Thomas Ostyn, third-generation owner of kitchen and interior design studio , takes us inside his light-filled, multi-functional Belgian sanctuary designed by
On the outskirts of Brussels, a patch of land surrounded by dense woodlands presented a new opportunity for Thomas, his wife Julie and their three children. He appointed Belgian architect Nicolas Schuybroek, who debuted his first kitchen interpretation for at this year, to design his first family home.
“Floor-to-ceiling windows invite nature and light inside, while our spacious internal areas allow us to roam about as if we were immersed in the landscape itself,” Thomas says. Of working alongside Nicolas, he says, “our partnership was incredibly positive. Nicolas’ vision was aligned with my Obumex way of thinking from decisions regarding space and light, right through to material choices.”
Wide Arbony timber floorboards and limestone connect the kitchen and living room, adding interest to the strong, minimalist lines of Joseph Dirand’s signature kitchen for Obumex. rest around the extended island. for Ozone illuminate the space.
Aesthetics and practicality work in tandem inside the home. “Our large entrance doors on all sides of the home ensure the children can enter and exit the garden from several vantage points,” he says. “There are almost no internal doors – all rooms are connected.”
Essentially, one can view family activity in the living zone, the terrace, or even in the office – all while standing in the kitchen.” True to the ideology of ‘sustainable happiness beginning at home’, Thomas’ home features such as limestone, aged oak timber and metal. “Even though substitute artificial alternatives are plentiful nowadays, no compromise was ever considered,” he says.
Timber ceiling beams and sandblasted aged-oak timber wall panels concealing storage add warmth to the dining space. Stone tiles flow beneath a custom dining table by Walnut chairs from the surround the table dressed with vintage Louis Weisdorf pendant lights.
Above the rests artwork by and the pigeonhole desk in the study nook. An artwork by sits above a for Ozone. A custom mantlepiece is crafted from limestone. A bespoke elm coffee table is paired with two white for Etel.
In the bedroom, a minimalist-inspired artwork by is featured above a suede headboard. Vintage Bidone wall lamps by Luigi Caccia Dominioni dress the custom-designed bedside table alongside a clear water jug and glass set from
Light pierces through the indoor pool area, accentuated by the wall and floor stone tiling.
Externally, OV House features light grey limestone blocks among bespoke steel-framed windows. On the terrace, limestone tiles are carried underfoot. a custom sofa in Belgian linen and a bespoke coffee table all feature as part of the outdoor setting.
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