile slim. Above it, the void at the stair landing creates a stronger sense of height, while a rooflight brings additional daylight into the centre of the house. The staircase is more than a connection between floors; it is the point where the plan loosens and the volume becomes visible.

Steel details reinforce that effect. The stair balustrade and the steel partition toward the living area add a sharper line against the pale walls. Nearby, the light from above lands on the steps and the landing in a way that changes through the day. The wood stair with steel side gives the house a clear structural accent, and it does so without closing off the space around it. It keeps the route open, yet visually anchored.

Living room and kitchen separated by glass

The main living spaces are divided, but not cut off. Large glass pivot doors stand between the living room and the custom kitchen, while a feature fireplace sits in the middle and can be read from both sides. That arrangement gives the room a measured depth: one side for sitting, one side for cooking, and a shared visual centre that holds them together. The fireplace is not hidden in a corner; it becomes part of the passage between functions.

The kitchen itself is drawn with a clean line, but it is not all straight edges. The generous island and the dining table operate almost as one custom composition in the room, with the table extending the domestic scale of the island. A playful set of Hengé rings adds motion above that otherwise restrained geometry. Seen together, the kitchen design projects a space that depends on proportion, reflection and clear surfaces rather than on ornament.

Custom joinery in the main living zone

Much of the impact comes from what is built in. The custom joinery shapes storage, wall planes and the transition from one zone to another. In the photographs, the joinery reads as fixed architecture rather than loose furniture: dark oak veneer panels, recessed sections, and aligned edges that match the room’s long horizontal lines. That precision helps the living area stay open while still giving it a defined structure. The modern villa with lots of glass gains much of its interior order from these built elements.

Private rooms with lower light and stronger atmosphere

The private rooms take a darker turn. Bedrooms and bathrooms use indirect lighting that washes over walls and surfaces rather than pointing directly at them. The effect is theatrical, but controlled. In the bathrooms, dark panels and vertical lines create a denser backdrop for the fixtures, while the bedrooms keep to a quieter, more enclosed mood. The furniture and finishes are detailed closely, which gives these rooms the feel of an exclusive hotel suite without changing their domestic scale.

Seen in relation to the rest of the house, these spaces act as a pause after the brighter stair hall and living level. Curtains, glass and shaded corners keep the lighting soft, and the materials do not try to compete with the public rooms. They simply lower the volume. That is where the project lands its strongest contrast: open and glazed on the main levels, subdued and enclosed where privacy matters most.

Outdoor edges, terraces and a clear reading of the house

The outdoor areas are not treated as a separate scene. Terrace edges, glass separators and planted surroundings continue the same architectural language used inside. From outside, the house reads through its openings and its structural rhythm; from inside, the garden is never far away. The broad panes, the terrace thresholds and the clean exterior lines keep the whole composition easy to follow. It is this constant visual exchange that makes the modern villa with lots of glass feel more layered than simply open.

What remains after the first impression is the way each material does a specific job. Glass pulls in the view, oak gives the rooms depth, steel sharpens the stair and thresholds, and the pale finishes keep the darker zones readable. Nothing here is overplayed. The house relies on transitions, light and a measured sequence of rooms, which gives the renovation its clarity.

Client review: “Looking back on our collaboration, it felt like complete relief from start to finish. The intake was extensive and relaxed. You took the time to get to know us, and gave us time to get to know you. From the beginning, there was a good match. We immediately noticed the good vibe in your studio.

In the next phase, you gave us strong advice, including on the exterior, which led to a beautiful whole. Inside and outside are perfectly aligned. What we appreciated most was that you brought in new ideas and convinced us naturally to apply them in our interior. You were also open to feedback, easy to reach, quick to respond and calm in your approach. You always seemed in control.

We are extremely happy with the collaboration and with the result. Friends, family and passers-by also give us many compliments about our beautiful home.”