A childhood home is never just a house. It is a living archive of scraped knees and slammed doors, of holiday feasts, exam-night silences, and the particular groan of a staircase that only family members know by heart. Over generations, it ages, but it never quite lets go and remains emotionally intact. Such is the story of this 600-square-meter, eight-bedroom Brussels home where the client grew up, which was designed in a more traditional style for a family of five. But when he acquired the property for himself, his wife and their two children, the couple sought to give it a fresher spirit.
To help reimagine it into a modern home, they enlisted interior architect and designer Victoria-Maria, who was tasked with reinterpreting it while honoring its generous bones. While nothing was retained from the old house, color became the mainstay. "Each room has its own identity thanks to its color scheme, but there is a continuity in undertones; nothing feels isolated," says Victoria-Maria. Vintage furniture picks, however, infuse the interiors with nostalgia, gently reminding the family of their roots and the home's endearing history.
