Set against a rural Belgian backdrop, interior designer proves beauty can be found in simplicity.
Well-loved for her to crafting highly refined homes within heritage envelopes, interior designer is gaining momentum with her founding theory that ‘environments, spaces and personality’ are what build authentic interiors. In line with her recent Light Play project, each of her often sculptural spaces have been carefully designed in response to their surrounding environments and with respect to a historic narrative.
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The kitchen features two .
A curation of iconic European design pieces surrounding the fireplace in the living space, including the , and
“The way the light comes into the house throughout the many different windows creates a unique setting. It brings in the beautiful nature from the surrounding garden and at the same time creates an intimate home feeling.”
– Marie Lecluyse
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Light Play House sits in the , surrounded by landscaped gardens, a pond, lawns and small woodland.
Handed the task of in and unwind and disconnect, required tranquillity and a pared-back aesthetic. “The old farmhouse needed to become a home for the owners, upgraded to modern standards, with a strong preference for contemporary design,” Marie says. “It needed to integrate the art pieces and furniture they had collected over the years.”
While the house’s exterior stayed true to the original shape, the interior was completely transformed with an emphasis placed on opening large spaces, inviting natural light. The kitchen became the obvious beating heart of the house, providing a central meeting place for the family to come together while creating a smooth passage through to the large and frequently used family living space. Connecting this zone is also a cosy ‘TV corner’ for family film nights and a home office.
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“The house is full of subtle elements which characterise the interior,” Marie explains. In a nod to its namesake, the classically framed windows together with the soft sculptural forms throughout the home,
A simplicity manifests through neutral, muted tones, and organic shapes amplify a soothing sense of order throughout the home. The considered materiality and use of local craftspeople ensure the rendered plaster walls, dark ash veneer joinery and marble form a cohesive and consistent foundation.
draws on the brass theme throughout.
Moments of colour, including the wall of iridescent tiles in the powder room and near the garage, celebrate contemporary design. Other collected European pieces also feature including a Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh chair, in the living space and a , all of which pay homage to an iconic era of design.
Marie Lecluyse’s Light Play House deftly balances opposing elements; masculine with feminine, strength with softness and curves with clean lines. Incorporating artisanal detailing alongside deep respect for history and place, the home explores natural materials, refined perspectives, and sculptural feats that cast a warm glow while capturing the tranquillity of its rural roots.
eflect the vintage vehicle in the garage beyond.
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